I keep pressing the spacebar, but I’m still on Earth

September 4, 2024

I keep pressing the spacebar, but I’m still on Earth: NASA’s new solar-sailing spacecraft has successfully spread its wings above Earth. Just like the wind pushes a sailboat, this spacecraft uses energy from the sun to propel itself through space. In the coming weeks, engineers will test its maneuvering capabilities. The goal? Low-cost travel options that could help us reach more destinations across the solar system.

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Leak: Big Tech companies are listening to your convos

For years, tech companies have assured us no one’s listening through our smartphones to see what we’re interested in. It sure feels like it, though, when our ads seem so closely matched to our private chats with friends and family.

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How easy is it to unlock an iPhone?

If you’re out in public avoid typing in your passcode. You never know who might be looking over your shoulder.

Which of the following smartphone charging “facts” is actually a myth? Is it … A.) Charging overnight damages your battery, B.) Using your phone while it’s charging can make it explode, C.) Charging only when it reaches 0% extends your battery life, or D.) You should only use the charger that came with your phone?

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50 to 80 bpm

Will boost productivity. Studies show music with 50 to 80 bpm can enhance creativity and learning. Check out this playlist. “Bohemian Rhapsody” is 72 bpm! After watching “Bohemian Rhapsody” three times in a row, I feel a little sick. It must be the high Mercury content.

1X Technologies and OpenAI preview the 'Neo beta' humanoid robot

1X Technologies and OpenAI just released a preview of the “Neo beta,” a scarily realistic humanoid robot. It moves like a human, and its advanced vision system lets it interact with the environment in real time. In this video, it picks up a backpack, places its hand around a woman’s waist and waves at the camera.

$9,850,000

Listing price for Bob Ross’ very first painting from his TV show. He created “A Walk in the Woods” live during the 1983 premiere of “The Joy of Painting.” Yes, it features a few happy little trees.

$1 for a fixer-upper

In a small North Dakota town. A woman bought a 1924 two-bedroom house that needs a lot of work, but you can’t beat that deal. Most homes in the area sell for around $100,000. She’s now got a wildly popular TikTok account about her restoration journey.

12 hours per week

How much kids should read for a better adulthood. Researchers analyzed 10,000 kids and found the earlier they started reading for fun, the better their learning, memory, speech and mental well-being. Looking for recommendations? These are the bestselling kids’ books on Amazon.

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190 Gbps

Speed reached in 6G Wi-Fi tests. The new standard is so fast that you’ll be able to download an entire season of your favorite show in a few seconds. But it’s not coming for another couple of years.

$1,000 a night

Cost of a wellness retreat for new parents. They’re popping up in fancy hotels across the U.S. (paywall link). For that kind of cash, you’ll get access to a 24/7 nursery staff so you can have a full night’s sleep. One hotel’s $800-per-night rate includes lactation consulting, scalp and hand massages, foot rubs, and hot towel rubs.