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Users of the SoundPoint app can check up on decibel readings at local hotspots to help guarantee a quiet night out.
This California Gym Runs on Energy Generated by Your Workout
Eco-friendly equipment saves Sacramento Eco Fitness hundreds of dollars on electricity each month.
The Unexpected Word That Shows Up on Every Hacked-Password List
It goes beyond "password," "login," and "qwerty."
13 Thrilling Facts About House Of Wax
It was 65 years ago that André de Toth’s legendary thriller solidified the 3D movie craze, walloped the box office, and turned Vincent Price into a horror movie icon.
Your Gmail Will Soon 'Nudge' You If You Forget to Respond to an Important Email
The "I didn't see your email" trick might not work so well anymore.
Amazon Will Now Deliver Packages to Your Car Trunk
Better get the dead body out of there first.
Amazon Is Reportedly Working on a Home Robot
No word on whether its testimony will be admissible if it witnesses your murder.
Trash Talk: 7 Ways to Recycle Your Tech Gadgets
Don’t simply dump the old model in the trash—use one of these methods to resell or recycle.
The Google Docs Audio Hack You Might Not Know About
It helps you transcribe audio faster, letting you get back to more important things. Like Netflix.
New Prosthetics From MIT Transmit Sensory Information Like Real Limbs
The neuro-embodied design could make it easier for people with amputations to experience the world.
iPhone’s ‘Do Not Disturb’ Feature Is Actually Reducing Distracted Driving (a Little)
The effect is small, but it proves that technological interventions can help make the world a (slightly) safer place.
8 Unexpected Activities People Have Done in MRI Scanners for Science
From getting naked to going to the bathroom, people have been willing to do some unexpected activities in MRIs in the name of science.
How High School Students Are Using VR to Help People With Autism
The project was one of 10 presented at the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.
9 'Scientific Mysteries' the Internet Loves, Debunked
Spoiler: The answer is not "aliens." It's never aliens.
This 3D Human Modeling App Could Revolutionize Online Clothes Shopping
No fitting room necessary.
Facebook Now Blocks Third-Party Apps From Your Data If You Haven't Opened Them in 90 Days
The change may not be enough for some users.
USPS's 'Informed Delivery' Service Will Email You Pictures of the Mail You're Getting Today
Now you can know if your paycheck or card from Grandma has landed, or if your mailbox is just full of junk mail.
13 Amazon Echo Hacks to Get the Most Out of Alexa
Sure, you can ask Alexa for weather updates, but that’s just scratching the surface of what this AI assistant can do.
There's an Easy Way to Rid Your Mailbox of Catalogs and Other Junk
You don't need to call up every company you get junk mail from and ask to be taken off their mailing list.
NASA Could Be Sending Autonomous Bee Drones to Mars
The drones could work individually or collect data as a swarm.
This Online Service Wants to Make Sure You Never Overpay for a Hotel Room
If the price goes down after you buy, Pruvo will let you know.
Could Color-Coded Maps Be the Answer to City Parking Problems?
Let this tool decode confusing parking signs for you.
10 Facts About Lithium
Lithium is used in everything from smartphone batteries to medication for bipolar disorder.