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Most of Company’s Ethics Board Resigns in Disgust Over Taser-Wielding Drones

The nation’s leading stun gun maker is pulling its plans to equip schools with Taser-wielding drones, but that wasn’t enough for three-quarters of its ethics board, which resigned in protest over the company’s mishandling of the rollout. The resignation of nine out of 12 Axon International ethics board members, announced in a statement published by the… Continue reading Most of Company’s Ethics Board Resigns in Disgust Over Taser-Wielding Drones

Inventor Unveils Flying Motorcycle Powered by Eight Jet Engines

Hell yeah. Flying Motorcycle Startup JetPack Aviation has shown off its latest adrenaline-fueling invention: a prototype of its upcoming P2 Speeder flying motorcycle. The vehicle, which it’s calling an Air Utility Vehicle (AUV), features eight jet engines and is the third full scale prototype developed by Mayman Aerospace, a subsidiary brand launched by JetPack Aviation.… Continue reading Inventor Unveils Flying Motorcycle Powered by Eight Jet Engines

This Edible QR Tag Looks like a Big Ol’ Hit of Acid

A new “edible QR code” that aims to determine whether you’re drinking counterfeit liquor bears a striking resemblance to the preferred dosing method of the world’s most famous psychedelic drug. As Purdue University notes in a press release about the tech, the edible smartphone-scannable QR tag is supposed to show that high quality spirits haven’t… Continue reading This Edible QR Tag Looks like a Big Ol’ Hit of Acid

Apple Announced Its Fastest MacBook Air Yet at WWDC 2022

If’ you’re an Apple fan, you’re in luck. Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference (typically shortened to WWDC) today was almost entirely devoted to explaining new features coming upcoming versions of iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS, but the company managed to sneak in a couple of hardware announcements, too. The most significant hardware announcement was the official… Continue reading Apple Announced Its Fastest MacBook Air Yet at WWDC 2022

The UK Is Apparently Just Driving Around a Hologram of the Queen Now

That’s one way to do it! Crown Car It was a big weekend for the United Kingdom’s Queen Elizabeth II, who marked her astonishing 70 years on the throne — the longest of any English monarch — with an extremely British Platinum Jubilee celebration. Due to her advanced age, Her Majesty was unable to jubilate… Continue reading The UK Is Apparently Just Driving Around a Hologram of the Queen Now

Healthy Snacks You’ll Actually Want To Eat

Why do we lie to ourselves about healthy snacks? Buying a farmer’s market worth of fresh fruits and veggies, only to bypass them for a bag of Flaming Hot Cheetos when a craving hits? One way to ensure that you actually eat healthier is to buy healthy options that won’t leave you hankering for something… Continue reading Healthy Snacks You’ll Actually Want To Eat

Chimpanzee Star of “Buddy” Found Alive After His Owner Allegedly Faked His Death

Tonka the chimpanzee starred in the hit 90s flicks “Buddy” and “George of the Jungle” — and now he’s at the center of a legal battle in which his owner allegedly faked his death. In a press release about the bizarre case, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) claims that the 38-year-old Tonka… Continue reading Chimpanzee Star of “Buddy” Found Alive After His Owner Allegedly Faked His Death

Brew a Better Cup With These Coffee Accessories

For millions of people, coffee is an essential part of the day. Whether you’re into instant coffee or have a barista-style machine in your house, your coffee is only really as good as the tools you use to make it. If you’re looking to level up your coffee game, or just want to change up… Continue reading Brew a Better Cup With These Coffee Accessories