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Explore a Time Capsule of Deep-Cut YouTube Videos
A new bot collects videos that were uploaded to YouTube directly from people’s iPhones, bringing viewers back to a time before Instagram.
This Wearable Smart Device Is Designed to Analyze the Nutrition of Your Diet
Rex.Fit‘s newest device promises to record the calorie, protein, carb, and fat content of everything you consume.
From Thomas Edison to LEDs: A Brief History of Christmas Tree Lights
The history of how these mass-produced novelty lights became a holiday fixture is a distinctly American Christmas tale.
Why Do We Call It an “Allen Wrench”?
The six-sided tool helped make IKEA a household name. But did anyone named Allen have anything to do with it?
8 of the Biggest Holiday Gift Fads From the ‘90s and ‘00s
Holiday toy crazes come and go, but some retro toys like Tickle Me Elmo and the Talkboy are as iconic today as they were 30-odd years ago.
20 Maps That Changed the World
The Mercator Projection, Ptolemy’s ‘Geographia’, the Fra Mauro Map, and even Google Maps have all shaped how we experience the world around us.
When People Thought the ‘Back to the Future II’ Hoverboard Was Real
The Mattel hovercraft was a figment of imagination, but that didn't stop kids (and their parents) from demanding where to buy one.
The Updated Atari 7800+ Lets You Game Like It’s 1986
The Atari 7800+ makes it possible to play the games you haven’t touched since childhood.
Trade in Your D20 for This Digital D&D Watch
Ditch the dice and grab the Timestop D-20 for your next D&D session.
Sick of Your Instagram Algorithm? Meta Is Testing a Way to Reset It
Meta is currently testing a new feature that will give users a fresh start.
Your Old Digital Camera Could Be Worth a Lot, Thanks to Gen Z
Gen Z is bringing back digital cameras in a big way, which means your old Canon PowerShot could be worth a lot of dough.
New Zealand Is the First Country to Open Its Fossil Database to the Public
New Zealand’s open-access fossil database makes it easier for scientists to collaborate.
Migrating to Bluesky? This Extension Finds Your X Followers on the App
If you’re having trouble finding all of your X followers on Bluesky, Sky Follower Bridge will save the day.
New Pizza Hut Device Converts Your Playstation Into a Pizza Warmer
Pizza Hut has released a pizza-warming video game console attachment that nobody asked for.
How to Use YouTube’s New Sleep Timer Feature
The feature—once only available to Premium users—pauses videos automatically after a set time.
Why Doctors Warn Against Spending Too Much Time on the Toilet
Here’s another reason to rethink bringing your phone into the bathroom with you.
It’s No ‘Secret’: The Most Common Passwords in 2024 Will Leave You Dumbfounded
Despite advice about strong passwords, we’re still using ‘qwerty123.’
5 Easy Hacks for Getting AI Out of Your Google Search Results
Tired of seeing AI-generated responses at the top of each Google search engine results page? From how to set up a custom Google search engine to using specific operator codes, these hacks will come in handy.
The First Wooden Satellite Is Headed To the International Space Station
A type of wood commonly used to make Samurai sword sheaths may be the future of space exploration.
This Grayscale, E-ink Smartphone Could Be the Solution to Your Screen Addiction
The Mudita Kompakt smartphone is designed to be less stimulating to the senses.
Hunters, Dancers, and Busybodies: New Study Examines the Three Main Internet Research Styles
Your online research method may say something about you.
Why Is It Called a ‘Grandfather Clock’?
The imposing clocks have an origin story, but it doesn't have much to do with any actual grandfathers.
‘Free the McFlurry’: The McDonald’s Machines Can Now Be Fixed Quickly, Thanks to Government Ruling
It was once literally illegal to tamper with a broken McFlurry machine. Not anymore.