How to tell if your spaghetti is perfectly done using just a simple ruler
You can still go with the time-honored tradition of throwing a strand against the wall. Enlarge / Physicists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have demonstrated that using a ruler—rather than the time-honored method of t.....»»
Timekettle’s X1 Interpreter Hub makes doing cross-border business incredibly simple
Our smartphones have apps that allow us to translate conversations on the fly, but if you prefer a dedicated device, then the Timekettle X1 Interpreter Hub could be worth checking out. The post Timekettle’s X1 Interpreter Hub makes doing cross-bord.....»»
Hey Calendar resubmitted with spiteful Apple history feature inspired by successful Kickstarter
In order to spite Apple with a simple feature, Hey decided to give away a digital Apple history calendar for free, inspired by the successful Kickstarter campaign for a physical Apple history calendar.Hey CalendarApple's history isn't secret or unfin.....»»
First results are in: 2023 temperatures were stunningly warm
In the second half of the year, every month set a record. Enlarge / Month by month, 2023 stood far above the rest. (credit: C3S/ECMWF) The confused wiggles on the graph above have a simple message: Most years, even years.....»»
Chipolo "Perfectly Imperfect" campaign launches with limited-edition Find My trackers
Chipolo is offering 10,000 limited edition Card Spot trackers for its "Perfectly Imperfect" campaign, which highlights how imperfections are what make us unique.Chipolo 'Perfectly Imperfect' Card SpotCES is underway and while many companies are annou.....»»
In a sea of live service games, I miss the days of regular old multiplayer modes
It feels like it's not enough for multiplayer modes to be simple fun anymore -- they have to be lifestyles......»»
Intellicheck announces Identity Platform advancements
Intellicheck announced advancements for digital users of the Intellicheck Identity Platform. Clients integrating the new Capture process can be up and running with no more than two simple web hooks. The new digital authentication experience does not.....»»
These scientists explored the good vibrations of the bundengan and didgeridoo
Their relatively simple construction produces some surprisingly complicated physics. Enlarge / The bundengan (left) began as a combined shelter/instrument for duck hunters but it is now often played onstage. (credit: Utrezz0707/C.....»»
The secret world of puddles
As the new year arrived in 2016, my home city of Newcastle upon Tyne was briefly the center of global attention—for a puddle. The Drummond Puddle, as it was grandly known, was a watery hazard placed perfectly where converging footpaths funneled a d.....»»
As tree species face decline, "assisted migration" gains popularity in Pacific Northwest
As native trees in the Pacific Northwest die off due to climate changes, the U.S. Forest Service, Portland, Oregon and citizen groups around Puget Sound are turning to a deceptively simple climate adaptation strategy called "assisted migration.".....»»
A deep-V frame makes NIU’s first e-bike as easy on the eyes as it is to ride
The NIU BQi C3-Pro e-bike rider-friendly design includes tech that makes it simple to operate and maintain......»»
French caviar farms look forward to EU label of origin
At a French caviar factory this week, a worker used tiny pliers to carefully line up black sturgeon fish eggs against a ruler......»»
Scientists find malaria parasite takes its time within mosquito host to reap an evolutionary advantage
The malaria parasite is a master of adaptation. To complete its life cycle, the parasite must be transmitted from a mosquito to a human and then back to a mosquito again. Over millions of years of evolution, it has adapted perfectly to these two host.....»»
I tried 4 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are actually worth the hype
We've picked four worthy Dyson Supersonic alternatives, all tested and approved by Mashable's shopping reporters. Here's a simple truth: where there’s a Dyson product, there’s a dupe, and none are more popular than the best Dyson Su.....»»
TikTok Big Screen Upgrade Includes Support for Landscape Mode
TikTok is great on smartphones. It’s a smooth UI that works perfectly fine when holding a phone in portrait. However, when you put TikTok on a larger display, such as those found on tablets and try to use it in landscape, things can get a bit w.....»»
Bring Back Unlimited Google Photos Storage for Pixel Owners
When people ask me why they should buy a Pixel, the usual summary is that the camera is one of the best on the market. What would pair perfectly with arguably the best camera system for Android? Free storage for all of your amazing photos, that’.....»»
How to clean a humidifier
If the air you're breathing in seems a bit gross, it might be your humidifier. Here's how to clean your humidifer in a few simple steps......»»
How to factory reset a Wyze Bulb
Performing a factory reset on your Wyze Bulb is a simple process, and it's a great way to delete all of its existing settings. Here's a look at how it works......»»
Researchers take a different approach with measurement-based quantum computing
The race to develop quantum computers has really heated up over the past few years. State-of-the-art systems can now run simple algorithms using dozens of qubits—or quantum bits—which are the building blocks of quantum computers......»»
Daily Telescope: A simple shot of the Milky Way high above France and Spain
"Both the daytime and nighttime vistas there were just bloody marvelous." Enlarge / The Milky Way Galaxy above the Pyrenees, right on the French and Spanish border. (credit: bulbs_01_frizzle) Welcome to the Daily Tel.....»»
NordVPN app now available on Apple TV
With the tvOS 17 update, Apple TV now supports native VPN apps. Today, NordVPN launches its VPN app for Apple TV, allowing simple on-device setup to connect to its swarm of fast and secure servers. more….....»»