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To win a developer’s heart, be clear, respect focus, and share simple fun
In some dating spaces, many women look for partners in tech because they see good job prospects and a clear…
The standard PS5 is a better buy than the $700 PS5 Pro
Sony's PS5 Pro costs $699.99 and plays the same games as the standard PS5 with sharper images. For most players in 2024, the standard PS5, from $449.99, remains the better buy.
Curiosities
Elon Musk achieves Top 20 world ranking in Diablo IV
Elon Musk has reached the top 20 players globally in the popular game Diablo IV, a surprising achievement given his…
Mark Zuckerberg says he can beat anyone at Civilization
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to play Sid Meier’s Civilization live on Twitch and believes no one could…
Static electricity comes from tiny surface bumps that charge differently during sliding
Researchers at Northwestern University report a clear physical explanation for everyday static shocks. When two objects slide against each other,…
Sony made a small wearable that cools or heats your body wherever you are
Sony’s wearable air conditioner represents a significant advancement in personal climate control technology, offering users the ability to regulate their…
An innovative device to track and target mosquitoes indoors
The Bzigo Iris is a device designed to locate and mark mosquitoes inside homes using a night-vision camera and tracking…
Prophetic’s Halo headband targets lucid dreams with ultrasound
Prophetic announced the Halo, a headband meant to aim ultrasound at the brain to trigger lucid dreams, for spring 2025. No lucid dream had been induced at launch, and its 2026 successors, the Dual and Phase, still have no published study.