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Tesla Planning 24-Hour Drive-In Theatre and Diner in Hollywood

Eat, watch, supercharge. Order Up Elon Musk is finally making good on his 2018 dream of becoming a restauranteur. The world’s richest man and CEO of electric auto maker Tesla is apparently combining an old-school drive in movie theater, charging station and diner in one Hollywood location. Back in 2018, Musk tweeted that he wanted… Continue reading Tesla Planning 24-Hour Drive-In Theatre and Diner in Hollywood

Marine Scientists Deploy Whale-Monitoring Robots to Save Endangered Species

Less than 400 are left. Whale Song North Atlantic right whales — all 300 or so of them left alive — have a new weapon on their side. For years, marine ecologist Mark Baumgartner has been deploying real-time listening devices that record whale song. Now, the lab he works for is partnering with a marine… Continue reading Marine Scientists Deploy Whale-Monitoring Robots to Save Endangered Species

Good News, Gamers! That Screen Time Could Make You a Little Smarter, Scientists Say

Image by Getty / Futurism Turns out all those hours spent playing Minecraft might not be so bad for your kid’s brain, scientists say. A new study published in the journal Nature this month followed more than 9,800 US kids to study their intelligence. The team four — all scientists from European universities — said… Continue reading Good News, Gamers! That Screen Time Could Make You a Little Smarter, Scientists Say

Humans Approaching Intelligence Level Required for Interplanetary Life, Scientists Say

We haven’t even made it to first base yet. Are We There Yet? Humans might be smart enough to accomplish interplanetary life within the next 200 years, scientists said this week. A team of eight researchers published a new study in the preprint journal Arxiv and said humanity could become a Kardashev Type I Civilization… Continue reading Humans Approaching Intelligence Level Required for Interplanetary Life, Scientists Say

Best Cordless Phones of 2022

Cordless phones aren’t an outdated technology just yet, especially when you take a look at the best cordless phones on the market. Today’s cordless phones aren’t the clunky, battery-zapping models of the past. They’re sleek, with high-end devices that improve clarity and range. There are many reasons to keep a landline, from running a home… Continue reading Best Cordless Phones of 2022

Best Waterproof Phone Cases of 2022

Waterproof phone cases prepare your phone for adventure with powerful splash protection and will keep your phone dry, even when it’s submerged for long periods of time. These waterproof phone cases often include some of the features of traditional phone cases, such as drop protection, while others work like miniaturized dry bags and often hook onto… Continue reading Best Waterproof Phone Cases of 2022

Art Plundered From Africa Stolen Back, Sold as NFTs

This is honestly pretty great. NFT Robin Hood Stealing from the rich to give to the poor is arguably pretty awesome — but stealing from colonial museums to put money back in the pockets of African artists is, somehow, even cooler. Billing itself as “the world’s first digital repatriation of stolen art to the Metaverse,”… Continue reading Art Plundered From Africa Stolen Back, Sold as NFTs

Pentagon: Stop Asking Questions About Our “Killer Robots,” Which Don’t Exist by the Way

“We believe that a lot of the rules have to change.” Killing Commentary The Pentagon is selling a t-shirt that says not to worry about their “killer robots” — which raises a lot of questions arguably answered by their t-shirt, it seems. During a recent event organized by the Atlantic Council, an international relations think… Continue reading Pentagon: Stop Asking Questions About Our “Killer Robots,” Which Don’t Exist by the Way

Deliveries of All-Electric Ford F-150 Lightning Officially Begin

The first customer just picked his up! Truck Off People who love big trucks and the environment — rejoice! The first electric Ford F-150 Lightning was delivered to a retail customer today in the automaker’s home state of Michigan. Netizen @oneguynick posted a photo with his new truck on Twitter today, and you have to… Continue reading Deliveries of All-Electric Ford F-150 Lightning Officially Begin