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Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Despite not exactly being world-renowned swimmers, pigs have spread across the Asia-Pacific region for thousands of years. But how? With the genetic and archeological data from over 700 pigs, a team of scientists documented how people helped the mammals make their way across thousands of miles. Their findings are detailed in a study recently published in the journal Science. “This research reveals what happens when people transport animals enormous distances, across one of the world’s most fundamental natural boundaries,” evolutionary geneticist and study co-author author Dr.…

I’m seeing a ton of smart bird feeders again this year at CES — and I’m inexplicably drawn to them. Perhaps because the idea of birds nibbling on seeds and flying away represents a natural purity and freedom that doesn’t exist within the halls of CES. Birdbuddy was one of the first smart bird feeder brands, with a wildly successful Kickstarter back in 2020. And this year, they’ve added birdsong to their species identification capabilities.Two new feeders, the Birdbuddy 2 and the Birdbuddy 2 Mini both have the new feature, but the latter is a more affordable, starter version. The…

For many regions, winter feels like a time of dormancy. Trees are bare, mammals are hibernating, people are bed-rotting. While migratory birds do fly south for the winter, many seed- and insect-eating birds do not, and with leaves off the trees, the winter months are often the best time to watch them.As someone who tests smart bird feeders year-round for WIRED, I’m always interested in ways to ensure I’m attracting the largest and most interesting variety of birds to my yard, no matter the season.Further, if you received a smart bird feeder for Christmas and your neighborhood flocks haven’t discovered…

After a run collecting some of the best loot of your life, getting unexpectedly downed in Arc Raiders is one of the worst feelings. But perhaps a player is taking things a smidgen too seriously when they scream so loudly for help that a neighbor tries to kick their door down in panic. In Arc Raiders, running out of health doesn’t mean instant death but rather falling belly-first to the ground, able only to crawl at a brutally slow pace while a timer ticks down until your complete death. You can no longer access your inventory, there’s no way to heal yourself with…

Casio has rolled out a new wave of G-Shock digital watch upgrades, replacing the classic EL backlights with more power-efficient LED lighting. The changes apply to several long-running models, including the GW-6900, GW-2310, DW-5900, and GX-56 series. These models maintain their signature designs and features but now offer improved brightness and longevity through the LED system. The GW-6900U-1JF leads the refresh. It retains the original’s 200-meter water resistance, shockproof design, Tough Solar charging, and Multi-Band 6 time syncing, but upgrades to Casio’s 3547 module. The new LED backlight replaces the EL system found on the 2009 model and increases its…

Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Every year, CES turns Las Vegas into a temporary future, equal parts prototype parade and endurance sport. Walk any aisle, and you could spot something that’s faster, brighter, louder, weirder … something that everyone will be talking about. And we’re here, on the hunt for those big reveals, the upgrades that just hit different. We’re scouting the optimistic spec sheets and collecting first-hand gear impressions that we’ll share with you once we’re back. But before the halls open, we wanted to share this sneak peek at just some of…

Cambridge Audio has three new active speakers at CES 2026. The L/R Series is a trio of active bookshelf-style speakers, each with wired and wireless modes.The flagship L/R X is an 800W model (400W per speaker). The largest of the three, it unsurprisingly carries the highest price, at $2,299. It uses a 2.5-way acoustic design: a 28mm Torus tweeter alongside dual 5-inch woofers. The L/R X has a pair of 6-inch force-canceling passive radiators, a 64-bit audio pipeline, DynamEQ and Wi-Fi streaming (via Cambridge Audio’s StreamMagic app). It even adds LED underlighting for an extra aesthetic touch.The walnut variant of…

When my dog sniffs at certain spots on our morning walk, my daughter calls it “checking her pee-mails.” Yes, the animal kingdom has it right: Urine conveys a wealth of health information, and by analyzing it, you can access critical data about your body without having to wear a fitness tracker 24/7 or get stuck with needles.Over the past few months, I’ve been inundated by a steady stream of urine trackers, of which Vivoo’s smart toilet is the latest. The smart sensor debuted at CES 2026 and went on sale this week. It costs a relatively affordable $99 and clips…

Dragon Ball: Gekishin SquadraDragon Ball has its own take on the MOBA genre with Gekishin Squadra. The name sure is a mouthful, but this is one of the most welcoming experiences for newer MOBA players, even if you aren’t too familiar with the Dragon Ball universe. But if you are an existing fan of the late Akira Toriyama’s masterful manga and anime series, you’ll be pleased with the wide selection of characters and abilities.The likes of heroes like Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta are all here alongside the infamous villains of the series like Frieza and Cell. You make your way…

Xiaomi Auto reached a major milestone in December 2025 by delivering over 50,000 vehicles in a single month. This marks the highest monthly delivery total for the brand since it entered the electric vehicle market. The company had already crossed the 40,000 monthly delivery mark for three consecutive months prior to this record. By the end of November 2025, Xiaomi Auto had delivered 361,625 vehicles for the year. With December’s strong performance, total deliveries for 2025 exceeded 410,000 units, surpassing the company’s original full-year target of 350,000. As per China Passenger Car Association data, the cumulative vehicle deliveries had surpassed…