If you’re ever curious what it feels like to live in thrall to an algorithm, ask a YouTuber. In YouTube circles, mastering the “YouTube algorithm” is an arcane art that has spawned countless rumours, ...

If you’re a Wordle junkie, you probably spend some time searching for ways to better your word choice. The popular online game forces users to guess a common, five-letter word in up to six tries. A ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. Microsoft has ...