Finnish fuel company will ruin your music if you drive too fast
Got a lead foot? Nordic energy company St1 has the solution: an app that will make your music sound like The Chipmunks if you speed.
The search for habitable moons in the solar system is heating up
Recent research has found phosphorus, one of the building blocks for life, at Saturn's icy moon Enceladus.
AI ‘godfather’ says fears of existential threat are overblown
AI pioneer Yann LeCun has described talk of artificial intelligence posing an existential threat to humanity as ridiculous.
Surface repair parts are now available via Microsoft Store
Microsoft has started selling replacement parts for its Surface devices in the Microsoft Store, making it easier for owners to repair their own machines.
Your Samsung smartwatch will soon get a lifesaving health feature
Galaxy Watches are adding a new health feature later this summer to monitor your heart — and it might just save your life.
Amazon deploys AI to summarize product reviews
To save shoppers time, Amazon has started using artificial intelligence to generate summaries of reviews for some of its listings.
YouTube makes it easier for new creators to earn money
YouTube has made it easier for up-and-coming creators to start earning cash from their work after it lowered the bar for entry to the YouTube Partner Program.
SpaceX marks 200th rocket landing with perfect touchdown
SpaceX achieved its 200th Falcon 9 landing on Monday, confirming yet again the viability of its reusable spaceflight system.
Over 2.5B Reddit users flee to protest API changes
Reddit is broken right now due to over 2 billion users fleeing the platform in protest of its recent API changes.
Hubble scientists create tool for erasing satellite trails from images
Astronomers worry about how satellites could impact scientific research. Now, researchers have created a tool to deal with satellite streaks in Hubble images.
Senators to get AI lessons ahead of regulation decisions
In a bid to get U.S. senators up to speed with AI ahead of regulating the technology, the lawmakers have been invited to attend a series of briefings.
Zoom’s new AI tools will let you ditch meetings for good
Zoom IQ adopts OpenAI artificial intelligence to deliver a summary of conversations to users when they enter Zoom chats.
A SpaceX Dragon spaceship is carrying lots of fresh fruit to ISS
Besides science gear and hardware, SpaceX's Dragon is also carrying apples, blueberries, grapefruit, oranges, various cheeses, and cherry tomatoes for the crew.
Parents unite in smartphone ban for children
Parents in a town in Ireland have come together in a bid to remove the temptations of smartphones from their children’s daily life.
These ingenious ideas could help make AI a little less evil
The winners of Mozilla’s Responsible AI Challenge contain a bunch of fantastic ideas that could put AI to good use in making the world a much better place.
Paramount+ launches special campaign for Pride Month
In honor of Pride Month, Paramount+ is launching a special collection of LGTBQ+ films and TV shows under the banner A Mountain of Pride.
Pluto TV will launch OUTtv Proud channel during Pride Month
To celebrate Pride Month, Pluto TV is launching its first LGBTQ+ channel, OUTtv Proud, with RuPaul’s Drag Race marathons and a spotlight on queer musicians.
Amazon to pay $30M in FTC settlements over Alexa, Ring privacy violations
Regulators accused Amazon of violating privacy laws on a number of fronts, though the tech giant denies breaking the law.
EcoFlow launches Delta 2 Max solar generator for home emergencies and outdoor adventures
The Delta 2 Max is a powerful solar generator that can power more than a dozen appliances and connects to a solar panel for increased longevity.
How computer chips made of mushrooms could be the future
Future computer chips could be built on top of mushrooms, making a flexible circuit that is environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
See the first image of Earth from a new weather-monitoring satellite
A recently launched weather satellite has sent back its first image of Earth, showing our planet in gorgeous detail.
‘Undersea space station’ takes big step toward deployment
The plan to build a new underwater research habitat has taken a significant step forward after NOAA inked a deal with the team behind the facility.
Earth Day 2023: Check out these best nature documentaries of all time
As the world celebrates Earth Day once again, people can show their reverence for Mother Earth by watching this list of the best nature documentaries ever made.
Plastic-eating bacteria are amazing. But they aren’t going to save the planet
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but plastic-eating bacteria aren’t going to save the planet. Here's why they aren’t a silver bullet for the environment.
I was wrong. E-bikes are so practical, they’re a transit cheat code
You’ve probably rolled your eyes at them. So have I. And we’re both wrong. E-bikes are the commuting solution right under your upturned nose.
Your iPhone has a secret feature that helps the environment — here’s how it works
You're always going to need to charge up your iPhone, but did you know your iPhone has a clean charging feature enabled by default? Here's how it works.
Lithium-ion vs. NiMH: EV batteries explained and compared
Electric vehicles are on the rise, but not all EV batteries are created equal. Here's a look at the different kinds of EV batteries.
How NASA’s astronaut class of 1978 changed the face of space exploration
NASA's 1978 astronaut class was a turning point for the agency, and it set the stage for the more diverse and inclusive space program we have today
ElliQ is a smart home companion designed for your grandparents
ElliQ is a standalone smart home companion that provides an easy way to check the news, listen to music, chat with friends, or play a few games.
What I’ve learned after a year of driving the best-selling plug-in hybrid in the U.S.
After a year and 6,000 miles driving my Wrangler 4xe, here's what I've loved and hated about owning a plug-in hybrid. And why I know I'm not ready for an EV.
Genesis Electrified GV70 first drive review: a killer high-end EV with one flaw
The Genesis Electrified GV70 takes the much loved GV70 crossover and slaps a battery and electric powertrain in it. Is that the right strategy?
How a tiny social media break can give you surprisingly big health benefits
According to a remarkable research courtesy of Swansea University, cutting down on social media can fix health, immune function, loneliness, and depression.
Can electric car batteries be recycled?
Electric cars may be better for the environment than gas-powered cars, but they still have their own environmental challenges -- like their huge batteries.
Our 5 favorite iPhone and Android apps by Black developers
As Black History Month comes to a close, here are five of some of the most thought-provoking apps made by Black developers in the U.S.