How Energy-Generating Sidewalks Work
These innovative pavings convert the kinetic energy of footsteps into clean electric energy.
Technology
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EVs Have Gotten Too Powerful
When an entry-level Volvo can get to 60 mph quicker than a Porsche 911, and in the same time as a Ferrari, electric car makers need a reset.
Meta’s failed smart glasses demos had nothing to do with the Wi-Fi
Well that was awkward. Meta ran into some spectacularly embarrassing technical issues during the live demos of its new smart glasses this week, and now we know why. Andrew Bosworth, Meta’s chief technology officer, explained in an Instagram AMA why…
Meta Accused of Torrenting Porn to Advance Its Goal of AI ‘Superintelligence’
Strike 3 Holdings is suing Meta in federal court, alleging the tech giant pirated copyrighted adult videos to train its AI models.
How to Avoid Scams and Shoddy Wares on Amazon (2025)
Amazon is a mucky mess of ads, unknown sellers, misleading sales, and specious information. Stay safe while shopping on Amazon with these tips and tricks.
Keep your data out of third-party clouds by self-hosting – here’s how
With the rise of self-hosting, I’ve migrated several of my tech needs away from third-party services. Here’s why you should too.
Mastodon has a new plan to make money: Hosting and support services for the open social web
Mastodon launches hosting and support services to generate revenue and expand the open social web.
Consumer-facing industries – retail, travel, hospitality, and financial services – are the fastest adopters of AI agents
Welcome to the new hybrid workforce, where humans and AI agents collaborate to co-create more value quickly.
This $799 Acer laptop is ideal for students, but I’d just as soon take it to the office
The Acer Aspire 16 is the kind of midrange laptop we need more of. Its marathon battery and strong performance make it a reliable choice for many.
Finally, a portable battery that keeps all three of my kids’ tablets powered up
With a capacity of 300Wh, the EcoFlow Trail 300 DC is powerful enough to power multiple devices yet light enough for even the youngest family members to carry.