“The history of slavery in this country is constantly denied and now it’s being mocked by being turned into a luxurious vacation spot.” Just Why? Airbnb — a company that has been embroiled in plenty of controversies in the past — issued an apology on Monday after it received backlash for allowing an “1830s slave… Continue reading Airbnb Apologizes After Allowing Listing for “1830s Slave Cabin”
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Major Luxury Brand Slinging Hideous and Unaffordable NFT Pendants
Luxury jewelry maker Tiffany, the storied namesake of the classic flick “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” is launching an “exclusive” line of wildly expensive and incredibly ugly CryptoPunk-inspired pendants called NFTiffs — and we have no idea who could possibly want to buy one. “We’re taking NFTs to the next level,” the brand wrote in a Sunday tweet.… Continue reading Major Luxury Brand Slinging Hideous and Unaffordable NFT Pendants
Earth About to Be Blasted By a Storm Ejected From the Sun’s “Southern Hole”
Whoever smelled it, dealt it. Coronal Ejections We don’t wanna freak you out or anything — but there’s about to be a massive gas ejection from the Sun’s coronal hole. But we promise, it’s not as bad as it sounds. As SpaceWeather reports, “gaseous material is [flowing] from a southern hole in the Sun’s atmosphere,” and… Continue reading Earth About to Be Blasted By a Storm Ejected From the Sun’s “Southern Hole”
Floating “Blowhole” Platform Can Generate Energy From Just Waves
It’s already powering homes. Blowhole Energy Generating power from ocean waves isn’t exactly a new idea. Many have tried to turn the movement of waves into a renewable form of energy with varying degrees of success. For one, conditions have to be just right to harvest significant amounts of energy. But Australian company Wave Swell… Continue reading Floating “Blowhole” Platform Can Generate Energy From Just Waves
Best Ergonomic Mouse of 2022
If you’re slumping over a computer all day, an ergonomic mouse can be an integral part of managing carpal tunnel and other overuse injuries. An ergonomic take on the standard mouse design puts your hand, wrist, and elbow in a position that supports long-term health. These mice vary from basic and simple to advanced gaming… Continue reading Best Ergonomic Mouse of 2022
Man Who Lost $180 Million Bitcoin Hard Drive 9 Years Ago Still Trying to Dig Through Trash
He’s not ready to give up. Get Over It Moving on is hard. Just ask UK-based IT engineer James Howells, who, almost a decade ago, accidentally threw away a hard drive containing over $180 million worth of Bitcoin — and is still clinging onto hope that it’s recoverable. Howells mistakenly chucked the hard drive, which… Continue reading Man Who Lost $180 Million Bitcoin Hard Drive 9 Years Ago Still Trying to Dig Through Trash
MIT Claims New Artificial Neuron 1 Million Times Faster Than the Real Thing
“This is not a faster car, this is a spacecraft.” Mind-Numbing Think and you’ll miss it: researchers at MIT claim to have successfully created analog synapses that are one million times faster than those in our human brains. Just as digital processors need transistors, analog ones need programmable resistors. Once put into the right configuration,… Continue reading MIT Claims New Artificial Neuron 1 Million Times Faster Than the Real Thing
Best Fitbit for Seniors in 2022
Fitbits are great for tracking your health metrics, and the options available for seniors take compiling stats to a new level. However, there are some common characteristics and features that make some models better for seniors than others. Fitbit enjoys a deserved reputation for the accuracy and quality of their smartwatches and fitness trackers. I took… Continue reading Best Fitbit for Seniors in 2022
Review: NIU KQi3 Pro Scooter is the Future of Transportation
On a dark desert highway, dim Connecticut side street, cool wind in my hair over my helmet; Warm smell of colitas the shoreline, rising up through the air… I may have been on the other side of America, but The Eagles’ timeless take on California living drifted through my mind throughout my experience with NIU’s… Continue reading Review: NIU KQi3 Pro Scooter is the Future of Transportation
Shocking New Images Show Major US Lake Drop To Lowest Recorded Water Levels
“It’s clear the lake is in trouble.” Eagle Eye The once mighty Great Salt Lake in Utah is now at its lowest level since records began in 1847, sitting at a measly 4,190 ft above sea level — that’s almost ten feet lower than the original recorded level, according to the US Geological Survey. Satellite… Continue reading Shocking New Images Show Major US Lake Drop To Lowest Recorded Water Levels