Rick-rolling is like a mischievous online booby trap that lures unsuspecting victims into clicking a link, only to be serenaded by the timeless tune of Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up.”
The bizarre physics of electric guitars
Electric guitars changed the game when it came to music. From Jimi Hendrix to Eddie Van Halen, they have all used the instrument to make incredible tunes. But the science behind guitars is much more complicated than you think.
Turning a gas-powered car into an electric vehicle
Most cars on the road right now are gas-powered. But in the future, they might not be. Check out this awesome video from CNBC about people turning their gas cars into EVs.
Go behind the scenes with Google Maps
Did you know that Google Maps helps over 1 billion people every month find their way around? After 17 years of being in users’ hands, this incredible mapping technology keeps getting better and better. This Wall Street Journal video explains how Google Maps utilizes satellites, GPS data, and photogrammetry to ensure that you can easily navigate from point A to point B.
You won't believe how galaxy-killing black holes work
The universe is massive, with trillions of stars and galaxies. But one thing is so powerful that it can destroy an entire galaxy in the blink of a cosmic eye. Quasars, short for quasi-stellar radio source. They take in surrounding matter and spit it out with such velocity that whole galaxies don’t stand a chance. So, how do they work?
Why tape storage is making a sneaky comeback
Storage systems have become digital in recent years. What if I told you the same technology that made VHS tapes possible might be the future of storage? Engineers at IBM are working on making that old approach more capable than a microchip. But how?
Breaking the world record for typing
The average adult types about 40 wpm. The new record holder broke the fabled 300 wpm barrier — and he’s only 16. You won’t believe how fast his fingers move.
Bird’s eye view of battle in Ukraine
The Wall Street Journal has exclusive drone footage from Ukraine, capturing the poignant moments leading up to the surrender of Russian soldier Ruslan Anitin. This raw and riveting glimpse into the world of warfare showcases the heart-wrenching decisions faced by those on the front lines. Prepare for a powerful and thought-provoking experience.
How long does it take light to travel around the Earth?
The speed of light is 671 million miles an hour. How long would it take for it to travel around the earth?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th anniversary
Microsoft’s back at it with Flight Simulator 2024. In the 40th anniversary edition of the game (yes, it’s that old), you’ll get new missions like firefighting, hot air ballooning and skydiving.
How certain a 911 caller was that the thing he saw was “not human”
About an hour after Las Vegas police witnessed an unidentified object falling from the sky, a Vegas area man reportedly saw a 10-foot-tall extra-terrestrial in his backyard with “big, shiny eyes.” The police visit determined that the report was “unfounded,” but I’ll let you judge the video footage for yourself.
How noise-canceling earbuds work
How do noise-canceling earbuds … cancel noise? It seems simple, but it’s super high-tech. Watch this video to see how layers of algorithms work together to figure out sounds that need to be dropped.
Disney unvails Groot robot
A roving baby Groot robot is being tested at Disneyland in California. The little bot can apparently walk, dance and say, “I am Groot,” to guests. Watch out Pinocchio, there’s a “real boy” in town.
Remember Clippy? Here's the man who created it
In the ’90s, an iconic character in Microsoft Office programs named Clippy was created. This helpful little anthropomorphic paper clip could teach you little tricks to help you use the programs better. But the story behind the character is fascinating.
Cyberscams unleashed, Amazon Echo celeb exodus & Georgia's nude ID shocker
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Creating fine art using Microsoft Excel
Tatsuo Horiuchi is a fantastic artist. But you’d never guess his medium — it’s Microsoft Excel. Using the program’s vector tools, he creates large landscapes of Japan. Amazing stuff!
A magician helps shelter dogs find homes
Feeling down? I’ve got just the thing: Puppies! Celebrity magician John Stressel doesn’t just use his gifts of illusion to make money. He takes his act on the road, to St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in New Jersey. He makes toys and treats disappear, and the dogs go nuts for it. Their reactions are so cute, it helps them get adopted.
Watch a paralyzed man walk again
A man paralyzed in a cycling accident is walking again, thanks to a chip that reads his brain waves and stimulates his spine. After a decade, he can stand, climb stairs and walk with a little help. Amazing!
Stealing a car using only a photo
Maybe you’ve heard that you should never post a picture of your car or house key online because someone can duplicate it just from the pic. Myth or reality? Spoiler: Yes, it’s true! Watch this vid to see how it works.
The strange history of Clip Art
Throughout the ’90s and early 2000s, Clip Art was seemingly everywhere. Those little pre-made images were included in practically every program. Why do we not use it much anymore, and how did it become so popular?