Have a spare $300,000 sitting around? Call me: … Or you could spend it on the C SEED N1, a 4K TV that unfolds like a Transformer in 90 seconds. When you’re done binging, it turns back into a funky metal sculpture.
SpaceX performs historic first spacewalk with Polaris Dawn crew
SpaceX pulled off its first spacewalk in the early hours of Thursday morning, Sept. 12. The marquee event of the private Polaris Dawn mission went smoothly, with two of the crew members stepping outside of SpaceX’s Dragon capsule, “Resilience.” It’s the first time civilians, rather than government astronauts, have performed a spacewalk.
Gotta wing it
Imagine soaring a couple hundred feet above the ground in your own personal aircraft. They’re called “short-hop adventure crafts” and they’re taking off. (Sorry, had to.) The electric BlackFly requires only seven days of training before you (not me) can take to the skies. Watch it in action!
How easy is it to unlock an iPhone?
If you’re out in public avoid typing in your passcode. You never know who might be looking over your shoulder.
1X Technologies and OpenAI preview the 'Neo beta' humanoid robot
1X Technologies and OpenAI just released a preview of the “Neo beta,” a scarily realistic humanoid robot. It moves like a human, and its advanced vision system lets it interact with the environment in real time. In this video, it picks up a backpack, places its hand around a woman’s waist and waves at the camera.
How to stop political texts
Tired of getting texts from unknown numbers talking about the upcoming election? Here are a few great tips to help keep your sanity until November is over.
Mail is going missing
If you suspect someone is stealing your mail, this might be a good idea to help the cops locate them. Never handle this on your own.
Capt. Grace Hopper on future possibilities: Data, hardware, software and people (Part 2, 1982)
Part 2 of “Future Possibilities: Data, Hardware, Software and People,” presented by Capt. Grace Hopper at NSA in 1982.
Capt. Grace Hopper on future possibilities: Data, hardware, software and people (Part 1, 1982)
Part 1 of “Future Possibilities: Data, Hardware, Software and People,” presented by Capt. Grace Hopper at NSA in 1982.
Blur your house on Google maps
Don’t want to allow nosey people to see your house? Try this!
Dropped your phone in water?
Forget the bowl of rice. This video uses low sound frequencies to literally pull the liquid out of speakers. Caveats: It won’t help with water trapped in the USB port or SIM card slot. You need to turn your phone on for this to work, so if it’s had a dunk, let it dry for at least 24 hours before you try.
Chic-Fil-A's new streaming service
Chick-fil-A’s new streaming service might not be a game-changer, but at least you’ll have a side of drama with your nuggets!
Fasting retreats are a bad idea
Just because you bring your phone, doesn’t mean you have to use it.
FB missing persons scams
Most of us know this scam is going around, but a lot of people are still sharing them. Make sure you teach your friends and family to avoid sharing these type of posts to protect themselves.
Sell your pics for cash [EASY]
Looking for a way to earn some extra cash? Why not turn those unused photos in your camera roll into profit?
Why is Duolingo so mean?
Would this type of reinforcement motivate you to keep going?
The second Neuralink brain-chip patient is doing well
“Alex” is using design software to create 3D objects and play the first-person shooter game Counter-Strike, all controlled with his mind. The next frontier? Connecting the brain chip to the physical world. Think full-control robotic arms. Incredible stuff.
You're being recorded in public
You can’t prevent people from recording you, but you can stay aware of your surroundings to identify potential cameras.
Scammer says there's oil on the moon!
Kitboga, one of the most famous scammer baiters on YouTube, hopped on Kim Komando Today and shared with us some of his favorite memories tricking scammers.
Jeff Bezos shows off at Blue Origin factory
Jeff Bezos took a break from, you know, counting his money to show off New Glenn, one of the largest rockets ever built at 320 feet tall.