Scientists have coated a robotic finger with human skin
Tokyo scientists have coated a robotic finger in self-healing human skin, creating a huge leap forward for humanoid robotics.
How to change your Zoom background
The results are in: The vast majority of people prefer to work remotely. And along with this rise in remote work, tech companies that help make telecommuting possible have blown up, too. One particular company that’s benefitted from this all? The video conferencing service, Zoom. With hundreds of millions of users, Zoom has been the […]
The affordable Lenovo P11 Plus tablet hits its lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day
Save $100: Why wait until Prime Day if you need a new tablet right now? As of June 22, get the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus tablet with keyboard included for $249.99 at Amazon. That’s a 29% discount and its lowest price so far. It’s a given that Prime Day 2022 will offer plenty of tech […]
Need a new laptop? The ASUS L510 won't break the bank at just $199.
SAVE $81: You don’t have to break the bank on a laptop to get the job done. The ASUS L510 is on sale for only $199 at Walmart as of June 22 — that’s 29% in savings on an already budget-friendly laptop. Basic isn’t always a bad thing. If you’re looking for a computer that […]
Early Prime Day deal: Save 49% on the Beats Studio3 noise-canceling headphones
SAVE $170: The Beats Studio3s are on sale on Amazon for only $179.95 as of June 22. That’s 49% off their $349.95 MSRP. Tired: Buying a pair of AirPods Max just for the fancy Apple name. Wired: Buying a pair of Beats Studio3s because they’re on sale for almost half off. (Well, they’re wireless, but […]
Save time with the 10 best Siri Shortcuts
A Shortcut, per Apple, is “a quick way to get one or more tasks done with your apps,” and Apple’s free Shortcuts app is, in fact, a popular tool that can save you some serious time. There are ready-made Shortcuts, such as the popular “Speed Dial,” which gives you quick dial access to a certain […]
10 best Google Chrome extensions for productivity
There’s a very good chance the most productive people you know aren’t just naturally organized and efficient. Instead, they may be using an entire suite of tools to help them stay on track. Google Chrome extensions are an example of tools that can help with productivity issues. These miniature software programs work within your browser […]
Can you fix the future? This Smithsonian virtual exhibit dares you to try.
What will the future look like? The Smithsonian Institution has some ideas, but ultimately it’s up to you. As part of the FUTURES exhibition, the Smithsonian has created a virtual interpretation of the year 2050. The project, called “Your Future Guide,” is an imagining of what the future could look like 30 years from now. […]
Get 50TB of cloud storage for an extra 20% off
TL;DR: As of June 22, a lifetime subscription to Degoo Premium’s Mega Backup Plan is on sale for just $239.99 with the code DEGOO. The 50TB of lifelong storage usually costs $14,400, so you’re saving a whopping 98%. There seems to be some kind of Murphy’s Law associated with data storage. The more desperate you […]
NASA's moon megarocket is supposed to launch soon. Here's the holdup.
NASA managers preparing a megarocket to fly around the moon said they’re still not ready to announce a launch date following a long weekend of tests that concluded Monday evening. After making repairs to the rocket, the U.S. space agency, again, attempted a so-called “wet dress rehearsal” of its mammoth Space Launch System, or SLS, […]