Your next Lyft ride could be the Wienermobile
Brace yourself. The iconic Wienermobile could pick you up when you request a Lyft this week. Hot dog maker Oscar Mayer’s distinct wiener-shaped vehicle is available on the Lyft app this week, but only for a select few in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Between Wednesday and Friday, riders in those cities who […]
A lower-cost prosthetic is going against the grain with its inflatable, light-weight design
Engineers at MIT and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed a soft, lightweight, prosthetic hand that allows users to carry out a number of very complex tasks with relative ease. In addition to its functionality, the hand is more affordable than most available prosthesis, costing around $500 in components.
Google wants to stop echo-shaming on Meet calls once and for all
There’s nothing worse than being annoyed at constant echo at a Google Meet call, only to find out it was your equipment causing it. OK, perhaps that’s not the absolute worst thing that can happen in a video call, but it’s still pretty annoying. The fact of the matter is, it’s just hard to find […]
Give your record collection a modern spin with this Bluetooth turntable
TL;DR: Boost your music listening experience with the mbeat® PT-18K Bluetooth Vinyl Player. As of Aug. 24, grab one for just $249 — a 31% savings. The world can’t agree on anything, so it should come as little surprise that even the highest-quality music format is debated. Many audiophiles will say that when it comes […]
Facebook is adding Messenger's voice and video calls to main app
Remember when Facebook spun off Messenger as a separate app back in 2014, and no one really understood why? It appears that Facebook itself wasn’t exactly sure what it was trying to achieve. According to Bloomberg, Facebook is now bringing some key Messenger features — namely, voice and video calls — to the Facebook main […]
Streamline your social media management with this handy tool
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to HelloWoofy Social Media Management is on sale for £35.90 as of Aug. 24, saving you 91% on list price. A lot goes into running a successful social media account. You have to post at the right time of day, write engaging captions, keep track of analytics, and monitor what’s working […]
Genesis EV can be charged without a plug
Electric vehicles are cutting the cord. The Genesis GV60, the first electric car from Hyundai’s luxury car line, is capable of wireless charging, the Korean company announced last week. The compact SUV was revealed Thursday, and with it came the additional announcement of a wireless charging option from American company WiTricity. The EV will use […]