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But, like the previous models, that experience comes with a few tradeoffs versus a conventional phone. Having a very large screen that’s genuinely pocketable feels great when you’re scrolling at home or sitting on a train, but it’s thicker, more delicate, and a little bit awkward compared to the standard smartphone design. Samsung has taken measures to mitigate those issues in the Fold4, especially around durability. The result is powerful and appealing, but not necessarily a big enough change to make the folding handset a viable choice for the average phone fan....

Available in black, blue, red, and white, these headphones deliver up to six hours of uninterrupted playback and cost only $33.99 (reg. $109) with no coupon necessary for a limited time. Featuring IPX6 water resistance and Bluetooth connectivity, these headphones are designed with soft plastic that remains comfortable and flexible while you stay active. An included USB cable supplies a simple charging process, and a lengthy battery life lets you roam without fear of losing tunes....

The deals primarily feature booster boxes and packs from last year’s sets, so you can do a themed draft or construct a 60-card deck, as well as pre-built Commander and Challenger decks to get playing right away. If you’re new to M:TG, you can score the handy Game Night: Free For All box for just $33 (regularly $49), which includes five pre-made decks with clear beginner-friendly mechanics that make the game easy to learn without diving too deeply into the advanced rules....

While Congress passed a law in 2017 directing the FDA to make safe, inexpensive over-the-counter hearing aids widely available, it has yet to come to fruition. But thanks to technology, those experiencing mild to moderate hearing loss can rely on personal sound amplification products (PSAPs), which are hearing devices that amplify sounds, as the name suggests. They do not address other hearing loss issues like distortion, but they’re a great alternative for those seeking to improve their hearing without spending thousands....

Microsoft, instead, will direct users to its Edge browser that launched in 2015, according to AP. To help with the transition, Microsoft has provided tips and guides to help users adjust to Edge (check out PopSci’s intro to Edge here). The company is also migrating user data such as passwords, favorites, history and cookies over to Edge. Microsoft said that it’s going to permanently disable Internet Explorer in a future update and delete the icon from users’ devices....

In fact, if you search “squirrel obstacle course” you’ll find a plethora of videos—some with over 75 million views—documenting the jumps, leaps, and scurries of the nimble tree-dwellers as they attempt to nab precious nuts. But these videos aren’t just amusing; they capture how intelligent and agile squirrels truly are. In a study published today in Science, researchers emulated these videos in a three-part experiment to test how free-ranging squirrels moved through their treacherous canopy habitats....

1. Liquid Helium ↑ Jenny Ardelean, graduate student in mechanical engineering at Columbia University To study the intrinsic properties of materials like atomically thin semiconductors, we need to get rid of heat, which causes subtle vibrations and makes our data fuzzy. We use liquid helium to cool substances to minus 453°F, a bit warmer than space. Our lab pipes it through a closed system to avoid having to transfer—and risk spilling—the expensive liquid....

In order to better understand how tissue scarring occurs on the cellular level, the researchers were testing cells inside of super-soft silicone that was less than a millimeter wide. To see how scarring might affect the individual cells, they squeezed the silicone with the cells inside to see how the hurt cells reacted and bounced back. “We’re trying to measure the forces and movement of just a few cells,” says Shuichi Takayama, a professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan, in a video from a university press release....

That behavior was assumed to be an exaggeration, until now. A study released in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences recounts one researcher’s accidental find of the behavior. Biologist Kenneth Catania at Vanderbilt University was researching and caring for captive eels when he witnessed the act, which he named the “shocking leap.” Catania was moving the eels from one tank to another, catching the eels with a net in low water levels....

Getting started with a Sonos system is easy—the mobile app guides you through the process of setting up—but you can dig below the surface to find a number of more advanced features and other tricks that will really make a difference in your home sound system. 1. Pair up your Sonos speakers If you’ve got the money and the space, you can set up two Sonos speakers in the same room as a stereo pair....

This concept, unveiled by Windspeed Technologies last month, imagines an airliner with a viewing deck. The craft, arrayed more like a luxury vehicle than a crowded economy flier, includes a lounge setup in the back with a special pair of seats on a piston. Passengers could get in these seats and then ride up to a special bubble/dome viewing canopy, where they can look out at the sky in almost all directions....

“The two biggest issues with sleeping with a TV on are light and noise,” says Rachel Salas, a sleep researcher and associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine. And if you’re falling asleep with your TV or laptop serving up episodes of The Office you’ve seen a dozen times already, you’re susceptible to both. Sound The primary concern with TV or movie sounds while you’re sleeping is their unpredictability....

With the launch of DynamicDNA in NBA Live 09, EA Sports has completely shattered the static memory of Payton. Roster updates have been available for years, but for NBA Live 09 the game system will update player stats on a daily basis. And we’re not just talking about trades, injury status or even three-point accuracy. Tendencies that are logged by Synergy Sports Technology for more than 20 real NBA teams will adjust the performance of your fake players....

The pilot project, announced today by Volvo, will supply EV chargers at select Starbucks stores on a route that spans Denver to Seattle. The DC fast charging stations themselves come from a company called ChargePoint. In a release, Volvo says that the project could incorporate a maximum of 60 chargers in total, at more than a dozen of the coffee shops. The route itself is some 1,350 miles long, and the stations will be spaced at every 100 miles or so....

How strange are they? Well, they are intense bursts of radio waves only last for an instant (thousandths of a second), only 20 of them have ever been noticed, and we’ve only potentially pinpointed the galaxy of origin for one of those 20 or so FRBs. Adding to their mysterious allure, that last location is currently a hot topic of debate. We basically have no idea what they are, or where they come from....

But, that doesn’t mean you’ll have to live without your favorite tech-based gameshow podcast. In fact, I’ve put together a game that I’m including in this article so you can play your own episode of Techathlon at home. Here’s how to do it: Everything around you is deteriorating. It sounds sad, but it’s just the way of our wonderful universe. In fact, the computer or smartphone you’re using to read this is slowly breaking down as we speak....

Windows 10 is free! When was the last time you paid for an operating system? Because it might have been the last time… period. Just as Apple has begun making OS X free — iOS, Android, and Windows Phone updates have always been free — Windows has finally joined the gratis club. Well, mostly: Microsoft says it will let customers of Windows 7, 8.1, and Windows Phone 8.1 upgrade to Windows 10 for free for the first year of Windows 10’s availability....

While there are several styles from which to choose, opting for one with a gooseneck spout allows for precision pouring. This is useful for brewing more delicate coffees where a heavier-flow kettle might over-agitate the grinds. Here are some hot options that fit the bill. This 1000-watt Bonavita 1-liter kettle is a cafe staple. If you walk into most coffee shops, you’ll see this product sitting on the countertop. It features a real-time temperature display and built-in timer....

In large part, the items on year’s list of the best new gadgets don’t change the world as much as they change the way we, as tech-loving super nerds, see it. This year’s Best of What’s New gadgets category includes leaps forward in both virtual and augmented reality, which were welcome reprieves from the increasingly hectic world of, well, actual reality. Other honorees help us combat common problems: Tougher glass prevents broken smartphone screens, and a sleep aid blocks noise but lets through crucial alarms....

The best gear gets out of your way. The items we bring with us outside—whether it’s on the trail or to our backyard patios—should work so well we forget we’re using them. The top shoes are the ones you don’t think about at all, but that painlessly support your miles-long schlep through the woods. This year’s best products in recreation—including a one-pound tent, a truly innovative sports bra, and a fire pit that keeps smoke out of your eyes—make our active lives more fun and comfortable....