quinta-feira, 4 de março de 2021


Underwater Robot Stealthily Swims With a Propulsion System You Can't See

Posted: 04 Mar 2021 07:39 AM PST

Sound travels faster and farther underwater because it's denser than air, and that can make it harder for researchers trying to study marine life who get an early heads up to go into hiding. But a new underwater robot could move stealthily through the waves using a propulsion system that doesn't rely on a propeller or…

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Don Hertzfeldt Talks the Present and Future of World of Tomorrow, His Incredible Sci-Fi Animated Series

Posted: 04 Mar 2021 07:30 AM PST

Name the greatest sci-fi film franchises ever made. Star Wars. Star Trek. Aliens. Back to the Future. Planet of the Apes. There are others but it's not a very long list. And yet, these days, any such list would almost certainly be incomplete without World of Tomorrow.

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Relax Your Muscles With a TaoTronics Massage Gun, Down to $70

Posted: 04 Mar 2021 06:00 AM PST

TaoTronics Massage Gun | $70 | Amazon | Clip coupon

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This LG 4K Gaming Monitor Is Beautiful and Fast as Hell, but It's Got Issues

Posted: 04 Mar 2021 06:00 AM PST

It's hard to call an $800 gaming monitor "reasonably" priced—even one that looks good and delivers on its promises of "overwhelming speed." So let's just say the LG UltraGear 27GN950 is less unreasonably priced than some of the competitors in its spec range.

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Report: New Nintendo Switch With 4K Output, OLED Screen Will Release Before Christmas

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 05:15 PM PST

Last year, Bloomberg reported that a new model of the Nintendo Switch would be out sometime in 2021. Today, they're reporting some more specific details, like the size of the screen and some 4K news.

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Apple's App Store Faces New Antitrust Investigation in UK

Posted: 04 Mar 2021 04:05 AM PST

Regulators in the UK have launched a new antitrust investigation into Apple's App Store, according to an announcement from Britain's Competition and Market's Authority on Thursday. And if the details sound similar to the European Union's antitrust probes, that's no accident.

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Seresto Flea Collars Tied to Over 1,600 Pet Deaths in U.S. Since 2012

Posted: 04 Mar 2021 02:15 AM PST

Seresto, a popular flea collar produced by the company Elanco Animal Health, has been tied to over 1,600 pet deaths in the U.S. alone since 2012, according to a new investigation by USA Today. But the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates flea collars and any other pet treatment containing pesticides,…

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This Embattled Navajo Nation Hospital Is Still Recovering From a Recent Ransomware Attack

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 05:30 PM PST

If you want a good example of the kind of havoc a well-placed cyberattack can wreak on an already stressed healthcare system, look no further than the Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services center in Gallup, N.M.

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Arizona's Anti-Monopoly Bill Could Help Put Fortnite Back in the iOS App Store

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 04:30 PM PST

Arizona legislators just passed an anti-monopoly bill in a 31-29 vote, which could have big implications for Apple, Google, and, weirdly enough, Fortnite.

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At Least Three Hollywood Private Schools Had Their Servers Hacked Recently

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 03:55 PM PST

In a string of attacks, several of Los Angeles' most elite private schools have had their servers hacked in recent weeks, leaving confidential teacher information and parent contact details exposed.

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Apple's New Service Helps You Transfer Your Pics and Videos From iCloud to Google Photos

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 03:40 PM PST

For anyone who feels like they've been held hostage by iCloud's 5GB of free storage or just wants to try out a different photo storage app, this week Apple launched a new service designed to make it way easier to transfer photos and videos stored in iCloud over to Google Photos.

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Study: Far-Right Propaganda Gets the Most Engagement on Facebook, Especially When It's Lies

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 03:15 PM PST

Shocker: Despite conservatives' endless kvetching about the supposed liberal bias of Silicon Valley technocrats, one of the easiest ways to go viral on Facebook is spouting extreme, far-right rhetoric, according to a new study by New York University's Cybersecurity for Democracy project.

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Watch Live: SpaceX Attempts Third High-Altitude Test of Starship [Update: It Actually Landed!]

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 02:23 PM PST

The third high-altitude test of a SpaceX Starship prototype is scheduled for Wednesday. You can watch the launch live right here.

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Cut the Cord on Cleaning: Dyson's V7 Fluffy HEPA Cordless Vacuum Is Down to $200 at Newegg

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 07:35 AM PST

Your WandaVision Finale Theories May Disappoint You, Says Director

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 11:00 AM PST

After a brief moment of hype-driven confusion as to how many episodes WandaVision's debut season would ultimately clock in at, the series is coming to a close this week with a ninth chapter that's likely to answer just as many questions as it leaves standing about the life of Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen).

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Microdosing Benefits Might Be Largely Placebo, Experimental Study Suggests

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 01:35 PM PST

The sometimes hyped benefits of microdosing—regularly using small amounts of psychedelic drugs like lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)—might be overstated, new research this week suggests. The study found that people who microdosed did experience psychological benefits, including greater sense of well-being, but that…

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Ancient Memorization Trick Boosts Long-Term Memory and Changes the Brain

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 01:25 PM PST

Imagine the route you typically take to the grocery store. Now imagine the many identifiable landmarks that exist between your home and the store—like a specific garden, stop sign, or gas station.

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Brace Yourself for a Future in Which You Do Not Attend This Year's Olympics

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 01:15 PM PST

If you were planning to fly to Japan to attend the Olympics, love the optimism! But most likely, your plans have been spoiled because we are, in fact, still in a global pandemic. While the final ruling has not yet been announced, the paper Mainichi reported today that a source close to the Japanese government…

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You Won't Regret Dropping Money on Today’s Best Amazon Deals

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 12:13 PM PST

Top Pick: Aukey Smart Watch | $28 | Amazon | Clip coupon

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The 10 Best Deals of March 3, 2021

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 01:00 PM PST

5G Conspiracy Theories Are Fueling an Entire Economy of Scammy Gadgets

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 12:30 PM PST

It's an unfortunate truth that snake oil salesmen lurk behind every corner of the internet, waiting for the next conspiracy or wellness fad so they can swoop in with cure-all wares and rob people of their hard-earned cash. It's also true that people generally fear the unknown—and new technology slots neatly into that…

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Yamaha's TW-E3A Wireless Earbuds Are a Great Option for Something a Little More Durable, Now 23% Off

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 06:05 AM PST

Major Utilities Are Gearing Up to Install EV Charging Stations Across 16 States

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 11:46 AM PST

It could soon become a lot easier to take an electric car on some pretty cool road trips. A group of powerful utilities said Tuesday that they're teaming up to make chargers for electric cars more accessible on highways.

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This Off-Brand Roomba Rival Gets the Job Done, With a Few Quirks

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 11:30 AM PST

The Neabot robot vacuum is a stark white puck that hugs its charger like a baby monkey in a Harlow experiment. It has three buttons—start, charge, and clean—and a prominent sensor on top that spins rapidly as it scoots around your house. It does exactly what's advertised on the box: It sucks up dirt and dust and…

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The Best Phones You Can Buy Right Now

Posted: 03 Mar 2021 11:15 AM PST

If you're looking for a new phone but aren't sure which one to get, don't worry, we've got your back.

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