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Epic $701 price cut turns the Surface Pro 11 with 1TB of storage into a delight Coughing up nearly $1,700 is pricey by any standards — no matter what the specs are. But now, you can get one Windows tablet with this hefty price tag at a seriously good discount. I'm talking about the Surface Pro 11, which is now just under the $1,000 mark at Amazon. Save $701 on the Surface Pro 11 $701 off (41%) …

Epic $701 price cut turns the Surface Pro 11 with 1TB of storage into a delight

Coughing up nearly $1,700 is pricey by any standards — no matter what the specs are. But now, you can get one Windows tablet with this hefty price tag at a seriously good discount. I'm talking about the Surface Pro 11,…

The Shoes and Brooms Transforming Curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics The Winter Olympic Games have begun, and once again the sport of curling is set to draw in scores of new converts. Although dominated by Sweden, Canada, Switzerland, and Scotland, many eyes during the 2026 Winter Olympics will be on the team from host country Italy thanks to Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner, the reigning Olympic and world curling champions in mixed doubles.

The Shoes and Brooms Transforming Curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympic Games have begun, and once again the sport of curling is set to draw in scores of new converts. Although dominated by Sweden, Canada, Switzerland, and Scotland, many eyes during the 2026 Winter Olympics will…

Microbes in Iceland are hoarding nitrogen, and that’s mucking up the nutrient cycle As high-latitude soils warm, microbes in the soil change how they handle nutrients like nitrogen. Normally, these microbes are nitrogen recyclers, pulling it from the soil and turning it into inorganic forms — like ammonium and nitrates — that plants can absorb. But a new study published in Global Change Biology suggests that with rising temperatures, microbes are changing their strategy.

Microbes in Iceland are hoarding nitrogen, and that’s mucking up the nutrient cycle

As high-latitude soils warm, microbes in the soil change how they handle nutrients like nitrogen. Normally, these microbes are nitrogen recyclers, pulling it from the soil and turning it into inorganic forms — like…

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Global Specs Leak via Geekbench With Flagship Performance Earlier this month, the global variant of Xiaomi’s Pad 8 Pro tablet made an appearance on the UAE’s TDRA certification database with model number 25091RP04G. Now, this tablet has also emerged on Geekbench, giving us some initial insights into its hardware. As per the Geekbench listing, the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro will start with 8 GB of RAM, which could likely be paired with 256 GB of internal storage.

Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro Global Specs Leak via Geekbench With Flagship Performance

Earlier this month, the global variant of Xiaomi’s Pad 8 Pro tablet made an appearance on the UAE’s TDRA certification database with model number 25091RP04G. Now, this tablet has also emerged on Geekbench, giving us some…

Best Wireless Earbuds (2026): Apple, Sony, Bose, and More Other Earbuds We Like Every month seems to bring new sets of earbuds with longer battery life, new features, and more compact designs. As such, we can't list everything we like. But if you're still hunting, here are some other recommendations. Nothing Ear (a) for $59: It has taken a lot for me to recommend a pair of ostensible AirPods Pro clones as the best earbuds for most people, but that speaks to just how much I actually like the Nothing Ear (a).

Best Wireless Earbuds (2026): Apple, Sony, Bose, and More

Other Earbuds We Like Every month seems to bring new sets of earbuds with longer battery life, new features, and more compact designs. As such, we can't list everything we like. But if you're still hunting, here are some other…

Patriots vs. Seahawks kickoff time, where to stream, TV channel and more The countdown is on, and Super Bowl LX, between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, is just one day away. This Sunday, the Big Game will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. The 2026 NFL Championship Game kicks off at 6:30PM ET. Pre-game coverage starts at 12PM ET. Like all other Sunday Night Football games this season, the Super Bowl will be broadcast on NBC, and will stream live on Peacock.

