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The newest crop found on the farm? Solar panels.
MIT Technology Review / 1h
On a recent cool, sunny morning, Meg Caley could be found at Jack’s Solar Garden showing visitors a bed of kale plants. As executive director of Sprout City Farms, Caley has more than a decade of experience farming in unlikely urban spaces in the Denver area. Today, about an hour north of the city, she works alongside researchers on an experimental agricultural method called agrivoltaics. Agrivol
The iPad mini 7 is rumored to be on the way – but might not arrive until 2024
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 1h
What with the iPad mini 6 launching in September 2021, it would be reasonable to expect a follow-up appearing in September 2022 – but of course we haven't seen any such tablet, and the rumor is that we might not get one until early in 2024. This comes courtesy of reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo , who reckons that the next small slate that Apple releases is going to start shipping by the end o
The best mental health books of 2022
Mashable / 1h
People on social media have so much to say about mental health . Throughout 2022, online commentary about subjects like trauma , eco-anxiety , social-emotional learning , anti-LGBTQ legislation , mass shootings , cyberbullying , and dangerous TikTok challenges have given rise to complex conversations about our individual and collective well-being. In fact, this year marked a span of time in which
In Memoriam: The tech that died in 2022
Mashable / 16min
As we look back on 2022, it's important to take some time and pour one out for the tech we lost this past year. Whether these products, platforms, and companies lived a long life or barely made it past the pilot stage, burned too brightly like a star or slowly faded away into obsolescence, they all left their mark in some way. Saying goodbye was hard for some. Losing the iPod and the BlackBerry,
Sonos Ray Review: Great Starter Soundbar With Some Shortcomings
How-To Geek / 30min
While Sonos typically focuses on higher-end products and price tags, it has been moving more toward the realm of the affordable as of late. Following this trend, the company introduced the Sonos Ray soundbar, a pared-down alternative to its more expensive models. Read This Article on How-To Geek ›
The biggest tech deaths of 2022
Mashable / 1h
Steve Jobs once said, “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” Whether they barely made it past the pilot stage or lived a long full life in tech years, the devices and apps we lost in 2022 certainly made the most of their time on earth. The tech that passed away this year taught us a lot. They opened our eyes to the possibilities of the digital world, challenged us w
The surprising reason a Mars rover just started dropping samples
Mashable / 1h
Look carefully at this new image taken just days ago on Mars, and you might mistake that object sitting on the dusty barren surface as… wait, is that a lightsaber? Sorry, Star Wars fans. What you see is a sealed NASA tube containing samples collected by the Perseverance rover, a car-size lab on six wheels that has been rumbling over the Martian terrain for nearly two years. The U.S. space agency
You could prevent snoring with this comfortable mouthpiece, now 35% off
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : As of Dec. 28, you can grab the VitalSleep Anti-Snoring Mouthpiece for only $64.95 instead of $99. That's a savings of 35%. During this busy time of year, we could all use a good night of sleep. And you can try every sleep app or spend a small fortune on pillows promising you a full eight hours, but if you or someone you love snores, it's pretty difficult to get a full night's rest. Comba
Save $98 on this emergency power supply combo
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : As of Dec. 28, you can get the HomePower ONE Solar Generator and the SolarPower ONE portable solar panel for just $1,499 instead of $1,597. You never know what's right around the corner. Natural disasters can strike at any moment, whether it's an earthquake in California or a hurricane in Florida. Having some emergency supplies on hand can give you peace of mind, and will really come in h
Recharge your gadgets anywhere you travel with $24 off this charging kit
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : Grab the Omnia Pro 130 Charging Kit for just $104.99 instead of $129 as of Dec. 28. That's a savings of 18%. Any vacation can pose a logistical nightmare when you're ill-prepared, especially when overseas. Apart from speaking to locals , booking lodging, and figuring out how transportation works, your might overlook your charging setup. Every country has its own set of rules when it comes
Get 72% off a lifetime of online yoga and fitness classes
Mashable / 1h
TL;DR : As of Dec. 28, you can score a Moviing lifetime subscription for only $149 instead of $540 — that's 72% in savings. Even on the extremely low end, a gym membership can end up costing you over $100 a year . It may not seem like much month-to-month, but that bill starts to add up over time. Plus, you have to factor in the time getting to and from the gym, changing clothes, etc. If you want
As Covid-19 Continues to Spread, So Does Misinformation About It
20NYT > Technology / 1h
Doctors are exasperated by the persistence of false and misleading claims about the virus.
