Scientists successfully reflect a laser beam between the Earth and LRO orbiting the Moon

Over the last decade, NASA scientists have been shooting laser beams at a reflector on the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter circling the Moon that’s about the size of a paperback novel. That small target is very difficult to hit at a distance of 240,000 miles from Earth. Scientists have now announced that they have been able to receive a signal back … Continue reading

New Rolls-Royce Ghost will have all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering

The next-gen Rolls-Royce Ghost, we suspect, is going to be a game changer for the British automaker. In a new video, Rolls-Royce has revealed the all-new Ghost will have all-wheel-drive and standard rear-wheel steering – both of which are critical ingredients of a sporty-driving saloon. Does this mean the new Ghost is the sportiest Rolls-Royce yet? “Ghost clients told us … Continue reading

Lucid Motors Air sails past Tesla with huge EV range record

Electric car startup Lucid Motors is claiming the range crown for its Lucid Air, boasting third-party validation for the upcoming Tesla rival. Ahead of production kicking off, the Air will be capable of 517 miles of driving on a single charge, Lucid says, making it “the longest range electric vehicle to date.” It’s certainly a considerable increase over what the … Continue reading

Twitter tests automatic translations in Brazil

Some Twitter users in Brazil may be seeing a timeline that’s purely in Brazilian Portuguese even if they’re following accounts that usually tweet in other languages. That’s because Twitter has started testing automatic translations in the region “to…

Carbon's Trainer is a smart mirror designed to deliver guided workouts

With many gyms off-limits during the pandemic, home workout classes from Peloton and others are more popular than ever. A twist on that came from a company called Mirror, which introduced an interactive reflective display that guides you through aero…

Google turns Android phones into an earthquake detection network

In a natural disaster like an earthquake, even a few seconds’ heads up could save lives. You could use that time to get you and your loved ones somewhere safe and prevent fatalities and injuries. Google is rolling out a feature today that not only gi…

Google teases third-party navigation and charging apps on Android Auto

Google’s attempt at building in-car software is moving up a gear. Today, the company has announced a few updates for Android Auto — the infotainment experience powered by your smartphone — and Android Automotive OS, a functionally-similar alternative…

Google's app for the visually impaired adds food and document scanning

Google launched its Lookout app in 2019 for people who are blind or have low-vision to navigate the world with their phones, but it was only available on Pixel phones with languages set to English. Today, the company is rolling out an update that not…

Google's Bedtime wellness feature is no longer a Pixel exclusive

If you’re using your phone as a nightstand clock, there’s always a lingering temptation to peek at the screen in the night. When you do, it’s hard to resist the temptation of Instagram, Twitter or YouTube that’s just a swipe away, schleep, smeep, rig…

The latest 13-inch MacBook Pro is $200 off at Amazon and B&H Photo

A few models of Apple’s newest MacBook Pro have returned to their best sale prices yet. Now you can get the 512GB and 1TB version of the 13-inch MacBook Pro for $200 off at Amazon and B&H Photo, bringing them down to $1,600 and $1,800, respective…