Well, that’s terrifying. Sweaty Finger Scientists at the University of Tokyo have created a fleshy and “slightly sweaty” robotic finger, covered in a pink layer of living skin, grown from human skin cells. The rather phallic looking result is, well, pretty horrifying to look at. Nonetheless, it’s an impressive demonstration of synthetic skin, tech that… Continue reading Scientists Create Robot “Finger” With Living Skin That Looks Like, Um
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There’s an Interesting Theory About Why Anthony Hopkins Is Suddenly Shilling NFTs
Eat your heart out! Apethony Hopkins Elder statesman of the silver screen Anthony Hopkins appears to be getting into crypto and NFTs — but there may be a deeper reason the actor has taken on his cringiest role yet. In a widely dunked-on tweet, the “Hannibal” star tagged three of his fellow A-listers — Snoop Dogg,… Continue reading There’s an Interesting Theory About Why Anthony Hopkins Is Suddenly Shilling NFTs
Ditch the Plastic and Cotton for These Bamboo Picks
Too few of us stop to consider the environmental actions of seemingly small decisions we make throughout the day. For instance, hundreds of millions of plastic straws and billions of plastic forks, spoons, and knives end up in landfills every year, according to research conducted by Habits of Waste, a nonprofit organization focused on reducing… Continue reading Ditch the Plastic and Cotton for These Bamboo Picks
Apple retail workers in New York switch unions
Apple retail workers at the Grand Central store in New York are unionizing with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) rather than Workers United as originally planned. The move is part of a broad organizing push at Apple retail stores across the country, where workers in Maryland, Georgia, and Kentucky have announced union campaigns. If… Continue reading Apple retail workers in New York switch unions
The Best Travel Bags for Wherever You’re Headed
Not every good product can snag a best-in-category title, but there are several more bags we’ve tested that get our thumbs-up and deserve a mention. Solgaard Carry-On Closet Plus ($295) is a tiny bit over what most airlines list as the maximum dimensions, but the difference is so small that it’s accepted 95 percent of… Continue reading The Best Travel Bags for Wherever You’re Headed
Polestar begins delivery on 65,000 rental vehicle order for Hertz
Hertz customers in select cities nationwide will soon have the opportunity to rent a Polestar 2. The EV automaker announced Thursday that it has delivered the first batch of some 65,000 vehicles to the Rental corporation as part of a deal struck between the two in April. “Our partnership with Hertz is an exciting milestone… Continue reading Polestar begins delivery on 65,000 rental vehicle order for Hertz
The makers of ‘What the Golf’ are back with VR game ‘What the Bat’
Triband, the studio behind early Apple Arcade standout What the Golf, is back with a new game on a completely different platform. What the Bat is a virtual reality title that’s coming to Meta Quest 2 and SteamVR headsets later this year It looks like another ridiculous physics-based game where part of the fun is… Continue reading The makers of ‘What the Golf’ are back with VR game ‘What the Bat’
Apple reportedly plans a 15-inch MacBook Air for 2023
Apple’s MacBook Air M2 might just be the start of a broader laptop renaissance. Bloomberg sources claim Apple plans to release a 15-inch MacBook Air as soon as spring 2023. The company might return to tiny laptops, too. It’s reportedly working on a new 12-inch laptop that could debut in late 2023 or early 2024… Continue reading Apple reportedly plans a 15-inch MacBook Air for 2023
Watch the Summer Game Fest showcase here at 2PM ET
E3 would normally be held around this time, but it isn’t going ahead this year. Still, there are a ton of showcases over the next few days that will shine the spotlight on dozens, if not hundreds, of upcoming games. One of the biggest events on the docket is the Summer Game Fest showcase, which… Continue reading Watch the Summer Game Fest showcase here at 2PM ET
Google says it used machine learning to massively improve Chrome’s phishing detection
Google has long been employing machine learning to improve its products, including Chrome. The company says it has been able to make the browser safer to use. In March, Google rolled out a new on-device machine learning model that’s able to detect 2.5 times more potential phishing attacks and possibly malicious sites than the previous… Continue reading Google says it used machine learning to massively improve Chrome’s phishing detection