Amazon’s Prime Air has only made about 100 deliveries. Alphabet (Google’s parent company) and Walmart have made hundreds of thousands with drone tech. Watch this vid to find out why the heck they’re so far ahead.
Fiat's new tiny car
You have to check out this new tiny car from Fiat. Kim Komando wrote about its adorable little features and affordable price.
The secret behind 'Top Gun' winning an Oscar for sound
The sound designer for the movie “Top Gun, Maverick” unveils the clever techniques used to make an imaginary aircraft, the Dark Star, sound convincingly lifelike without venturing into sci-fi territory. With a masterful blend of familiar sounds, precise cuts and a touch of auditory wizardry, they breathe life into exhilarating flights.
Robot hangs up on call
Ten years ago, an angry telemarketer cursed out Roger Anderson’s young son when he answered the phone. Fast forward and the dedicated dad created The Jolly Roger Telephone Company, where he sells an AI robot voice that he designed to waste telemarketers’ time. Listen to how realistic it sounds!
Fastest camera cars in the world
Can sponges ‘think’ using light?
Sponges are some of the simplest animals on Earth. They are very basic creatures that survive by eating whatever food passes through. Here’s a surprising revelation. Recent studies have shown that they may think and not in the way that WE think. They use light.
1920 video footage restored
This is so dang cool. Go back nearly 100 years to see the 19th century lifestyles of the Aran Islanders in old Ireland — colored and edited with artificial intelligence to look like new footage. It’s like this could be happening today! Isn’t it crazy what AI can do? This original footage is upscaled to 4K and there’s sound added.
Lighting up Vegas
The MSG Sphere in Vegas, the world’s largest spherical building, lit up its exterior for the first time with a stunning display of 1.2 million LEDs.
Newspapers are dying
Journalists everywhere are getting laid off. But in South Carolina, newspapers are doing the opposite … hiring more writers and investigating local corruption. The results? Check them out!
Fireworks disaster
A Nebraska family caught this crazy scene on their SimpliSafe home cam last year — I’ve never seen anything like it. Thankfully, no one was injured. Be very careful this Fourth of July!
What’s hiding at the deepest point in the ocean?
One of the most unexplored places on Earth is the ocean’s deepest points. We know more about the moon’s surface than what may be down there. A few people have gone deep, and what they have discovered is incredible.
Army of crabs protect spy robot from stingray
Call me crazy, but the deep sea might be scarier than space. You’ve gotta see this video. An army of crabs takes on a very hungry stingray, all to protect their AI robot companion.
Why is blinking required to walk?
Have you heard the theory that it’s impossible to keep your eyes open when you sneeze? That’s just one strange fact of life. Another is that you can’t walk without blinking. Is that true? The surprising answer is yes. But why is this the case, and what does it mean about our biology?
How the U.S. caught a Chinese spy
Espionage feels like something from a Hollywood blockbuster, but you can bet some real-life spies are hard at work. Watch the fascinating story of how the U.S. government caught a Chinese spy..
The legendary song that became the Rick Roll
It’s the ultimate internet bait-and-switch: Someone sends you a link (say, an important article you really need to read!), you click the link, and you hear, “Never gonna give you up/ Never gonna let you down!” How’d Rick Astley’s 1987 song become synonymous with good-natured internet trolling? Did the guy know he had a hit on his hands? (Spoiler: Nope.) And who invented the Rickrolling meme? These questions and others are answered in this fun video. Seriously, it’s worth a watch. My favorite viewer comment: “He lived long enough to see himself become a legend. That is a blessing.” Right?!
Making a masterpiece … with a vintage typewriter
A 26-year-old artist, James Cook, created intricate illustrations (complete with shading, texture, perspective and even some color) using a vintage typewriter. You must see it to believe it!
Do polar bears have fiber optic fur?
Fiber optics have revolutionized the way we transfer information using the fastest thing we know of, light. One animal has apparently had fiber optic fur this whole time. The polar bear. But why does its fur have this property, and how does it benefit them?
I want my burger back
Chili’s is making significant changes to its menu — and the kitchen to make money. It’s implementing a grilling bot that can cook a burger in two minutes. You must see it to believe it.
DUMB MONEY - Official Trailer
GameStop vs. Wall Street was a wild ride with several twists and turns. It’s so wild Hollywood is turning it into a major film called “Dumb Money.” You won’t believe how crazy this real-life story is. Warning: The trailer is full of f-bombs.
Campsite goldmine
Mark Lemoine left his $200K government job to start a campground with his wife, Karla. How’s it going for them? They made the right move — their campsite rakes in $1.2 million annually.