Map Shows Where the U.S. Power Grid Would Be Hit Worst by a Solar Storm

A new map shows just how vulnerable some parts of the United States’ power grid might be to the impacts of a strong solar storm.

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Cruise Through Your Neighborhood on an Unagi E-Scooter for 25% Less [Exclusive]

E500 Electric Scooter (Cosmic Blue) | $1,485 | Unagi
E250 Electric Scooter (Cosmic Blue) | $630 | Unagi

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Dyson Redesigned Its High-Maintenance Humidifier So It Now Cleans Itself

Today Dyson introduced its most all-in-one machine yet with the Dyson Pure Humidify+Cool that promises to thoroughly clean and moisturize the air in your home. More importantly, the machine might be one of Dyson’s biggest product redesigns yet, completely rethinking the company’s original humidifier that was fraught…

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Giant Concrete Umbrellas Could Protect the Lucky Ones From Storm Surge

A group of engineers from Princeton University think that giant concrete umbrellas could help deflect storm surge and rising seas. In a new study published this month in the Journal of Structural Engineering, the researchers laid out preliminary designs for these structures.

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This custom 911 Turbo S by Porsche Exclusive is a sight for sore eyes

Porsche Exclusive gave us a glimpse of what’s possible in the new 911 Turbo S. In a recent Facebook post, Porsche made our day by showing us a custom 911 Turbo S in striking Guards Red paint. And while the new Porsche 911 Turbo S won’t be arriving at dealerships until later this year, this red custom version is proof … Continue reading

Edison OnMail throws down the privacy gauntlet to Gmail

Email app-maker Edison has announced a new email service, Edison OnMail, aiming to take on Gmail with a privacy-focused, permission-based mail system. Set to launch over the Summer, OnMail promises to do a 180 from the current trend of adding in productivity features and extras in email platforms. Instead, it just wants to make it easier for you to get … Continue reading

Nissan bucks the giant dash screen trend in favor of a simpler cockpit

While many automakers are rushing to cram the largest screens possible inside their vehicles, Nissan is taking a different approach. Inside the Nissan Ariya concept, rather than sticking the largest tablet-like display possible inside the vehicle, Nissan decided to go with a design that gives a balance of technology and utility. Rather than using a large tablet display, the electric … Continue reading

Google and OnePlus’ Crackables 2.0 could be the perfect pandemic distraction

Back in 2018, OnePlus teamed up with UNIT9, Sleep Deprivation Lab, and Google to launch a mobile game called Crackables. The game had players racing to solve cryptography puzzles over multiple rounds, with the “ultimate gaming setup” waiting at the end for the grand prize winner. Crackables is making a comeback this year, with OnePlus announcing Crackables 2.0 today. It … Continue reading

WhatsApp is limiting message forward to curb the spread of misinformation

Many things about the COVID-19 coronavirus still remain a mystery even for doctors and scientists, let alone ordinary people. During such times of fear and uncertainty, there is no shortage of incomplete or downright misleading information being passed around disguised as truth. Today’s messaging technologies have made it all too easy to spread such misinformation. WhatsApp, which was already in … Continue reading

Why Panasonic’s GH5s is my go-to for 4K review videos

When I first reviewed the GH5s about two years ago, I concluded that it “produces the best video of any mirrorless camera on the market.” I then doubled down by actually investing in one for my own Engadget videos — most of which are about other cam…