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Wild human washing machine promises to rinse you clean in 15 minutes
The capsule even sets water temps based on your vitals
In context: Back in 1970, a futuristic "human washing machine" called the Ultrasonic Bath caused a sensation at the Japan World Exposition. The egg-shaped pod was developed and exhibited by Sanyo Electric Co., now known as Panasonic Holdings Corp. When someone climbed inside, it would automatically fill with hot water, blast them with ultrasound waves, and release massage balls to knead their body. Over 50 years later, this peculiar invention is making a comeback with a high-tech upgrade.
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Think MagSafe, but for your Ethernet cables
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"The Mountain" from Game of Thrones sets world record by deadlifting 996 pounds of SSDs
Who knew 283PB of storage could weigh so much
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This $30 tool gives you access to ChatGPT, Gemini, and more for life
Generate text, images, code, audio, and video in one place
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The RTX 5090 uses Nvidia's biggest die since the RTX 2080 Ti
The massive chip measures 744mm2
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WD unwraps the holidays with new high-performance PCIe Gen 4x4 SSDs starting under $60
Faster and more power efficient than the previous generation
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The Best Expansion Storage for PS5 and Xbox Consoles
Game storage demands keep on rising, especially for PS5 and Xbox Series gamers. From PS5 storage upgrades to Xbox expansion cards, here's what you need to know before you buy.
The official "Bing Wallpaper app" does some nasty, malware-like things to Windows
Microsoft is back to exploiting not-so-nice tactics
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Pac-Man breaks into the physical world with new live experience from Bandai Namco
You will not just play as Pac-Man, you will become Pac-Man
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Xbox and PC Game Pass Ultimate for just $12/month, grab it before it's gone
Access hundreds of high-quality games for PC and Xbox at a fraction of the cost
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Solar Orbiter captures highest-resolution views of Sun's surface
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Novel Russian hacking method daisy chains Wi-Fi networks to reach intended target
Cybersecurity experts think the attack will become more prevalent
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Sony is developing a PS5 handheld device to compete with Nintendo's Switch
It may also be competing with Microsoft's future handheld
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New rules bring PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay under federal oversight
Big Tech and other large payment services will need to behave, or else...
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Nvidia nearly doubles AMD's R&D budget – Intel's spending dwarfs both, but struggles to compete
As the world's largest company, Apple also leads in R&D spending
The big picture: The competitive strength of hardware makers is often gauged by their research and development expenditure. However, an analysis of recent financial reports from various tech giants reveals that higher R&D spending does not always guarantee success. Intel's recent struggles and Nvidia's astronomical growth driven by the AI boom have broken conventional assumptions.
Rockstar promises GTA 6 will have "absolutely mind-blowing" features during the Golden Joystick Awards
The important details are still missing, though
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Cybercriminals are using Spotify to spread spam and pirated software
They utilize search engine optimization techniques
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Microsoft is using Word and Excel user data for AI training by default (or not?... Update)
A seven-step process to disable the feature
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Study shows Tesla has the highest fatal accident rate of any car brand
The human element in road safety cannot be ignored
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Coding boot camps fight for relevance in the era of generative AI and a shrinking job market
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