Browsing Category: Tech News

  • Wanna learn how to make a mummy? We now know the OG recipe.

    Dr. Stephen Buckley, an archaeologist from the University of York, and colleagues were able to figure out the ingredients used by ancient Egyptians to make mummies. Turns out they got the formula right pretty early on, and used it for many, many years.  Read more… More about Mashable Video, Ancient Egypt, Mummies, Sharp Science, and …

    August 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Watch these teenagers absolutely nail an incredible cover of 'Barracuda'

    A high school band had the most unexpected cover of Heart’s iconic anthem. Nick, the lead vocalist for Nick and the Groove, walked on stage in an unassuming turquoise button-down shirt. Then, he blew away the internet with his incredible pipes.  The band of 15 to 18-year-old high schoolers has been performing at local bars …

    August 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Get this 11-course complete computer science bundle for only $49

    Thanks to shows like Silicon Valley, nerd is now the new cool. Like the Pied Piper gang on the show, nerds are the geniuses responsible for creating the things you love. Their computer science and engineering skills made the app you open every 5 minutes, the websites you never close, and even the device you’re …

    August 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Another autonomous delivery service is here to drop off fresh groceries

    In some parts of Silicon Valley, grocery shopping just got a lot easier. AutoX, the autonomous vehicle startup known for using low-cost, high-resolution cameras for its self-driving vehicle system instead of more common lidar sensors, launched a pilot delivery program in a section of San Jose, California, Monday.  Through an app, customers can order and …

    August 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Xbox All Access gives you games and an Xbox on a cellphone-style monthly plan

    The rumors are true: You can get yourself an Xbox One and a whole library of games to play for a relatively low monthly subscription fee. The Xbox All Access program — a limited time offering, according to the official website — gives subscribers two options to choose from. Both of them come with an …

    August 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Fall movie preview: What to watch if you want to feel some feels

    Welcome to our 2018 fall movie preview. We’ll be coming at you all week with the movies you need to know over the next few months – starting today with what to see if you want to get your emotions running high. We’d be lying if we said we weren’t a little sad to see …

    August 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Nick Kroll, ‘Little Miss Flint’ Mari Copeny join 2018 Social Good Summit speaker lineup

    There is a lot going on out there today, and the Social Good Summit is your inside look at untold stories, reimagination, reinvention, and most of all, a place to connect about solutions as we work towards achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals as an international community. This year’s Summit is focused on elevating solutions …

    August 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • The 'Sharp Objects' finale proved the dark power of generational trauma

    This article contains spoilers for the finale of Sharp Objects.  However much Sharp Objects seemed like a murder mystery, the finale turned out to be a devastating example of the generational harm done by abuse, neglect, and mental illness on families that don’t have the tools to manage their trauma.  Before Amma, there was Camille. …

    August 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Say goodbye to your crutches with this hands-free alternative

    The iWalk 2.0, a mobility device for people with non–weight bearing lower-leg injuries, is designed to be a pain-free alternative to crutches. It’s made to free up your hands and get you back to your regular routine during your recovery. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Mobility, Recovery, Injury, and Crutches Source: Mashable | Say …

    August 27, 2018 | by Raheel