These dynamic tattoos can warn you of health threats
Imagine a tattoo that alerts you to a health problem.
September 29, 2020
Technology
What 20 major websites looked like in 1999
Some of the websites we use today are the same ones we visited long ago, but the look of those sites has changed dramatically.
September 23, 2020
Does ignoring robocalls make them stop? Here’s what we learned after getting 1.5 million calls
The key findings of an 11-month study into unsolicited phone calls.
September 14, 2020
5 websites that can help you navigate the grieving process
After losing a loved one, these founders couldn’t find the answers they were searching for. So, they came up with their own solutions.
August 18, 2020
Alicia Keys owns what might be America’s coolest home
She purchased the La Jolla home last fall.
July 27, 2020
How Amazon’s Alexa could detect a heart attack
The virtual assistant wants to help diagnose mental illness, autism, concussions and Parkinson’s disease, too.
July 26, 2020
Those black dots on your windshield are there for a reason
They're not just there to look pretty.
July 13, 2020
How fake accounts constantly manipulate what you see on social media
A computer science professor offers some ideas for what you can do about it.
June 25, 2020
Genetically modified mosquitoes could be released in Florida and Texas this summer
But scientists have concerns.
June 3, 2020
10 ways to reduce robocalls and avoid phone scams
Spam calls are at an all-time high, but there are ways to combat them.
May 27, 2020
6 things that make your smartphone battery die faster
Dreading the "low battery" alert? Find out what makes your smartphone battery die, and how you can make it last longer.
May 10, 2020
‘Dopamine fasting’ is the latest fad — and it’s not as crazy as it sounds
The trend is getting increasing international attention as a potential “cure” for technology addiction.
April 20, 2020
4 weird things that happen when you videoconference
A new wave of people are noticing these subtle but peculiar aspects of chatting over video.
April 1, 2020
Scientists nurture injured livers to full health — outside the human body
They tested the technology on 10 human livers that had been rejected by transplant centers. Six regained full functionality within a week.
February 27, 2020
For people living with tremors, this spoon could be a game changer
The device was originally designed for those with Parkinson's.
February 26, 2020
Daisy’s nose is so good at detecting cancer, scientists want to recreate it in a lab
How one dog inspired a new cancer-detecting robot.
February 19, 2020
Uber is rolling out a toll-free number, so you can actually call an Uber
Need a ride but don't have a smartphone? There's a toll-free number for that.
February 17, 2020
This product can help you feel safer at home or away
The DoorJammer is a portable, no-hassle door barricade that doesn't need a fitting tool or any door modification to install.
February 10, 2020
You can finally stop Netflix previews from automatically playing
Our long national nightmare is over.
February 6, 2020
3D printing of body parts is coming fast — but regulations are not ready
A quickly emerging set of technologies known as bioprinting is poised to push the boundaries further.
February 5, 2020