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Researchers discover a new pathway to building energy-efficient computing chips
2026-05-06
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Drying Your Phone In Rice Is Actually A Myth
2026-05-05
Tetiana Cherkashyna/Shutterstock You’re standing by the water when you suddenly drop your phone. Plop. After fishing it out, you’ll rush home and dump it in a bowl of rice. You’ve always heard rice will siphon off moisture, drying out the internals and saving it from the doom of a pseudo-wateryContinue Reading
Major Semi-Truck Makers Are Switching From Diesel Engines To A New Hybrid Option
2026-05-04
As the trucking industry shifts toward zero emissions goals, companies are experimenting with alternatives to fossil fuels to power their newest lines of freighter trucks. One technology that could prove especially effective is hydrogen power, which could provide a low-cost alternative to traditional electric-powered trucks. Already, manufacturing giants like Volvo, Man,Continue Reading
3 Kindle Alternatives That Still Have Buttons To Turn Pages
2026-05-03
Gado/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amazon’s Kindle lineup is popular, but since the discontinuation of the Kindle Oasis, there’s no Kindle on offer with physical page-turn buttons. This leaves you at the mercy of the touchscreen, which isn’t always ideal or as convenientContinue Reading
This One Smartwatch Feature Can Kill Your Battery Life
2026-05-02
Whitebalance.space/Getty Images Some smartwatches only last a day before they need to be recharged. But there are many smartwatches that last for days, even weeks per charge. Some can last virtually an infinite amount of time, at least months, with constant exposure to sunlight or a strong light source viaContinue Reading
Artemis 2 astronauts get the star treatment after historic moon trip
2026-05-01
The Artemis 2 astronauts after their arrival in Houston on April 11, 2026. (Image credit: Space.com / Josh Dinner) Fresh off humanity’s first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years, the Artemis 2 astronauts are stepping into the spotlight, switching modes from mission debrief to media tour. Over theContinue Reading
This Netflix Cult Thriller Series Is Only 6 Episodes And Totally Addictive
2026-04-30
A new series is quickly dominating streaming, though some viewers may need a feel-good Netflix show to cheer them up after watching it. If you’re in the mood for a semi-dystopian thriller in the same vein as “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Netflix’s miniseries “Unchosen” may be the right pick for yourContinue Reading
The Wybot B1 is a robotic cordless pool cleaner that ditches the cables without blowing out your budget
2026-04-29
It’s adorable and helpful. Wybot We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Pools are great for relaxing, which is part of why cleaning them feels so laborious.Continue Reading
I ditched cable for Roku’s free channels and haven’t looked back
2026-04-28
Published Apr 28, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT Chris Hachey is a contributor for MakeUseOf with years of experience covering consumer tech. He has been published on XDA-developers.com, Pocket-lint.com, BGR.com, and other tech sites. He is passionate about finding great deals on tech, testing out new consumer electronics, and sharing his insightsContinue Reading
Why Geologists Love Pond Scum
2026-04-27
If you’ve ever wondered how geologists know so much about ancient beaches and shallow oceans — from the paleoenvironment to the animals roaming around, the seasonality of the weather, and even the time of day when the ancient scene was preserved — they owe it all to the sand particlesContinue Reading
