These Lego-like bricks can store carbon for centuries
A Bill Gates-backed startup claims it could be one step closer to helping clean up air pollution. The solution? A new type of carbon-removing brick …
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4 features coming to the Journal app in iOS 18
After the Journal app was introduced in iOS 17, Apple continued to improve it with new features. While there’s no sign of a macOS or …
Movies may soon use AI to change the story each time you rewatch
What if each time you watched a movie, it played out differently? That’s the idea behind generative film, a new genre that some filmmakers are …
The streaming TV shows everyone is addicted to right now on Disney+, Netflix, Apple TV+ and more
Have any of you heard that old joke about how to become a millionaire? One way you can do it is to start with a …
Voyager 1 is finally transmitting science data again
It’s been an extremely stressful seven months for the Voyager 1 team. However, the latest Voyager 1 update gives us some much-needed good news. NASA …
How to hide iPhone apps in iOS 18
Apple added new privacy features to iOS 18 you can try now if you’ve installed the first beta. I already showed you how to lock …
There’s scientific evidence that your name can affect the direction of your life
Names have power. It’s a pretty common trope in fantasy books. Even here in the real world, some people believe that the influence of names …
A closer look at iOS 18’s new Messages via Satellite feature
Apple introduced a variety of new features to its Messages app at WWDC this week. With iOS 18 – slated to arrive this coming September …
Ad blockers won’t work with YouTube’s new unskippable ad feature
With its new unskippable ad feature, YouTube might end up killing ad blockers once and for all. Currently, the video platform is experimenting with server-side …
Researchers claim GPT-4 passed the Turing test
OpenAI’s GPT-4 has become the first AI to pass the Turing Test. At least, that’s what a group of researchers claim in a new study. …
6 hilarious stand-up specials streaming on Hulu this weekend
Looking for a laugh this weekend? Hulu’s got you covered. On Friday, June 14, Hulu added a bunch of great stand-up comedy specials to its …
iPhone 16’s Capture button was seemingly confirmed by a big change in iOS 18
The iPhone 16 models will look a lot like their predecessors. We’re still getting all-screen designs with Dynamic Island at the top and increasingly slimmer …
The dumb reality series that’s taking over Netflix because people will watch anything
Netflix TV shows like The Devil’s Plan, Love After Divorce, and Physical 100 are proof that Netflix reality series don’t have to be brain-dead garbage …
Starship may have bigger problems than just getting its launch right
SpaceX wants to bring Starship to Kennedy Space Center’s pad 39A. The space center is iconic in the space community, having hosted many of the …
Hisense U8N review: The best-value TV right now
Hisense is continuing to push the boundaries of what a budget or midrange TV can offer. For a few years now, its U8 series has …
New World: Aeternum won me over despite Amazon’s mixed messaging
If you saw the announcement for New World: Aeternum at Summer Game Fest, you might have assumed Amazon Games was announcing a brand new title. …
Harvard scientists think aliens may already be living on Earth
When you’re done worrying that a future version of ChatGPT might gain superhuman intelligence and wipe humans off the face of the planet, I’ll draw …
Max 7-day free trial is back – here’s how to sign up
It’s been quite some time since Max (formerly HBO Max) dropped its free trial, but for a limited time, all new customers can once again …
watchOS 11 Activity Rings have big changes: Here’s what’s new
After years of complaints, Apple is finally addressing some of the biggest issues with its Apple Watch Activity Rings. With watchOS 11, the company is …
Google Nest WiFi is the best mesh wireless system you can get today
The Google Nest WiFi mesh wireless system is among the most popular options out there right now. There are several different configurations available, but the …
There’s one popular AI feature that Apple should never bring to the iPhone
As expected, Apple unveiled its suite of AI features coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac this year. Dubbed Apple Intelligence, Apple’s AI includes a personalized …
Father’s Day deals: $20 Amazon credit, ASUS gaming laptops, Braun shavers, $160 off DJI Mini 3 drone, more
Father’s Day 2024 is this weekend, which means you still have time to score some of the best deals of the season. In fact, we …
6 best visionOS 2 features coming to Apple Vision Pro
During the WWDC 2024 keynote, Apple briefly mentioned visionOS 2, the upcoming software update for Apple Vision Pro users. With more functions later revealed on …
Amazon’s stylus-enabled Kindle Scribe e-reader has me obsessed
The Amazon Kindle Scribe is the most sophisticated eReader that Amazon has ever released. It has a totally different design than the rest of the …
Windows 11’s creepy Recall feature has been recalled
When Microsoft unveiled the new Recall feature in Windows 11 I said it’s something I’ve always wanted: the ability to find stuff on my computer …
3 new can’t-miss Netflix documentaries to add to your watchlist this month
Amid all the feature films, TV series, standup comedy special and reality shows that Netflix regularly churns out, the streaming giant also includes plenty of …
I’ll never watch Netflix without ChatGPT by my side again
I’ve been using ChatGPT for a long time now, and I’m not going to give it up anytime soon, especially considering that it’s coming to …
Climate change could drive these polar bears to extinction in just 10 years
Located in the northeastern portion of Canada, Hudson Bay is known for its cooler temperatures, with the southern areas of the bay offering subarctic temperatures …
Gladiator fans, this new Peacock original is perfect for you
These are boom times for fans of stories about the gladiators of ancient Rome. Director Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel, for example, is arriving in theaters …
Whoops, NASA accidentally aired audio from an ISS emergency test to the public
The International Space Station has been in orbit for over two and a half decades now. In that time, it has swerved to avoid space …
