Intel’s Panther Lake Chips Aren’t Just Good—They Beat Apple's M5 26. January 2026 (09:00) I’ve tested two laptops powered by Panther Lake—pitting them head-to-head against laptops with Apple Silicon—and Intel has finally scored a much-needed win with the Core Ultra Series 3.(Wired)
Why Minnesota Can't Do More to Stop ICE 25. January 2026 (19:15) Democratic lawmakers have few options that wouldn't trigger something like civil war.(Wired)
No One Is Quite Sure Why Ice Is Slippery 25. January 2026 (13:00) A thin, watery layer coating the surface of ice is what makes it slick. Despite a great deal of theorizing over the centuries, though, it isn't entirely clear why that layer forms.(Wired)