About 58 articles by Crowdability

Caution — This Video Game Might Be Run by the CIA

Hold On! This Balloon Can Take You to Space

The views from a hot-air balloon ride can be breathtaking. But the view from this one is truly out of this world »

“Is This Even a Real Person?!”

Most consumers hate the idea of companies using AI for customer…

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These Vending Machines Sell Bullets

China Has Spies All Over America

For years, China has been collecting vital information about America’s infrastructure. And it’s been doing it right in front of our eyes — well, technically our bumpers »

What Happens if You Shoot Down a Delivery Drone?

Delivery drones are everywhere these days.…

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This App Can Turn You Into a Spy

The Robots Are Coming To Bag Your Groceries

From self-checkout to autonomous delivery services, technology is constantly changing the way we shop for groceries. Now it’s time for the next chapter »

This EV Charges in Just 5 Minutes

Slow charging times make many consumers think twice before buying…

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Turning Point: Scientists Discover Obesity Gene

Walter Cronkite Predicted the Future

In 1967, beloved news anchor Walter Cronkite was asked to predict what the year 2000 would look like. Here’s what he got right — and what he got very wrong »

First Cigarettes, Now Social Media

Social media can be addicting, just like cigarettes.…

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This Laptop Has No Screen

Man Blames His Divorce on Apple

When a man in England got caught cheating on his wife, he took drastic measures. He sued a multi-trillion-dollar company. Here’s why »

Disney May Owe You Money

A recent settlement means Disney owes 100,000 customers money. Are…

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Wait a Minute — Stuff is Getting Cheaper?

No Security, No Bonuses

Microsoft is finally getting serious about cybersecurity. In fact, it’s starting to put its money where its mouth is — or at least its employees’ money »

It’s Time to Make Cancer Glow

When it comes…

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The Weirdest Job Listing You’ll Ever See

The Baseball Stadium that Sold for a Dollar

Someone spent one dollar to purchase an old MLB baseball stadium. But then it spent fourteen million dollars on an unusual renovation »

Look Out — “Open Banking” Is Coming

Banks may soon be able to share your info with…

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Google Says to Put Glue on Pizza

Why Are Prison Inmates Mailing Letters to this Tech Professor?

A Harvard tech professor is being inundated with letters from prisoners from all across America. And as it turns out, he’s thrilled to receive them. Here’s what’s happening »

If You’re “Home Alone,” Check out This Iconic House for…

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This AI Goes on Dates for You

Whoops — Elon Needs a New Volunteer

Elon Musk is seeking a new test subject for a life-changing procedure. But before you volunteer, you should really see what happened to the first guy »

What the Heck is a “Throbber”?

You’ve seen it while surfing the Web. And chances…

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This Yellow Car Has the U.S. Government Trembling

Green Means Go… Red Means Stop… White Means… ?

Red, yellow, green… white? Find out why traffic lights may be getting another color »

A Lithium Goldmine in an Unexpected State

Making batteries takes lots of lithium. But nearly half of what’s needed could come from this surprising…

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