Google Employees Brace for a Cost-Cutting Drive as Anxiety Mounts
NYT > Technology / 1h
The tech giant has so far taken steps to streamline without mass layoffs, but employees are girding for deeper cuts.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Power Was Contingent on Belief
23NYT > Technology / 1h
Operating in shadows, he was a hero; in the light, he quickly became a villain.
Sony's WH-1000XM5 ANC headphones fall to a new all-time low of $279
Engadget / 1h
Sony's WH-1000XM5 is a highly desirable set of wireless headphones, thanks to improved sound quality, a comfortable fit and incredible active noise cancellation (ANC). If you've been eyeballing a pair, now is absolutely the time to act. They're currently on sale in white at Amazon for $279 (30 percent off), the lowest price we've seen to date, by far. The WH-1000XM5 scored an excellent 95 in our
AMD in 2022: year in review
TechRadar - All the latest technology ne... / 3h
While last year was a relatively quiet one for AMD – well, as quiet as things get for a tech behemoth which is a huge presence in the CPU and GPU worlds – 2022 was very different in terms of being a year of major next-gen launches. We witnessed the arrival of the long-awaited Zen 4 processors, and also RDNA 3 graphics cards, plus more besides. AMD had a lot to live up to, though, in terms of riva
US House of Representatives bans TikTok on its devices
Engadget / 4h
TikTok is now banned on any device owned and managed by the US House of Representatives, according to Reuters . The House's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) reportedly told all lawmakers and their staff in an email that they must delete the app from their devices, because it's considered "high risk due to a number of security issues." Everyone detected to have the social networking application
CHERRY MX 10.0N RGB Keyboard Review: Vibrant Lighting, but Too Simplistic
How-To Geek / 5h
Brands like Razer have spoiled gamers with high-quality, feature-rich peripherals. So much so that when a modest option is released, it may be unfairly overlooked. The CHERRY MX 10.0N RGB keyboard is a functional model, but its simplicity overshadows a sturdy build and quiet mechanical keys. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Today's Wordle Answer #557 – December 28, 2022 Solution And Hints
SlashGear / 5h
Today's Wordle may urge you to look for some assistance, but luckily we have several hints (and the answer) available to you if you need the help.
Phoebe Bridgers talks the end of the world with Amelia Dimoldenberg on 'Chicken Shop Date'
Mashable / 6h
Talking about the end of the world in a chicken shop seems like a fitting way to end 2022. That's exactly what gloom monarch Phoebe Bridgers did on Chicken Shop Date with Amelia Dimoldenberg, released on Christmas Eve. "I think it’s ending now," says Bridgers. “There’s not going to be fireworks and people falling into the Earth’s centre, I think it’s going to be a long and painful death.” The Pun
'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for December 28
Mashable / 6h
If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle ? Quordle is a five-letter word guessing gam
Apple and Tesla: Tech shares tumble amid supply issues
55BBC News - Technology / 6h
Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China.
How To Connect AirPods To Your Windows 11 PC
SlashGear / 8h
As it turns out, you can connect AirPods to most devices that support Bluetooth — including Windows 11 PCs.
Samsung Reportedly Testing One UI 5.1. Here's Which Devices Will Get The Update First
SlashGear / 8h
Samsung began its internal testing of One UI 5.1, which is likely getting an official introduction with the Galaxy S23 lineup of smartphones in February 2023
How To Check Your Flight Status Using Google Assistant
SlashGear / 8h
Are you tired of manually checking the status of your flights? Google Assistant can do it for you, but you have to enable a feature first to get it to work.
Everything We Know About Volkswagen's New EV, Ahead Of CES 2023 Reveal
SlashGear / 8h
Volkswagen won't be revealing everything about its new EV at CES, but confirming its name and giving us all a glimpse of a "camouflaged" version of the vehicle.
Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for December 28
Mashable / 8h
Thinking about those resolutions? With just three days to go before the calendar flips over, we’ve got an idea – keep playing Wordle ! We’ll even help with some tips and hints. If you want to bypass the struggle, you can jump to the bottom of this article to get December 22's Wordle solution straight up. But if you prefer to work it out yourself, keep reading for a few clues, tips, and strategies
How This Giant Laser Could Be Used To Find Evidence Of Aliens
SlashGear / 10h
The search for alien life isn't limited to robots digging in the sandbox we call Mars. According to new research, scientists may have another tool: gravity.
