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Tesla Cyberquad Recall Forces Kids to Find Another $1,900 ATV
The Tesla Cyberquad for Kids, which looks like something Batman's child would own, is being recalled.
Why TV Is the Only Socially Acceptable Thing to "Binge"
If a friend tells us they ate a wheel of cheese at 2 a.m., we're concerned. But if they tell us they watched 58 episodes of show in a row, we're like, "Nice."
ISS Avoids Collision (and Having to Exchange Info) With Russian Space Junk
The collision could have been dangerous, not to mention inconvenient, considering how long it takes to exit a space station and exchange licenses.
Are You the "Cheap" Player in Multiplayer Video Games?
Maybe you hide on a hill in first-person shooters, or use the best team in sports games. Whatever the genre, you are the designated cheap player.
This Creepy Tentacle Robot From Harvard Can Handle Your Fragile Items
Harvard is looking to give those clumsy robots the old soft touch with their new robot tentacle gripper.
Why Is Texting in no caps So Trendy?
Does your friend text in all lowercase? It doesn't mean they're lazy, but it doesn't mean they're casual either.
Sorry, That Smart Dishwasher Won't Unload Itself
These dishwashers can be started remotely via app, for those apparently who have the time to load the dishwasher, but not press start.
Remote Worker Fired for Shutting Off Webcam Gets $73,300
A Dutch court ruled that a U.S. company violated a remote worker’s rights by firing him for not leaving his webcam on.
5 Gadgets Everyone Is Mean To
If a robot revolution ever does occur, it will probably begin with one of these mistreated gadgets.
VR Should Take Us to Fantastical Places, Not a Beige Office
Virtual reality is meant to create a reality impossible to duplicate in life, not necessarily boring things like the office.
Stop Watching TV Shows You Don't Like Anymore
Maybe the show went downhill or maybe you're a different person now that it's been on for 20 years. You don't have to obsess. Free yourself.
These Alarm Clocks Are So Smart You'll Feel Bad for Hitting Them
Smart alarm clocks seem to have learned a lesson from old clock radios: "I better wake this guy up gently, or I'm dead."
Google Is Making Eerily Realistic Video Chat Booths
Google is expanding testing of Project Starline, its hyper-realistic video chat that will probably cause people to poke the glass.
Self-Checkouts: A Big Experiment Gone Wrong?
You bring your groceries to the self-checkout lane under the assumption of quickly checking out and avoiding small talk, and the opposite occurs.
Microsoft and Post-it Notes Team Up to Digitize Whiteboards
The most ambitious crossover event in history.
BMW Is Making Parking Less Boring With In-Car Gaming
But don't even think about playing while driving. Because it won't let you.
Are AI Voice Assistants Good for Your Children?
A robot assistant in your home that gives instant gratification and information without any effort is probably not the greatest thing for a kid.
How We Imagine Smart Kitchens vs. The Reality
Even if you have one of them fancy smart kitchens, it's barely an improvement.
"That Must Have Been Before My Time"
We love saying "That must have been before my time" to someone older, as if we're wheeling them into an old folks home.