What Does The Toyota Name Mean?

Rep0rter/Getty Images Over the decades, cars and their brands have sported names with deep meanings. This is certainly true of the iconic Japanese manufacturer Toyota. Since debuting as an automaker in 1936, Toyota has gradually risen to become one of the leading names in the automotive and … Read more

Liquid metal self-assembles into electronics with this crazy new manufacturing process

A groundbreaking new method promises to reshape the way we manufacture nanoscale electronic components. It could offer a faster, cheaper, and more reliable alternative to traditional chip-making techniques. Developed by a team at North Carolina State University, this innovative approach uses liquid metal that can self-assemble into precise, functional structures. The process starts with a … Read more

New glow-in-the-dark wood doesn’t need electricity to illuminate homes

Imagine wooden wall panels that emit a soft glow at night or park benches that light up pathways with a gentle luminescence. This vision is becoming a reality thanks to researchers in Switzerland, who have successfully developed glow-in-the-dark wood. The whole concept of bioluminescent wood might seem like something humans invented, but it actually takes … Read more

This Megan Fox thriller is the #1 movie on Netflix

Despite the fact that Netflix released new Christmas movies every week throughout November, a decidedly non-Christmas movie is surprisingly topping the charts of the streaming service. On Friday, the Megan Fox sci-fi thriller Subservience overtook Our Little Secret and That Christmas to become the most-watched movie on Netflix. S.K. Dale directed Subservience, which was released … Read more

Apple 5G modem three-year plan leaks for new iPhone and iPad

After reports suggested Apple had scrapped its plans to make in-house 5G modems, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman says the Cupertino company actually has a three-year plan to replace Qualcomm chips with its proprietary technology. Interestingly, the company currently has a deal with Qualcomm to use its chips until at least 2026. This contract would last long … Read more

Apple TV+ teases fans with new Severance Season 2 images

Apple TV+ has given fans of the dystopian workplace drama Severance an early Christmas present. The streamer has released a slew of images offering a first look at the highly-anticipated second season of the show, which quickly became one of the most buzzed-about and critically acclaimed of all of Apple’s original TV series. These new … Read more