Patriots vs. Seahawks kickoff time, where to stream, TV channel and more

The countdown is on, and Super Bowl LX, between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, is just one day away. This Sunday, the Big Game will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. The 2026 NFL Championship…

Physicists push quantum boundaries by turning a superfluid into a supersolid — and back — for the first time Scientists just watched a bizarre phase of matter turn into an even stranger one. For the first time, they saw a superfluid turn into a supersolid — a transition they weren't sure was even possible. In a Jan. 28 study in the journal Nature, researchers observed a group of excitons — quasiparticles that combine an electron and an electron hole — transforming from a superfluid into a supersolid and back again.

Physicists push quantum boundaries by turning a superfluid into a supersolid — and back — for the first time

Scientists just watched a bizarre phase of matter turn into an even stranger one. For the first time, they saw a superfluid turn into a supersolid — a transition they weren't sure was even…

4 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed I had low expectations for the rather generic Comulytic Note Pro, but it surprised me as not only the most useful all-around notetaker on available but also the cheapest after you consider the cost of a premium subscription. The slim device, at 28 grams, is small enough to fit in a wallet or attach unobtrusively with the included magnetic ring to the back of your handset (note: it requires a special USB dongle to charge).

4 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed

I had low expectations for the rather generic Comulytic Note Pro, but it surprised me as not only the most useful all-around notetaker on available but also the cheapest after you consider the cost of a premium subscription. The slim device, at 28…

Xiaomi Launches 34-Inch G34WQi 2026 Curved Gaming Monitor Outside China Xiaomi has quietly released the Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi 2026 in Australia, marking the first market outside China to receive the display. The monitor was listed toward the end of 2025 and is currently only available in Australia and China. In China, it is sold under the name Redmi G34WQ 2026. Xiaomi has not shared details about availability in other regions.

Xiaomi Launches 34-Inch G34WQi 2026 Curved Gaming Monitor Outside China

Xiaomi has quietly released the Curved Gaming Monitor G34WQi 2026 in Australia, marking the first market outside China to receive the display. The monitor was listed toward the end of 2025 and is currently only available in…

Dramatic death of Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) caught on camera — Space photo of the week QUICK FACTS What it is: Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Where it is: 220 million miles away, in the constellation Pisces When it was shared: Jan. 28, 2026 Just as the mythological Icarus melted his feathers and wax wings when he flew too close to the sun, comets often suffer the consequences of orbiting too close to our star. That was definitely the case for Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), which was caught breaking apart by the Gemini North telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, late last year.

Dramatic death of Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) caught on camera — Space photo of the week

QUICK FACTS What it is: Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Where it is: 220 million miles away, in the constellation Pisces When it was shared: Jan. 28, 2026 Just as the mythological Icarus melted his feathers and wax wings…

For $4,550, Would You Buy a Single Premium Watch or a Swarm of Affordable Ones? To be a viable alternative to our GADA Tudor, the value collection has to include a travel-time watch. We looked at Farer’s 36-mm Lander IV, with its preppy color scheme and distinctive character, but ultimately we went for another cult favorite from the affordable end of the Swatch Group stable. The Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer costs $5 less than the Farer, at $1,490, and brings its own eye-catching dial to the table, as well as a 200-meter water resistance rating and a version of the same 80-hour movement as in the Hamilton.

For $4,550, Would You Buy a Single Premium Watch or a Swarm of Affordable Ones?

To be a viable alternative to our GADA Tudor, the value collection has to include a travel-time watch. We looked at Farer’s 36-mm Lander IV, with its preppy color scheme and distinctive character, but ultimately we…

DJI Lito X1 spotted in FCC with 20km image transmission and 50-minute battery life DJI could soon introduce a new line of consumer drones in the market. According to the outlet thenewcamera, certification filings with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) suggest that DJI is working on two new drones: the DJI Lito 1 and the DJI Lito X1. As with many DJI leaks, the details come from regulatory paperwork rather than official announcements.

