Technology

A self-proclaimed time traveler named Alexander Smith claims he was sent to the year 2118 during a secret CIA experiment and returned with a terrifying warning about humanity’s future. There is no evidence supporting his story, and no proof that he ever worked for the CIA or traveled through time. Smith said the bizarre experience […]

An “invisible day” is a growing self-care trend that encourages people to unplug from technology for 24 hours to reduce stress, anxiety, and the constant pressure of being connected. According to psychologist Lienna Wilson, the goal is to take a break from the digital world and focus on yourself. For some, that means ditching all […]

Swedish startup Sonicflora is developing technology that listens to the ultrasonic sounds plants emit to understand what they need to stay healthy. According to Sonicflora CEO and co-founder Robin Jansson, quiet plants are generally healthy plants. When plants become stressed, they begin producing more ultrasonic sounds, and the greater the stress, the louder they get. […]

Tech founders are trading hoodies and energy drinks for something you might not expect: etiquette school. Instead of just optimizing code and pitching investors from a laptop glow, some startup founders are now learning how to optimize something else entirely—how they behave in real life. A venture capital firm called Slow Ventures has been hosting […]

It sounds like sci-fi, but some dairy farmers have genuinely tried putting VR headsets on cows to keep them calm and boost milk production. One of the most talked-about experiments came from a farmer in Turkey, Izzet Kocak, who fitted cows with custom VR goggles showing bright green, sunny pastures. The idea was simple: if […]

The popular “V” hand gesture, often used to signal peace or victory, is being flagged by some security experts over potential privacy risks in high-resolution photos. Chinese security expert Li Chang recently demonstrated on a reality show that close-up images of a V-sign can, in some cases, reveal parts of a person’s fingerprints. He also […]

So… the robot car future? It’s having a bit of a glitch. Emergency responders are waving a big red flag to federal regulators, saying self-driving cars, especially those from Waymo are starting to create real-world headaches. Not sci-fi problems… like actual emergencies getting delayed. Here’s the deal: these driverless cars have a tendency to “freeze […]

Dancing humanoid robots stole the spotlight Monday at China Media Group’s Spring Festival Gala, the country’s most-watched TV event. They lunged, spun, backflipped (onto their knees!), and didn’t topple once. Built by Chinese robotics companies, the bots pulled off kung fu moves, comedy bits, and tightly choreographed dances with human performers, an eye-catching flex of […]

Ever come home after a long, stressful day and thought, “You know what would help me relax? Some good old-fashioned manual labor”? If that sounds familiar, you’re in luck. In 2021, game studio FuturLab released the hit PowerWash Simulator, a game that does exactly what it says on the tin: you spend hours blasting dirt […]

The iPhone Pocket draws inspiration from the idea of “a piece of cloth,” reimagined with a sleek, singular 3D-knitted construction reminiscent of Issey Miyake’s iconic pleats. Priced at $230, this versatile accessory is designed to fit any phone, or any other small essentials, so compatibility is never an issue. Born from the concept of adding […]

Amazon is eliminating roughly 14,000 corporate positions as part of a strategic shift to invest more in artificial intelligence (AI) and improve cost efficiency. This decision mirrors a broader trend among tech companies reassessing staffing levels during economic uncertainty and rapid AI advancements. The layoffs will primarily impact Amazon’s corporate workforce across multiple departments. CEO […]

Nike unveiled Project Amplify today, marking the brand’s latest step forward in footwear innovation. According to Nike, Project Amplify isn’t just a sneaker, it’s a complete footwear system designed to help wearers walk faster and go farther with less effort. The system features a motor-powered ankle attachment that connects to a specially designed running shoe, […]