Mobile solar-powered nanogrid brings energy to disaster-struck areas
When disasters related to climate change, such as hurricanes or extreme floods hit and power goes off, fossil fuel-based nanogrids often act as temporary relief. In reality, they contribute to the climate crisis ultimately causing other disasters. Solutions as simple as nanogrids powered by renewable sources can help those affected while also helping our transition […]
Wanna play 'Doom'? Do I have the John Deere tractor for you!
Folks, we’ve done it. We’ve put in the work, and now we’re reaping the rewards. Doom can run on anything. First a pregnancy test, and now, even a John Deere tractor. The modification also makes a provocative point about right-to-repair laws, but more importantly: It’s Doom. On a tractor. At the Def Con hacking conference […]
Signal users' phone numbers exposed in major Twilio hack
On Monday, Signal, often viewed as the most secure messaging app, shared that a security breach of its phone number verification service provider affected 1,900 of its users. Due to the breach, these users’ phone numbers were exposed. Tweet may have been deleted (opens in a new tab) According to Signal’s post detailing the situation, […]
Amazon's NFL games will give us a real idea of live streaming's popularity
When Amazon starts exclusively streaming football games in September, it won’t be as shy about sharing ratings as other streaming platforms. That’s because Amazon won’t have much say at all in how the numbers are conveyed thanks to the folks at Nielsen, which has partnered with Amazon to measure ratings for its Thursday Night Football […]
Get the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet at its Prime Day price and save 50%
SAVE 50%: The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet is on sale for only $69.99 as a back-to-school deal at Amazon as of August 16. That’s half off its usual cost of $139.99 and right on par with its Prime Day 2022 price. If your little one is begging you for a back-to-school tablet, Amazon’s […]
The best VPNs that work (well) in China
VPNs are useful for anyone around the world, but these powerful cybersecurity services are even more important when you’re travelling to a country with tight restrictions on internet usage, like China. If you’re planning a trip to China or you’ve made the country your home, you could benefit from using a VPN. Do you need […]
Google Meet will finally stop messing up your hat
Google is stepping up its background effects in Google Meet. The company’s videoconferencing software has been offering all sorts of effects for a while now, allowing you to blur your background or remove it entirely, adding a virtual background instead. But the way these effects worked left a lot to be desired. OK, I’ll be […]
Have a sky-high summer adventure with this 4K camera drone for under $100
TL;DR: As of August 16, you can get the Global Drone 4K Platinum Version for just $98.95 with code DRONE — that’s a 17% discount. There might be an easy way to have some fun outside this summer without leaving the comfort of the shade. It might be too hot to go for a run, […]
This bundle gets you an HP laptop, MS Office for Windows, and more
TL;DR: As of August 16, you can get the Microsoft Office Pro for Windows 2021 + HP EliteBook + Certificate Course Bundle for just $669.99 instead of $2,663 — that’s a 74% discount. Going back to school requires a lot of preparation, and not just emotionally preparing for 8 AM classes. Ensuring you have a […]
These wireless earbuds are on sale for 74% off
TL;DR: As of August 16, you can get the Flux 7 TWS Wireless Earbuds for just $24.99 instead of $99.99 — that’s a 74% discount. According to a 2021 study, 65% of American school districts have struggled to retain educators due in part to teachers leaving for districts with better technology. However, many schools can’t […]