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Here’s how not to leak military information with your Strava run
A French officer recently leaked the location of an aircraft carrier because of a run on the sports app Strava. This is not the first time this has happened, as the app tracks location data. It was...
Are team sports the secret to living longer?
The Granny Basketball League is more than just a retiree’s sport. In 2005, Barb Trammell gathered some friends for a charity basketball game to raise money for an old historic building in Lansing,...
Trump takes another shot at dismantling state AI regulation
The Trump administration on Friday unveiled its new legislative blueprint for AI regulation, and the seven-point plan includes a clear message: The federal government should avoid many AI...
These electronic Polaroids are powered by your phone’s NFC chip
Photos are sent wirelessly from your phone to the small digital photo frame. | Image: VidaBay E Ink displays have expanded beyond e-readers. They're now used in digital photo frames, smartphones,...
Nine months later, the Trump phone still doesn’t exist
Where's the Trump phone? We're going to keep talking about it every week. We've reached out, as usual, to ask about the Trump phone's whereabouts. Once again, we're waiting for a response. It's been...
Anker’s Qi2 MagGo Power Bank is down to its best price in months
Anker’s magnetic battery pack can both prop up and charge your phone. | Image: Anker Given how often most of us rely on our smartphones, it’s a good idea to keep a power bank on hand in the event...
Nintendo is reportedly making a Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery for the EU
Nintendo is reportedly preparing a new version of the Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery, according to Nikkei. This is to comply with a 2023 EU "right-to-repair" policy on portable...
Netflix’s Assassin’s Creed is officially set in ancient Rome
Netflix’s live-action Assassin’s Creed show has entered production and will officially be set in Rome in the year 64AD, confirming previous reports. The upcoming adaptation, then, will return to the...
Project Hail Mary could teach humanity a thing or two
It's hard not to find the premise of Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary instantly compelling: Something is slowly killing the sun and threatening life on Earth. That same mysterious force,...
Google’s battery-powered Nest Doorbell is $40 off right now
The standard Nest Doorbell makes it easy to identify visitors and packages when you’re not at home. | Image: Google Buying a video doorbell is worth it for several reasons. They’re convenient if you...