DJI Lito X1 spotted in FCC with 20km image transmission and 50-minute battery life

DJI could soon introduce a new line of consumer drones in the market. According to the outlet thenewcamera, certification filings with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) suggest that DJI is working on…

Did ancient Greeks let women compete in the Olympics? Ancient Olympians were renowned for their strength and agility, but were any of these athletes women? And were there other sporting opportunities in which women in ancient Greece could compete? The ancient Olympics involved people from all over Greece and sometimes beyond and lasted from about 776 B.C. to A.D. 393. For much of this time, the restrictions against women appeared strict, wrote the writer Pausanias, who lived during the second century A.D.

Did ancient Greeks let women compete in the Olympics?

Ancient Olympians were renowned for their strength and agility, but were any of these athletes women? And were there other sporting opportunities in which women in ancient Greece could compete? The ancient Olympics involved people from all over…

Oppo Find X9s, Find X9 Ultra, and Find N6 colors and launch timeframe leaks for international market The Oppo Find X9 series launched globally in October 2025 with the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. Now, Oppo is apparently planning to expand the lineup further with three new models, according to Yogesh Brar on X.  According to the leaker, the Oppo Find X9s and Find X9 Ultra could launch globally sometime in the second quarter of this year.

Oppo Find X9s, Find X9 Ultra, and Find N6 colors and launch timeframe leaks for international market

The Oppo Find X9 series launched globally in October 2025 with the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. Now, Oppo is apparently planning to expand the lineup further with three new models, according to Yogesh…

‘Maybe they’re waiting for something that only happens thousands of years later’: The hidden life ‘sleeping’ deep beneath Earth for millions of years Beneath Earth's surface lies a kingdom of undiscovered microscopic life. These "intraterrestrials" survive in some of the harshest conditions on the planet — and scientists are hunting for these microbes. In this excerpt from "Intraterrestrials: Discovering the Strangest Life on Earth" (Princeton University Press, 2025), author Karen G. Lloyd, a microbial biogeochemist at the University of Southern California Dornsife, examines the idea of evolution among life that can survive for hundreds of thousands — if not millions — of years in a dormant state and what it might be waiting for to "wake up."

‘Maybe they’re waiting for something that only happens thousands of years later’: The hidden life ‘sleeping’ deep beneath Earth for millions of years

Beneath Earth's surface lies a kingdom of undiscovered microscopic life. These "intraterrestrials" survive in some of the harshest conditions on the…

BMAX I10 S Pro Rugged Tablet Deal: 10.1-inch Display, 10,000mAh at $199.99 BMAX I10 S Pro (MaxPad I10 S Pro) is a rugged Android tablet designed for tough environments and everyday reliability. Built for industrial work, outdoor adventures, travel, navigation, and entertainment, this tablet focuses on durability, long battery life, and stable performance. It runs on Android 14, offering a modern, smooth, and secure user experience right out of the box. BMAX I10 S Pro is currently available at a discounted price of $199.99, making it a strong value for a rugged Android tablet in this segment.

BMAX I10 S Pro Rugged Tablet Deal: 10.1-inch Display, 10,000mAh at $199.99

BMAX I10 S Pro (MaxPad I10 S Pro) is a rugged Android tablet designed for tough environments and everyday reliability. Built for industrial work, outdoor adventures, travel, navigation, and entertainment, this tablet…

Toxic algae turned a frozen lake green Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. In the Czech Republic, a frozen lake’s emerald green ice is giving biologists an unprecedented opportunity to study a strange—and ominous—natural phenomenon. At the end of 2025, researchers at Czech Academy of Sciences traveled to Lake Lipno in South Bohemia to collect and examine samples from a rare cyanobacteria bloom in the dead of winter.

