Hi Mom text scam: How to spot fake emergency texts

The "Hi Mom" smishing scam uses a fake family emergency text to trick parents into replying, then escalates to requests for ...

I built my own Steam Machine. It was way easier than I expected

Steam Machines are sold out and way too expensive. Here's how I built my own SteamOS gaming PC with spare parts and why you ...

Researchers found that checking your phone between tasks leaves attention residue from both — the phone and the task— which is why a two-minute break often dera…

Organizational psychologist Sophie Leroy calls this "attention residue," and it works like this: When you switch from one ...

‘What would I love to do?’: A look at the University of Idaho students building the next generation of robots

Within a $5 million laboratory on the University of Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene campus, a host of intelligent robots wait for their next command.
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The 22 dumbest things smart people waste money on

We’ve all been guilty of spending money on things we don’t really need. Let’s break down the top 22 most common ways smart ...

It seems like engineers are vibe coding game ports with access to the source code

And it even has touch controls.
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Smart Glasses 101: I've Tried Every Type—Here's What They Actually Do

Smart glasses come in more forms than most people realize. After reviewing more than 20 pairs, I'm breaking down what's out ...

58 Times HR Had To Deal With Ridiculous Problems No Adult Should Ever Create

Working in Human Resources is wild. For one, there’s the responsibility of having to bridge the gap between management and ...

The Sci-Fi Masterpiece That Outsmarted the Genre Is Streaming Free

One of the most cerebral and celebrated sci-fi movies of the last two decades, Ex Machina, is streaming for free this month.
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