World’s smallest QR code is thinner than a lightwave
QR codes are designed to be used as quickly and easily as possible. But while tens of millions of...
Author : Cathy Klein
Man builds electrified chessboard that shocks players for bad moves
Chess is imposing to the uninitiated. Most casual fans could spend their entire lives studying a library’s worth of...
Physics discovery explains why sneakers squeak
It’s difficult to imagine watching a basketball game without the sound of sneakers squeaking across the court. The high-pitched...
Color plays an unsung role in how we enjoy concerts
A well-designed theater requires far more than simply installing a stage and seating inside of a cavernous room. The...
How the Ring Search Party feature works (and how to turn it off, if it’s too creepy)
You may have heard about the recent backlash to a new Ring feature called Search Party, which is now...
How to switch from iPhone to Android (or vice versa)
At this point in the smartphone age, many of us have committed our loyalty to one phone brand—but is...
Man builds Tetris console inside cardboard box
There was a time when you had to travel to your nearest arcade or beg your parents for a...
Groovy! Dive into the world’s largest online slang dictionary
Language can’t stay still for long. It’s constantly evolving alongside the cultures that use them—and slang frequently showcases this...
No, Hungary did not construct heated tunnels for its stray dogs
It’s increasingly difficult to keep track of all the generative AI slop currently fooling unsuspecting internetgoers on any given...
Hobbyist builds retro Apple Macintosh inside toy clock
The Apple Macintosh personal computer is an iconic piece of tech history—with an emphasis on the word history. Compared...