Forget foldable TVs. Transparent screens are the cool new tech trend

TVs seem to get bigger, slimmer and more connected each year. But now, in 2021, you can also see right through them.


Why Signal is surging in popularity right now

Users have flocked to encrypted messaging app Signal by the millions in recent days — bringing it to the No. 1 spot on both Google Play Store and Apple App Store's top free apps lists this week.


Chinese Covid-19 vaccine far less effective than initially claimed


Olympic prep continues in Tokyo despite Covid-19 state of emergency

Tokyo Olympic officials say they're still committed to holding the games this summer, even though Japan is dealing with a vicious wave of Covid-19 cases. The government is preparing to expand the state of emergency beyond the Tokyo area, where people are urged to stay at home.


Venice's new weapon to tackle overtourism

They're watching you, wherever you walk. They know exactly where you pause, when you slow down and speed up, and they count you in and out of the city.


How the US has helped this controversial leader stay in power for more than 3 decades


Axe-wielding man smashes New Zealand Parliament building doors

A man smashed the glass front doors of New Zealand's Parliament building with an axe early on Wednesday morning, according to authorities in the country.


Hong Kong's new Chief Justice has vowed to uphold the city's judicial independence. Can he?

The ceremonial beginning to Hong Kong's new legal year took place, as everything does these days, over video.


Will deplatforming make Trump and the far-right vanish, move — or radicalize further?

Just now, silence may not be that comforting.


Analysis: No, big business hasn't suddenly come to Jesus about Trump

Corporate America has finally put its money where its mouth is -- just in time for Democrats to take control of Washington.