TECHNOLOGY

Why Does Japan Have Blue Traffic Lights Instead of Green?

It’s a matter of language.

How Facebook Collects Data About You to Target Ads (And How You Can Change That)

If you’re not ready to delete your account for the sake of privacy, you can review and edit your own list of categories for targeted ads in a few quick steps.

This Ceramic 'Smart' Mug Is Designed to Always Keep Your Beverage at the Perfect Temperature

Lukewarm coffee is so pre-digital age.

Special Viewfinders Allow Colorblind People to Experience Fall Foliage in All Its Glory

Watch people see the true range of fall colors for the first time.

4 Problems You Might Encounter With the New iOS 11 Update

And some temporary workarounds.

Don't Fall for the Latest Scam Email Targeting Netflix Subscribers

It's pretty convincing if you don't know what to look for.

12 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Your Streaming Devices

From unlocking secret channels to enabling instant replays, you may not be getting the most out of your tech devices.

Don't Buy Ancient Artifacts You See Online—Most Are Looted or Fake

While browsing eBay for vintage finds, steer clear of anything that looks like it once graced an ancient tomb, temple, or palace.

Here's How to Fix the Weird iPhone Text Glitch That's Replacing 'I' With 'A'

'A' for 'annoying.'

Cockatoos Destroy Australia's Broadband Network

So far, the wild birds have caused $61,500 worth of damage, according to officials.

An artist's conception of the dwarf planet Ceres in the main asteroid belt.

8 Astounding Facts About the Asteroid Belt

The asteroid belt tells the story of the creation of the solar system.

A New Scale Can Measure the Weight of a Single Cell

The Cytomass Monitor can track the differences in a cell's weight on a second-to-second basis.

Struggling to Hear Your Phone Calls? This App Acts Like a Smartphone Hearing Aid

The tech tailors the audio of your phone to your specific hearing issues, rather than just amplifying the sound like a hearing aid does.

What Smart Home Technology Looked Like in the 1980s

Smart home technology isn’t perfect (as anyone who owns an Amazon Echo that’s been activated by an episode of South Park knows), but it’s come a long way since the 1980s.