While we’ve seen scientists find novel ways to use insects after they’re dead, it’s hard to imagine any group of researchers topping the work of a team from Rice University that turned lifeless wolf spiders into “necrobotic” grippers. Yes, you read that right – and, no, you’re not the only one with a sudden phantom…
Monthly Archives: July 2022
It’s only been a few days since Netflix started streaming The Gray Man, its most expensive film to date, but the company has already announced plans to turn it into a major franchise. A sequel is in the works with star Ryan Gosling and directors Joe and Anthony Russo returning. Netflix didn’t say when the…
There was once a time when turning off your phone certainly didn’t need an article to help. Back in the day, there was a power button, and well, that was that. Push it to turn it on or off. Simples. Things are a little more complicated these days though. Turning off your iPhone isn’t just…
All of this week’s focus might still be on the Pixel 6a and Pixel Buds Pro, with pre-orders open, but the Pixel 7 wants you not to forget it’s coming. Thanks to quite a bit of sleuthing by a developer, we may know the camera situation of Google’s new phones, as well as the codename…
Wrestling star John Cena is joining the Fortnite character roster, because of course he is. The hugely-popular wrestler turned movie star will join Epic Games’ battle royale as part of a WWE promotion that also emcompasses the publisher’s Rocket League and Fall Guys. Today’s announcement comes just days after former WWE boss Vince McMahon announced…
Do you organize game nights? Keep things interesting with card games that go way beyond Poker and Rummy. Yes, game night can be riveting and full of engaging puzzles and storylines when you add these mind-challenging card games to your get-togethers. Related: Top board games of the week: Moon, Halves, and Weird Little Elf If…
Image credit: BBC England vs Sweden live stream: It’s the Women’s Euro 2022 semi-final with the Lionesses seeking glory on home soil. Here’s how to watch England vs Sweden on free TV It’s the big one. After a dramatic extra time victory over Spain in the quarter-finals, England face Olympic silver medalists Sweden in the…
Samsung has used the color purple for multiple Galaxy S generations – the Orchid Gray Galaxy S8 and the Lilac Purple Galaxy S9, for example. Now the Galaxy S22 (just the little one) is getting the purple treatment with a new hue dubbed “Bora Purple”. The new “Bora Purple” colorway for the Samsung Galaxy S22…
Earlier this week, Apple agreed to a proposed $50 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging that the butterfly keyboard used in certain MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro models is defective, which can result in usability issues. Image via iFixit The settlement still needs to receive final court approval. In the meantime, here…
Oura’s adding two new metrics that make use of its SpO2 sensors: average blood oxygen and breathing regularity. | Image: Oura SpO2 sensors, which enable blood oxygen monitoring, were one of the marquee upgrades when Oura announced its third-generation smart ring. The only catch was that, even though the new Oura Ring had the necessary…