Sketchy lookalike URLs pop up following launch of USPS free COVID test site
Well that didn’t take long. Less than 24 hours after the United States Postal Service launched an official website for Americans to request free rapid coronavirus tests, websites with suspiciously similar URLs are trying to lure people into purchasing pricey tests. That’s right, the scammers are here. For the record, the official government website for […]
New Mars snapshot captures tumbled boulders near planet's grand canyon
Meditate on this massive rock garden: Several boulders once perched atop a Martian ridge have cascaded down the slope, leaving dimples in the soft sunken valley below. The European Space Agency, which recently shared this snapshot, described the scene as “geology in motion.” The image was taken by a camera on board the ExoMars Trace […]
Tesla's self-driving option still mostly unusable, now costs $2,000 more
The price of the Tesla option known as “Full Self-Driving,” or FSD, just rose by $2,000 — even as concerns arise over the unproven and still widely unusable technology. Earlier this month Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the price hike would kick in on January 17, and in an admittedly rare occurrence, hit his self-imposed […]
The latest killer asteroid hype is just absurd
There’s no lack of outsized, growing problems for humanity. So we certainly don’t need any news sites twisting the truth about the looming menace of colossal asteroids supposedly coming to threaten Earth. Yet, it’s happening again. “A ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid more than twice the size of the Empire State Building will make close pass by […]
No noise, smell, or waves on this futuristic shuttle — Future Blink
A zero-emission propulsion system powers this water shuttle that can be used to cut down congestion in cities, or carry freight.
Save over $400 on a 65-inch Sony 4K TV
Save $401.99: Get a TV that keeps up with your new PlayStation 5 with the Sony X85J 65-inch 4K TV, which is on sale for $798 at Amazon. It’s 33% off as of Jan. 18, which means you’ll pay this 2021 model’s lowest price to date. Looking for a new TV to go with that […]
Save 52% on a pair of noise-reducing Bluetooth earbuds
TL;DR: As of Jan. 18, the Tagry Bluetooth True Wireless Earbuds are on sale for just $46.99, which is 52% off their regular price of $98. New earbuds can help you rediscover your love of music, working out, or alone time, as you can drown out the noise of the people you live with. If […]
T-Mobile's 5G easily blows past rivals in Speedtest rankings
By the time fall 2021 rolled around, it was clear that T-Mobile’s 5G network was leaving its competitors in the dust. Now, it almost looks unfair. Speedtest’s latest 5G network rankings for the fourth quarter of 2021 are here and, well, Verizon and AT&T still have a lot of catching up to do. After a […]
Save 72% on a subscription to Surfshark One VPN
TL;DR: As of Jan. 18, you can get a one-year subscription to Surfshark for just $47.76 instead of $173 — that’s 72% off. If you still haven’t signed up for a VPN service, your personal information and identity could be at risk as you read this. VPN protection isn’t just for techies. If you’ve ever made […]
Save 66% on this live and on-demand yoga class subscription
TL;DR: A one-year subscription to a YogaWorks All-Access Live and On-Demand Plan is on sale for £145.46, saving you 66% on list price. The season of giving is good for your soul. But it can also lead to unnecessary stress and tension if you don’t take care of yourself. Unwind by starting a yoga practice. […]