YouTube brings fact-checking panels to US to combat COVID-19 misinformation

The coronavirus pandemic is making this a tense time for all of us, and in some cases, misinformation can add to that unease. Whether it’s conspiracy theories or general misinformation about bogus COVID-19 remedies, there’s a lot of bad info about the coronavirus pandemic out there. Today, YouTube announced new measure to help combat that misinformation in the videos that … Continue reading

iRobot’s Terra robot mower launch just got put on hold

You’ll have to wait a little longer to set iRobot’s Terra robot lawnmower loose on your grass, with the company revealing it has put the launch on ice because of coronavirus. Announced back at the start of 2019, Terra saw iRobot roam outside the home for the first time, with a grass-nibbling robot intended to make tending a lawn easier. … Continue reading

Withings Sleep Analyzer updated with new sleep apnea detection

Withings has released the latest version of its Sleep Analyzer, a mat that is used to monitor sleep habits, including heart rate, snoring, and sleep cycles. The updated product brings the new ability to detect a condition called sleep apnea, which is difficult to detect on one’s own and that, over time, can be deadly. The new Sleep Analyzer is … Continue reading

Self-sustained luminescent tobacco plants stay bright all life long

A group of researchers engineered a group of tobacco plants to product self-sustained luminescence that lasts the plant’s whole life long. The light is visible to the human eye. These researchers at the Moscow-based biotech startup Planta and the Russian Academy of Sciences suggested in their report that their findings “could underpin development of a suite of imaging tools for … Continue reading

Infiniti begins ‘Park it for Now’ campaign with build-it-yourself Carigami models

Japanese premium automaker Infiniti has released a collection of ‘Carigami’ models for kids and adults to play with. Inspired by the Japanese art of origami and Infiniti’s unmistakable Japanese DNA, the project is part of an effort to encourage people to stay at home to curb the rapidly spreading coronavirus. “In this unprecedented time where citizens of the world are … Continue reading

'Total War: Shogun 2' is free on Steam until May 1st

To help people get through the coronavirus pandemic, Sega has decided to give away free copies of Total War: Shogun 2 until May 1st. While it’s almost a decade old at this point, Shogun 2 is widely considered one of the best entries in Creative Assem…

Utah pauses Banjo's AI surveillance after learning of owner's racist past

Utah is putting its AI surveillance system on ice after learning of its creator’s background. The state has suspended (via Salt Lake Tribune) Banjo’s contract after learning that company head Damien was part of the Dixie Knights of the Ku Klux Klan a…

Dax Shepard Wants His Daughters To Try Some Drugs, But Avoid Others

The actor, who shares two daughters with Kristen Bell, opened up about sobriety and addiction with Rob Lowe.

Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Jackpot Twice On Same Day

A Colorado man identified only as “Joe B.” won two $1 million Powerball jackpots on March 25.

Documents That Could Shed Light On Joe Biden Sexual Assault Allegation Remain Locked Up

They’re not due to be released until long after the 2020 election.