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Snap's SPECS May Be The Best Smart Glasses Yet, But There's Good Reason To Be Skeptical

staff@slashgear.com (Jowi Morales) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:58:16 +0000

Snap is finally releasing its Spectacles glasses for consumers, called SPECS. They are cool (and expensive), but they may still not be suitable for daily use.

A New Camera System Lets You See The World Through The Eyes Of Animals - Here's How

staff@slashgear.com (Cassidy Ward) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0000

We know that animals see the world differently than we do, and this new camera system lets us get a taste of what that looks like - on video.

Why Russian Spacecraft Land On Solid Ground – But NASA Splashes Down In The Ocean

staff@slashgear.com (Eli Shayotovich) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:45:00 +0000

The American and Russian space programs took radically different approaches to landing their spacecraft, dictated by geography and physics. Here's why.

Tech Leaders Say AI-Created Bioweapons Are Getting Too Easy To Make

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0000

AI is changing a lot of things quickly, but one unexpected consequence is the complicated process of creating a bioweapon is getting a lot easier.

Switzerland Is Building One Of History's Most Powerful Batteries 100 Feet Underground

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Batteries are an essential part of the transition to renewable energy, and Switzerland is going all-in by building a massive underground system.

Why An Aircraft's Weight And Balance Matters: The Physics Explained

staff@slashgear.com (Madeline Cuccio) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:30:00 +0000

From passenger baggage limits to flight stability, discover the critical physics behind weight and balance that every pilot must master to stay safe.

This May Be The Most Dangerous Man-Made Object Ever Produced

staff@slashgear.com (Eric Hamilton) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:45:00 +0000

There's an object so deadly that even standing next to it can kill you within minutes. It's also completely man-made and only exists in a single place on Earth.

What Is 'Magic Pointer'? Googlebook's Flagship AI Feature, Explained

staff@slashgear.com (Cody D. Campbell) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0000

Sick of opening new tabs just to use AI tools? Discover the new Googlebook feature that builds Gemini intelligence directly into your mouse cursor.

How The James Webb Space Telescope Works Using Less Power Than Your Microwave

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Sun, 31 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000

The James Webb Space Telescope is one of the most impressive pieces of technology ever made, but that doesn't mean it needs to draw a lot of power to function.

5 Free AI Tools That Might Actually Save You Time In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Emma Street) — Sat, 30 May 2026 23:45:00 +0000

AI can be fun to play with, but a lot of AI tools out there are of questionable practicality. These are apps we've tried and found actually save time.

China Claims 'All-Iron' Battery Out Performs Lithium At A Fraction Of The Cost

staff@slashgear.com (Azzief Khaliq) — Mon, 25 May 2026 00:45:00 +0000

Lithium is an expensive metal, and although we use lithium batteries all the time, they do have some compromises. Can all-iron batteries fix that?

3D Printing Made This Researcher's 40-Year-Old Concept A Reality

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Fri, 22 May 2026 21:15:00 +0000

A researcher's invention wasn't practical in the 1980s, but now that 3D printing is commonplace, the next generation of scientists has made it work.

This Scientist's New Invention Could Save A Building In The Event Of An Earthquake

staff@slashgear.com (Shane O'Neill) — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Earthquakes can cause serious damage to buildings, but this new invention has the potential to mitigate some of that damage without needing electricity.

10 Years Ago, This Teen Invented A $12 Generator That Draws Energy From The Ocean

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Wed, 20 May 2026 17:45:00 +0000

Innovative technological approaches aren't limited to any one age bracket, as proven by one 12-year-old girl's revolutionary invention in 2015.

China Claims A New Breakthrough In Alternative Fuels: Could It Solve Global Oil Problems?

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:45:00 +0000

China says it's turning CO2 and water into jet fuel with a new breakthrough process - but can this technology really change the future of energy?

Nvidia Claims AI Made This 10-Month Job Accomplishable In One Night

staff@slashgear.com (Monica J. White) — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Graphics card maker and AI titan Nvidia has been implementing AI into its own workflows in all sorts of ways, and apparently saving some serious time doing it.

These Cutting-Edge OLEDs Can Bend, Fold, And Stretch Without A Single Crease

staff@slashgear.com (Nachiket Mhatre) — Fri, 15 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Researchers have developed a new type of flexible OLED that overcomes the long-term durability and image quality concerns of current flexible OLEDs.

Why Fuel Economy Tanks 25% When You Hit 75 Mph: The Physics Explained

staff@slashgear.com (Bob Sharp) — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Cars are built to be most fuel efficient at a specific speed. The faster you go, the more gas you use to maintain that speed. Here's how the science works.

Record-Setting Hydrogen Engine Rivals Diesel Power With None Of The Emissions

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Mon, 11 May 2026 19:45:00 +0000

An experimental hydrogen engine developed by researchers at the University of Magdeburg offers better performance than diesel with none of the emissions.

Sony's AI Robot Took On Human Table Tennis Pros – Here's Who Came Out On Top

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Sun, 10 May 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Sony's table tennis robot faced elite and professional players in a real match setting, giving us a glimpse of how AI handles fast-moving competition.