Magnets can make prosthetic limbs more versatile and easier to control
Researchers at MIT are using magnets to improve the control of prosthetic limbs. Magnetic beads are inserted into muscle tissue that track their movements. That information is then relayed to the prosthetic limb of the user, providing them with better control.
Solana: What you need to know about the skyrocketing cryptocurrency
Solana, a cryptocurrency that launched to relatively little fanfare in April 2020, has recently been on a tear. Its price rose from roughly $1.50 in January 2021 to more than $208 at writing time, making it the sixth largest cryptocurrency in the world with a market cap of $61 billion. So what is Solana? And […]
Google shares first teaser video for Pixel 6
Google is once again hyping the launch of its upcoming flagship smartphone, the Pixel 6. On Thursday, the company released a promo video for the Google Pixel 6, which is the first time we’ve seen the phone being used in real-life situations, instead of just renders. The video focuses on the phone’s ability to learn […]
Twitter tests Facebook-like tweet reactions, and this is my surprised face
Twitter is trying out Facebook’s look for size. On Thursday, Twitter announced the start of a limited test of emoji tweet reactions. Much like Facebook’s, officially launched in 2016, the new feature grants users the ability to respond to tweets with a selection of at least five predetermined emoji in addition to the standard reply […]
Amazon is officially making its own smart TVs
Amazon is selling its own smart TVs. On Thursday, the tech giant revealed its first lineup of Amazon-built TVs: the Omni Series and the 4-Series. Both models feature 4K resolution and Amazon’s Fire TV operating system. Before now, Amazon licensed its Fire TV software to third-party manufacturers like Toshiba and Insignia, but didn’t make its […]
Enjoy these stylish AirPod alternatives from Urbanears for less than $70
TL;DR: Enjoy your favorite tunes with the Urbanears Luma True Wireless In-Ear Headphones, on sale for 30% off. Pick up a pair for just $69.95 as of Sept. 9. Looking for a pair of stylish wireless earbuds to accompany you on your runs, commutes, and workouts? There’s no need to dish out hundreds of dollars […]
The Dreametech D9 robot vacuum and mop combo is on sale with this code
TL;DR: Make cleaning dreamy with the Dreametech D9 Robot Vacuum, on sale for 27% off with the code DREAMED9151. As of Sept. 9, you can grab this vacuum for only $219.99. It may not be all that difficult in the grand scheme of house cleaning, but vacuuming is time-consuming and frustrating — especially if you’re a […]
Photos of Facebook's Ray-Ban smart glasses leak ahead of launch
We knew they were coming, but now we know what they look like, too. Images of Facebook and Ray-Ban’s smart glasses, scheduled to launch on Sept. 9, were posted on Twitter by leaker Evan Blass. Judging by the pics – and there are a lot – the smart glasses are coming in at least two […]
Cosplayers and courtroom drama: The Elizabeth Holmes Theranos trial is underway
Would-be wunderkind, current criminal defendant, and new mom Elizabeth Holmes is in the building. The federal courthouse, that is. After jury selection wrapped September 2, opening arguments began Wednesday in the U.S. government’s case against Holmes, the former CEO of disgraced biotech company Theranos. Holmes faces 12 counts of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit […]