Hey Google, stop listening. OK Siri, you too. And Alexa? Shhhh. Our smartphones and smart speakers can listen for specific voice commands and take action accordingly, but maybe you don’t
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Washers and dryers are about to get a whole lot more efficient
This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Doing laundry accounts for about 8 percent of a home’s annual electricity use, a figure that does not include
Too many screens? Why car safety experts want to bring back buttons
Over the past two decades, iPad-like touch screens in cars have evolved from a niche luxury to a pervasive industry standard. These often sleek, minimalist, in-car control panels offer drivers
The Myth of the Perfect EDC and Bug Out Bag
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The Best Vacuum Sealer for Food Storage
If you are looking to seal plastic or mylar bags and remove all of the air from them, a vacuum sealer can make it easy. Load the bag, position the
Watch this Canadian troop transport withstand explosive testing
On May 30, Canadian defense company Roshel Defence Solutions officially launched its new armored troop transport, the Senator model Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle. Part of the launch was
How to Clean Dirty Cooking Oil
Like many young women, I did not learn to cook much from my mother. I did learn a little about baking cookies and making spaghetti sauce, but that was about