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Dusanpetkovic/Getty Images Back in 2009, the pilot episode of Shark Tank introduced the show to the world in a very memorable way with a pitch of a product called Ionic Ear. Pitched by entrepreneur Darrin Johnson, Ionic Ear was a surgically implanted Bluetooth device meant to solve the issue of people's Bluetooth speakers falling out

Pigeons live about 10 to 15 years. Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Rescuers in North Carolina recently saved over 500 pigeons from a home in Greensboro. Guildford County Animal Services and two other bird rescues based in Charlotte initially believed that the

Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports on new leaks from Instant Digital revealing the folding iPhone’s internal design, with the main logic board positioned on the right side to maximize battery capacity. The device is expected to feature unprecedented button placement, including volume controls on the top edge and a distinctive

Image: Foundry Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports Apple’s folding iPhone is expected to launch in late 2026 or early 2027, featuring a 7.8-inch internal display and 5.5-inch external screen. The device aims for a completely crease-free design using titanium alloy hinges, measuring 9.5mm thick when folded and 4.5mm when unfolded.

Image: Apple Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Apple released surprise updates including macOS 11.7.11, watchOS 10.6.2, and watchOS 9.6.4 to maintain FaceTime and Messages functionality on older devices. Macworld reports these updates revise certificates for essential communication apps that were set to expire in January 2027. The updates demonstrate Apple’s continued commitment

Image: Foundry Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports that new MacBook Pro models featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are ready for release, currently staged in warehouses awaiting launch. The delay is tied to macOS 26.3, which is in its third beta phase, while Apple has revamped its online purchasing

Image: Britta O'Boyle When it comes to tablets, the 13-inch iPad Air M3 is easily one of our favorites, with a giant screen, a gorgeous design, and one of Apple’s fastest processors. And today it’s got a great price too: Amazon is selling the 13-inch iPad Air for $679, a savings of $120, and the

Scientists looked at archived hair samples, included these from a baby (right) and an adult (left), to see how much lead they contained. (Image credit: Diego Fernandez) Humans have found lead useful for thousands of years, but the metal's toxic effects didn't become well known until the 20th century. Now, using historical hair samples, researchers

Four X-class solar flares erupted from the sun on Feb. 1-2. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captures these images of the outbursts. (Image credit: NASA/SDO) A monster sunspot is taking aim at Earth after firing off dozens of powerful flares Sunday and Monday (Feb. 1-2) — including the most intense solar eruption in years. Elevated geomagnetic

Moltbook has gone viral since its launch less than a week ago. Some experts say it poses a serious cybersecurity risk. (Image credit: Cheng Xin via Getty Images) A social network built exclusively for artificial intelligence (AI) bots has sparked viral claims of an imminent machine uprising. But experts are unconvinced, with some accusing the