Sphero, makers of Disney’s BB-8 toy, spins off new robotics startup for police and military clients
Consumer robotics firm Sphero, best known for making remote-controlled BB-8 and R2-D2 toys for Disney, announced today that it’s spun off a new company catering to the robotic needs of…
Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro is $300 off at B&H Photo
Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro keeps getting a little more affordable. B&H Photo is offering $300 off the cost for the base model, which brings it down to $2,100. Earlier this…
Signal adds PINs, which will help you move your profile across devices
Signal has added PINs to its secure messaging service. It’s a move that’s intended to make the company less reliant on phone numbers as its users’ primary identification. The feature…
The iPhone 12 is coming this fall. Here’s everything we know so far
A 120Hz display, lidar sensor, and smaller notch are rumored
Don’t let the COVID crash fool you. It’s still a great time to be a YouTuber
YouTube creators have more eyes than ever on them now
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus to get 108MP camera, but no 100x zoom
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Plus are two of the most anticipated phones of 2020.
President Trump has failed the U.S. on 5G. Can we lead on 6G?
China is full steam ahead on 5G. The U.S. needs a similar vision
Designer Turns Into Bane With a Robotic Face Mask That Auto-Closes When It Senses People
Unless you’re completely irresponsible and utterly lacking in empathy, wearing a face mask is going to be a routine part of life well into 2021. In a questionable attempt to…
Why Creating a Covid-19 Vaccine Is Taking So Long
The race is on for a Covid-19 vaccine, but the pace is less hare and more tortoise. And necessarily so: Developing a vaccine that’s both effective and safe is grueling,…
The Flimsy Veneer of Gigantic Advertisements
Times Square wouldn’t be Times Square without all the flashy billboards and blinking signage, but if you’re the type who’d rather see it without them, you’re not alone. Photographer Theo…