Can the Wristcam actually make the Apple Watch a good camera?
We put the Wristcam to the test to see if it’s actually a worthy Apple Watch companion.
This robot moves just like a human, but that's about it – Strictly Robots
Ameca is an incredibly lifelike humanoid robot designed by Engineered Arts. While fluid in its motion and capable of creating some seriously impressive facial expressions, its technology falls short.
Feds let debt collectors slide into your DMs
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says that debt collectors are now allowed to text, email, and message people on social media. But don’t worry—the bureau insists it’s still illegal for collection agencies to actively harass someone over a debt they owe. (Right.) Debt collectors were previously limited to contacting people via phone or snail mail. […]
A decades-old missing persons case and an obsessed true crime reporter puts Twitter's newest policy to the test
Maura Murray seemingly vanished from the face of the earth after a car accident on February 9, 2004. Her disappearance, a mere days after Facebook launched, was one of the first cases to put social media sleuthing to the test as users created Facebook and MySpace pages to solve the mystery of her disappearance. She […]
Spotify Wrapped memes are the gifts that keep on giving
Every year, Spotify Wrapped brings up a lot for people. It raises the alarming issue of how much data it’s collected from its users. It holds up a megawatt mirror to our music choices revealing uncomfortable truths about our love for Olivia Rodrigo. It’s more than we’d care to admit — let alone share with […]
Love organization? You need Notion.
Essentials Week spotlights unexpected items that make our daily lives just a little bit better. I’m a sucker for organization tools. Planners, highlighters, Post-its — I love it all, which is why I find the study video faction of YouTube (“studytube”) to be a respite years after graduating from college. Some months ago, an influx […]
Give your life a soundtrack with these JBL wireless earphones on sale for 50% off
SAVE 50%: One of the deals miraculously still available from Black Friday is the JBL Tune 125TWS True Wireless In-Ear Headphones on sale for $49.95. That’s half off their original price of $99.95, and their lowest price on Amazon, matched only during last Cyber Weekend. With all the absolute bangers dropping towards the end of […]
Scoop up a discounted 2022 Tile tracker for one day only
Need a last-minute white elephant gift that people will actually want? These 2022 Tile trackers are on sale at Amazon for one day only through Dec. 3: OUR TOP PICK: Tile Mate (2022), a classic keychain tracker, now with longer Bluetooth range — $18.99 $24.99 (save 24%) BEST FOR WALLETS: Tile Slim (2022), the ideal […]
This slick, sculpture-like cubicle is actually a 3D printed toilet — Future Blink
Developed by Spanish design studio Nagami, “The Throne” is a portable toilet constructed from recycled plastic and designed to compost solid waste. The sleek-looking bathroom was put together using 3D printers and took just three days.
Toyota to launch an affordable electric car in China, report claims
Toyota, a pioneer in hybrid vehicles, has a long way to catch up with competitors when it comes to fully electric cars. Now, the company is finally launching an affordable electric car, in partnership with China’s BYD. According to a Reuters report Friday, Toyota is planning to launch a small electric sedan in China “late […]