Elon Musk Says the Sun is Green... Is It Really?

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December 22, 2022

Well, Elon Musk tweeted something again! He said the sun is green! Can you believe it? How ridiculous! Everybody knows it’s yellow! You just have to look up and see for yourself! But wait, shouldn’t he know the sun isn’t green? He’s in the space business, after all. Maybe it is green. Who knows? Well, our Editor in Chief does. In our top story, he goes into all the details of Musk’s claim that the sun is green, why we perceive it as yellow, and explains how and why you could consider it multiple different colors.

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TODAY'S TOP STORY Elon Musk Says the Sun is Green… Is It Really?


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The Best HDMI Extenders of 2022


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Today’s Quordle Answers


Wordle was just too easy, wasn’t it? You probably left that behind and moved on to Quordle, the true “hard mode” of the word-guessing game format. But now you’re stuck and so close to failing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a hint—and if you really need it, today’s Quordle Answers. Read More »

 
Today’s Wordle Answer


Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

 
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Have you ever wished you had a little shelf above a wall outlet for your smart speaker, kitchen items, or to store and charge your phone in the bathroom safely? If so, you’ll want to check out this handy little “socket shelf” and stand. You remove the existing wall plate with two screws, put this new one in its place, and now you have a shelf for phones, tablets, razors, rings, beard trimmers, smart speakers, or anything else up to 10 pounds.

 
The Raspberry Pi 5 Won’t Launch Any Time Soon


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Chevy’s Bolt EV Recall Returns with Carpets Catching on Fire


Uh oh. General Motors announced another Chevy Bolt EV recall this week, affecting 140,000 vehicles over fire risks. However, unlike the massive battery recall from prior years, this is due to the carpet potentially catching on fire. Read More »

 
This App Turns Your Every Conversation Into Memes


A new app that takes your meme game to the next level has debuted in the top spot on the iOS App Store this week. Memix (iOS, Android) lets you create and share memes quickly and easily across multiple platforms. And it can even transform your entire text conversations into meme form. Read More »

 
The Secret Meaning Behind Every Apple Event Name Since 2001


Steve Jobs set the standard for product announcements in Apple Events. His keynote appearances became so popular that fans dubbed his speeches “Steve Notes.” Now, it’s a tradition for Apple to send colorful invitations to the press members for upcoming events, with a tagline teasing what’s to come. Read More »

 
YouTube Snatching the NFL Sunday Ticket Could Be a Big Score


DirecTV has enjoyed exclusive rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket dating back to 1994, but things are about to change. New reports suggest Google’s YouTube and YouTube TV are about to snatch the Sunday Ticket, and here’s why that’s a big deal. Read More »

 

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eufy Admits That Its Cameras Have a “Security Flaw”


After three weeks of silence, eufy finally acknowledges that its cameras have a “security flaw.” The company published a blog post explaining how it will increase the privacy, security, and transparency of its smart cameras. Still, eufy hasn’t apologized to customers or explained how camera streams were accessed in VLC. Read More »

 

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Is a QD-OLED Monitor Worth It?


QD-OLED combines techniques first seen in QLED LCD panels with self-emissive OLED technology, improving on both for better colors and a brighter picture. Prices for QD-LED monitors at the time of writing exceed $1000, though, so should you consider buying one? Read More »

 
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Stop Using Your Phone as a Flashlight


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Creative Sound Blaster X1 Review: A Swiss Army Knife DAC and Headphone Amp


Creative’s Sound Blaster line started in the 1990s as computer sound cards, but now that name applies to a range of products. A case in point is the Creative Sound Blaster X1, a portable digital-to-analog converter and amplifier meant to help you get the most out of your favorite headphones. Read More »

 
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Giveaway: Win a Lenovo Smart Clock Essential With Alexa


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This Dumb Power Strip Is Smart Enough to Save You Money


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Does the Mail Run on Christmas?


You’ve got Christmas cards that haven’t arrived, and there might just be some cash gifts in some of them. The mail running is pretty important. Read More »

 
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What Grocery Stores Are Open Christmas Day?


Maybe you need a last-minute appetizer, or maybe you forgot to buy a key ingredient for your cookies, either way, you’ve got to head to the grocery store on Christmas Day. But is anything even open? Read More »

 

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