2017-08-09

Tech Insider [2-2] (videos of July 2017)

source: Tech Insider
1:33 This cell phone doesn't have a battery and never needs to be charged Researchers at the University of Washington have created a cell phone that uses so little power, it never needs to charge and doesn't have a battery. Instead, it pulls power from ambient light and ...
2:38 The Night King on "Game of Thrones" explained While various factions of Westeros are busy battling each other for the Iron Throne, a mysterious, supernatural being is lurking in the North with an army of undead. The Night King is featured prom...
4:43 Everything we know so far about season 7 of 'Game of Thrones' Winter is here, and so is the seventh season of the show, which premieres July 16, 2017. Here's a look at what we can expect in the weeks ahead based on the trailers, teasers and some rumors about ...
1:38 Disney​ revealed what Star Wars​ Land will look like Disney just unveiled a 3D model of what their new park, Star Wars Land, will look like. The park is designed to be a remote trading post on a "never-before-seen planet" and is expected to open in 2...
1:50 The keys to making the best homemade cold brew Cold brew is a highly-caffeinated coffee concentrate. Unlike iced coffee, it's a slower process that doesn't use heat to extract the coffee flavor from the grinds. Read more: http://www.businessi...
2:01 This $250 ring could replace your credit cards, keys, and a lot of other everyday items Token is a fledgling hardware company that just introduced its first product: the Token ring, an identity ring designed to store your credentials and secure your privacy with a fingerprint sensor. ...
1:31 NASA released the closest-ever images of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot As NASA's Juno probe flew over Jupiter on July 10th, it snapped photographs of the planet's most iconic feature, the Great Red Spot. Following is a transcript of the video.
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2:19 Everything you need to know about Azor Ahai — the legendary savior on 'Game of Thrones' Which character will come out on top on Game of Thrones? A Westerosi prophecy suggests that a mythic figure called Azor Ahai could be the one to save Westeros from the White Walkers and win the Gam...
1:57 Here's why there are mysterious giant barcodes across the US If you fly over certain parts of the US, you can look down and see massive "barcodes" spread throughout the land. Most of the barcodes are about 78' wide and 53' long, and their origin dates back t...
3:07 Here are the best places to sell your old iPhones and other gadgets Is your iPhone on its last leg? There are a number of different websites and services out there that can help you sell or trade-in your old device. Here are some of the best options out there that ...
1:51 Google's DeepMind AI just taught itself to walk Google's artificial intelligence company, DeepMind, has developed an AI that has managed to learn how to walk, run, jump, and climb without any prior guidance. The result is as impressive as it is ...
1:53 Third-largest iceberg broke off Antarctica One of the largest icebergs ever recorded has broken free of Antarctica. A crack in an Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf is responsible for calving the colossal new iceberg, which is roughly the area...
2:29 Kids explain what they think aliens will look like The creativity of children is usually unbound, free, and bizarre. So we decided to put that to good use and find out what they thought aliens would look like, where they would live, and what they w...
2:09 Amazon's "Prime Day" has nothing on Alibaba's "Singles' Day" Amazon's Prime Day may be incredibly popular in the US, but it has nothing on Alibaba's "Singles Day." The Chinese retailer pulled in $17 billion in just 24 hours last November. Here's how they do ...
1:31 Check out the only permanent undersea research lab in the world Oceans cover 70% of our world and produce much of the oxygen we breathe. They provide food and jobs for people around globe. Yet they remain mostly mysterious. Only a fraction of these vast waters ...
2:05 This 14-year-old discovered a new approach to cleaning up oil spills Anika Bhagavatula, a 14-year-old student from Wilton, Connecticut, is one of the national finalists in the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge — a science and engineering competition f...
2:11 Scientists have developed a new weapon in the fight against cancer Japanese scientists are working hard to end humanity's longing fight against cancer. They've recently developed a new method for visualizing cancer which could help humans detect it at earlier stag...
3:18 NASA has been exploring Mars every day for the last 20 years On July 4, 1996, the Mars Pathfinder landed on Mars. Since then, NASA has had at least one robot studying the red planet, slowly uncovering its secrets.
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2:24 The 10 healthiest leafy greens you should be putting in your salad We used the CDC's ranking of powerhouse foods, combined with how many nutrients (specifically potassium, fiber, protein, riboflavin, niacin, folate, B6, calcium, iron, zinc, and vitamins A, C, and ...
3:18 Foods you should always eat together to get the most health benefits Many healthy greens and vegetables are packed with nutrition, but you might not be getting as many benefits out of them as you think. Want a nutrient boost? Certain vitamins in different foods can ...
1:44 The 'Scorpion King' is real — here's what this explorer found in his tomb The Scorpion King wasn't just a big screen action hero played by The Rock, he was an Egyptian king. Patrick McGovern, the author of "Ancient Brews: Rediscovered and Re-Created," reveals what he fou...
1:10 Why Swiss cheese has those mysterious, giant holes Why does Swiss cheese look like that? What's with all the holes? It turns out, those holes are key in making cheese Swiss! Dr. Michael Tunick, author of "The Science of Cheese," explains what goes...
1:34 Top Chef​ judge Graham Elliot​ has a bizarre ingredient for making the perfect big, juicy burger Large burgers often dry out when grilled. "Top Chef" judge Graham Elliot has a simple, but bizarre trick to keep them juicy. Use an ice cube. Watch to learn why.