Toxic algae turned a frozen lake green

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. In the Czech Republic, a frozen lake’s emerald green ice is giving biologists an unprecedented opportunity to study a strange—and ominous—natural…

Performance, Design, Camera, Battery, and More iQOO is getting ready to launch its absolute best smartphone for 2026. The iQOO 15 Ultra is scheduled to debut in China on February 4. In the weeks leading up to the announcement, the company has been open about what the device is trying to be. The iQOO 15 Ultra is a phone built for sustained performance, especially gaming. iQOO 15 Ultra …

Performance, Design, Camera, Battery, and More

iQOO is getting ready to launch its absolute best smartphone for 2026. The iQOO 15 Ultra is scheduled to debut in China on February 4. In the weeks leading up to the announcement, the company has been open about what the device is trying to be. The…

Science history: ‘Father of modern genetics’ describes his experiments with pea plants — and proves that heredity is transmitted in discrete units — Feb. 8, 1865 Milestone: Principles of inheritance discovered Date: Feb. 8 and March 8, 1865 Where: Brno, in what is now the Czech Republic Who: Gregor Mendel On a cold day in February, an Augustinian friar described his experiments breeding garden-variety plants — and gave rise to the field of modern genetics. Gregor Mendel was an Austrian priest who had spent eight years cultivating and crossbreeding more than 28,000 pea plants (

Science history: ‘Father of modern genetics’ describes his experiments with pea plants — and proves that heredity is transmitted in discrete units — Feb. 8, 1865

Milestone: Principles of inheritance discovered Date: Feb. 8 and March 8, 1865 Where: Brno, in what is now the Czech Republic Who:…

Here is T-Mobile’s 2026 Super Bowl ad hours before the game starts T-Mobile spent approximately $16 to $20 million to show one 60-second ad that will run during the third quarter of Sunday's Super Bowl game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. That doesn't include the millions it cost to produce the commercial and pay the iconic singers who starred in the commercial. As we told you last week, T-Mobile's Super Bowl LX ad stars the Backstreet Boys.

Here is T-Mobile’s 2026 Super Bowl ad hours before the game starts

T-Mobile spent approximately $16 to $20 million to show one 60-second ad that will run during the third quarter of Sunday's Super Bowl game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. That doesn't include the…

Amazon is clearing out Dewalt power tools and batteries: Get a battery 2-pack for just $91.46 shipped We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Winter may not seem like the best time to take on home improvement projects, but they’re a great option for fending off cabin fever. But, to do the job right, you need proper power tools and Amazon’s Dewalt clearance sale can help in that regard.

Amazon is clearing out Dewalt power tools and batteries: Get a battery 2-pack for just $91.46 shipped

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Sign Up For Goods 🛍️ Product news, reviews, and must-have deals. Winter may not…

Redmi Turbo 5 Max Available on Giztop For at $399 With Worldwide Shipping Redmi Turbo 5 Max is designed for users who want top-level performance, a massive battery, and a premium display without paying flagship prices. Starting at $399, this phone focuses on power, endurance, and smooth everyday use. With a large AMOLED screen, a cutting-edge MediaTek processor, and ultra-fast charging, it clearly targets heavy users, gamers, and content lovers. Now available on Giztop, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max can be purchased with Express and Global shipping, making it accessible to buyers worldwide with faster delivery options.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max Available on Giztop For at $399 With Worldwide Shipping

Redmi Turbo 5 Max is designed for users who want top-level performance, a massive battery, and a premium display without paying flagship prices. Starting at $399, this phone focuses on power, endurance, and smooth everyday…

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence going to auction Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The Declaration of Independence is up for sale, but it will cost more than most of us can afford. Despite this, the edition offered by Goldin Auction was originally printed and distributed so that colonists could read the Second Continental Congress’ argument for separating from Great Britain in July 1776.

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence going to auction

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The Declaration of Independence is up for sale, but it will cost more than most of us can afford. Despite this, the edition offered by…

Why Darren Aronofsky thought an AI-generated historical docudrama was a good idea Not all AI It’s important to note that On This Day… 1776 is not fully crafted by AI. The script, for instance, was written by a team of writers overseen by Aronofsky’s longtime writing partners Ari Handel and Lucas Sussman, as noted by The Hollywood Reporter. That makes criticisms like the Guardian’s of “ChatGPT-sounding sloganeering” in the first episodes both somewhat misplaced and hilariously harsh.

