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Sony's Special 40th Anniversary Edition Walkman Does Everything But Play Cassettes
The Walkman has received a 2019 upgrade for its 40th birthday. The new device plays all your favorite music—just as long as they're not on cassette tapes.
TECHNOLOGY
How Did Siri Get Its Name?
When choosing a name, it was important that it be uncommon but easy to remember and simple to pronounce.
Read What Happens When a Robot Writes an Episode of Friends
With the help of a recurrent neural network, cartoonist Andy Pandy generated a series of brand-new 'Friends' scripts that are sure to delight fans of the classic sitcom.
Amazon's Alexa Can Help You Locate Misplaced Items
The voice recognition device can be an unlikely source of assistance the next time you go looking for something in your home.
Whirlpool Just Recalled More Than 26,000 Glass Cooktops for Turning On By Themselves
The only thing scarier than thinking you left the burner on is wondering if the burner turned itself on.
Google Maps Adds Biking and Ridesharing to Its Transit Options
Because Google knows that sometimes the best way to get to your friend’s apartment takes a bike, a bus, and an Uber.
Want to Hear a Harry Potter Story? Just Ask Google Assistant
Pottermore is celebrating ‘Back to Hogwarts’ season with a special Harry Potter audiobook excerpt.
FogCam!, the World’s Longest-Running Webcam, Is Shutting Down
Back in 1994, when the internet was still relatively uncharted territory, mundanity ruled the world wide web. And FogCam! ruled San Francisco State University.
Why You Should Be Using Your Phone's Contacts to Save Recipes
If you want to access a recipe hands-free, save it under a new contact and ask Siri to pull it up when you're in the middle of cooking dinner.
The FCC's New Scam Glossary Will Help You Identify Fraudulent Calls
Scam calls have gotten more creative, and it can be hard to keep track of what's out there. The FCC's scam glossary compiles all the terms and tactics you need to know.
Fish Tube: How the 'Salmon Cannon' Works and Why It's Important
The salmon-loaded cannon has taken the internet by storm, but its purpose goes far beyond being a viral amusement.
12 Facts About Netflix, Recommended For You
The online streaming service that obliterates productivity once sent its DVD subscribers a lot of Chinese pornography.
Surprise! Microsoft Admits That People Are Listening In on Your Cortana and Skype Conversations
Mere weeks after Apple admitted that Siri was recording your conversations, Microsoft is the latest tech giant to come clean in its privacy policy.
Amazon Is Making It Easier for Sellers to Donate Returned or Unsold Items Instead of Trashing Them
Under the previous policy, many of the items returned to Amazon went to waste. Now, the retailer is making it easier for third-party sellers to donate unwanted goods.
A Security Researcher’s Attempt to Prank the DMV Backfired in a Spectacularly Expensive Way
His cleverly named vanity license plate succeeded in confusing the system, but not exactly how he was hoping.
Siri—and the Humans Behind Her—Might Have Heard Some of Your Most Private Moments
Siri hears “Hey Siri” by accident fairly often, and Apple contractors listen to some of those recordings.
10 Illuminating Online Courses You Can Take in August
From mastering mindfulness to making macarons, there’s an online class on this list for every type of student.
Equifax Might Owe You Money for the 2017 Data Breach. Here's How to Find Out How Much
The 2017 breach affected 147 million consumers. Earlier this week it was announced that Equifax is set to compensate them for their troubles—but they may have received more complaints than they anticipated.
What You Should Know About the Capital One Hack Affecting 100 Million People
The security attack compromised 140,000 Social Security numbers and 80,000 bank account numbers. Here's what you can do to protect yourself.
Kohl's and the UPS Store Will Pack and Ship Your Amazon Returns for Free
You don't need to do any packing or printing to return unwanted items to Amazon. If you live close to a UPS Store or Kohl's, you can drop it off as is.
A Massachusetts Tree Is Live-Tweeting Its Perspective on Climate Change
The tree provides real-time updates on its moisture level, temperature, and sap flow, with the occasional lament about warm weather.
The New Tokyo 2020 Olympic Medals Are Made From Recycled Electronics
The organizing committee for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo collected 78,985 tons of used electronics to make medals for the upcoming games.
Pampers Is Introducing Smart Diapers That Monitor Pee Status
Lumi smart diapers by Pampers have a moisture strip and sensor to send caregivers' a phone alert when a baby's diaper needs to be changed.
Atlanta’s High Museum Has Launched a ‘Dating App’ to Match Visitors With the Perfect Artwork
The web app, called Heartmatch, lets you swipe right on artworks and then gives you a personalized High Museum map so you can go meet your matches.