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Moons

This private lander could be the first US machine on the moon this century

The NOVA-C spacecraft, launching in November, should help pave the way for Artemis astronauts.

A young woman reclining on a gray couch, smiling as she watches TV on a silver laptop on the table in front of her.
Tech Hacks

How to watch TV on a computer, even if it’s live

Turn your laptop into a mobile television set.

A person's hand selecting options of iPad apps in Apple's App store.
Tech Hacks

The best iPad apps for making the most of your device

Maximize your iPad’s potential (and your productivity) with the top apps for from drawing, planning, photo editing, and more.

A person using a phone with a WiFi signal icon on the screen, while sitting outside.
Tech Hacks

How to increase your WiFi speed

Boost your internet without buying a bunch of new tech.

a rat in a new york city subway station under the benches
Internet

You can now track NYC subway rats in this popular transit app

New York's hottest club (for rats) is off the A line.

A stack of six hardcover books on a wood table with headphones around them and a blackboard in the background.
Tech Hacks

The best audiobook apps for books and podcasts

Get access to your favorite titles and shows and sync between devices with an audiobook app that works for you.

Aging US energy grid will get a largest-ever $3.5 billion boost
Energy

Aging US energy grid will get a largest-ever $3.5 billion boost

New funding from the Biden administration aims to build an energy system more resilient against climate impacts.

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Smart Home

The best bird feeder cameras

Bird feeder cameras allow you to see your feathered friends in new ways.

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AI

Watch what happens when AI teaches a robot ‘hand’ to twirl a pen

The results are better than what most humans can manage.

A blue Bird Buddy is mounted on a post in front of a house.
Cameras

Bird Buddy Smart Bird Feeder review: A camera that’s not just for the birds

You'll be able to capture quality photos and videos of your avian neighbors with the Bird Buddy.

A box of a nasal decongestant called SudafedPe on a store shelf.
Medicine

CVS to stop selling cold and allergy pills that FDA warns don’t work

An FDA advisory committee declared that an active ingredient called phenylephrine is ineffective in pill form in September 2023.

A man wearing a white hoodie stands outside and smiles as he looks as his iPhone 15
Tech Hacks

How to unlock the hidden, more powerful camera on the iPhone 15

Your iPhone 15 has even more pixels than you can imagine.

An illustration of a newly discovered shark species called Strigilodus tollesonae. The shark looks somewhat like a stingray, with outstretched wings, fan-like top fins, and a long tail with black spots.
Biology

Prehistoric shark called Kentucky home 337 million years ago

Newly discovered Strigilodus tollesonae had petal-shaped teeth.

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Medicine

The US won’t regulate this deadly, addictive antidepressant

Multiple states have banned tianeptine, but not the FDA. Here’s why the drug can be dangerous.

This weird-looking British ship will keep an eye out for sabotage beneath the surface
Navy

This weird-looking British ship will keep an eye out for sabotage beneath the surface

It's called the Proteus, and it's a surveillance vessel.

An iPhone on a wooden table, with the Photos app open to an image of shoes that someone is about to edit.
Tech Hacks

How to edit photos on an iPhone—a detailed guide

Get ready to impress with your iPhone photo editing skills.

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AI

Finally, a smart home for chickens

This startup uses an "AI guardian" named Albert Eggstein to count eggs and keep an eye on nearby predators.

The best TV stands
Home

The best TV stands

Support your biggest screen and store your streaming boxes and consoles in style.

The best telescopes under $500 are a great starting point
Outdoor Gear

The best telescopes under $500

Looking to stargaze on a budget? We’ve got the goods on the best affordable telescopes.

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Home

The best snow blowers for elderly people

Don’t let the snow ruin your day.