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If your child is nagging you to buy them their first personal smartphone and you’re having trouble making the right decision from both a technological and safety standpoint, AT&T is likely to make your life a lot easier starting today.That’s because the number three wireless service provider in the US (by subscriber counts) has just become the nation’s first carrier to launch a handset “designed by kids and parents.” The AT&T amiGO Jr. Phone isn’t exactly a looker by conventional mid-range Android standards (not to mention that its name is pretty terrible), but the price is certainly right and its…
Most people wouldn’t leave their phones behind when they so much as go for a drive, but NASA astronauts have had to leave their phones on Earth while they went to work 250 miles away at the International Space Station. That is, until now.In a , NASA Administrator shared that the Crew-12 and astronauts will be allowed to bring smartphones along for the journey to the ISS and beyond. “We are giving our crews the tools to capture special moments for their families and share inspiring images and video with the world,” Isaacman said.While these won’t be the captured in…
The Artemis program’s first crewed trip to the moon may be slightly delayed, but the crew is still deep in prep mode. While most of the attention at NASA is focused on prelaunch preparations of the Orion spacecraft and its SLS rocket, the four astronauts face a markedly different protocol. As they live and work among people, they can’t physically touch anyone nor can they go outside. A simple stomachache or a cold could severely delay the first human trip to the moon’s vicinity in more than 50 years.In the 1970s, the Apollo missions instituted a mandatory quarantine for those…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. In a British propaganda poster from World War II, an illustration in shadowy tones captures a dramatic nighttime scene: a woman and young girl peer around a black automobile, as if looking for a quick escape. In the woman’s hand is…a basket with carrots? “CARROTS,” the poster blares, “keep you healthy and help you to see in the blackout.” The poster, a creation of Britain’s Ministry of Food, was one part of a wartime nutritional propaganda campaign that had all kinds of goals during…
If your TV doesn’t offer built-in streaming options and you’re looking to cut the cord, a streamer can be a smart investment. Google’s 4K TV streamer is one of the best options out there, and you can now grab it without paying the full price at Amazon. It typically sits at $80, but you can now snap it up for $100 at the retailer, after a modest 20% drop. The offer applies to both Haze and Porcelain models, so you can pick the one that suits your aesthetics the best. Just note that the offer is selling out fast (as…
Uber must pay a passenger who accused one of its drivers of rape $8.5 million, a federal jury in Phoenix has ordered. The jury found Uber liable for its driver’s misconduct, determining that the driver was an agent of the company. Part of Uber’s defense was that it’s not responsible for what its drivers do, as they are independent contractors. This decision is for but one of the 3,000 similar cases against Uber that have been consolidated in federal court. It was a bellwether trial meant to determine the possible outcomes of the other cases, as well as the possible…
The year 2025 took smartphones to another level of sheer, raw power. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset not only managed to compete with the long-standing performance king in the face of Apple’s A-series silicon but even overthrew it in some cases.What’s even more surprising and impressive is that the heavyweight champions in the performance category are not your usual suspects. The top 3 most powerful phones of 2025, according to our own lab tests, all come from China. The top 3 most powerful phones of 2025. | Image by PhoneArena The top spot is occupied by the RedMagic…
Once I signed up, I had to fill out several online forms. These include information that might personally identify me, like my Social Security number, phone numbers, email addresses, credit/debit cards, and so on. Filling out the information took about 20 minutes. It’s not effortless, but NordProtect’s interface is clean and intuitive. It puts the information you want to see on top, often alongside brief but informative details, with the option to dive deeper. Notifications are rare, too, so you’re not peppered with distracting alerts.The exception to this was the first time I logged in. I saw dozens of alerts…
QUICK FACTSName: Bandera Volcano Ice CaveLocation: Zuni Mountains, New MexicoCoordinates: 34.9932, -108.0807Why it’s incredible: The cave is so cold that Arctic algae grow on the ice inside.The Bandera Volcano Ice Cave is a hollow in the ground in New Mexico where temperatures never exceed 31 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 0.6 degrees Celsius).The cave formed roughly 10,000 years ago, when the nearby Bandera Volcano violently erupted, spewing lava that solidified at the surface while caverns formed in the layers below. The cave’s unusual geology has preserved frigid conditions, which have caused ice to form inside it for at least 3,400 years.The ice…
The JBL Flip 7 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a reliable, convenient, and travel-friendly option. The cylindrical speaker is both water-resistant (IP68) and dust-resistant, and is durable enough to withstand drops, rain, and other elements. Its small size allows it to fit easily into bags and even cup holders. The speaker also includes an AI Sound Boost and a 35W two-way speaker setup to deliver clear, powerful sound from a relatively small speaker. Using the included Playtime Boost feature, you are able to enjoy up to 16 hours of music, podcasts, and background sound. You can purchase the JBL Flip 7…