The Ozobot Evo is a cute, little bulbous robot that teaches kids how to program

Teaching kids how to code isn’t exactly hard but designing a curriculum that will keep them engaged is another story. But that is the educational feat that Ozobot, the company behind the cute little light-up robots, managed a few years ago with the Ozobot Bit. Since then, the company has sold robots to nearly 2,000 schools, hired on new engineers, debuted a new robot series — the Evo — and made a host of improvements to the Ozobot platform....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Christine Murillo

There’s a way to avoid Arcane Season 2 spoilers after “heartbreaking” leaks

There’s a way to avoid Arcane Season 2 spoilers after “heartbreaking” leaks If you’re one of many Arcane fans left “heartbroken” by the Season 2 leaks, don’t fret – there’s a way to avoid spoilers before its official release date in November. This week, reports emerged that the first five episodes of the belovedLeague of Legendsshow’s second and final chapterhad been leaked online. The news has been met with outrage from the fans, with one writing in response to a Redditpostabout the leak, “Are you serious?...

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Brooke Mendoza

These are the 8 best Marvel movies, according to science

These are the 8 best Marvel movies, according to science As the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to grow year after year, we turned to science to determine the best MCU movies. Deadpool & Wolverineisthe 34th entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it seems to be something of a shot in the arm. The hyper-violent,cameo-packed, R-rated fiasco is lighting up the box office and reinvigorating a lagging fanbase. But was the MCU actually that good in the first place?...

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Peter Bennett

These living solar cells make energy, even in bad weather

When it comes to generating energy from sunlight,unusual solutions have been shown to make the process more efficient. Now, a team of researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) has demonstrated how solar cells made of living organisms can generate energy even with limited sunlight. Known as “biogenic” solar cells, these cells could offer an alternative to synthetic cells currently used in conventional solar panels, providing an energy source despite bad weather....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Jeffrey King

This 21-year-old’s 3D-printed aquatic jetpack makes scuba fins look prehistoric

Exterior. An expensive hotel in somewhere like the Amalfi coast that costs more per night than you or I make in a couple of months. Bored, bronzed beautiful people are doing laps in an Olympic-sized swimming pool. Suddenly, here comes our man: ruggedly handsome with a mischievous streak and a pair of pricey La Perla swimming trunks that leave little to the imagination. On his back there’s what appears to be ajetpack, designed by the world’s greatest carmakers....

July 24, 2025 · 5 min · 945 words · Diana Allen

This Dell PC with an RTX 4070, 32GB of RAM is $450 off today

For greatdesktop computer deals, it’s always worth checking out Dell. That’s the case today with a huge $450 off the latest XPS Desktop at Dell. Ideally suited for both work purposes as well as gaming, it’s a stylish unit and it usually costs $2,250. Right now however, you’re able to buy it for $1,800, which is a pretty great deal for the latest technology. If you’re already interested, read on — we’re here to break down exactly what it has to offer....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Suzanne Baker

TikTok is quitting the Hong Kong market over free speech concerns

TikTok says it’s pulling out of the Hong Kong market in the wake of China’s controversial new law that requires internet companies to hand over user data to local authorities. As perReuters, the video-sharing platform, which is owned by a China-based startup called Bytedance, will exit the app stores “within days.” “In light of recent events, we’ve decided to stop operations of the TikTok app in Hong Kong,” a TikTok spokesperson told Reuters....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Kevin Gutierrez

Umamusume game lands on Roblox with wild crossover races

Umamusume game lands on Roblox with wild crossover races Umamusumenow has its own fan-made Roblox game mode, bringing the adrenaline-fueled horse races to the blocky game. Umamusume: Pretty Derby hasrapidly grown in popularity overseasfollowing its global release, with players delving into its unique mix of idol training and tactical horse racing. Now, that international fanbase has sparked a new creation, a fully playable fan-made mode onRoblox. Titled Umamusume Tokyo Racecourse, the game lets players race around Tokyo’s iconic racetrack....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Rebecca Evans

Vincenzo Natali's Splice Pairs Perfectly With This 1931 Classic Monster Movie

Summary Spliceis a highly memorable and truly terrifying movie, and it pairs perfectly with a classic of the horror genre. Released in 2010 to solid reviews (but an ultimately lackluster box office),Splicefused sci-fi and horror to explore questions about life and humanity in an age where science could transform people into something new. It’s far from the only movie to use those genres to explore inquisitive reflections on the nature of life and death, speaking to the universal power of those themes asSpliceeven takes inspiration from real life....

July 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1225 words · Michael Holder

What does the Blank Voucher do in Balatro?

Vouchers can make or break your run inBalatro, and deciding which ones to buy from the shop is key to your success. Vouchers offer permanent buffs that come in handy once you face the obnoxiously high Boss Blinds your decks must clear in the late game. Priced at $10 each, they are also the most expensive upgrades in the game, so you typically want to buy Vouchers that immediately impact the game....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Natalie Richardson

What to do if your video doorbell is stolen

Imagine waking up in the morning to find out someone stole the video doorbell right off of your house. In several places across the country, including Nevada, California, Tennessee, and Florida,this very thing is happening. These devices are designed to help prevent safety and deter theft, so it’s pretty scary (and a bit ironic) to think a thief would be brazen enough to walk right up and steal a device that could potentially capture them on camera while in the act....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 671 words · Christopher Patton

Whole Foods built a new annex in your kitchen, thanks to smart oven June

Smart ovenJuneand Amazon-ownedWhole Foods Markethave partnered to integrate Whole Foods’ products into June’s preprogrammed recipes. June, a multifunction intelligent oven, replaces seven appliances in one: A convection oven, air fryer, dehydrator, slow cooker, broiler, toaster, and warming drawer. Thesecond-generation June oven, released in August, added faster cooking, an easy-to-clean stainless steel interior, and an updated user touchscreen interface. Owners control June with a mobile app or via Amazon Alexa voice command....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Vanessa Fischer

Would you sell your personal data for profit? Survey says ‘no’

The vast majority of people would never sell their personal data for a profit, according to a new survey released on Monday. The survey, conducted by the smallconsumer protection site Consumer Championrevealed that 63% of respondents would not sell their data. Only 3% of respondents said they would; 9% said it would depend on the price. In the controversy overdata privacy and data protection, advertisers are soon going to have to find new ways to target their intended audiences....

July 24, 2025 · 4 min · 746 words · Richard Sanchez