Joseph Bien-Kahn
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Oakland, CA, United States
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Netflix's 'The Family' Unmasks the Political Power of Christian Fundamentalists
We spoke with director Jesse Moss and author Jeff Sharlet about the "transactional relationship" between the Christian right and the government. → Read More
Gaming Gets X-Rated–and Very Profitable
The thriving erotic-gaming industry that originated in Japan is now going global. Time to boot up your XXXbox. → Read More
'The Shape of Water': The Making of an Emotionally Appealing Fish-Man
One of the best film performances of the year comes from a man in a fish suit. Here's how he was made—from scales to screen. → Read More
'The Shape of Water': How Guillermo del Toro Designed His Latest Monster
The filmmaker collaborated with sculptors for three years to perfect the main character of his new movie. → Read More
With 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' Hollywood's Dude Director Problem Continues
Marvel's latest summer blockbuster is a reminder of an unfortunate trend—but it's not just a big-budget issue. → Read More
You'll Die in a Nuclear War, but These Elites Will Be Saved
A national security expert's new book reveals the handful of VIPs and artifacts America would protect in the event of a major catastrophe. → Read More
Autodesk's Project Discover Creates Floor Plans That Try to Please All Workers
Autodesk's AI creates floor plans that try to make all workers happy. → Read More
Hack Your March Madness Bracket With the Algorithm Method
NCAA, meet AI. → Read More
The New Raspberry Pi Zero W Is Your Key to the Hackable Future
It features built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, making it just the thing for DIY IoT → Read More
How the Rorschach Test Became the Most Famous Tool in Psychiatry
A revealing new book sheds light on Hermann Rorschach and his controversial and inexplicably effective test. → Read More
Nike Gives Its Iconic Gas Slipper, the Air, a Minimalist Reboot
At just 8.8 ounces, the VaporMax is strides ahead of the bulky Air Max shoes of yesteryear but still delivers the legendary bounce. → Read More
Ride Your Bike Like a Kid—and Make It Fun Again
Get back in the saddle with these tips. → Read More
Shred the Mountain to Pieces With This Backcountry Ski Gear
When it’s steep and deep on the back side, strap on this mountain-crushing outfit. → Read More
Finally, Marvel’s Miles Morales Will Get to Be a Big Screen Spider-Man
Step aside, Peter Parker. → Read More
The user interfaces in Rogue One are gorgeous. Here they are in high-res.
“For Rogue One, the encouragement every step of the way was: How little can we put on the screen?” → Read More
Hulu’s January Arrivals Clearly Want Us to Party Like It’s 1999
Or 1983, possibly. Either way, it's looking like a good month for the streaming service. → Read More
‘Rogue One’ is Almost Here—So Celebrate By Watching 7 Lego Star Wars Vehicles Getting Destroyed
Obliterating painstakingly assembled creations isn't art—but it's still fun to watch. → Read More
Trump Can’t Deliver the Rust Belt Jobs He Promised Because Work Has Changed
Trump will enter office with the nearly impossible challenge of rebuilding a sector that technology has altered at least as much as globalization has. → Read More
How Virtual Reality Lets You Travel Without Leaving Your Couch
New tourism-focused VR offerings help you be smarter about roaming the planet. → Read More
7 Tips for Reporting Live Via Your Phone, From Anywhere
The ACLU's Peter Bibring on what people need to know before they start livestreaming. → Read More