The secret to cleaner, safer sewers just might be ‘poop drones’
Inspecting aging sewer pipes has traditionally been slow, dangerous, and costly. Workers relied on tethered crawlers or had to physically enter hazardous tunnels. In Fraser, …
DeepSeek R2 reasoning AI is coming soon, and it could make waves again
A few months ago, DeepSeek stunned the world, crashing the US stock market in the process. The Chinese AI company released DeepSeek R1, a reasoning …
Apple’s most exciting new iPhone will still be made in China
With reports suggesting Apple wants to move US iPhone production to India as soon as possible, it’s important to recognize the potential limitations the country …
Is M4 MacBook Air worth it? It’s the only Apple laptop you should buy right now
Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup is still the go-to laptop series for Apple fans who really need tons of power. If you edit video for a …
Next-gen Apple Vision Pro expected by late 2025 or early 2026
Over the past few days, new rumors have suggested that Apple is preparing a successor to the Vision Pro for either the end of this …
When will blood oxygen monitoring finally return to the Apple Watch?
At the end of 2023, Apple had to briefly stop selling Apple Watch Series 9 in the US due to a legal battle with Massimo. …
ChatGPT GPT-4o just got an upgrade that everyone immediately hated
In addition to releasing new models with improved AI, OpenAI also routinely upgrades the base AI model that most people chat with regularly. That’s GPT-4o, …
Today’s deals: $299 iPad 11th-Gen, $249 Bose ANC headphones, $378 smart toilet, ASUS gaming laptops, more
There’s no question that T-Mobile’s offer of up to $3,200 to help you switch is the best deal you can get right now. There are …
Apple smart glasses with Apple Intelligence are in the works
A report last November said Apple was studying a new product category, AI smart glasses like the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses that have been quite …
Engineers invented an ultra-hard concrete alternative made of fungus and bacteria
Concrete is everywhere—from skyscrapers to sidewalks. But it comes at a steep environmental cost. Cement, the key ingredient in concrete, is responsible for about eight …
Meet the new fungus battery that needs to be fed instead of charged
In a groundbreaking step toward sustainable technology, scientists in Switzerland have developed a fungus battery. It’s a fully biodegradable, living power source made almost entirely …
CASETiFY Bounce carry-on review: The best suitcase for your summer trip
Last November, CASETiFY announced its expansion from everyday case accessories to bigger plans: adding its Bounce iPhone case technology to carry-on luggage. This product became …
Scientists say our consciousness may actually be altering reality
For centuries, the question of what consciousness is—where it comes from, and what it does—was left to philosophers and mystics. But now, scientists across biology, …
Researchers invented new tiles that keep buildings cool without electricity
Engineers in Singapore have developed a sustainable cooling tile made from mushrooms and bamboo. It’s a new biodegradable building material that mimics elephant skin and …
Get bitten by these ticks and you may end up with a red meat allergy
Most people think of tick bites as nuisances or, at worst, vectors for Lyme disease. But imagine waking up in the middle of the night …
You’re probably brushing your teeth with toxic metals
You check food labels, buy BPA-free bottles, and avoid microplastics as best you can, but have you ever questioned what’s in your toothpaste? New independent …
The Top 10 streaming TV hits you don’t want to miss this week on Netflix, Max, Apple TV+ and more
If your watchlist is starting to look a little stale, this week’s ranking of the Top 10 TV shows from Reelgood has you covered with …
I used fake ChatGPT images to fool o3’s amazing photo location capability, and the AI still blew my mind
OpenAI released two powerful reasoning models a few days ago that make ChatGPT even more impressive. These are o3 and o4-mini that you can test …
North America is sinking
Beneath the quiet plains and bustling cities of the U.S. and Canada, an ancient process is slowly playing out. According to a new study published …
New on Peacock: May 2025
If you’re looking for everything new on Peacock this month, you’ve come to the right place. NBCUniversal’s streaming service has its fair share of original …
If Google is forced to sell Chrome, you should be wary of the buyer
I’m a longtime MacBook user browsing the web primarily through Microsoft Edge. It might seem a very odd choice, considering that Apple has a great …
How to track Nintendo Switch 2 restocks at Best Buy, GameStop, and more
Trying to secure a Nintendo Switch 2 preorder on Wednesday was predictably infuriating. Retailers were overwhelmed by the crowds assailing their sites. Target removed consoles …
Perplexity’s CEO wants its new browser to learn everything about you
When it comes to internet browsers, most people expect a fair trade-off: fast access to information, a few ads, and, hopefully, a bit of privacy. …
Coming to Netflix next week: Gourmet legends, friendship chaos, and a war that changed everything
Netflix is about to serve up a triple feature of taste, tension, and tears next week. From Michelin-star magic to messy adult friendships and one …
iOS 18.5 release date: When to expect Apple’s next iPhone update
If you’re tired of dealing with bugs in iOS 18.4 or simply eager for any sort of upgrade, Apple is already prepping its next release: …
Switch 2 Edition upgrade packs will cost as much as $20
One of the last unanswered questions we had before the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct earlier this month was how Nintendo planned to upgrade old games …
ChatGPT Deep Research is now available to Free users
I’ve been using ChatGPT Deep Research for all sorts of tasks that require a more thorough search of the internet for answers, and I’ve been …
Apple found a clever new way to promote Genmoji
Amid growing controversies surrounding Apple Intelligence, Apple is adjusting how it promotes its AI features around the globe. In New York City, the company recently …
Apple Vision Pro: Price, release date, review, features, accessories, and more
Announced at WWDC 2023, Apple Vision Pro is the company’s first spatial computer. Here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s headset: its price, features, …
How to use dialogue-only subtitles on Netflix, and why you should
Regardless of what streaming service I might use, I don’t hit play on a movie or TV show until I’ve enabled subtitles, even if I …
It sure looks like ChatGPT Free is getting ads soon
OpenAI has put a lot of work lately into improving the free tier of ChatGPT. Users who want to test the chatbot don’t need to …
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We’ve got some seriously impressive daily deals to share on Friday, but T-Mobile’s Family Freedom offer tops the list. In addition to saving 20% versus …
