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Gravity warps space in strange and counter-intuitive ways, and the bigger the source of gravity, the bigger the warping. One example of gravity’s optical illusions is beautiful rings in space named Einstein rings, one of which was recently captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Named for the physicist who predicted gravity’s strange stretching influence on… Continue reading Molten Ring Allows Hubble to Peer Back 9 Billion Years Digital Trends

Waze likes to roll out fun features from time to time, the latest one landing with the launch of PAW Patrol: The Movie. Aimed at kids, or, more accurately, parents who’re keen to keep their littl’uns entertained on long drives, U.S.-based Waze users can now get driving directions from Ryder and his loyal team of… Continue reading Waze Hooks up With PAW Patrol for Driving Directions Digital Trends

A straighter smile in just six months: That’s the claim that’s overrun brick walls and billboards in big cities promising busy people that they can get the smile of their dreams and fix crooked teeth without conventional braces or a single visit to an orthodontist.  If that sounds too good to be true, it might be… Continue reading Invisible braces aren't for everyonehere's how to tell if they'll work for you

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Oppo has detailed exciting new camera technology it’s working on at the moment, and some of it may hit phones we can buy before the end of the year. There are three main new developments, with the first focused on a… Continue reading Oppo Details New RGBW Camera Sensor and Optical Zoom Tech Digital Trends

Nuclear physicists hoped to observe color transparency in protons (red) by spotting small-size protons with an electron probe (green). These small-size protons could more easily exit the nucleus of the atom, shown here, demonstrating color transparency. Credit: Image courtesy of DOE’s Jefferson Lab Protons populate the nucleus of every atom in the universe. Inside the nucleus, they… Continue reading Nuclear Physicists Use High-Energy Electron Beam To Hunt for Clues of Color Transparency in Protons

WTF?! Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm, the famous, and often infamous, streamer is starting his own games studio and wants a studio head co-founder to get it up and running. Strangely, the company’s plan is to partner with “mega influencers” to “launch their dream game.” The reveal came via a job posting on Beahm’s Champion’s Club… Continue reading Dr Disrespect is starting a game studio so “mega influencers” can create their dream title

Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Smart home gadgets have never been more numerous or easier to operate. Just check out these Nest Thermostat deals, as well as these Google Home and Google Nest Mini deals. Controlling your home temperature is as simple as opening up your… Continue reading Google Nest Thermostats Get a Sweet Deal at Amazon Today Digital Trends

Educational Technology Research and Development, Penn State researchers propose the conceptual framework of digital badging system components as cultural tools—which serve to mediate interactions between people and their goals—that allows learners to personalize their professional development by making decisions about what they want to learn and when. Credit: NASA Aerospace Education Services Project> Educational Technology… Continue reading New framework could help teachers personalize their professional learning

Congratulations! It’s not every day that you land yourself a new smart speaker, so do revel in your long-researched purchase. Oh, and it seems you’ve chosen wisely by going with an Amazon Echo. We’re major fans of the Alexa platform’s near-limitless capabilities, and the Echo lineup is one of our favorite smart hub families. With… Continue reading The Best Amazon Echo Accessories You Can Buy Right Now Digital Trends

Mars Dune Alpha Conceptual Render: Visualization on Mars. ICON If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live on Mars, now is your chance to find out. NASA is recruiting crew members for a simulation mission who will live on a Mars-like environment on Earth for one year. Simulated missions help agencies figure out… Continue reading NASA Wants You to Live In a Simulated Mars Environment Digital Trends