The best party speakers are introducing the idea of raving anywhere to a whole new generation who may have missed the classic block-party boom box of the 1980s. These new speakers look like compact PA systems, and often sound just as loud, with bold and…

By the time I meet Sayaka Murata, on a recent afternoon in June, the back of my linen dress is damp. It’s an oppressively humid summer day in Tokyo, the sun hidden by a thick blanket of gray, and we’re taking a stroll at the…

An at-home cat or dog DNA test kit promises to give pet owners clarity on a heap of important health data, like breed ancestry, blood type, and health risks. To access this info, owners just swab the inside of their pet’s mouth, seal the sample…