Month: April 2022
6 Best Snack Subscription Boxes to Satisfy Every Craving
We did the hard work of munching, sniffing, and nibbling to help you level up your nosh game. Source
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The Morning After: Electric chopsticks that make food taste saltier
Researchers in Japan have developed a set of electric chopsticks they claim enhance the taste of salt. The device is attached to a wristband computer. It uses electrical stimulation to transmit sodium ions from food to the eater's mouth, according to Meiji University professor Homei Miyashita, who developed the chopsticks…
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Lexus announces the RZ, its first purpose-built EV
Lexus has today announced the RZ, the luxury marque’s second entry into the EV market, and the first designed from the ground-up as an electric vehicle. With a 71.4kWh battery and a claimed range of around 280 miles, the RZ will also show off a new active four-wheel drive system…
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You Should Always Question the Default Settings
From apps to websites, companies steer users into the preferences and account settings that serve them. You can do better. Source
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The Risk of Relying on Smart Home Companies to Keep the Lights On
The connected-lighting company Insteon went dark without warning its users, throwing into question the concept of handing your house’s controls to an IoT firm. Source
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Garmin’s Vivosmart 5 might finally get the touchscreen right
If there’s one thing that Garmin seems to understand better than other wearables companies, it’s that athletes like buttons. And, it looks like the company’s finally added a practical button to its latest fitness tracker, the $149.99 Vivosmart 5. The Vivosmart 5 is a refreshed version of the Vivosmart 4…
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