How Dell is recycling old hard drives for the aluminum in new PCs
Dell now has the world’s first PCs available with closed-loop recycled aluminum used in the hard drive.
Indie developers are changing the definition of cinematic in video games
The word cinematic has long been associated with big-budget video games. Indie developers are challenging that idea.
How crowdsourced lidar could give your car X-ray-like superpowers
Currently, self-driving cars can only see as far ahead as their onboard sensors can scan. But what if they could use the sensors in the car ahead of them too?
Why the best device for Apple’s lossless music will be an Android phone
Apple could be about to launch a hi-fi lossless tier on Apple Music. Here's why the company's own devices are less than ideal for wireless hi-fi audio.
NFTs have a climate problem, and the solution isn’t coming fast enough
NFTs have an absolutely massive carbon footprint, and while there are many solutions in the works, very few of them are expected to roll out anytime soon.
7 things you didn’t know a smart lock could do
More than your typical lock-and-key assembly, today's smart locks can do everything from automated locking to video monitoring. Read on for more lock secrets.
4 alternatives to buying an overpriced GPU right now
The GPU shortage isn't likely to improve this year, so you'll have to get creative to play PC games in 2021. Here are four alternatives to a costly GPU.
Interview: Sennheiser CEO sees consumer audio sale as big step for hearables
Sennheiser has sold its consumer audio brand to hearing aid giant Sonova. What does this mean for Sennheiser, headphones, and hearables? We asked the CEOs.
7 things you didn’t know a video doorbell could do
Video doorbells let you see who is at your door and serve as a line of defense against package theft, but they can do a lot more than that.
Algorithmic architecture: Should we let A.I. design buildings for us?
For most of human history, architecture has been a human activity. Now, we can do it with algorithms. But should we?
The amazing story behind the making of Hublot’s $422,000 all-sapphire watch
Hublot's CEO talks about the technical challenge behind the Big Bang Integral Tourbillon Full Sapphire watch, which is made almost entirely from sapphire.
Hands-on with a WiSA wireless home theater system
Soundbars promise great sound without the headache of wires, but they can't always compete with dedicated systems. With WiSA, you get the best of both worlds.
Accidental Jedi: How a VFX artist earned a surprising place in Star Wars history
Oscar-nominated VFX supervisor Matt Sloan has one acting role on his résumé, but it's a big one. Here's how he ended up playing a Jedi in the Star Wars saga.
Tracing the history and evolution of the stylus
Styluses used to be no more than sticks that you could use to interact with a touchscreen, but in the past couple decades, they've evolved considerably.
Medicine on Mars: How we’ll keep astronauts healthy on the red planet
The first human visitors that reach Mars will face countless health risks, and when something goes wrong, there won't be doctors around to help
The Razer Anzu Smart Glasses are best kept in your house
The Razer Anzu Bluetooth audio mart glasses's features make them ideal for use at home, and fortunately (or unfortunately?) the downsides do the same.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch preview: Clones, chaos, and the rise of the Empire
The Star Wars saga continues in The Bad Batch, an animated series set in the aftermath of the deadly Order 66 and in the early days of the Galactic Empire.
To save the planet, phone makers need to bring back removable batteries
Smartphones have an astonishingly large carbon footprint, and most of it stems from the fact that they don't have swappable batteries anymore.
SpaceX’s historic Crew-1 mission in pictures
SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronauts returned home on a Crew Dragon spacecraft on May 2, 2021, after nearly six months in space. Relive their adventure in pictures.
Here’s the real difference between HDR and non-HDR footage in security cameras
Does it really matter if our home security cameras are HDR-capable? Allow us to weigh in on the subject.
I tried Apple’s Color Balance on two TVs and I can’t decide if I like it
Apple's example of its new color balancing tool in tvOS 14.5 showed a big difference in image quality but repeated attempts to reproduce it did not succeed.
Forget digging for fossils. This museum 3D printed a full T-Rex skeleton instead
Despite what Jurassic Park might lead you to believe, T-Rex skeletons are very, very rare. So instead of digging one up, this museum 3D printed one
Is battle royale dead? The circle shrinks on gaming’s biggest phenomenon
Battle royale games have been dominant for four years, but a shake-up may be imminent.
7 things you didn’t know your Google Nest Hub smart display could do
Your Google Nest Hub smart display has a lot of lesser-known features that you should take advantage of.
The strange tale of how an Apple II computer still powers Russia’s Lenin Museum
In an unusual twist of history, the Apple II computer ended up powering exhibitions at none other than the Lenin Museum in the USSR. Here’s how it happened.
How to maximize your productivity in Windows 10
There are a lot of great tools built into Windows 10 that can help you maximize your productivity. Here's a look at some of the most useful ones.
This is the do-it-all charger for your laptop, iPhone, and Android
It's time to think about future-proofing your phone charger, and to do that you need a versatile fast charger. The Elecjet X21 GaN Pro fits the bill.
The utopian future is here: Google can deliver Girl Scout Cookies via drone
The pandemic has made it much more difficult for Girl Scouts to sell their famous cookies in person -- so Google brought in some drones to help
Luca preview: How a real-world friendship inspired Pixar’s sea monster story
The director of Pixar's Luca explains how a real-world friendship during a summer on the Italian Riviera inspired his animated sea-monster story.
The first commercial computer mouse shipped 40 years ago today
Despite the fact that it's been around for 40 years now, the humble computer mouse is still as popular now as it's ever been.
This tech was science fiction 20 years ago. Now it’s reality
Twenty years is an eternity when you're talking about the pace of technological progress. All of these things were considered far-fetched 20 years ago
Perfecting propulsion: How we’ll get humans to Mars
To get the details on what a propulsion for a crewed expedition to Mars might look like, we spoke to an expert in cutting-edge rocket propulsion systems.
The Apple Watch and iOS 14.5 cure annoying Face ID problems when masked up
Apple has created a neat workaround so you can still unlock your iPhone when wearing a mask, even with Face ID active. You need iOS 14.5 and an Apple Watch.
Using your security camera’s local storage? Here’s how much space you’ll need
Your security camera footage will require different amounts of space depending on its compression algorithm, frame rate, resolution, and more.