The Top 10 Best Cars We Drove In 2022
SlashGear / 10h
2022 wasn't short of high-profile car launches. Whether you're all aboard with EVs or aren't ready to give up on gas yet, there was something for everyone.
The Top 10 Most Expensive Cars In 50 Cent's Collection
SlashGear / 10h
50 Cent has a thing for expensive automobiles, and even despite periodic financial troubles has managed to build an extensive collection over the years.
This Website Can Find Flights Other Sites Won't Show You, But There's A Catch
SlashGear / 10h
Some travelers are using an airline loophole to save money on flights, but there are a few complications that come with taking advantage of hidden cities.
Here's How To Get Your 2022 Steam Replay And See What Games You Played The Most
SlashGear / 10h
Much like Spotify and YouTube, PC gamers can take a look back at their gaming habits (and some fun factoids) of the past year with 'Steam Replay.'
Rumors Indicate The Samsung Galaxy S22 FE May Not Be Canceled After All
SlashGear / 10h
Recent rumors suggest Samsung may launch the next F phone E in 2023. It may come in the summer at Samsung's second unpacked event and pack Exynos processors.
How To Check Your Flight Status With This Hidden iPhone Feature
SlashGear / 10h
On both iOS and MacOS devices, Apple has included built-in features for folks to track their family's flights while they travel for the holidays and beyond.
The Cadillac Vizion Concept Featured An Extremely Cool Rear Cargo Area
SlashGear / 10h
The Cadillac Vizion concept car was an early predecessor to today's SUVs. We'd love to see some of that car's tricks in SUVs today. We have all the details.
The Helpful Amazon Alexa Skill You Need To Use When Tracking Your Flights
SlashGear / 10h
For anyone looking to keep track of their loved ones who are traveling, Amazon Alexa devices are capable of learning a new tracking skill for multiple airlines.
Daily Crunch: What’s around the corner for the EV market in 2023?
42TechCrunch / 10h
To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here . Greetings, readers. As Haje and Christine told you last week, this week’s Daily Crunch will look a bit different, given they are both taking some time off. But you’ll still get some TC tidbits during this typically slow news week. I’ll also be sharing some of our f
Hyatt Prive: The little-known program that can score you upgrades, breakfast and other perks
100+The Points Guy / 11h
This is a recurring post, updated with the latest information. While there’s no beating the deluxe perks of Hyatt’s Globalist status , for many travelers, it isn’t practical to accrue the 60 qualifying nights, 100,000 base points or 20 qualifying meetings or events needed to qualify for Globalist. But luckily, there are plenty of ways to make your next hotel stay more comfortable, even if you don
Open Channel: What Surprised You This Year?
Gizmodo / 11h
It’s December 27, the year is basically over, and you know what that means: it’s time to look back on some stuff. Read more...
Are Expensive Stud Finders Worth Buying?
How-To Geek / 11h
Stud finders are an invaluable tool that everyone should have at home, but do expensive ones work any better? When hanging pictures, mounting that fancy new 75-inch TV to the wall, or working on a DIY project at home, you’ll want a good tool to safely find studs and avoid electric wires behind the wall. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
Kia Teases Upcoming Electric SUV
How-To Geek / 11h
Kia is going all in on electric SUVs. This week, the company teased the upcoming EV9 ahead of its 2023 launch. The 11-second promo video was posted on the company’s Kia India Twitter account. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
LG's New Camera Module Might Be the First Useful Telephoto Lens
How-To Geek / 11h
LG Innotek stopped making smartphones last year. However, it is still manufacturing mobile components, notably cameras. In a press release, the company announced the world’s first optical telephoto zoom camera module. The new module will be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show next month. Read This Article on Review Geek ›
The Last of Us' Showrunner Unsure Whether the Game Is the Greatest Story of Its Medium or Just Silly Pixels
Gizmodo / 12h
“Will [adaption X] break the video game curse ?” is a debate as cyclical and pointless in entertainment criticism as “ Are video games art ?” is in games media, but Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin is intent on blending the two together to make his press tour as insufferable as possible. Read more...
Some day soon we might be making popcorn with infrared poppers
32Ars Technica - All content / 12h
Enlarge / In the future, our kitchen gadgets might include an infrared popcorn popper. There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we're once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science story that fell through
