Dodge just invented a nostalgic new 'vroom' sound for electric cars
As the American carmaker Dodge slowly lowers the curtain on its current Charger and Challenger models over the next few years in favor of EV sports cars, the company is sacrificing some of the products most famous for producing big, dad-pleasing “vroom-vroom” sounds. But Dodge’s latest concept vehicle, which rolled onto a stage Wednesday during a […]
Apple's iPhone 14 event could be set for Sept. 7
Mark your calendars. Apple‘s signature iPhone launch event is expected to take place on Sept. 7. According to Bloomberg business reporter Mark Gurman, “people with knowledge of the matter” say the iPhone 14 and possibly a new Apple Watch Series 8 will be unveiled, as is the historical norm for the first of the company’s […]
Amazon sneakily fixed a vulnerability in the Ring camera
There are plenty of reasons not to get a Ring camera, and the Amazon-owned home security system company just gave us another. In May, Ring sneakily fixed a “high-severity” security vulnerability in its Android app that could’ve exposed users’ camera recordings, full name, email, phone number, geolocation, and address, according to researchers from the security […]
The new MacBook Air is having its first sale, just in time for back to school
Save $100: You never forget your first price drop. As of Aug. 18, The 2022 MacBook Air is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon — this 8% discount marks the first time the laptop has dropped below its $1,199 MSRP. Back-to-school shopping can get pricey quick, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice buying […]
Check off your summer reading list with $50 off a Kindle Oasis
SAVE $50: Get through that pile of books you’ve been meaning to read with a Kindle Oasis on sale for $199.99 at Amazon as of August 18 — that’s 20% off its MSRP of $249.99. With about a month of summer bliss left, your days are numbered for getting through your lengthy summer reading list. […]
The floating 'UniWave200' turns waves into electricity
Developed by Australian startup company Wave Swell Energy, the UniWave200 converts wave energy into zero-emissions electricity. The UniWave200 has launched at King Island, Tasmania and essentially acts as a floating power plant. The device uses an oscillating water column (OWC), which is a sort of man-made blowhole. As waves pass over it, the OWC rises […]
Meet the bartending robot who remembers your favorite drink
BRILLO is a bartending robot developed by scientists in the PRISCA Labs at the University of Naples Federico II. Using machine learning algorithms, BRILLO studies the faces and speech patterns of its customers to detect what kind of mood they’re in and then begins an interaction based on its findings. BRILLO can remember your favorite […]
Ethereum's The Merge is the most important event in crypto this year. Here's why.
Ethereum is changing. The world’s most popular blockchain platform is about to undergo a radical change that will make it greener, and pave the way for many optimizations. It’s immensely important for the nascent spaces of decentralized finance and NFTs; on the flip side, its immediate effects on Ethereum’s speed, scalability and fees are often […]
'Flying COWs' could bridge the digital divide by turning 5G hype into help
It’s hard to get excited about 5G. But an AT&T drone with an endearing acronym might make naysayers change their minds. Since 2018, telecom evangelists and heavy corporate marketing have been preaching the 5G revolution like it’s the advent of a messiah: Life-altering high-speed downloads are just around the corner. Your unwavering devotion to that […]
Golf in your dorm (or anywhere) with this smart golf home simulator
TL;DR: As of August 18, you can get the SwingLogic SLX MicroSim for just $189 instead of $249 — that’s a 24% discount. Does your school have its own golf course? It might have a golf club for you to join, but if you’re looking for somewhere to play, you may be out of luck. […]