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Do You Need a Fancy Bread Knife?

By: Joe Ray
20 April 2025 at 03:20
A $450 serrated knife may slice a loaf just as cleanly as one that costs less than $50. But the benefits of the more lavish bladeβ€”quality, ergonomics, sheer prettinessβ€”might make it worth the expense.

What Is DHGate, and Should You Use It?

A Chinese ecommerce app has shot up the App Store rankings in response to Donald Trump’s tariff changes. It’s as safe as the next online marketplaceβ€”but as with all of them, buyers should know what they’re in for.

How to Turn a Live Boston Bruins Hockey Broadcast Into a Cartoon

11 March 2025 at 04:00
The NHL is using new technology to overlay animations on top of real live hockey action. It points to a future of fully personalized sports broadcasting in which fans control what’s on their screens.

Can Algorithms, a Touchscreen, and an Internet Connection Make the Perfect Piece of Toast?

By: Joe Ray
2 March 2025 at 04:30
Some eager product designers have replaced the toaster’s familiar buttons, levers, and dials with screens and automated software. The results are rather stale.

The World Is in a Polyester Crisis. One Company Is Trying to Recycle a Way Out

21 February 2025 at 04:00
The European company Reju may have developed the polyester recycling technology the textile industry needs. The question is whether the world is ready for it.

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