Test-approved app could kill off the graphing calculator

Math students have a love-hate relationship with the funky, expensive TI-84 graphing calculators, but thanks to a new deal, they’ll soon get a free option. Starting this spring, pupils in 14 US states will be able to use the TI-like Desmos online calculator during standardized testing run by the Smarter Balanced consortium. “We think students […]

Tesla starts pre-orders on solar roof for $1,000, rolls out calculator for costs

Tesla is starting pre-orders on smooth and textured black glass solar roofs. (credit: Tesla) Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter on Wednesday that the company’s solar roof panels would be available for pre-order that afternoon. In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Tesla and SolarCity executives said the roof would be cheaper, on the whole, […]

Sleep calculator will tell you EXACTLY what time to go to bed to wake up refreshed

Created by Web-Blinds, the interactive tool asks you what time you have to be up in the morning and then gives you the exact time you should go to bed. Knowing what time works best for optimum sleep “means you can look forward to feeling fresh and alert every morning”, say Web Blinds. If you’re […]

How much will YOUR house be worth after Brexit? This calculator can predict value

This Brexit house price tracker combines all the major UK property price indices, as well as predictions from a range of industry experts. The tracker aims to reveal what 2017 could mean for the UK housing market. The tool, created by fixed-fee stage agent YOPA, brings all of the latest housing data into one place.  […]

5 bots to try this week: Record Bird, Allo, SamaraRings, Lemonade Stand, Influencer Rate Calculator

If you’re old enough to have used an Apple II, then chances are you’re old enough to have played Lemonade Stand. The business simulation video game was bundled with Apple computers throughout the 1980s. Players tapped into their inner entrepreneur to set prices, manage inventory, and deal with market challenges like thunderstorms. Proving that everything […]