Home security 101: Where to put cameras
When it comes to home security, camera placement is everything. Tech gadgets can be finicky, so their location can make a difference. For example, here are the best places to put your router for better internet speeds.
Creating a robot that can ‘handwrite’ letters
Handwriting hundreds of letters can be a pain, whether for a wedding, thank you notes or anything else. But what if there were a robot that could write them for you and make them look so authentic no one would know? Would you try it?
Surgeon General's social media warning, Roku's hidden menu & Amazon palm scanner
Plus, step into an Amazon delivery mystery — a woman’s tale of dozens of packages meant for a stranger. Also, say goodbye to flat social media photos with some great hacks. A heartwarming TikTok story, HBO’s latest app and secrets to making a stellar online dating profile.
The unsurprisingly silly history of Silly Putty
Unless you grew up under a rock, you have heard of Silly Putty. It’s the oh-so-bendable and stretchable goo that every kid loves to play with. But this classic toy’s history probably isn’t what you think.
What makes movie punches look realistic?
Have you ever watched a really good action movie and thought, “Wow, it looks like they are really punching each other.” Well, tons of secret Hollywood tricks make it seem genuine. And sometimes actors actually make contact.
Creating a ball that's impossible to hit
Wiffle Ball is an entertaining game many people remember playing when they were kids. But what if a ball was designed that is impossible to hit? That’s exactly what this popular YouTuber did, and it’s pretty amazing.
Classic sounds kids of today probably have never heard
Do you remember the distinctive sound a dial-up modem made in the early days of the internet? Those beeps and boops are no longer common, and that’s just one noise kids today will never hear.
The fastest maze-solving competition on Earth
You can find a maze on the back of cereal boxes, in kids’ magazines and even in large fields of corn. But what if we tasked robots with solving them? They can do it quickly, and there is even a worldwide competition to see who can create the robot that does it the fastest.
Buzz Lightyear vibes
The U.S. Space Force plays a lead role in our military. Spotting incoming missiles? That’s their Monday … and Tuesday … and, well, every day. Get the inside scoop with this stellar Insider video.
Can we understand bird language?
Cornell Lab’s Merlin Bird ID app helps identify over 6,000 birds. It knows their songs, too. Chirp, chirp. Get a closer look into how to understand what birds are saying.