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...
Author : Cathy Klein
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...
Homemade chess board moves its own pieces. And wins.
It’s been nearly 30 years since chess champion Garry Kasparov lost to IBM’s Deep Blue, marking the first time...
Radio waves could help driverless cars see around corners
In late January, an Alphabet-owned Waymo self-driving car was cruising near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California, when...
Metal detectorist finds 19th century Japanese coin in Australia
A metal detector hobbyist discovered a centuries’ old coin while scouring an abandoned sports field—and the coin is especially...
Elephants are smart. So are their whiskers.
An elephant’s trunk is a wonder of evolution. Gentle, yet dextrous, it can pick up solid items, help them...
Thomas Edison’s failed rechargeable battery may get a second life
A rechargeable battery based on technology pioneered by Thomas Edison may finally get its due. But while the famous...
9 rare animals caught on camera in the ‘Amazon of Asia’
The results of a new camera-trap survey in Southeast Asia is revealing a bevy of hidden biodiversity tucked within...