12 people are behind most of the anti-vaxxer disinformation you see on social media
If you catch your old college roommate sharing COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on Facebook, the odds are that these falsehoods are coming from one of twelve people. That’s right. Just twelve individuals. A new report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate and Anti-Vax Watch found that up to 65 percent of “anti-vaccine content” on Facebook […]
Dyson just released a — wait for it — laser vacuum
If Yoda wielded a vacuum cleaner instead of a lightsaber, it would be this one. Launching Wednesday, Dyson’s new vacuum is its most futuristic yet. The Dyson V15 Detect is a cordless vacuum that comes equipped with a green laser. Why a laser? Dyson says the light exposes dust particles you wouldn’t ordinarily be able […]
Reimagining the future of transportation
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Trust us, you'd be better at chess if you played with this AI instructor — Future Blink
ChessUp, a chess board with built-in training, uses AI to show you all of your possible moves and how good they are. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Ai, Chess, Chess Board, and Future Blink
Rejoice, you can 3D print holograms at home now — Future Blink
Get ready for holograms at home. The LitiHolo 3D hologram printer is the first desktop printer of its kind, according to its creators. Read more… More about Mashable Video, 3d Printing, 3d Printer, Hologram, and Future Blink
Slack backtracks after 'DM anyone' feature set up users for harassment
The workplace messaging app Slack, which seeks to “reinvent work,” did an about face Wednesday after users complained a new feature took a step toward reinventing harassment. The latest addition to Slack Connect, announced Wednesday, aimed to “replace email outside your company” by letting users send direct messages to any Slack user, anywhere. There was […]
Google's new Nest Hub can track your sleep quality — here's where to pre-order it
PREORDER: Slated for a March 30 release date, Google’s second-generation Nest Hub is available for preorder at Walmart for $99.98. A deadly pandemic that’s had the country in a tailspin for over a year now isn’t exactly conducive to a great night’s sleep. (Disruptions to people’s routines, continued uncertainty, and other COVID-19-related stressors have led […]
AI backpack concept gives audio alerts to blind pedestrians
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Score a pair of Sony noise-canceling headphones for less than $100
Save $101.99: Sony’s budget-friendly ANC headphones, the WH-CH710N, have dropped to $98 at Amazon as of March 24 — a savings of over 50%. Ambient noise rises with the temperature outside. Naturally, warm weather has people itching to break free from their winter solitude. And whether you’re the person trying to study with your bedroom […]
Capture your memories on film with this Fujifilm Instax camera on sale
SAVE $21.99: As of March 24, get the Fujifilm Instax Wide 300 Instant Film Camera for just $75. If you’re looking to capture all those sweet get-togethers that might finally be possible later this year (or just want to take pictures of your dog), snag this Fujifilm Instax Wide 300 Instant Film Camera, on sale […]