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This Barbie car is life-sized and drivable and yeah I absolutely want it

Capitalism, and a whole lotta glitter, won today.The Los Angeles Auto Show is full of futuristic concept cars and high tech EVs. But the car I saw at the annual convention that I wanted the absolute most was a glitter-covered convertible with a bubbl.....»»

Category: topSource:  mashableNov 19th, 2021

Astrology Was an Important Science for Medieval People

In medieval times, astrology was considered a serious science, a branch of astronomy. Curator Larisa Grollemond of the Getty Museum, walks us through the medieval zodiac and how someone’s sign decided their day-to-day life......»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News10 hr. 35 min. ago

I Destroyed a Car to Explore Some Music Myths

Two years of experimentation taught a Nashville guitarist not every musical myth makes sense.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated News10 hr. 35 min. ago

Half-Life 2 pushed Steam on the gaming masses… and the masses pushed back

Back in 2004, many players saw Valve’s new platform as nothing but “fancy DRM.” It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News11 hr. 35 min. ago

Research looks to see how hidden costs of Social Security claiming takes toll on widows

The timing of filing for Social Security benefits is one of the most important decisions senior Americans must make. But few think about the implications filing early or late in life has on widowed spouses, a segment of society that represents nearly.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 35 min. ago

Q&A: Holobiont biology, a new concept for exploring how microbiome shapes evolution of visible life

Microorganisms—bacteria, viruses and other tiny life forms—may drive biological variation in visible life as much, if not more, than genetic mutations, creating new lineages and even new species of animals and plants, according to Seth Bordenstei.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 35 min. ago

New study examines how extraterrestrial civilizations could become "stellivores"

One of the most challenging aspects of astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) is anticipating what life and extraterrestrial civilizations will look like. Invariably, we have only one example of a planet that supports li.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 35 min. ago

Theoretical model explains the anomalous properties of water in extreme conditions

Water, a molecule essential for life, has unusual properties—known as anomalies—that define its behavior. However, there are still many enigmas about the molecular mechanisms that would explain the anomalies that make the water molecule unique. D.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News12 hr. 35 min. ago

3 great BritBox shows you should watch in November 2024

From a moody detective show to a real-life scandal program, these British TV series are among the best shows available on BritBox......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News12 hr. 35 min. ago

Scientists say world"s largest coral found near Solomon Islands

Scientists say they have found the world's largest coral near the Pacific's Solomon Islands, announcing Thursday a major discovery "pulsing with life and color"......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News22 hr. 35 min. ago

Portable spectrophotometer approach predicts shelf life of strawberries in real time

Based on non-invasive technology, a research group at the University of Cordoba has created a tool to guarantee optimal strawberry quality and minimize food waste......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Xiaomi Finally Hits a Major EV Sales Milestone

The company's EV has become one of the most talked-about electric cars this year. The post Xiaomi Finally Hits a Major EV Sales Milestone appeared first on Phandroid. In case you’re not aware, Xiaomi launched its first electric car e.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

How Valve made Half-Life 2 and set a new standard for future games

From physics to greyboxing, Half-Life 2 broke a lot of new ground. It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of the release of Hal.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

These ESR Gear mobile accessory deals are Apple-tastic — Save over 50% off

With these ESR Gear mobile accessory deals you can save big on a multi-function charging dock, car charger and phone mount, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

New book arrives as the perfect gift for Ted Lasso fans

The holiday shopping season has arrived, and with it a great gift has just released for the Ted Lasso fans in your life (self-gifting is okay too). From The New York Times’ TV critic comes telling the full story of the biggest Apple TV+ hit. m.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Now anyone in LA can take Waymo robotaxi rides 24/7

Autonomous car specialist Waymo has said it's expanding its robotaxi service in Los Angeles, less than a year after launching there......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

BLUETTI is launching an all-new 2 kWh portable power station for outdoor life

BLUETTI has long been committed to clean and sustainable energy, and is a market leader in green energy storage, both for indoor and outdoors. Today, BLUETTI is launching a new 2 kWh portable power station, breaking through traditional portable e.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Apple"s smart display with smart home AI focus predicted for March 2025

The pivot from Apple Car set the stage for bigger investments in the smart home, and the initial products from that shift could be launching as soon as March according to a new rumor.Apple could release an iPad-like home hub with AI and smart home fe.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Dell XPS 13 (9350) review: better battery life, same design problems

The Dell XPS 13 9350 gets great battery life thanks to its Intel Lunar Lake chipset. It also has several design features that detract from the experience......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Apple"s rumored smart display could arrive in March with a focus on AI and smart home

The pivot from Apple Car set the stage for bigger investments in the smart home, and the initial products from that shift could be launching as soon as March according to a new rumor.Apple could release an iPad-like home hub with AI and smart home fe.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Spotify’s Car Thing, due for bricking, is getting an open source second life

It's more of a desktop thing now, but it has picked up some new features. Spotify has lost all enthusiasm for the little music devices it sold for just half a year. Firmware hacke.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024