Whatnot raises $50M to let people sell Pokémon cards, Funko Pops, and more via livestream
Whatnot exists with one primary goal in mind: to give people a place to buy and sell collectibles (like Pokémon cards, sports cards, pins, etc) in a safe, authenticated way. The company started out with intentions of being a GOAT/StockX-style resale.....»»
To Be a Good Pregnancy Surrogate, It Helps to Be a Dominatrix First
One woman spills the beans about giving birth to rich people's children. “They were offering Scrooge McDuck buckets of money.”.....»»
Researchers say life expectancy nearing its limit
Humanity is hitting the upper limit of life expectancy, according to a new study. Advances in medical technology and genetic research—not to mention larger numbers of people making it to age 100—are not not translating into marked jumps in lifesp.....»»
Smart TVs are like “a digital Trojan Horse” in people’s homes
48-page report urges FTC, FCC to investigate connected TV industry data harvesting. The companies behind the streaming industry, including smart TV and streaming stick manufacture.....»»
Developer of AI-driven dealership tool raises $32 million
Numa's "intelligent AI agents" can help book service appointments, salvage missed calls and coordinate back-office operations, among other tasks......»»
Hurricane Helene"s reach was shocking, another example of how climate change "is here and now," scientists say
Many people were stunned to see the intense flooding and devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina communities, located inland and tucked thousands of feet above sea level in the Blue Ridge Mountains......»»
Cuffing season: An evolutionary explanation for why people want to settle down for the winter months
Does the effort you invest in seeking a romantic partner intensify as summer ends? During the colder, darker months, people have been known to engage in "cuffing season," which means attaching yourself to or having a physical relationship with someon.....»»
Flash flooding kills three in northern Thailand
Flash flooding in popular Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai has killed three people, a health official said Sunday, as visitors evacuated hotels through knee-high muddy water and shops closed in the city center......»»
Gmail app’s latest updates are all about reading less, doing more
Gmail's Summary Cards will now serve tracking details and quick action buttons at the top. On iOS, Gemini is bringing it's email processing chops to your inbox......»»
Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5 e-bike review: a versatile anything hauler
The RadWagon 5's strengths are versatility and carrying capacity, making it great for people who regularly transport cargo or passengers......»»
This special case adds a USB-C port to AirPods with Lightning
Apple recently AirPods Max. However, there are still a lot of people who have old AirPods and simply don’t want to buy new headphones just to get the new port. Luckily, someone came up with a clever accessory that brings USB-C to AirPods with Light.....»»
How London’s Crystal Palace was built so quickly
New study finds it was the earliest-known building to use a standard screw thread. London's Great Exhibition of 1851 attracted some 6 million people eager to experience more than.....»»
Nvidia might finally fix its VRAM problem — but it will take time
Nvidia might be fixing one of the biggest problems with its graphics cards, but it's going to take some time......»»
Gmail Gets Refreshed Summary Cards, New “Happening Soon” Section
Gmail is getting several big changes to the way it presents information for purchases, events, bills, and travel emails. The summary cards you may have experienced in the past are about to get an overhaul that will bring you clearer information with.....»»
Does limiting iPhone charging to 80% extend battery life?
Both the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 before it offer the option to limit charging to 80% rather than 100%. The thinking is that many people don’t need the full battery capacity of the device in a typical day, and it reduces wear on the battery, ext.....»»
This could explain why Apple made the iPhone 16 so good
Apple did something with the iPhone 16 line that surprised a lot of people. It made the base model option stronger than ever, providing fewer compelling reasons to upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro. But recent reports about the next iPhone SE could explai.....»»
WhatsApp now lets users tag other people in Status
WhatsApp has been working on a lot of new features recently, and there are more coming soon. The Meta-owned platform will soon let users tag other accounts in Status, WhatsApp’s Stories-like feature. more….....»»
Why trolls, extremists, and others spread conspiracy theories they don’t believe
Some just want to promote conflict, cause chaos, or even just get attention. There has been a lot of research on the types of people who believe conspiracy theories, and their rea.....»»
Making an RSV Vaccine Was Hard. Getting People to Take It Is Even Harder
New vaccines could help stem the spread of respiratory syncytial virus, but there are already huge inequities in access and uptake......»»
Qualitative study examines how ordinary people "sense" water quality
Seeing—and tasting—is believing: A qualitative study of communities living along the Philippines' bustling Marikina River underscores the importance of taking into account local peoples' everyday experiences, practices, and perceptions in establi.....»»
EVgo gets $1.05B loan to build 7,500 DC fast chargers
EVgo will focus on underserved communities where people can't charge at home. The electric vehicle charging company EVgo has secured conditional approval for a $1.05 billion loan.....»»