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2:39 5 of the best memes from Trump's trip to the G20 Summit President Trump travelled to Germany to meet with leaders of the G20 and he was face-to-face with Russia's president Vladimir Putin for the first time since being sworn into office. As with his las...
1:31 The world’s tallest single-family home is up for sale — take a look inside The world's tallest single-family house is for sale. The architect lived in the home, but it's now on the market for $1.45 million. The home is 12 stories high and has an elevator that lets out to ...
2:03 Evolutionary biologists have been misinterpreting a key point in Darwin’s theory for years Richard Prum, Coe Professor at Yale University and author of “The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex,” reveals details of Darwin's theory on gender. This particular hypothesis was not...
1:40 These Wimbledon​ tennis balls were turned into speakers The hearO speaker users a tennis ball's natural acoustics to produce a stylish bluetooth speaker. Every ball was in use at Wimbledon 2016. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai
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1:31 Alibaba​ just made a smart speaker to compete with Amazon's Echo Alibaba is the latest company to make a smart speaker, the Tmall Genie. It is cheaper than other smart speakers. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/sai
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1:58 How ancient Romans made stronger concrete than today Many structures built by ancient Romans around 2,000 years ago are still standing, and some are still in excellent condition. Over the last decade, researchers have come discover the Romans' secret...
1:28 You can buy the only sunglasses made with NASA optical technology for less than $100 In order to protect astronauts from harmful radiation, NASA developed a unique technology to protect astronaut’s vision in space. Now, the California-based company Eagles Eyes is using the same tec...
1:36 Archaeologists unearthed a massive 1800-year-old mural Archaeologists uncovered a massive 4th-century mosaic floor outside Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. The mural is 36 feet long, 13 feet wide, and depicts a chariot race between four chariots.
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2:10 Amelia Earhart's disappearance may finally be explained with one photo A lost photo may shed new light on the mysterious death of famous aviator Amelia Earhart. The photo, which will be featured in a new History channel special called "Amelia Earhart: The Lost Eviden...
1:49 These are the secret bunkers government officials will go to in the event of an attack In the event of a nuclear attack, the US government has secret bunkers hidden around the country to take shelter in. Only critical government personnel would be allowed in. In some cases, the conti...
1:33 This abandoned Disney water park has been rotting for over 15 years When Disney River Country opened in 1976, visitors flocked to Orange County, Florida, to ride the winding slides and traverse the wooden bridges. The park closed down 25 years later. After leaving ...
1:35 Where this 12-time Olympic medalist stores all of her medals Although Olympic medals are not made out of the pure, precious metals, they are extremely valuable. That is why we wonder how athletes keep them safe. Dara Torres, five-time Olympic swimmer and 12-...
1:40 An engineer in Chile created a device that could use earthquake vibrations to charge phones Luciano Chiang, a Chilean engineer, built a machine that turns the earth's vibrations into energy that can be used to charge phones and small electronics. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.co...
1:42 MIT professor: Why we shouldn’t be afraid of robots taking our jobs Erik Brynjolfsson, the director of the MIT Center for Digital Business, explains how robots will enhance our future economy. They will not be taking our jobs, but instead helping to create new ones...
2:08 Baboons can teach us a lot about being too stressed Baboon politics say a lot about human politics: It's tough to be on top, and the key to staying there is to know when to stress over the competition. Professor of Neuroscience at Stanford Universi...
1:38 A 12-time Olympic medalist reveals her eating habits during training Need some motivation? Look no farther than five-time Olympic swimmer and 12-time Olympic medalist Dara Torres. Torres has teamed up with SHOW MORE OF YOU from Celgene and Otezla — a campaign that i...
1:38 This Yale biologist has a fascinating theory of how women changed human evolution Richard Prum, the author of "The Evolution of Beauty," explains how who a female chooses to mate with can change the common traits that men show. Over time, women can change the evolutionary defini...
1:45 People on Twitter are loving how baffled Buzz Aldrin appeared by Trump's "space" talk Astronaut Buzz Aldrin had some great reactions to President Trump's speech during the signing of an executive order to revive the National Space Council. At times Colonel Aldrin appeared very perpl...
1:32 Macy’s will set off 60,000 fireworks this 4th of July — here’s how they set it all up Macy's Fourth of July Spectacular has become one of the largest firework displays in the United States. This year, over 60,000 fireworks will go off over New York City's skyline. Here's what it tak...
1:57 Why you don't get sunburn through a car windshield Summer is the perfect time for road trips, but just because you are inside your car doesn't mean you are completely protected from the sun's rays. You may not get burned, but there's still a risk ...
6:08 Here's what 'Double Dare' host Marc Summers is up to today Marc Summers hosted Nickelodeon's "Double Dare" for about a decade. The popular kid's trivia show included bizarre — and often messy — physical challenges as well as an elaborate obstacle course. S...
1:45 The incredible story of how hatmakers really did 'go mad' 300 years ago The expression 'mad as a hatter' is based from the real-life behavior of hatters from the 17th century. It turns out that the process they used to make their hats was poisoning them and driving the...
1:37 5 hand gestures that could get you in serious trouble in other countries Many hand gestures in the US are pretty universal. The peace sign, thumbs up, and "devil horns" aren't likely to earn you any strange looks in the States, but these same gestures can be downright o...

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