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
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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Cordless phones aren’t an outdated technology just yet, especially when you take a look at the best cordless phones on the market.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
Creator of “Stablecoin” That Crashed to Zero Says It’s Creating a New One
Sorry, the old Terra can’t come to the phone right now. Why? Oh, ’cause she’s dead! Terra Squirma The dust hasn’t even settled from the Terra stablecoin’s meteoric crash, but the people behind it are already trying to make a new currency. Well, sort of. Yesterday, the official Terra account tweeted that “Terra 2.0 is… Continue reading Creator of “Stablecoin” That Crashed to Zero Says It’s Creating a New One
Best 8-Inch Subwoofers for 2022
When it comes to sound, 8-inch subwoofers require a tradeoff. In exchange for their smaller size, you have to choose between great-sounding bass, or that powerful rumble that rattles bricks — you can’t have both. For smaller cars and smaller spaces, an 8-inch sub may be the difference between low, resonant bass or none at… Continue reading Best 8-Inch Subwoofers for 2022
UAE Official Says Murder Should Be Illegal in the Metaverse
During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates’ minister of state for artificial intelligence Omar Sultan Al Olama warned that committing serious crimes including “murder” should be made illegal in the metaverse. “If I send you a text on WhatsApp, it’s text right?” Al Olama said, as quoted… Continue reading UAE Official Says Murder Should Be Illegal in the Metaverse