w Philadelphia's parks are getting the Google Street View treatment By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2016 23:11:41 +0000 It will take two men six months to digitally document the largest urban park system in America. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Smartphones will soon be able to share power by touching other devices By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 May 2016 13:15:46 +0000 Some devices can already share files by touching, but soon they'll also be able to share power. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Cadillac to introduce virtual showrooms By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jun 2016 19:08:39 +0000 Instead of keeping dozens of vehicles on site, Cadillac's smaller dealerships will offer virtual experiences for made-to-order sales. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w GPS on the West Coast might not work due to mysterious military tests By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 03:40:14 +0000 Strange tests centered around a military installation in the Mojave Desert could mess with your GPS, warns FAA. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Which budget-friendly 4K drone is right for you? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:33:06 +0000 We took two aerial drones out for test flights and walked away more impressed than ever. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w How to photograph wildlife from a boat By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Aug 2016 18:39:23 +0000 How does a photographer manage to focus on a subject, get a sharp image and avoid motion sickness all at the same time? Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w 'Back to the Future'-inspired sneakers will arrive this year By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Sep 2016 17:33:38 +0000 Nike has created the HyperAdapt, self-lacing shoes inspired by "Back to the Future Part II." Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Toyota's new 'cuddly' robot could expand the definition of family By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Oct 2016 16:03:34 +0000 The Kirobo Mini can recognize expressions and make conversation. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w We tried the Lose It app's Snap It feature By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2016 18:30:57 +0000 Is tracking the calories in your food as easy as snapping a picture? Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Newest hearables will change the way people think about hearing aids By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 19:40:37 +0000 The new Starkey Halo 2 hearables put the internet in your head. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w How to quit Facebook in 6 steps By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:54:28 +0000 If social media has you feeling stressed, here's how to quit Facebook without going through withdrawal. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Disney World to debut LED-lit dancing drones By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Nov 2016 15:53:21 +0000 Not to worry, nightly fireworks shows at Disney World aren't going anywhere ... yet. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w New LED bulbs put out a lot more than just light By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 13:32:12 +0000 Sengled smart bulbs are an easy way to join the Smart Home revolution. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w 18 apps to help you keep your New Year's resolutions By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 20:26:49 +0000 From losing weight to learning a language, these apps will help you stay on track. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Hearables improve what you see as well as what you hear By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Feb 2017 20:17:29 +0000 The new connected hearing aids make everything better, not just your hearing. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w In the voice recognition era, good hearing will matter even more By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Feb 2017 13:41:28 +0000 You can't have an Internet of Voice without an Internet of Hearing, so protect those ears! Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Should Americans have to choose between health care and a smartphone? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Mar 2017 20:35:45 +0000 Health care is essential, but so is a smartphone if you want to get a job or even sign up for health care ... despite what Jason Chaffetz says. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w China fights toilet paper greed with face scans By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2017 13:07:29 +0000 China's 'toilet revolution' includes facial recognition hardware at tourist spots to distribute toilet paper. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w 10 fun projects for the Raspberry Pi Zero W By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 05 May 2017 12:23:31 +0000 With wireless and Bluetooth connectivity now baked in, the possibilities for this tiny computer are endless. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w What you need to know about fitness trackers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 May 2017 15:48:09 +0000 Despite their continued popularity, fitness trackers may not deliver on the promises they make. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Your own sweat may soon power your phone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Jun 2017 02:47:34 +0000 A new skin patch that draws energy from your sweat can power a radio for two days. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w The world's biggest (and most powerful) water pistol can blast through a pane of glass By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:17:40 +0000 Maybe it's time to rethink the rules of water warfare and retreat to the age of squirt guns and water balloons. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w 4 ways to charge a phone when the power's out By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Sep 2017 20:52:42 +0000 Keep your phone charged during a power outage with these hacks, or by planning ahead. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w The Google spy who loved me By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 21:57:53 +0000 There are a few things to know about Google Home, the home automating wunderkind. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w What animal is that? Georgia Aquarium app helps find the answer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 19:58:08 +0000 Georgia Aquarium's award-winning mobile app uses open-source image recognition software to help visitors identify more than 50 sea creatures. