I cut the cord, but it's so difficult to watch the Tokyo Olympics without cable
On Friday I watched my first Olympic opening ceremony while streaming from an app on my smartphone. Just before the pandemic, I cut the cord after 10 years as a loyal cable subscriber. Now I watch TV through an intricate balance between the streaming apps on my Apple TV (including Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV+) […]
First look at Mars's interior reveals a different picture than Earth
The mystery of Mars’s interior has been revealed thanks to marsquakes. Using data compiled by NASA’s InSight mission that has detected hundreds of marsquakes since landing on the red planet in 2018, scientists around the globe worked together to map out what’s going on beneath Mars’s surface for the first time. Thicknesses and structures of […]
Hubble spots a galaxy warped and magnified by intense gravity
Gravity can be a really powerful influence in our universe, as the Hubble Space Telescope shows in its latest space photo. Amid a cluster of galaxies, Hubble spotted a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing, marked by the telltale arcs of light framing the center of the image shared Friday. The reddish glow forming a partial […]
Self-flying planes could transport passengers one day—but first, packages
If you’re ever in California’s Mojave desert, look up. The planes overhead could be flying themselves. Autonomous flight startup Merlin Labs announced earlier this year that it was partnering with aircraft provider Dynamic Aviation to fly 46 King Air twin-turbo prop planes, which are often used to transport cargo and passengers. Merlin has been operating […]
Snag an Apple Watch from 2020 on sale for as low as $305 for a limited time
Apple Watches are more than just markers of time; they can literally transform the way you manage your workday, overall health, sleep patterns, and even your breathing rate. For a limited time, these four Apple Watches are all on sale. Some are new, while some are refurbished and like-new. But either way, there’s an option […]
Back up your files with ease using this portable device
TL;DR: Back up your computer, phone, or tablet anywhere with the AnyBackup device. As of July 24, get one for only $59.95 — a 14% discount. With the AnyBackup device, which was successfully funded on Kickstarter and Indiegogo at over eight times the initial goal, you can back up your phone, computer, or tablet onto […]
The best Lenovo laptops for every type of task
From students and business professionals to gamers and content creators, everyone needs a reliable laptop to help them get things done or make their downtime that much more enjoyable. After all, the last thing you need is for your laptop to let you down because it can’t handle your high level of multitasking on a […]
Secure powerful protection for all your devices for under £2 a month
SAVE 78%: A three-year subscription to Private Internet Access is on sale for £1.81 per month as of July 24, saving you 78% on list price. It’s no secret that the online world is full of threats like viruses, hackers, and malware. Sure, it’s also a magical place full of excitement, but you can’t navigate […]
Protect your data and privacy with a 2-year subscription to NordVPN
SAVE 69%: A two-year subscription to NordVPN is on sale for £2.71 per month as of July 24, and includes an extra three months for free. We’re always on the lookout for the best VPN deals, and it is always tricky to pick a favourite. Everyone has a different set of priorities when it comes […]
Save 30% on the best refurbished products from Amazon Warehouse
SAVE 30%: Until midnight on July 29, you can save 30% on selected quality used products from Amazon Warehouse. Amazon Warehouse is a popular hub for quality used products, with seriously impressive deals on things like laptops, tablets, kitchen appliances, and much more. Everything is thoroughly tested, and shoppers still get all the benefits of […]