A new ultra-compact smartphone promises to make you feel like a spy with its tiny, pocket-friendly design—think "pocket's pocket" small. It’s being marketed as a fun, discreet gadget packed with modern features, though the details are light beyond the cool factor.

Editor’s Note: Tiny tech has a quirky appeal—whether for nostalgia, novelty, or just the thrill of something different. While it’s unclear how practical this phone really is, the playful pitch taps into our love of gadgets that feel like something out of a movie. If nothing else, it’s a fun reminder that tech doesn’t always have to be serious.

Popular Science is highlighting a limited-time deal for AdGuard’s VPN service, offering an 88% discount on a 5-year subscription. The article frames it as a quick fix for hiding your IP address—basically, a way to boost your online privacy (or at least make it harder for snoops to track you).

Editor’s Note: VPNs are a hot topic as people get more wary of being tracked online. This isn’t just about dodging ads—it’s a legit tool for keeping your browsing habits private. The deal angle makes it feel urgent, but the real takeaway is that hiding your IP is becoming as routine as locking your front door.

REI is running a killer deal on Darn Tough merino wool socks—normally $24, they're now just $6.83. These aren't just any socks; they're the kind that runners, hikers, and everyday shoe-wearers swear by for comfort and durability. If you've ever doubted the power of good socks, this discount might be your chance to find out what you've been missing.

If you've been eyeing battery-powered yard tools, now's a great time to grab them—Amazon's early summer sale has EGO mowers, blowers, and saws at up to 50% off. These tools are lighter, quieter, and more efficient than gas-powered ones, making yardwork a lot less of a chore.

Think twice before clicking that "unsubscribe" link in your email—it might actually be a sneaky trick to confirm your address is active, leading to even more spam. This article breaks down how scammers exploit these buttons and offers smarter ways to clean up your inbox without falling into their traps.

Time might seem like one of those unchanging constants, but scientists are actually working on a major upgrade to how we measure it. Right now, the official definition of a second is based on atomic clocks that use microwaves, but new optical clocks—which rely on light—are so precise they could redefine the whole system. This isn’t just about tweaking lab equipment; it could shake up everything from weather forecasting to fundamental physics.

Explorers just found a shipwreck in French waters—over a mile deep—that’s likely the deepest ever discovered there. The eerie twist? Alongside centuries-old artifacts, there’s modern trash littering the site, a stark reminder of how far humanity’s pollution reaches.

Just in time for Father’s Day, a male weedy seadragon at an Ohio aquarium became a proud dad to at least 20 tiny hatchlings. These quirky fish are known for their unusual parenting style—the males carry and protect the eggs until they hatch, earning them a spot among nature’s most devoted fathers.

Turns out, bacteria aren't so different from us when the going gets tough—they'll resort to cannibalism. New research shows that when starved, some bacteria start killing and eating their fellow microbes to survive. It's a brutal but effective survival strategy summed up by the grim motto: "When things get tough, you eat your neighbors."