By Steven Ashley A Dutch nuclear research institute has just fired up the first experiment on next-generation nuclear reactors based on thorium in nearly half a century. Thorium has long held promise for “safer” nuclear power. A slightly radioactive element, it converts to fissionable U-233 when hit by high-energy neutrons. […]
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We keep on seeing new smart lock options, and Otto, a keyless lock designed by a former Microsoft executive, might be the fanciest yet. It had better be — at an asking price of $699, it’s one of the most expensive smart locks we’ve seen. When Otto senses your phone […]
Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. “Dilly-dilly?” Budweiser/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET The minute brands witness a cult TV show, they chase after it in hope of bathing in its light. Some prefer not to dillydally. In Bud Light’s case, it’s […]
The Wallflower currently only works with electric stoves, but its creators plan to release a gas version in the future. Tyler Lizenby/CNET In the best case scenario, you wouldn’t need the Wallflower. This $170, Wi-Fi-enabled smart plug connects to your electric stove and sends you alerts on your smartphone via […]
Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Oh, look. It’s dad. Fairfax Media I cling on to the perhaps naive belief that some things are still private. Technology, however, embraces the premise that you can find out anything with just a few […]
With the “Game of Thrones” season 7 finale just days away, a new Facebook photo filter released Friday lets you turn yourself into the terrifying ice-eyed Night King. “Thrones” star Kristofer Hivju (who plays Tormund Giantsbane), demonstrates the new effect on the show’s official Facebook page. The Night King is […]
You may have less juice than you think. Tim Stevens/Roadshow If you own a Chevrolet Bolt, you may be in for a sudden awakening. GM has notified a few hundred owners of the all-electric car that it may have a faulty battery that would cause a false range reading. PluginCars.com […]
Anker’s SoundCore 2 is a popular mini Bluetooth speaker on Amazon. It costs $35 (£42 in the UK, AU$99 in Australia), plays pretty loud for its small size, is water-resistant and has excellent battery life. That’s all good — and the SoundCore 2 is a perfectly fine little wireless speaker […]