Vertical mice are … an acquired taste. The purest expression of the ergonomic mouse, its sailboat-like shape encourages you to grip it like you’re shaking someone’s hand, preventing you from twisting your wrist from hours of use on end. Because it takes time to get used to and, frankly, doesn’t feel quite as natural as […]
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One recent example is Dallas County, Texas. Just last week, the Dallas County Commissioners Court authorized the purchase of three Tesla Model 3 EVs for law enforcement use. According to a briefing given to the County Commissioners, this recommendation comes “as a result of the ongoing semiconductor microchip and supply chain issues,” and that “the […]
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The Playdate defies every benchmark and standard of the modern world of video games. The tiny $179 portable device comes with a “season” of 24 games, released two per week, so you don’t need to buy them. It has an inconceivably small screen for a device released in 2022. Oh, and did I mention that one […]
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The decision concludes the drama that began earlier this month when Musk announced that he had acquired 9.2 percent of Twitter stock, worth about $2.89 billion. This made him Twitter’s largest shareholder for a brief period. However, Musk’s holdings were surpassed when Vanguard Group, an asset-management company, upped its stake in the platform to reach […]
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One of the best ways to reconcile a lust for cool new gadgets and concern for the environment involves keeping devices in service for as long as possible. While recycling programs have gotten much better in recent years, they’re still no match for using slightly older gear that still has lots of life left in […]
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While there’s no perfect solution for keeping your personal information safe from bad actors on the internet, using a VPN can help. Thieves don’t need to rifle through your garbage to find your most sensitive personal information any more, and even a computer protected by antivirus software can be susceptible to some kinds of information […]
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Analysis paralysis—being so overwhelmed by options you can’t pick a path—has new meaning in 2022. As we go about our day-to-day, more folks are weighing decisions against their effects on the planet. It can feel daunting, but Popular Science has always been obsessed with solutions, and our response to this newest challenge is no different. […]
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There are certain foods people often associate with grilling. You can slow smoke a brisket, char a whack of burgers, or maybe even fire up some veggies if you’re trying to balance out the barbecue. Traeger, however, hopes hungry backyard cooks will use its new Timberline-series pellet grills to cook just about anything they can […]
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The intrusion exposed names, social security numbers (SSNs), driver’s license information, and more. Included in the breach was the data of 40 million customers who applied for T-Mobile credit, 13.1 million holders of active T-Mobile postpaid accounts, 850,000 active T-Mobile prepaid customers, and 667,000 accounts of former customers. Not every account had the same amount […]
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Once you’ve lived with a generator it’s hard to go back. Maybe you’re looking for something to take with you on backwoods camping trips or perhaps you’re getting ready for storm season and you want a simple, reliable way to power essential gadgets when the grid isn’t an option. Either way, a portable power station […]
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