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Every day, we humans dream up more and more ways to use technology to make the world a better place. Whether its solar panels that generate green energy, 3d printed prosthetics, or gene editing tools that eradicate diseases; there’s no shortage of world-changing tech out there. But it’s also easy for all those good things to get buried beneath all the bad news on the Internet. That’s why we started Tech For Change: an ongoing series in which we shine a spotlight on positive uses of technology, and showcase how they’re helping to make the world a better place.
2023 Toyota Prius Prime review: no longer an ugly duckling
The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime gets a drastic makeover, along with more electric range and horsepower.
Can EVs be clean on a dirty electric grid?
Electric vehicles are a big part of the future, but electrical grids need to keep up. Are EVs still worth it while we're getting our power from coal?
Could the key to living in space be … a good lighting system?
Lighting is typically more of an afterthought when it comes to space habitats, but as it turns out, it may just be the most important part
With 2 motors and 2 batteries, the Ariel Grizzly e-bike doubles down on speed
The Ariel Rider Grizzly X-Class 52V moped-style e-bike offers long, fast rides thanks to its dual batteries, front and rear wheel motors, and full suspension.
5 cool smart home gadgets for summer 2023
These five smart home products will keep your house cool, your yard watered, and reduce your energy bills with little manual effort.
Virgin Galactic sets date for first tourism flight with fee-paying civilians
Virgin Galactic has announced a date for its first space tourism flight involving civilians who've paid upward of $250,000 for the experience.
Can a smart sprinkler system help you use less water?
Saving water is crucial in a shifting climate. Can smart sprinkler systems ensure you're only using as much as you need?
These new NASA EVs will drive astronauts part way to the moon (sort of)
NASA's Kennedy Space Center has taken delivery of three new fully electric vehicles that will play a role in the upcoming Artemis lunar missions.
The best electric cars you can buy in 2023
Electric cars are finally here to stay. From super-quick performance cars to spacious SUVs, we've picked the battery-powered models worth paying attention to.
DuckDuckGo’s Windows browser is here to protect your privacy
Worried about the ways you’re tracked online? DuckDuckGo’s privacy-focused web browser has just arrived on Windows, and you can try the free public beta today.
Australia threatens Twitter with huge fines over hate speech
Twitter could be hit with huge fines in Australia after the nation’s cyber watchdog asked the social media company to explain what it’s doing about online hate.
This isn’t an AirPod — it’s a wearable unlike any I’ve seen before
This wearable may go in your ear, but unlike an AirPod, it's designed to help people suffering from debilitating dizziness rehabilitate and live normal lives.
Apple will now let you repair more Macs and iPhones yourself
Apple’s Self Service Repair program is expanding to include a slate of recent Macs and iPhones, bringing official parts, tools, and manuals to more devices.
DOJ’s new NatSec Cyber unit to boost fight against state-backed hackers
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday launched the new National Security Cyber Section to help boost its fight against state-backed hackers.
Mercedes-Benz brings ChatGPT voice control to its cars
The AI-powered chatbot that’s taken the world by storm this year is gradually edging its way into various parts of our lives, including our cars.
Sennheiser’s All-Day Clear are its first OTC hearing aids
Sennheiser joins the OTC hearing aids market with two rechargeable models powered by Sonova technology.
James Webb telescope searches for habitability in the famous TRAPPIST-1 system
James Webb peered into the atmosphere of what was thought to be a Venus-like planet, and saw something unexpected.
Watch this SpaceX Falcon 9 booster takes its 12th ride to space
SpaceX successfully launched an Indonesian communications satellite to orbit on Sunday using a Falcon 9 booster on its 12th flight.
Meta’s new AI app is both for patients with vocal cord damage and in-game NPCs
Meta (formerly Facebook) is introducing its first artificial intelligence offering in a text-to-audio app called Voicebox.
Finnish fuel company will ruin your music if you drive too fast
Got a lead foot? Nordic energy company St1 has the solution: an app that will make your music sound like The Chipmunks if you speed.
The search for habitable moons in the solar system is heating up
Recent research has found phosphorus, one of the building blocks for life, at Saturn's icy moon Enceladus.
AI ‘godfather’ says fears of existential threat are overblown
AI pioneer Yann LeCun has described talk of artificial intelligence posing an existential threat to humanity as ridiculous.
Surface repair parts are now available via Microsoft Store
Microsoft has started selling replacement parts for its Surface devices in the Microsoft Store, making it easier for owners to repair their own machines.
Your Samsung smartwatch will soon get a lifesaving health feature
Galaxy Watches are adding a new health feature later this summer to monitor your heart — and it might just save your life.
Amazon deploys AI to summarize product reviews
To save shoppers time, Amazon has started using artificial intelligence to generate summaries of reviews for some of its listings.
YouTube makes it easier for new creators to earn money
YouTube has made it easier for up-and-coming creators to start earning cash from their work after it lowered the bar for entry to the YouTube Partner Program.
SpaceX marks 200th rocket landing with perfect touchdown
SpaceX achieved its 200th Falcon 9 landing on Monday, confirming yet again the viability of its reusable spaceflight system.
Over 2.5B Reddit users flee to protest API changes
Reddit is broken right now due to over 2 billion users fleeing the platform in protest of its recent API changes.
Hubble scientists create tool for erasing satellite trails from images
Astronomers worry about how satellites could impact scientific research. Now, researchers have created a tool to deal with satellite streaks in Hubble images.
Senators to get AI lessons ahead of regulation decisions
In a bid to get U.S. senators up to speed with AI ahead of regulating the technology, the lawmakers have been invited to attend a series of briefings.
Zoom’s new AI tools will let you ditch meetings for good
Zoom IQ adopts OpenAI artificial intelligence to deliver a summary of conversations to users when they enter Zoom chats.
A SpaceX Dragon spaceship is carrying lots of fresh fruit to ISS
Besides science gear and hardware, SpaceX's Dragon is also carrying apples, blueberries, grapefruit, oranges, various cheeses, and cherry tomatoes for the crew.
Parents unite in smartphone ban for children
Parents in a town in Ireland have come together in a bid to remove the temptations of smartphones from their children’s daily life.