Do You Own a Motorcycle Airbag if You Have to Pay Extra to Inflate It?
"Pardon me while I feed the meter on my critical safety device," quips a Hackaday article (shared by long-time Slashdot reader AmiMoJo): If you ride a motorcycle, you may have noticed that the cost of airbag vests has dropped. In one case, somethin.....»»
How do caterpillars acquire chubby legs? Scientists trace the origins to a genetic program associated with crabs
Adult insects, including butterflies and moths, typically have only three pairs of legs. But the existence of extra legs in caterpillars—chubby abdominal appendages also known as "prolegs"—has long posed an evolutionary mystery to biologists. A r.....»»
Can German engineering solve the challenges of fusion?
With extra government help German firms are attempting to make working fusion reactors......»»
Compatible with Nintendo Switch, get this 128GB microSD for $13
If you need extra storage space for your electronic devices, the 128GB Samsung Pro Endurance microSDXC card is on sale for $13 from Amazon's Prime Day deals......»»
Unity: Gaming boss quits after furious pricing backlash
Unity powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees......»»
Gaming boss quits after furious pricing backlash
Unity powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees......»»
Unity boss resigns after game engine pricing backlash
The firm powers hit games including Pokemon Go, and had wanted to charge developers extra fees......»»
The next MacBook Pro laptops may have the longest battery life ever. Here’s the evidence.
Apple's next batch of MacBook Pro laptops might get some extra juice in the battery department thanks to new display tech. Your next MacBook Pro might have even better battery life than its predecessors. And that's huge considering that the cur.....»»
How to watch ServusTV for free
Livestream Champions League and F1 for free with ServusTV. SAVE 49%: ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking free streaming sites like ServusTV. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £81.38 and includes an extra three.....»»
Valve’s leaked Steam Deck “Model 1030” probably isn’t a full “Version 2.0”
Extra portable pixel-pushing power from Valve is still likely a few years off. Enlarge / The Steam Deck, doing some outdoor modeling. (credit: Sam Machkovech) Portable PC gamers who have been anticipating a new Steam Dec.....»»
NHTSA and ARC feud over whether airbag inflators are a risk
At a public meeting Thursday, auto safety officials at NHTSA made their case for why the airbag inflators pose an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants. ARC Automotive, of Knoxville, Tenn., pushed back against the agency's.....»»
Quantum dots: the tiny "rainbow" crystals behind chemistry Nobel
Quantum dots are tiny crystals that scientists can tune to different colors, giving an extra-vivid pop to next-generation TV screens or illuminating tumors inside bodies so surgeons can hunt them down......»»
Spotify audiobooks: Premium subscribers will get 15 hours of free listening per month
A reported Spotify audiobooks development has now been confirmed by the company. Paid subscribers will be able to listen to 15 hours of audiobooks at no extra cost – though Americans are not first in line. Whether or not 15 hours will let you li.....»»
Review: OtterBox’s new Figura iPhone 15 cases delight with watercolor-inspired designs
OtterBox just launched its new iPhone 15 cases like it does every year. But to pair with Apple’s latest, the company had a little something extra in store with the new watercolor-inspired series. I’ve been daily driving these new Figura iPhone 15.....»»
Grandparent childcare may not help the well-being of mothers or reduce mother–child conflict, study suggests
Extra help from another generation alone doesn't help mother–child closeness or reduce mother–child conflict, researchers have found......»»
Usually $100, this Razer webcam with a built-in ring light is $54 today
The Razer Kiyo webcam, which features a built-in ring light to provide extra illumination, is available for nearly half-price from Walmart after a $46 discount......»»
Amazon Prime Video users – pay extra $3/month or see ads, says company
One of the additional perks of having an Amazon Prime subscription is free access to some of the company’s video content. But as of next year, Amazon Prime Video users will start seeing ads, unless they pay an additional premium for ad-free viewing.....»»
Apple uses hidden watermarks on iPhone 15 boxes to verify authenticity
Extra precautions have been taken for iPhone 15 boxes that give retail employees and buyers a new way to verify the device is real — but you'll need a UV light.iPhone 15 ProScammers attempt to sell fake iPhones by using convincing replicated device.....»»
Amazon adding ads to Prime Video in 2024 unless you pay $2.99 extra
Prime Video subscribers will see ads unless they pay extra. Enlarge (credit: YouTube/Amazon Prime) Next year, watching TV shows and movies on Amazon Prime Video without ads will cost more than it does now. In early 2024.....»»
These iPhone 15 cases wrap your shiny new device in an airbag [Sponsored]
Need the ultimate drop protection? How about a case that unleashes an air bag? Just one of the awesome iPhone 15 cases from TORRAS......»»
Hurry — Dyson V15 Detect Extra cordless vacuum is $150 off
The Dyson V15 Detect Extra cordless vacuum with a laser that reveals hidden dust is a steal at its discounted price of $650 from Best Buy, but you should hurry......»»