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w I'm not sad to see the phone fading away By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:25:18 +0000 Once upon a time, the phone company had to convince us to talk. Oh, how things have changed. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Why our urge to answer the phone is long gone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Jun 2018 21:20:46 +0000 It used to be the only form of instant two-way communication; now the telephone is just an obstacle. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w The new Apple Watch 4 is a boon for boomers By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:44:24 +0000 It's not just a watch, it is a whole new communications platform. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Would you want to live in an Alexa-powered smart home? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:17:05 +0000 Following a major investment in a prefab homebuilder, it's clear that Amazon is serious about voice-controlled smart homes. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Become a bee with 'Bee Simulator' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Nov 2018 14:58:26 +0000 Varsav Studios' 'Bee Simulator' allows players to explore a Central Park-inspired place as a bee and protect a hive from humans and wasps. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Former NASA engineer serves up sweet justice to package thieves By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 15:04:21 +0000 A burst of glitter and stinky spray surprise thieves who steal packages from porches. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w This periodic table may make you think twice about your next phone upgrade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:12:14 +0000 A new periodic table from the European Chemical Society spells it out: As rare earth elements are mined for use in smartphones, they're at risk of disappearing. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Vampire power is back, and it's thirstier than ever in the new smart home By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Feb 2019 15:14:57 +0000 We're getting more and more smart devices with teensy little idle loads — but they're adding up fast. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Move over lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion is the new hotness By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Feb 2019 04:06:36 +0000 Sodium ion batteries are cheaper and charge faster, but there are a few hurdles to their rise. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w What's that secret chip in the new iPhone? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:28:48 +0000 It's another new technology that will be great for aging baby boomers; you and your stuff will never get lost. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w IrisVision is a VR headset that delivers reality to people with low vision By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 12:31:17 +0000 It's a great example of how phone technology is going to change everything about aging. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Should I unplug my appliances and, if so, will I save money on my electric bill? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 13:02:25 +0000 Appliances -- also known as energy vampires -- keep drawing power even when they're off. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w How much screen time is too much for kids? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 13:35:13 +0000 From toddlers to tweens and teens, glowing screens can harm their bodies and minds. Here's how to reduce screen time, and why you should. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w MIT's Mini Cheetah robots just want to have fun By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 19:32:44 +0000 MIT's Biomimetics department releases video of Mini Cheetah robots frolicking in the leaves. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w How to cut the cable cord and not miss a thing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 19:15:27 +0000 Cable TV is no longer a must when you have an Internet connection. Here's how to cut the cable cord. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w What's wrong with batteries? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 17:02:33 +0000 This basic household item is full of hidden costs — from the environmental impact of mining to figuring out the safest way to dispose of them. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w How the smartphone changed our cities and our lives in the last decade By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:05:42 +0000 The way we use our cities has changed, the forces that drive them, all driven by the phone. It's also likely that we ain't seen nuthin' yet. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Should texting while walking be banned? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:42:31 +0000 More places want to fine people who cross the street with their eyes glued to their phones. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w Air-purifying headphones aim to help urban dwellers breathe easy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:54:33 +0000 Vacuum manufacturer Dyson drops a patent for headphones that filter air to an integrated mouthpiece. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w 10 virtual tours to enjoy while social distancing By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:58:21 +0000 From Versailles to Mars, these digital experiences are about as close as we'll get to discovering new wonders from the comfort of home. Full Article Gadgets & Electronics
w This newly identified critter eats rocks and secretes them as sand By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 12:26:02 +0000 Researchers have found a kind of shipworm that eats its way through rocks. Full Article Animals
w Newly discovered shark puts on a light show to lure in its next meal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:36:59 +0000 Scientists find a tiny pocket shark that glows in the dark in the Gulf of Mexico. Full Article Animals
w Live cam offers rare peek at snowy owl nest By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:52:01 +0000 Explore.org and the Owl Research Institute team up for a live cam that offers a rare glimpse of an arctic snow owl nest in Alaska. Full Article Animals
w Baby birds communicate with each other before they even hatch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:36:08 +0000 When faced with danger, embryos warn each other from inside their egg. Full Article Animals
w What is the world's deadliest animal? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:50:40 +0000 Sharks? Snakes? The animal that's deadliest to humans probably isn't what you think it is. Full Article Wilderness & Resources