Bigger and bigger TV screens are being developed but none can compete with a movie theater. Until now. Samsung’s new television, called “The Wall,” is a 219-inch TV. Not only is its screen enormous, but it also has a display technology called MicroLED, which Samsung believes will become “the screen of the future”. However, the...
Most of us do our best to keep our electricity bill as low as possible every month by turning off lights when they’re not needed, using more efficient light bulbs, or using a programmable thermostat. One man accidentally found out a neat “hack” for reducing your electricity bill and got in a whole lot of...
One of my earliest memories of television as a kid back in the early 1990s was watching the television franchise Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. A group of super-tough karate teens battled a screeching moon witch, her skinless husband, and their various sci-fi space goons in episode after episode, inevitably culminating in an epic showdown with...
Imagine you’re planning an outdoor wedding, and you could guarantee that you get clear skies for that day. Or how about you’re a farmer desperately in need of good rainfall, so you make that happen. This may seem far-fetched, but weather modification is actually something that is already possible and is already happening. (1) Though...
If you’re concerned about how much social media giant Facebook knows about you, then you’ll be horrified at this: Facebook can now track everything you do, even when you’re not on the site. This is how you can manage it. (1) Facebook Can Now Track Everything In case you still don’t believe me, I’ll say...
In today’s age, our phones serve as gateways to our (and everyone else’s) lives. It’s alarming how some seemingly innocent apps might silently intrude on our privacy. The conveniences they offer very often hide potential risks, leaving us vulnerable to data breaches and exposure to our personal information. From popular social media platforms to everyday...
Many people prefer the window seat on an airplane. However, what if every seat was a window seat? Imagine being surrounded by the clouds skyline on a windowless plane. If you’ve always dreamed of flight, this may be the dream. But if you have a fear of heights, not so much. Nevertheless, Dubai-based airline, Emirates,...
Xóchitl Guadalupe Cruz, an 8-year-old, has won an award from Mexico’s largest university for a device that can help people living in poverty. She designed and made a device that uses solar power to heat water—and it’s made out of all recycled materials. She’s from Chiapas, Mexico, where resources are limited. “People don’t have the money to...
Anyone who has witnessed Alzheimer’s slowly take away a loved one knows how devastating this neurodegenerative disease can be. Scientists are constantly studying this disease to not just find treatments, but also more ways of preventing it in the first place. Recently, they have discovered that there is a surprising drug that may lower the...
Prepare for an inundation of e-mail scams in your inbox over the next fortnight, caution security experts, targeting millions of Gmail, Outlook, Hotmail, and Yahoo email users. With a surge in online shopping leading up to Christmas and the anticipation of Boxing Day sales, the potential for cyber crooks to dupe shoppers is at its...
Being remote workers forever sounds dreamy, right? No more office politics or tedious commutes. But what if I told you that the cozy setup might lead to a nightmare for your future self? Meet ‘Susan’: The AI Remote Workers Nightmare In just 25 years, the AI prediction by job search engine DirectApply paints a grim...
Being stalked by a stranger is scary. Finding yourself in an abusive relationship with someone who uses technology to spy on everything you do and say? Absolutely terrifying. This woman, whose ex used to stalk her after she finally escaped his abuse, is speaking out about stalker technology. This is how to spot spy software...
