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Scientists Discover Hack That Improves Language Abilities by 13%

Scientists Discover Hack That Improves Language Abilities by 13%

Using small, imperceptible brain stimulation through the ear, scientists saw improvements in the abilities of adults to recognize foreign language tones compared to those without stimulation. This memory effect lasted even during trials where the stimulation was paused…


City of Hartford to Build System for Free, High-Speed Internet for Every Resident

The City of Hartford has announced that it plans to build a system that gives every resident access to free, high-speed internet within the next year…


‘iPhone 12’ Will Use Magnets to Simplify Charging Positioning, Leak Claims

Photographs purporting to be of the inside of an “iPhone 12,” and Apple’s official cases, show a circular arrangement of magnets, possibly related to charging…


Human-Like “Organ Chips” Could Eliminate Animal Studies

Researchers have built a proxy for the human body by linking together “organ chips,” a technique that could speed up research on diseases and new treatments. The organ chips — tissue cells from a specific organ, linked together like systems in the body — will allow researchers to study the human response to various drugs and chemicals in the lab, without needing human or animal test subjects…


Google Pixel 4a Review: Shockingly Good for $349

The Google Pixel 4a takes everything that made the Pixel 3a great — the flagship-caliber camera, the thoughtful software, the impressive build quality — and improves upon it, while also lowering the price to $349. The result isn’t simply the best cheap phone on the market; it’s one of the best phones, period…


This High-Design Personal Submarine Is The Must-Have Accessory For Summer

A recent recipient of the prestigious Red Dot Design Award, U-Boat Worx’s Nemo is world’s smallest and lightest submersible…


Apple Wants to Bring Zoom-Like Background Replacement to ‘Apple Glass’

Apple wants to bring Zoom-like background replacement to ‘Apple Glass’…