Category: Weird
To Win the Next War, the Pentagon Needs Nerds
When Russia invaded Ukraine, the US Department of Defense turned to a team of machine learning and artificial intelligence experts to make sense of an…
This Chinese EV Sells At Just Over $5,000. So We Tried It
A distinct whine from the electric motor accompanies you as you drive along. Priced this low, there is not much insulating the car from road…
MSI GS77 Stealth Proves Even Gamers Need More Than Raw Power
The headline news is that this new MSI GS77 Stealth is one of the very first gaming laptops with Intel’s latest 12th Gen processors. For…
Give Fitbits (of Sorts) to the Trees
You might look at a tree swaying in the wind and see botanical tranquility—a hypnotic back and forth of life interacting with air. Scientists appreciate…
An Antimatter Experiment Shows Surprises Near Absolute Zero
The project was designed to see if spectroscopy in a helium bath was possible at all—a proof of concept for future experiments that would use…
The Skydio 2+ Drone Lets You Fly Like a Pro
There will never be the perfect drone for everyone. There are too many different reasons for owning a drone. Some like to race. Some like…
How to Remove Your Personal Info From Google’s Search Results
Google announced on April 27 that the public can now submit removal requests for additional Google Search results containing personal information. The company previously had…
How to Use Windows Security to Keep Your PC Protected
For many years, Windows users had to rely on a third-party security tool to keep viruses and malware at bay, but now Microsoft’s operating system…
Automation Isn’t the Biggest Threat to US Factory Jobs
The number of American workers who quit their jobs during the pandemic—over a fifth of the workforce—may constitute one of the largest American labor movements…
Le Creuset’s Bread Oven Bakes Great Loaves—for a Price
I try not to be a total sucker for aesthetics, but on an early March trip to Chicago for my favorite kitchenware convention, I wasn’t…