Buffalo Couple Takes in 10 South Korean Tourists Stranded During Massive Snowstorm Buffalo, New York, is amidst a “once in a generation” snowstorm. The severe weather has delivered a massive amount of precipitation and extreme temperatures that have people stranded—including a group of South Korean tourists. Luckily, this pack of 10 people was fortunate to […]
Day: December 27, 2022
National Geographic Shares 45-Minute Aerial Tour of Europe During Christmas
National Geographic Shares 45-Minute Aerial Tour of Europe During Christmas Photo: sborisov/Depositphotos While Christmas is an enchanting season around the globe, there is something truly magical about the way Europe does it. From their charming Christmas markets to the unique delicacies they feast on, the holidays are a great time to visit Europe. If you […]
Southwest cancels thousands of flights, leaving passengers stranded across the US
Southwest Airlines canceled over 2,600 flights on Tuesday. | Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Southwest Airlines has left thousands of travelers stranded at airports throughout the country after a winter storm barreled through most of the US before and during the holiday weekend. While Southwest canceled over 2,600 of its flights on […]
US military biometric capture devices loaded with data were sold on eBay
Image: Getty Old US military equipment being sold on eBay contained what appears to be biometric data from troops, known terrorists, and people who may have worked with American forces in Afghanistan and other countries in the Middle East, according to a report from The New York Times. The devices were purchased by a group […]
1,900-Year-Old Snacks Are Found in the Sewers Beneath the Colosseum
1,900-Year-Old Snacks Are Found in the Sewers Beneath the Colosseum Photo: Fazon1/Depositphotos Some of the most fascinating archeological discoveries are those that remind us that we’re not that different from people who lived hundreds or thousands of years ago. Recently, a group of researchers devoted to unearthing the mysteries of the sewers of the Colosseum […]
‘Smart Bandage’ Designed To Help Heal Wounds Faster
‘Smart Bandage’ Designed To Help Heal Wounds Faster Photo: Jian-Cheng Lai, Bao Research Group @ Stanford University Waiting for a wound to heal can feel like forever. And as you wait, cuts and scrapes are vulnerable to infection, which can delay the healing process. However, soon there may be a solution that can help speed […]
LG Innotek is ready to put true optical zoom lenses in the next wave of flagship phones
The camera module uses a tiny, precise actuator to move the lens between 4x and 9x telephoto settings. | Image: LG Innotek LG’s smartphone-making days may be over, but LG Innotek — a major supplier of mobile camera modules — is alive and well. It’s introducing a new telephoto zoom camera module at CES 2023, […]
Microsoft’s making Excel’s formulas even easier
It’s only a matter of time before Excel can take over my job. | Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft has announced it’s making Excel’s autocomplete even smarter, at least in the web version that comes with Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office 365). Last week it announced formula suggestions and formula by example, both […]
You’ll soon be able to talk to Home Assistant without Google, Siri, or Alexa
Home Assistant’s Conversation integration can already take text commands and could become the basis of its new voice assistant efforts. | Image: Home Assistant Home Assistant, the open-source smart home platform, is getting its own voice assistant. Its founder, Paulus Schoutsen, posted a blog last week announcing a new project that could localize all voice […]
Vibrant Mosaic Façade Created From a Rainbow Array of Recycled Barrel Lids
Vibrant Mosaic Façade Created From a Rainbow Array of Recycled Barrel Lids An array of recycled rainbow-colored barrel lids lines the façade of the Centro Nacional de Artesanato e Design (National Arts, Crafts, and Design Center) in Mindelo, Portugal. Created by Ramos Castellano Arquitectos, the vibrant circles are a unique outer shell to the renovated […]