Why Darren Aronofsky thought an AI-generated historical docudrama was a good idea

Not all AI It’s important to note that On This Day… 1776 is not fully crafted by AI. The script, for instance, was written by a team of writers overseen by Aronofsky’s longtime writing partners Ari Handel and Lucas…

Smartphone display sizes are about to smash through another barrier Smartphones have steadily gotten bigger every generation for years, even though phone manufacturers keep slimming them down as well. For some consumers, modern smartphones might be too large, and requests for powerful smaller phones have never seemed higher.If you are one of these users, then prepare to be disappointed by the next upcoming innovation in the smartphone industry. New display sizes under development…

Smartphone display sizes are about to smash through another barrier

Smartphones have steadily gotten bigger every generation for years, even though phone manufacturers keep slimming them down as well. For some consumers, modern smartphones might be too large, and requests for powerful smaller…

Rocket Report: SpaceX probes upper stage malfunction; Starship testing resumes Welcome to Edition 8.28 of the Rocket Report! The big news in rocketry this week was that NASA still hasn’t solved the problem with hydrogen leaks on the Space Launch System. The problem caused months of delays before the first SLS launch in 2022, and the fuel leaks cropped up again Monday during a fueling test on NASA’s second SLS rocket.

Rocket Report: SpaceX probes upper stage malfunction; Starship testing resumes

Welcome to Edition 8.28 of the Rocket Report! The big news in rocketry this week was that NASA still hasn’t solved the problem with hydrogen leaks on the Space Launch System. The problem caused months of delays before…

Facial recognition AI trained to work on bears Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. For most people, assessing a bear’s weight or fur color isn’t a top priority during an unexpected encounter in the woods. Instead, the desire to survive generally wins out over lingering to admire the predator’s sizable claws or snout shape. Knowing this, you’d be forgiven for having difficulty differentiating one bear from another.

Facial recognition AI trained to work on bears

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. For most people, assessing a bear’s weight or fur color isn’t a top priority during an unexpected encounter in the woods. Instead, the desire to…

Caviar launches Black Edition iPhone 17 Pro Max with titanium, crocodile leather and gold accents Caviar has introduced a new line of custom iPhone 17 Pro Max models under its Black Edition collection. The launch comes in response to Apple’s decision to remove the classic black color option from the iPhone 17 Pro series. While Apple focused on new shades like Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue, Caviar chose to reintroduce black with a luxury approach aimed at collectors and enthusiasts.

Caviar launches Black Edition iPhone 17 Pro Max with titanium, crocodile leather and gold accents

Caviar has introduced a new line of custom iPhone 17 Pro Max models under its Black Edition collection. The launch comes in response to Apple’s decision to remove the classic black color option from…

EU says TikTok needs to drop “addictive design” TikTok said: “The Commission’s preliminary findings present a categorically false and entirely meritless depiction of our platform, and we will take whatever steps are necessary to challenge these findings through every means available to us.” TikTok is owned by China’s ByteDance, although a recent deal with the Trump administration will spin off its US arm into a joint venture majority owned by American investors.

EU says TikTok needs to drop “addictive design”

TikTok said: “The Commission’s preliminary findings present a categorically false and entirely meritless depiction of our platform, and we will take whatever steps are necessary to challenge these findings through every means available to us.” TikTok…

The extreme sport of skijoring, where horses pull skiers at 40 mph Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The high-adrenaline winter sport of skijoring, derived from the Norwegian word for “ski driving,” takes so many forms that it even defies uniform pronunciation. “If you go to France, it’s skijoering, pronounced SKEE-zhor-ing. In German, it’s skijöring, pronounced SHEE-yuh-ring,” says Loren Zhimanskova, founder of Skijor International and Skijor USA.

The extreme sport of skijoring, where horses pull skiers at 40 mph

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The high-adrenaline winter sport of skijoring, derived from the Norwegian word for “ski driving,” takes so many forms that it…