Toothpaste tablets and syrup on tap: US refill shops cut the container
Toothpaste tabs plunk into a jar. Maple syrup flows viscously from a spout. Dishwasher powder crunches under the tip of a metal scoop. The chorus of consumer goods lacks one familiar sound: the crinkle of plastic wrap......»»
Artificial intelligence and clay tablets: Not yet a perfect match
: More and more articles are popping up about the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence for researching documents in the oldest scripts, from translating ancient texts, to filling in missing parts of clay tablets. But are we better off lea.....»»
Strip club, weed shops offer UAW discounts
Dream Girls Detroit is letting in UAW members for free throughout the strike, and the Greenhouse of Walled Lake is giving half off......»»
The best 2-in-1 laptops in 2023
The Windows 10 2-in-1 market has exploded over the last several years, with convertible notebooks and tablets of all kinds. Here are the best models available......»»
Samsung just announced another new phone (and two Android tablets)
Samsung has introduced a new phone and two tablets. The latest additions to the family are the Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Tab S9 FE, and Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus......»»
Q&A: Asteroid rocks may hold secrets to the origin of the solar system
Early Sunday morning, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft released a container that subsequently landed in Utah containing material from Bennu, a carbon-rich asteroid in the solar system......»»
Apple is taking gaming seriously and this spells trouble for Android
We’ve covered a lot of Android gaming tablets over the last few months here at Phandroid HQ. Mobile gaming has one of the biggest gaming markets out there having 51% of the market share. Yes, I mean overall market share. This includes PCs and c.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE screen protectors to buy in 2023
Protect your Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE display with these amazing screen protectors. The post Best Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE screen protectors to buy in 2023 appeared first on Phandroid. If you are someone who prefers large-screen tablets an.....»»
Data show container deposit schemes reduce rubbish on our beaches
Our beaches are in trouble. Limited recycling programs and a society that throws away so much have resulted in more than 3 million metric tons of plastic polluting the oceans. An estimated 1.5–1.9% of this rubbish ends up on beaches......»»
DEAL: This Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ deal gets you a discount and a gift card!
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ is one of the best Android tablets out there, but it can be expensive, but luckily this deal will make it a lot more affordable. The post DEAL: This Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ deal gets you a discount and a gift card! appeared.....»»
Conceptual study looks at nanocapsules for scaling up the power of nanotechnology
In a new study, researchers at the University of Missouri have created a proof of concept of a nanocapsule—a microscopic container—capable of delivering a specific "payload" to a targeted location......»»
Amazon’s kid-friendly Fire HD 10 tablets bring AI-powered games
Amazon's new Fire HD 10 Kids and Kids Pro don't have huge changes, but they are adding some new apps and games that are worth paying attention to......»»
Amazon just announced 2 new Android tablets made just for kids
Amazon's new Fire HD 10 Kids and Kids Pro don't have huge changes, but they are adding some new apps and games that are worth paying attention to......»»
iPhone 14 iFixit repairability rating dropped due to parts pairing barrier
The iPhone 14 iFixit repairability rating has been dramatically reduced, after the company listened to feedback from consumers and independent repair shops, and admitted that it didn’t take into account the huge barrier imposed by Apple’s parts p.....»»
Shops and restaurants can help blur class lines, but interactions may not be meaningful enough to boost social mobility
"Titanic," James Cameron's 1997 multi-Oscar-winning movie, focused on the tragic love story of itinerant artist Jack and upper-class socialite Rose. Among their other on-board adventures, they dined in the first-class section of the ship before joini.....»»
Daily deals Sept. 15: iPads from $100, $250 off M2 Max MacBook Pro, Kindle and Fire Tablets from $30, more
Today's hottest deals include a 2018 iPad Pro from $350, 55% off an eufy security floodlight cam, 40% off a myQ Smart garage video keypad 57% off an Anker portable charger and power bank, and more.Save on iPads, Kindles, and MacBook ProThe AppleInsid.....»»
Calif. passes strongest right-to-repair bill yet, requiring 7 years of parts
Repair shops must disclose if they're using "non-authorized" parts. Enlarge (credit: iFixit) California, the home to many of tech's biggest companies and the nation's most populous state, is pushing ahead with a right-to.....»»
Nanostores are the backbone of emerging economies, but they need stronger supply chains
Small independent shops are the backbone of emerging economies. Supporting the supply chains of these so-called "nanostores" is crucial for both shopkeepers and the local consumers who depend on them for food and other necessities, argues Ph.D. resea.....»»
Top-end Roomba can now refill itself with water via furniture-sized dock
The do-it-all dock has a faux wood top, making it look like a small table. The Roomba Combo j9+. [credit: iRobot.....»»
Japan"s Mount Fuji "screaming" from too many tourists
With its millions of visitors every year and the buses, supply trucks, noodle shops and fridge magnets, Japan's Mount Fuji is no longer the peaceful pilgrimage site it once was......»»
Google Maps Lets You Customize Favorite Places With Emoji
Google Maps has rolled out a new feature that lets you customize your saved places in a fun new way. If you have some free time in your future, take a minute and add emoji as the icons to your favorite coffee shops, beer bars, and shopping spots. A s.....»»