Jacques Vallée Still Doesn’t Know What UFOs Are
After six globe-trotting decades spent probing “the phenomenon,” the French information scientist is sure of only one thing: The truth is really, really out there......»»
How to clear your Spotify queue
Clearing your Spotify queue doesn’t take long at all, and it gives you a good reason to start reorganizing your music library. Here’s how to do it......»»
MagSafe Monday: Looking for a low-cost 3 in 1 MagSafe charger with Standby support? Check out this option
Keeping all your Apple devices charged in a simple way that doesn’t require multiple chargers is the goal of every desk and nightstand. There are countless options for accomplishing this goal, but what if you want to keep the cost down? I recently.....»»
If you have to watch one Hulu show this August, stream this one
This series just ended, but that doesn't mean it's not worth watching. The comedy is one of the best shows on Hulu, and it's well worth watching this August......»»
Here’s what the electric Dodge Charger’s “Fratzonic exhaust” sounds like
Dodge wants to keep the aural spectacle even as it moves to electric propulsion. Enlarge / Dodge doesn't want to be accused of building a boring EV. (credit: Dodge) Electric motors have many advantages over internal comb.....»»
I tested the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore it
If you haven't heard much about the Galaxy Watch 7 I understand, but I want to change that because it doesn't deserve to be ignored......»»
Realme’s Newest Budget Phone Packs an Impressive Display
The Realme 13 4G is aimed at buyers looking for a decent smartphone that doesn't compromise too much on display quality. The post Realme’s Newest Budget Phone Packs an Impressive Display appeared first on Phandroid. Realme recently a.....»»
Calorie-cutting mice still exercise, challenging exercise-energy belief
A new UC Riverside study demonstrates that calorie restriction doesn't deter mice from exercising, challenging the belief that dieting drains workout energy......»»
Higher police pay doesn"t mean fewer confrontations with Black Americans as it does for other racial groups
Police unions have come under fire following recent police killings of Black Americans. For the most part, the unions work to improve pay and job conditions for police. But some critics say these police union contracts cost cities too much and make i.....»»
Lens-free fluorescence instrument detects deadly microorganisms in drinking water
Researchers have shown that a fluorescence detection system that doesn't contain any lenses can provide highly sensitive detection of deadly microorganisms in drinking water. With further development, the new approach could provide a low-cost and eas.....»»
I tested the Ryzen 5 9600X against the best budget gaming CPU — here’s the winner
AMD's new Ryzen 5 9600X wants to be the next go-to budget gaming CPU, but it doesn't manage to beat the old guard......»»
Fed"s Powell doesn"t rule out small rate cut in September
Investors foresee and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hasn't ruled out a cut to the Fed's benchmark rate target in September, a move that could lower the interest rates on car loans......»»
Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.
The extreme weather seen in places across the United States in recent weeks shows that it doesn't take a catastrophic hurricane to cause significant damage—the torrential rain from Tropical Storm Debby in parts of the Southeast is just one example......»»
Parody site ClownStrike refused to bow to CrowdStrike’s bogus DMCA takedown
Parody site ClownStrike defended the "obvious" fair use. Enlarge (credit: MirageC | Moment) Doesn't CrowdStrike have more important things to do right now than try to take down a parody site? That's what IT consultant Da.....»»
New book explores emergence of touch-based language in DeafBlind communities
As deaf individuals lost their sight in the DeafBlind community that Asst. Prof. Terra Edwards was studying, she discovered that an entirely new language had emerged—one that doesn't try to negotiate with a seeing world, but is rooted in a tactile.....»»
NVIDIA uses Apple Vision Pro to capture teleoperated demonstrations and control humanoid robots
Apple may not have much use for NVIDIA, but that doesn’t mean NVIDIA has no use for Apple. Specifically, the Apple Vision Pro headset it uses to develop its humanoid robot. See how below: more….....»»
OpenAI has an AI text detector but doesn"t want to release it
OpenAI has built a way of spotting AI-produced text but isn't putting it out......»»
Rivian won’t add CarPlay to its cars. It doesn’t need to
Carmakers are struggling to build great software, but some new startups are head and shoulders above the competition -- like Rivian......»»
Rocket Report: Falcon 9 is back; Starship could be recovered off Australia
Elon Musk doesn't expect the next Starship test flight to occur before late August. Welcome to Edition 7.05 of the Rocket Report! The Federal Aviation Administration grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket for 15 days after a rare failure.....»»
A few weeks with the Pocket 386, an early-‘90s-style, half-busted retro PC
AliExpress retro laptop doesn't always live up to its promise. Enlarge / The Pocket 386 is fun for a while, but the shortcomings and the broken stuff start to wear on you after a while. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) The B.....»»
Restoring logged forests doesn"t mean locking them up as "wilderness"—it means actively managing them
On January 1 this year, the commercial logging of native forests ended in Victoria and Western Australia. It was one of the most significant changes in the history of forest management in Australia......»»