Sam Miller

Petzl America Recalls ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE Harnesses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard

Name of Product: Petzl ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE harnesses Hazard: The recalled harness’ D-ring can release, allowing the attachment point to open, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall hazard. Recall Date: May 14, 2026 Units: About 29,300 (In addition, about 4,900 were sold in Canada)…

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3 things you need to know about quantum computers, from an expert

Quantum computers are strange-looking machines ROBERT GHEMENT/EPA/Shutterstock Picture a quantum computer. Are you imagining an ordinary computer, but somehow just better? If so, that would be a mistake, because quantum computers are fundamentally different. They rely on exotic quantum phenomena occurring between their constituent parts, known as qubits, but their strange nature often invites myths…

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This LG OLED Gaming Monitor Is 40% Off Right Now

This LG OLED Gaming Monitor Is 40% Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. OLED gaming monitors have become much easier to recommend over the last year, mostly because prices have started dropping below the $500 mark. LG’s 27GX704A-B UltraGear OLED is one of the better options in…

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Why extended warranties are a waste of money

Why extended warranties are a waste of money

Home Depot’s best-selling front-loading Whirlpool washing machine runs $699; purchase it online, and the retailer urges adding a “Protection Plan” — a three-year extended warranty — for an extra $100. Buy a Samsung TV from BestBuy.com for $329, and at checkout the website recommends you “Protect your TV” with a $59.99 two-year plan from Geek…

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A brain-controlled system may help listeners with hearing loss cut through the noise : NPR

Scientists say they’ve developed brain-decoding technology that could help people who use hearing assistance devices pick out one voice in a crowded room — a longstanding challenge for hearing aids. Matteo Farinella/Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute hide caption toggle caption Matteo Farinella/Columbia University’s Zuckerman Institute Imagine a crowded room. It’s a chaos of sound, teeming with…

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