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How math can help explain art

You might think there is no connection between art and math. One uses complex numbers that a computer can solve quickly.

Augmented reality keyboard

The Spacetop is a keyboard connected to a pair of augmented reality glasses. Put them on to see a massive 100-inch screen only you can see.

Why the lightbulb might be the most important invention ever

The lightbulb has been around for nearly 150 years. This simple device uses electricity to heat a small piece of filament so that it glows brightly.

Physics explains why the letter Y is a vowel (and sometimes W)

We all know the saying A, E, I, O, U and sometimes Y are vowels. While this is technically correct, there is more going on than simple linguistics. Some say W also falls into this category.

A gator in a stormwater pipe

Workers in Oviedo, Florida, sent a robotic cam into a storm drain to investigate potholes … and found what may be your worst nightmare: A huge alligator.

A beer-powered motorcycle

Ky Michaelson from Minnesota has invented countless machines, holds a ton of patents and has set dozens of speed records. His latest creation: A beer-powered motorcycle that runs on a 14-gallon keg.

The future of mowing the lawn

Robotic lawnmowers onboard GPS can leave 10% of owners’ lawns remain untouched for bees, butterflies, and whatever else. Check out this video that explains how it works.

Steve Jobs’ uncashed check, ChatGPT job heist & dead phone hacks

Plus, be careful with QR codes. Clever new scams are spreading fast. How much is $1,000 worth of Apple shares in 1998 worth today? (Hint: It’s a lot!

What made the penny farthing so dangerous?

In the 1800s, before modern bicycles, there was the penny farthing. It’s the iconic bike with one giant wheel up front and a tiny wheel in the back.

Building the world’s fastest garbage can

When you think of fast things, cars, planes and trains probably come to mind. But what about garbage cans? Well, one man took it upon himself to build a trash can that can go at unbelievable speeds.

The internet’s not all bad

Donna Herter’s son, Christian Bowers, was lonely. He has Down syndrome and the 24-year-old had a hard time making friends after he left high school. And that was just the beginning.

BlackBerry movie trailer

Before the iPhone there was the BlackBerry. It’s the star of a new comedy about the tech that brought us to where we are today

How to tell if a video is made by AI

Look for unnatural body language and strange shadows, blurs or light flickers. And listen closely for chopping sentences or weird word inflection.

1,000 deaf people hear for the first time

Deaf people heard their loved ones again thanks to YouTuber Mr. Beast. They used $3 million worth of cutting-edge hearing aid tech. You have to see this. Bet you’ll cry.

Hyundai’s new “crab walk” parking assist

Hyundai’s new EV has the coolest upgrade I’ve seen in years. With the e’Corner System, it turns the wheels 90 degrees and crab walks into a parking space. You gotta see this.

Candy kids scam

A new scam you have to watch out for. Kids looking to sell you candy for their school may now be a scam. Here’s what happened to one woman.

Should we put wind turbines on kites?

Wind turbines are quickly becoming an essential form of creating energy. Wind blows the turbine, and that motion creates energy. Would it solve some of the limitations of wind energy?

How much is this 1999 Pokémon card collection worth?

In the ’90s, the craze of Pokémon swept over the country. Kids everywhere were playing video games, collecting plushies and, most importantly, they were stocking up on Pokémon cards.

The insane engineering of MRI machines

Medicine has come a long way since the days of using leeches to heal people.

AnyDesk scam alert, tools better than ChatGPT

Plus, are robots overworked? One tired bot faceplanted on the factory floor. Strangely, parrots love to gossip online.