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technology

The Baseball Fan Who Made Waves

October 27, 2024

Imagine this: a kid at a baseball game changes the game's fate with one swift move. That's what happened in 1996, when a young Jeffrey Maier caught a ball that was meant for the outfield during a game between the Yankees and the Orioles. This moment made him a household name, and people still talk a

politics

Elon Musk's Chatty Connection with Putin Sparks Concerns

October 27, 2024

Imagine this: Elon Musk, the big boss of Tesla and SpaceX, has been chatting it up with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022. This cozy conversation has raised some red flags among intelligence officials, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Putin even asked Musk to keep his satellite

technology

New Latvian Drone Startup Aims to Revolutionize Modern Warfare

October 26, 2024

Imagine a drone that can fly into battle, drop a bomb, and then come back home to fight another day. That's what a new defense tech startup from Latvia, Origin, is aiming to do. Founded in 2022 by Agris Kipurs and Ilya Nevdah, the team behind the popular Airdog drones used for extreme sports, Origin

technology

Save Big on Corsair's 2TB MP600 SSD at Amazon

October 26, 2024

Right now, Amazon has an amazing deal on the Corsair MP600 Core mini SSD, offering a staggering 2TB of storage for just $110. Normally priced at $260, this deal saves you a whopping $150. To get this price, clip the $30 coupon on the product page, which should be automatic. Ensure you're logged into

technology

G. Skill's New Trident Z5 RAM Hits DDR5-10000 Speeds with Air Cooling

October 26, 2024

Ever heard of G. Skill? They've just introduced two new kinds of DDR5 RAM called Trident Z5 CK and Trident Z5 CK RGB. These are for the latest Intel Core Ultra 200 processors and Z890 chipset motherboards. The cool thing? They're rated for DDR5-9600 right out of the box. How do they manage that? The

technology

The Rise of Tri-Fold Phones: Are They Worth the Hype?

October 26, 2024

Tri-fold phones are shaking up the tech world. They promise the best of both worlds – a phone and a tablet in one. But are they really the final step in foldable evolution? Let's dive in. Foldable phones have been around for a while. We've seen clamshells that fit nicely in your pocket and book-lik

business

How Science Meets Society: A New Institute Takes Shape

October 25, 2024

Entrepreneur John McQuillan is putting $10 million towards an exciting new venture — the McQuillan Institute for Science, Technology, and the Human Future. This institute, with roots at Harvard, aims to explore how science and society interact. Sheila Jasanoff, a Harvard professor, is the scientific

technology

Transforming Old iPhones into Kid-Friendly Starter Devices

October 25, 2024

Ever wished you could turn an old iPhone into a safe learning tool for your kids? Meet Screenable, an app designed by a family for families. This smart tool can transform any Apple device into a digital playground tailored to your child's age. Imagine turning your iPhone into a classic flip phone w

technology

Cheaper and Greener OLEDs: TCL’s New Printing Tech

October 25, 2024

Ever wished for brighter, cheaper, and less power-hungry OLED monitors? TCL, a well-known tech company, is making that wish a reality with its new inkjet-printed OLED technology. This method reduces waste, cuts costs, and more efficiently produces OLED displays. At a recent conference, Ming-Jong Jou

technology

Snapdragon Brain: Real vs Fake Photos Isn't That Simple

October 25, 2024

Qualcomm recently chimed in on a hot topic: what makes a photo real? At a summit in Hawaii, their top exec said our brains aren't digital. They process images with context – like your smells, sounds, and feelings. So, capturing just the sensor data might not cut it. He thinks it's not as straightfor