Japan just launched the world’s first wooden satellite into space
Japan has finally launched the world’s first wooden satellite into orbit. The satellite was developed by Kyoto University and homebuilder Sumitomo Forestry and will fly …
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These delayed Apple TV features are finally coming in tvOS 18.2
After a tame tvOS 18.1 update, it seems Apple is finally serious about introducing some delayed Apple TV features in tvOS 18.2. As the company …
Scientists can tweak one gene to extend lifespans by up to 30%
Researchers have identified a particular cellular protein that affects aging. They’ve also managed to tweak this gene to produce it in fruit flies, extending their …
Netflix touts new AI game development just days after laying off gaming employees
Netflix just handed more ammunition to anyone concerned that the AI revolution is mostly an excuse for companies to replace human workers with faster machines. …
Researchers found a way to bend light around corners, and it’s crazy to see in action
We can bend light around corners. I know it sounds crazy, and it looks crazy when you see it in action for the first time. …
Apple might bring a major display upgrade to the iPad Air, iMac, and more
Apple might be planning to release some of its products with a new 90Hz display. The report comes from an anonymous source of the Upgrade …
Today’s deals: $699 M2 MacBook Air, $30 Philips OneBlade 360, $199 Bose TV soundbar, $399 Dyson V11, more
On Tuesday, we dug extra deep to find some of the best daily deals that no one else knows about. For example, a discount and …
Researchers found a way to 3D print concrete that’s stronger and more durable
The hunt for more sustainable concrete to replace the climate change driving force of Portland cement has hit a massive leap in progression. This progression …
Cheaper Vision Pro may be delayed until 2027 or later
It’s probably not fair to say that Apple’s Vision Pro has been a disappointment sales-wise. After all, the device is prohibitively expensive for most consumers. …
Today’s deals: $100 off iPad mini 7, $60 off Nintendo Switch OLED, $90 Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL, more
Monday’s top tech discounts include one of the deepest discounts we’ve seen on the renewed Nintendo Switch OLED consoles in excellent condition. Plus, the Ninja …
Tired of the barrage of political text messages? Here’s what you can do
Moments before Kamala Harris made a last-minute appearance during this weekend’s SNL cold open, Maya Rudolph as Harris pretended that she was about to text …
Archaeologists uncovered a 2,000-year-old temple submerged underwater
A sunken temple that feels like it could be straight out of an Indiana Jones movie has been discovered off the coast of Italy. The …
Scientists found a new way to make cancer cells self-destruct
Scientists have created a new compound that can self-destruct cancer cells. The compound is made up of two proteins, which researchers “glued” together. They describe …
Researchers found an incredible way to stop nightmares
We don’t really understand why we dream. It’s something scientists have been baffled by for decades. However, researchers may have found a simple way to …
Scientists found a clear link between red meat and cancer
Despite clear indicators and evidence that red meat can be linked to some types of cancer, scientists have struggled to find the exact mechanism responsible …
A scientist built a robot clone to give lectures and answer audience questions
Hiroshi Ishiguro created his first robot more than 35 years ago. And in the last 18 years, he has made six different robot clones of …
Netflix is getting 20+ shows and movies next week – don’t miss these 3 top-tier releases
Netflix is kicking off the month of November with a monster of a new release slate, adding several new titles in the first week alone …
Self-healing barriers made of concrete and living oysters now protect a US military base
The U.S. Air Force is using specially designed structures placed in the waters of St. Andrew Bay to attract oysters. The hope is that the …
The iPhone is a freight train and shows no signs of slowing down
Every single year, a familiar pattern emerges. Apple every fall introduces a brand new iPhone and critics yawn. “There’s not enough there to move the …
Today’s deals: $179 AirPods Pro 2, space heaters from $36, $100 off Bose QuietComfort Ultra, more
Halloween 2024 might be over, but there are still so many great deals out there that it’s scary. Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 just dropped back …
This company makes a 2mm implant it says can restore vision in blind people
An experimental eye implant could be the secret to restoring a patient’s central vision—the part of our eye that lets us see faces, details, and …
Apple posts record-breaking Q4 earnings as revenue hits $94.9 billion
Apple today posted its earnings report for the recent September quarter. When the dust settled, the company posted revenue of $94.9 billion and EPS of …
Today’s deals: $90 Lenovo Chromebook, $360 Apple Watch Series 10, $100 off Ninja blenders, more
Happy Halloween, bargain hunters! There’s nothing spooky about the deals that we dug up to showcase on Thursday, which are led by a best-selling Lenovo …
Watch the Halloween comet burn up in epic video captured by SOHO
The aptly named Halloween comet (comet C/2024 S1) has been captured on video, burning up as it approaches the Sun. The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory …
We now know the secret to why Roman concrete lasts thousands of years
Ancient Rome was full of master builders and engineers. The fruits of their labors can still be seen in the aqueducts they built—which still function …
Today’s deals: $199 iPad, Shark air purifiers with 5-year HEPA filters, $60 Ring Battery Doorbell, more
Wednesday’s top tech deals include some new and returning sales on the hottest products of the season. Apple’s iPad 9th-Gen is back down to $199.99 …
UN says we’re failing miserably at our attempts to control climate change
For decades, we’ve been trying to slow global warming and control climate change. Unfortunately, none of those attempts appear to be paying off, as the …
This startup charges $50,000 to screen baby embryos for IQ
A new startup called Heliospect Genomics has found quite a niche to tap into. The startup’s main focus is on embryo IQ screening, giving parents …
Today’s deals: Rare Nintendo Switch sale, $729 black Apple Watch Ultra 2, 32% off LG G4 OLED TV, more
We’ve got some terrific daily deals for you to check out on Tuesday, including a rare discount on a Nintendo Switch bundle. You can also …
AI imagined a trailer park version of Game of Thrones, and it honestly looks better than Season 8
AI continues to push the bounds of creativity, such that we’re now at a point where entire podcast episodes with realistic-sounding AI hosts can be …
