Deep in a pine forest in Wilcox County, Alabama, three workers dangled from the top of a 350-foot cellular tower. They were there to rip out and replace Chinese devices from the local wireless network. Three hours into the work, the team faltered. Spare equipment from a European company blocked an aircraft safety beacon. “We […]
1900 Britain had 3.3 million horses. These animals provided traction, transport, and cavalry. Today only rest remains. Horses are an outdated technology. Their number in the UK has dropped by around 75 percent. Could humans too become an outdated technology, supplanted by machines that are not only stronger and more dexterous, but more intelligent, even […]
The Lakers‘ first attempt this season to end a playoff streak on the first try didn’t go so well. With a chance to wrap up their opening-round series against the Grizzlies in a decent five games, they headed to Memphis and lost on the 17thwho cost themselves a few precious rest days. “We have not […]