TECHNOLOGY

Missing from the New MacBook Pro: Apple's Iconic Startup Chime

Take a moment of silence for the now-obsolete tech noises of yesteryear.

Machine Can Smoke 10 Cigarettes at a Time—for Science

It's helping researchers study the effects of smoking more realistically.

Singapore to Launch a Giant Island of Floating Solar Panels

The world's largest test bed of floating solar panels is due to be operational by the end of the year.

Juno Spacecraft Faced Challenges During Recent Jupiter Approach

First Juno had some "sticky" valves, and then it was forced to power down before science data collection could begin.

Uber's Self-Driving Truck Delivered 50,000 Beers for Its Maiden Voyage

The self-driving revolution promises to be refreshing.

What Happens When Google Earth Goes Wrong

Sometimes, when Google Earth stitches its images together, it doesn't quite go according to plan...

Video Teases Hyperloop Connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai

The track will transport passengers 100 miles.

A Smelly Bike Locks Drives Thieves Away By Making Them Vomit

If someone does try to steal your bike, they're in for a horrifying surprise.

New Screen Time Recommendations for Babies, Kids, and Teens Released

A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics advises parents about appropriate screen time amounts from infant to age 18.

Watch Tesla’s Fully-Autonomous Vehicle in Action

From now on every Tesla will include self-driving hardware.

Forget Mavis Beacon: Self-Taught Typists Are Nearly as Fast as Touch Typists

A study of trained and self-taught typists found comparable speed and efficacy in practical tasks like emailing.

PBS’s New Tablet Puts Your Kids’ Screen Time to Good Use

The device comes pre-loaded with more than 30 educational apps.

The Ideal Charge Amount for Prolonging Your Laptop's Battery Life

One simple trick for keeping your laptop power source in good health.

Tomorrow ESA Will Land a Spacecraft on Mars

You can follow the action live at ESA's Facebook page beginning at 8 a.m. EDT.

You've Got Mail: A History of AOL's Free Trial CDs

AOL's free trial CDs may have been a nuisance throughout the '90s, but they paved the way for an internet boom.

8 Skeptical Early Reactions to Revolutionary Inventions

Change is hard.

Google Researchers Develop AI That Can Navigate the London Underground

Google's DeepMind project has developed an artificial intelligence system that can reason through complicated problems using memory.

Remembering the First Smart Toy: 2-XL

The sassy robot quizzed users with multiple choice questions stored on 8-track cassettes.

7 Ways to Break Your Technology Addiction

Want to detach your phone from your hand? We promise this will only sting a little.

Lifeguard Builds Blimp to Scan Australian Beach for Sharks

It's now a lot safer to go back in the water.

Airbags May Be Safer Than Helmets for Bicyclists

Don't like wearing a helmet? Soon, you may not have to.

A Watch Band Lets You Hear Phone Calls Through Your Fingertip

It's a seamless way to make phone calls without a headset.

8 High-Tech Ways to Upgrade Your Haunted House

Scaring today's trick-or-treaters requires a bit of tech savvy.

Improvements to Google Translate Boost Accuracy by 60 Percent

The tool now tackles whole sentences rather than individual words.

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