Sennheiser’s All-Day Clear are its first OTC hearing aids
Sennheiser joins the OTC hearing aids market with two rechargeable models powered by Sonova technology.
Mercedes-Benz brings ChatGPT voice control to its cars
The AI-powered chatbot that’s taken the world by storm this year is gradually edging its way into various parts of our lives, including our cars.
DOJ’s new NatSec Cyber unit to boost fight against state-backed hackers
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday launched the new National Security Cyber Section to help boost its fight against state-backed hackers.
Apple will now let you repair more Macs and iPhones yourself
Apple’s Self Service Repair program is expanding to include a slate of recent Macs and iPhones, bringing official parts, tools, and manuals to more devices.
Australia threatens Twitter with huge fines over hate speech
Twitter could be hit with huge fines in Australia after the nation’s cyber watchdog asked the social media company to explain what it’s doing about online hate.
DuckDuckGo’s Windows browser is here to protect your privacy
Worried about the ways you’re tracked online? DuckDuckGo’s privacy-focused web browser has just arrived on Windows, and you can try the free public beta today.
The best electric cars you can buy in 2023
Electric cars are finally here to stay. From super-quick performance cars to spacious SUVs, we've picked the battery-powered models worth paying attention to.
Finnish fuel company will ruin your music if you drive too fast
Got a lead foot? Nordic energy company St1 has the solution: an app that will make your music sound like The Chipmunks if you speed.
Lithium-ion is just the beginning. Here’s a peek at the future of batteries
Battery technology is booming right now. The pace of progress has picked up thanks to increased demand for portable power. What does the future hold?
How a tiny social media break can give you surprisingly big health benefits
According to a remarkable research courtesy of Swansea University, cutting down on social media can fix health, immune function, loneliness, and depression.
OnePlus wants your help to plant thousands of new trees
The next time you trade in a OnePlus phone, you might help plant a tree.
The SIM card in your phone has secret power to make medicine cheaper
Research from Imperial College London suggests that gold compouds recovered from discarded SIM cards can significantly lower the cost of making medicines.
NASA launches fresh water observation satellite
NASA has launched its first mission to survey fresh water systems from a global perspective.
Bill Gates investment aims to tackle cow burps
Bill Gates' interest in battling climate change is well known, and his latest investment aims to help reduce methane emissions by tackling cow burps.
The science experiments that the Crew-6 astronauts will be performing on the ISS
Four astronauts will soon launch to the ISS where they'll perform scientific research, working on a wide variety of experiments.
Can electric car batteries be recycled?
Electric cars may be better for the environment than gas-powered cars, but they still have their own environmental challenges -- like their huge batteries.
Lithium-ion vs. NiMH: EV batteries explained and compared
Electric vehicles are on the rise, but not all EV batteries are created equal. Here's a look at the different kinds of EV batteries.
Plastic-eating bacteria are amazing. But they aren’t going to save the planet
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but plastic-eating bacteria aren’t going to save the planet. Here's why they aren’t a silver bullet for the environment.
Earth Day 2023: Check out these best nature documentaries of all time
As the world celebrates Earth Day once again, people can show their reverence for Mother Earth by watching this list of the best nature documentaries ever made.
‘Undersea space station’ takes big step toward deployment
The plan to build a new underwater research habitat has taken a significant step forward after NOAA inked a deal with the team behind the facility.
See the first image of Earth from a new weather-monitoring satellite
A recently launched weather satellite has sent back its first image of Earth, showing our planet in gorgeous detail.
How computer chips made of mushrooms could be the future
Future computer chips could be built on top of mushrooms, making a flexible circuit that is environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
Your iPhone has a secret feature that helps the environment — here’s how it works
You're always going to need to charge up your iPhone, but did you know your iPhone has a clean charging feature enabled by default? Here's how it works.
This is how NASA measures rising sea levels from space
NASA has been monitoring Earth's sea levels from orbit for over 30 years. Here's why measuring from space is actually easier than doing it terrestrially.
Fighting football injuries with 3D-printed, hyper-personalized pads
Protec3d is on a mission to replace generic, one-size-fits-all football pads with 3D printed, hyper-personalized ones that offer more protection for players
Step inside a stylish, self-sustaining California villa
In this episode of Genius Home, our hosts take us on a tour of a home that's not only smart and automated, but also completely self-sustaining
New nail-on solar shingles offer an affordable alternative to Tesla’s solar roof
GAF Energy has developed an innovative new nail-on solar shingle that's allegedly cheaper and easier to install than Tesla's solar roof system.
World’s most powerful tidal turbine begins generating electricity
A massive tidal turbine that its maker says is the largest in the world has started generating power, converting energy from ocean currents into electricity.
Meet the startup aiming to outshine SpaceX with reusable, 3D printable rockets
SpaceX has made some huge strides when it comes to launching an recovering reusable rockets, but Relativity Space wants to take the idea a step further
This outrageously powerful microscope is made of LEGOs and smartphone lenses
Designed by a German biophysicist, this powerful Lego-based microscope is meant to be cheap and accessible enough for anyone to build, regardless of budget
The human battery: Smart backpack generates power as you walk
How do you improve on the capabilities of regular backpacks? Researchers in China have found two key ways.
Google is planning to test drones for fighting fires
Google is already testing drone delivery services via its Wing unit, but now the company is considering using the same technology for fighting fires.
Clever ‘nerve hacking’ prosthetic tricks your brain to make limbs feel lighter
How do you make a prosthesis feel more comfortable for the people who need to use them day in, day out? This tech could help.
High temperatures and a diamond anvil could lead to a solar cell breakthrough
There's still more work to be done, but this is an exciting breakthrough in materials science for better solar cells.
Federal vehicles to go green as President Biden promises electric fleet
America's entire federal vehicle fleet will be replaced by U.S.-made electric models, President Joe Biden announced on Monday.
Influencers will keep you company as part of Apple’s new Time to Walk program
Apple's new Time to Walk program invites you to walk alongside "influential and interesting people." Laugh, cry, and find inspiration as the miles fly by.
Elon Musk announces $100M prize for carbon-capture technology contest
With climate change on his mind, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced a $100-million prize for a carbon-capture technology contest.
Clever new A.I. system promises to train your dog while you’re away from home
A prototype device is able to give out canine commands, check to see if they’re being obeyed, and then provide a treat as a reward when they are.