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New emojis will include Bigfoot, orca whale, treasure chest, and more

The Unicode Consortium has confirmed its next slate of emojis, coming in the next year to eager thumbs near you. Yes, there is indeed a nonprofit organization that creates standardized language across devices from a wide range of hardware makers — that’s why if you send your friend a flamenco dancer emoji from your iPhone, they’ll be able to see that suave dancer in a red dress on their Android. And that same organization gets the final say on what new emojis come to your device. The new emoji

New emojis will include Bigfoot, orca whale, treasure chest and more

The Unicode Consortium has confirmed its next slate of emojis, coming in the next year to eager thumbs near you. Yes, there is indeed a nonprofit organization that creates standardized language across devices from a wide range of hardware makers — that’s why if you send your friend a flamenco dancer emoji from your iPhone, they’ll be able to see that suave dancer in a red dress on their Android. And that same organization gets the final say on what new emojis come to your device. The new emoji

Eye Health and Older Age: How These 6 Conditions May Become More Common

Your eyes are aging, and you probably aren't helping them, either. Whether it's staring at a screen for hours on end or spending the summer under the sun, your daily activities can really take a toll on your vision and the overall health of your eyes. As your eyes age, changes in your vision are to be expected. As the years tick by, it's common for it to get hard to see things up close, distinguish between some colors and more. Some of the problems you might encounter with your aging eyes can

What to Look for When Buying a Sleep Mask (2025)

When it’s time to wind down, even a thin beam of streetlight coming through the curtains or the glow of a phone charger can keep your brain from fully switching off. A well-made sleep mask that blocks the light can help you drift off faster and stay asleep even through sunrise. So forget those flimsy airline eye covers. Sleep masks have come a long way, and the market is filled with a myriad of options designed to help you fall asleep and maintain a good night’s rest. From luxurious silk masks

7 Easy Habits to Care for Your Eye Health This Fall

The sun's UV rays can be harmful, not only for your skin, but also for your eyes. The World Health Organization reports that 15 million people worldwide have blindness from cataracts, and the likely cause for that for up to 10% of these people may have been exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Although the harsh summer sun may be going away now, fall brings colder, drier air, which can also cause irritation to your eyes. You can find plenty of Reddit threads discussing eye health and recommending

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Best Eye Doctor-Approved Over-the-Counter Eye Drops of 2025

Depending on how often you plan to use the eye drops and what you're using them for, a preservative-free brand may be best. Also, some preservatives are safer than others. Make sure to look at the active ingredients in your eye drops -- some chemicals can cause issues in the eyes over time. Eye drops may be designed to treat dryness, redness or other eye issues. Some conditions require prescription eye drops instead of over-the-counter ones. CNET staff -- not advertisers, partners or business

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How the cavefish lost its eyes—again and again

Time and again, whenever a population was swept into a cave and survived long enough for natural selection to have its way, the eyes disappeared. “But it’s not that everything has been lost in cavefish,” says geneticist Jaya Krishnan of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation. “Many enhancements have also happened.” Though the demise of their eyes continues to fascinate biologists, in recent years, attention has shifted to other intriguing aspects of cavefish biology. It has become increasingl

The Ancient Art and Intimate Craft of Artificial Eyes

The Ancient Art and Intimate Craft of Artificial Eyes Eye makers for millennia have been trying to re-create the expressionist power of the human body’s most complex and emotionally meaningful visible organ. By: Dan Roche A↑ A↓ Off Bright Dark Blues Gray BeeLine Reader uses subtle color gradients to help you read more efficiently. Four thousand years ago, a woman had a very fancy artificial eye she probably wore while she was alive. It was possibly made of natural tar and animal fat or m

Home Depot’s Halloween Skeleton Decorations Now Feature Electronically Enhanced Terrors

Home Depot has given its giant skeleton-led collection of Halloween decorations quite an upgrade for 2025, with more animatronic capabilities that are even more perfectly suited to terrify your neighborhood all year long. New for this year is the 6.5 ft. Grave & Bones Animated Ultra Skelly with “Life Eyes,” which can blink, move, and be changed to fit various expressions and holiday themes—such as heart eyes for Valentine’s Day. With an LED app, you can control not just the eyes and lights on S

Eyes of Wakanda feels like fanfiction turned into Marvel history

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. Similar to What If…?, Eyes of Wakanda leans hard into the fantastical and remixes pieces of the larger MCU canon in a way that makes it come across like Marvel-approved fanfiction. But the new series features much stronger visuals, and each of its four episodes tell self-contained narratives that have far more nuanced ideas about just

Home Depot now has an app-controlled version of its viral Halloween skeleton

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. The summer isn’t halfway over, and Home Depot already wants you to start thinking about Halloween. After introducing a limited-edition animated version of its 12-foot-tall skeleton decoration last year, the hardware company is hoping for more viral fame this year with a new Ultra Skelly. At 6.5 feet tall, it’s much smaller than the original tower

This Animatronic Toothless From 'How to Train Your Dragon' Is One Hangry Toy

How to Train Your Dragon's Toothless is a hungry dragon, and the new Tame and Train Interactive Toothless announced by toy maker Spin Master on Tuesday is no different. You'll earn its trust partly by letting him have his munchies. The $50 animatronic is based on how Toothless looks in the live action film that came out this year. Once you've unboxed and powered him on, the dragon will constantly growl while showing red eyes. As you play with Toothless -- petting the toy's head, holding his sto

Eat These 12 Foods To Keep Your Eyes and Vision Sharp As You Age

Properly nourishing your body is essential to your overall well-being -- especially your eyesight. You can help strengthen and protect your eyes in simple ways, like taking screen breaks, wearing sunglasses and even eating nourishing foods, vitamins and minerals. The best part is that most of these foods are probably already in your fridge. Some of the best foods for eye health include: Broccoli Salmon Carrots Sunflower seeds Kiwi Oysters Spinach Eggs Learn what other delicious foods c

12 Best Foods for Optimal Eye Health

Taking care of your eyesight is essential. You can help strengthen your eyes in simple ways, like taking screen breaks, wearing sunglasses and even eating nourishing foods, vitamins and minerals. The best part is that most of these foods are probably already in your home. Read more: Best Places to Buy Glasses Online Best foods for healthy eyes Anjelika Gretskaia/Getty Images Whether you've got a family history of vision problems or you're trying to fight eye strain in your day-to-day life, h