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Carter’s UFO hounded him for years. Few knew his expertise in astronomy.
After calls with foreign leaders, rap sessions with lawmakers, and long classified briefings with advisers, President Jimmy Carter would often escape to the roof of the White House. There his son Jeffrey had set up a tracking telescope, Carter said in his book, A Full Life. Feeling the weight of the world, he would gaze…
How to Pick the Right MacBook for You
in 2020, Apple’s MacBooks entered a new era. The company announced it was moving away from the Intel chips it had been using since 2006; in their place, it rolled out the first Macs with the Apple-designed M1. Cut to 2024 and the company now offers the choice between 14 custom processors, the latest of…
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Here are the best iPad deals right now
While the best iPad deals usually land during major sale events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day, many great iPad deals are attainable outside those times. The day-to-day discounts may come and go like changing winds, but there’s often something to be saved, particularly on the more affordable iPads. The most recent iPad Pro and iPad…
AARP’s AgeTech Investor Network is helping tech entrepreneurs target the aging population
AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons) has started its AgeTech Investor Network, aimed at helping startups get off the ground in the AgeTech market — which targets older populations. AARP’s AgeTech Investor Network is a collaboration with AgeTech Capital, expanding onAARP’s mission to support and elevate AgeTech startups by widening the opportunity for…
The best VR accessories for 2025
VR headsets have jumped into a whole lot of homes these past few years, primarily due to Meta’s regular releases, Sony’s PSVR 2 and PC-adjacent products from HTC, HP, Vive and others. Many of these headsets are great on their own, but they really shine when outfitted with accessories. However, the industry is squarely in…
Add These Netflix Sci-Fi TV Shows to Your Binge List ASAP
You’re a sci-fi fan and want a suggestion of some quality TV shows to watch. Sure, there are tons of options out there, but we’ve got a shortcut for you: flip on Netflix. The company reigns supreme regarding streaming entertainment and for good reason. Their selection is top-notch. And when it comes to genre programming,…
Witness! ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ is now streaming for a much wider audience
UPDATE: Dec. 31, 2024, 1:56 p.m. EST This article has been updated with new details about “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” coming to Netlix, as well as the best Netflix deals. How to watch ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’ at a glance: BEST FOR CRICKET CUSTOMERS Max (With Ads) Free for Cricket customers on the…
The Best Electric Toothbrushes for Your Pearly Whites
I hate brushing my teeth. I do it because I have to, but it’s a time-consuming, uncomfortable process—two minutes standing in front of the mirror can feel like an eternity. My dentist says I brush too harshly as well. Don’t even get me started on flossing. Electric toothbrushes make the whole experience easier. Their vibrations…
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2024 was a big year for Windows on Arm
I still can’t quite believe that I’m using an Arm-powered Windows laptop every day. After more than a decade of trying to make Windows on Arm a reality, Microsoft and Qualcomm finally nailed it this year with Copilot Plus PCs. These new laptops have excellent battery life and great performance — and the app compatibility…
Five breakthroughs that make OpenAI’s o3 a turning point for AI — and one big challenge
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More The end of the year 2024 has brought reckonings for artificial intelligence, as industry insiders feared progress toward even more intelligent AI is slowing down. But OpenAI’s o3 model, announced just last week, has sparked a…