Bear Cam Is Back
An annual rite of summer is upon us. No, not the solstice. Southern Alaska’s Katmai National Park has fired up the ol’ bear cam this week. And the bears are back in town.
When Points Aren't Just Points - Why Travel Cards Are More Lucrative Than Cash Back
3x points on dining. 4x points on gas. 2x points on all purchases. It’s easy to see these bonus categories on credit card offers and assume that those points are all created equal, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Apple Finally Offers Fixes for Faulty Butterfly Keyboards, Acknowledging the Design Sucks
At this point, it’s no secret that the butterfly keyboard used on newer models of Apple’s MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops have a litany of issues. Apple might be the last to recognize it, but the company is finally offering its customers free fixes for issues stemming from the flawed keyboard design.
How to Tint Your iPhone Screen to Look More Saturated
The almighty image filter has shown us just how powerful the slightest image tweak can be. You may not know it, but your iPhone is capable of doing the same color-tweaking for its entire display.
Amazon Has SNES Classics In Stock, If You Still Need One
Update: It’s back in stock for $80, sold directly by Amazon!
Yelp Reviews Are Politics In Neoliberal America
When members of the Democratic Socialists of America entered a Washington, D.C., restaurant this week and chanted “shame, shame” at Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen until she scurried away, it was inevitable that the online fever swamps of the right would swiftly condemn these protestors as scum. How rude…
Whoa, Check out Zebrafish Eyes
Imagine that during our evolutionary history, we could not turn our heads up or down. How might our vision have evolved differently from the two frontal, mobile eyes we have today?
This Gadget Is a Backup Camera, Dash Cam, and Lane Departure Warning System In One For $119
You don’t need to buy a new car to get a life-changing backup camera, you just need $119, and a few minutes to run the wires. This model attaches to your license plate, and runs to a special rear view mirror that attaches in front of your existing mirror.
How Can I Use the Same Password on My MacBook, iPad, and iPhone?
Sometimes, the best tech problems aren’t the super-specific, why-is-this-doing-that-thing-and-now-smoking-help kinds of questions. This week, a reader sent in a fairly generic question that’s applicable to everyone, because it concerns our favorite topic: passwords.
Physicists Think the Weather Can Trigger Blackouts in an Unexpected Way
Renewable resources are great, but they bring a new element of uncertainty to a power grid. This element can lead to failure in surprising ways, according to a new paper.
NBC's Timeless Has Been Cancelled, But a Finale Movie May Be in the Works
Though NBC had already given the verdict on most of its shows, announcing whether or not they’d been renewed for the upcoming season, the network was being conspicuously tight-lipped about Timeless’ future until today.
Facebook Is Working on a Hidden Tool That Shows How Much Time You Waste on Facebook
You’re not the only one worried about how much time you’re spending on Facebook. The social media giant is, according to TechCrunch, working on a time-tracking tool designed to let users know how long they spend on Facebook.
We Need to Study the Effects of Revenge Porn on Mental Health
Leah Juliett was 14 when nude photos of her were circulated throughout her school without her consent. She had sent the photos privately to a boy, who then shared them with fellow students.
Carry Around Your Stuff In This $30 Canvas and Leather Backpack
Canvas and leather is always a winning combo. There’s enough space inside this backpack for a 17" laptop, plus it has a ton of pockets, and even nice touches like magnetic snaps and a leather side handle. Get it for $30 today with promo code 6PHRSQOQ.
Oh Joy, We Just Found Another Virus Spread By Mosquitoes That Might Make Us Sick
A mosquito-borne virus discovered over a half century ago has been found in humans for the first time ever, likely having caused a case of severe rash and fever in a Florida teenager in 2016. But despite the recent reveal, it’s likely the germ has been making people sick for quite some time.
The EPA Just Killed Three Expert Advisory Committees
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to become a shell of its former self under Scott Pruitt. The latest salvo: the agency’s rejiggered science advisory board stocked with industry types just killed three committees it has traditionally relied on.
Massive Genetic Study Finds Many Links Between Various Psychiatric Illnesses
An excavation of a million people’s genes has provided some interesting clues to how several common psychiatric disorders might arise, including major depression and schizophrenia. And it’s also highlighted connections between some mental illnesses and other health problems, including heart disease.
California Lawmaker Under Fire for Weakening State Net Neutrality Bill
You reap what you sow. That’s the message activists are bringing after Miguel Santiago, a Democrat of Los Angeles, eviscerated a net neutrality bill before his committee in the California Assembly earlier this week.
Cops Need a Warrant to Grab Your Phone's Location Data, Supreme Court Says in Landmark Case
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled in a five-to-four decision that law enforcement generally must obtain a warrant to gather cellphone location data from network providers. In an age where virtually everyone is carrying a location-tracking device, the decision is a huge win for privacy advocates.
The FDA Has Approved an Implantable Glucose Monitor for Diabetics That Lasts for Months
Keeping track of your blood sugar is poised to become a lot easier for some diabetics living in the U.S. On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration approved the Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system. The Eversense is not the first approved CGM system, though it is the first with a fully implantable…
