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How the introduction of the push-button in the late 19th century freaked people out
Does this sound familiar? A new technology comes to market and naysayers, skeptics, and Luddites proclaim the end to all that's good, holy, and human. As media studies scholar Rachel Plotnick discovered, that's how people reacted in the late 19th century with the introduction of the electric push-button. …[P]eople worried that the electric push button… READ THE REST
Watch: A weather reporter is blown away when he realizes — on air — that his map is a touchscreen
Similar to what it might be like for someone living in the 1980s to stumble across an iPhone from the future, Chicago's ABC7 meteorologist Greg Dutra was utterly amazed to find out, while reporting live, that his weather map was actually a touch screen. (See video below.) "What? No waaaaay?" he said when his map… READ THE REST
This sticker enables you to see inside your body
Ultrasound is an effective way for physicians to see inside the body, but the machines are clunky and require a trip to the doctor's office or hospital. Now though, MIT researchers have demonstrated a small ultrasound sticker for your skin that produces a live, high-resolution ultrasound image. The sticker consists of two layers of an… READ THE REST
Get these noise-cancelling wireless headphones for under $150
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. True music fans know you need proper headphones to really enjoy your songs. There's just one problem — great headphones can be expensive. However, you can get a quality pair of headphones… READ THE REST
Save notes, subtitles, and drawings from your favorite YouTube tutorials for $29
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. YouTube can be a mindless rabbit hole or a valuable learning tool depending on how you use it. If you want to pick up a skill like oil painting or playing the piano,… READ THE REST
These 10-foot charging cables will keep your phone fully powered up
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Finding an outlet nearby to charge your phone, while still being able to access your device is a constant challenge. These 10-Foot Braided Heavy-Duty Lightning Cables Assorted Colors (6-Pack) will allow you to… READ THE REST
