Technology 
FCC aims to improve phone emergency alerts after recent bombings
The current Wireless Emergency Alerts are even less powerful than SMS, but the FCC is looking to change that.
400 ppm of CO2 was just another line in the sand, and we’re not stopping there
We have spent the entirety of calendar year 2016 above 400 ppm atmospheric carbon dioxide. If you aren’t concerned, you aren’t paying attention.
24% off Sphero 2.0, The App-Enabled Robotic Ball – Deal Alert
Sphero 2.0 is the app-enabled ball that does it all. Intelligent and well-rounded, Sphero lets you play, learn, and explore. Create obstacle courses, turn your living room into a video game with augmented reality apps, upgrade family game night with … Continue reading
Drug-resistant bacteria tricked into dropping their shields become vulnerable once again
In search of another way to manage the endless slog against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, scientists figured out how to bait bacteria into developing an Achilles’ heel.
16% off ChargeTech 27,000mAh Portable Battery Pack with AC Outlet & USB Ports – Deal Alert
Take the power of an AC Outlet with you wherever you go. This battery pack from ChargeTech is the first battery pack not to be limited by USB ports. Compact enough to fit your purse, backpack, or briefcase, it can … Continue reading
IBM, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon form enormous AI partnership
The Partnership on AI is one of the biggest and most forward-thinking tech collaborations ever proposed — so why is neither Apple nor Intel involved?
ET deals: Dell Inspiron Small 3000 desktop PC for $429
Need an affordable PC that won’t take up much space? Dell is currently selling the quad-core Inspiron Small 3000 desktop PC for 40% off. With a Skylake CPU, a streamlined design, and tiny price tag, this tower is a perfect … Continue reading
Switzerland is holding the world’s first Cyborg Olympics
Bet you never saw an Olympic course that was stocked with products from IKEA.
New USB-C audio standard joins the iPhone 7′s quest to kill the headphone jack
The future of mobile device audio is here, and if you hated the iPhone 7’s Lightning connector headphones, you’ll loathe this new solution. The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) recently announced the audio specification for USB Type-C was now complete. Officially … Continue reading
HP backtracks on third-party ink cartridges, reserves right to lock them out it in the future
HP has promised to revert its firmware lockout that prevents customers from using third-party ink cartridges — but refuses to say it won’t put that lock back at a future time.
