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Duolingo Adds Two Endangered Languages to Course Offerings

Roughly half the world's spoken languages are in danger of disappearing for good.

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Mountable Laserlight Projector Creates a Personal Bike Lane for Cyclists

It's an innovative—and hands-free—way to let drivers (and pedestrians) know you're coming.

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Game of Thrones Producers Deployed 'Drone Killers' to Prevent Photo Leaks and Spoilers

Nothing gets by these folks.

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Dream Job Alert: Get Paid $25 an Hour Just to Watch Sports

Sign us up.

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The Latest Roomba Vacuum Will Even Empty Its Own Dust Bin

Vacuuming by robot now involves even less effort than before.

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Watch: The Brilliant Life of Ada Lovelace

On Ada Lovelace Day, celebrate the woman who wrote the first computer program.

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This Creepy Finger Plugs Into Your Phone and Drags the Device to You

If that isn't terrifying enough, it also strokes your hand.

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Experiencing Information Overload? These Glasses Make Screens Look Black

They're inspired by John Carpenter's 'They Live.'

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MoviePass Is Trying to Reinstate Lapsed Subscribers—Whether They Like It Or Not

If you recently received an email from MoviePass, the service may be trying to reinstate your subscription without your explicit permission.

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New Episode of Black Mirror Will Let Viewers Choose Their Own Adventure

Better get ready to embrace your inner dark side.

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Finally: The FCC Is Fighting Back Against Robocalls

By 2019, half of all the calls you get on your cell phone might be from telemarketers.

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Life Insurer John Hancock Will Give You Discounts for Your Apple Watch Data

Your Fitbit and Apple Watch data could score you discounts.

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Messages Hidden in Bird Calls or Music Could Be Used to Hijack Your Voice Assistant

And it could be disastrous.

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Google's Celebrating Its 20th Birthday With Some Retro Easter Eggs

Search the web like it's 1998.

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Scam Alert: FBI Warns That Hackers Are Trying to Reroute Your Direct Deposit Paycheck

Here are the signs to look out for.

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The 'Pet First Aid' App From the Red Cross Prepares Pet Parents for Almost Any Situation

Find out what behavior is normal—and what warrants a trip to the vet.

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5 Ways You Can Register to Vote in Less Than 5 Minutes

The process doesn't have to be tedious or time-consuming.

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12 Facts About Guglielmo Marconi

His invention saved <em>Titanic</em> passengers.

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10 Electrifying Facts About Michael Faraday

Michael Faraday's formal schooling was limited, but his work as a bookbinder allowed him to learn about chemistry, physics, and a mysterious force called "electricity."

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This Amateur Rocketeer Builds Functioning, Miniature Replicas of SpaceX Rockets

Joe Barnard is the Elon Musk of model rockets.

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This High-Tech Skin Turns Almost Any Object Into a Robot

It could turn a piece of foam into a robotic arm—or just help you adjust your posture.

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Smart HVAC Systems Promise the Perfect Temperature—and Energy Bill Savings

No more hot spots and drafty corners.

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Italian Scientists Created a Robot Toddler and It's Kind of Terrifying

To call iCub unsettling would be an understatement.

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Google Now Lets Parents Manage Their Kids' Phone Time Remotely

The feature is now available on all Android phones.