Netflix’s 3 Body Problem isn’t a universal success, but its creators are already working on season 2

Netflix’s 3 Body Problem isn’t a universal success, but its creators are already working on season 2

3 Body Problem, the new Netflix series from the creators of Game of Thrones, is getting mixed reviews from viewers – but its creators are reportedly already preparing for a second season. As we said in our review of the sci-fi series, Netflix is taking a big gamble with the show. The books by Liu … Read more

‘Photographer’ Isn’t About Photography at All

‘Photographer’ Isn’t About Photography at All

Each episode starts with a specific assignment and then goes deeper into the personal lives of the photographer. Mental health is a frequent topic. Love, too: love of family, the ocean, the thrill. Love for that exact moment when they know they got the shot, a feeling I’ve experienced vicariously often. Photographer’s mission, really, isn’t … Read more

Netflix’s 3 Body Problem is a slick but volatile sci-fi series whose mind-bending story isn’t its greatest strength

Netflix’s 3 Body Problem is a slick but volatile sci-fi series whose mind-bending story isn’t its greatest strength

Netflix is used to taking gambles. From pioneering the crackdown on account sharing between households to remaking some of the best anime shows, the streaming giant has a penchant for persuing high-risk, high-reward strategies. You can now count 3 Body Problem, Netflix’s TV adaptation of Liu Cixin’s brain-melting book series, among its big swings. Indeed, … Read more

Russian Hackers Stole Microsoft Source Code—and the Attack Isn’t Over

Russian Hackers Stole Microsoft Source Code—and the Attack Isn’t Over

For years, Registered Agents Inc.—a secretive company whose business is setting up other businesses—has registered thousands of companies to people who appear to not exist. Multiple former employees tell WIRED that the company routinely incorporates businesses on behalf of its customers using what they claim are fake personas. An investigation found that incorporation paperwork for … Read more

Ditching daylight savings isn’t a new idea – here’s why it’s not happening again anytime soon

Ditching daylight savings isn’t a new idea – here’s why it’s not happening again anytime soon

We’re approaching that time of the year that everyone dreads – the switch to Daylight Savings Time and the loss of a precious hour in bed that comes with it – and naturally people are asking whether it’s time to ditch daylight savings.  As my learned colleague explains in the article linked above, there’s a … Read more