Machine learning systems have become increasingly popular in the world of scientific research, and it's easy to understand why.
The algorithms — designed to examine complex, wide-ranging datasets for patterns that could predict future outcomes — can save a great deal of person-hours, and many hope they'll even be able to find patterns that humans, through more traditional methods of data analysis, can't.
Impressive, yes. But machine learning models are so complex that it's <a href="https://www.technologyreview.com/2017/04/11/5113/the-dark-secret-at-the-heart-of-ai/">notoriously difficult</a> even for their creators to explain their outputs. In fact, they've even been <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/31/this-clever-ai-hid-data-from-its-creators-to-cheat-at-its-appointed-task/">known to cheat</a> in order to arrive at a tidy solution.
Add that reality to the fact that many scientists now leveraging the tech aren't experts in machine learning, and you have a recipe for scientific disaster. As Princeton professor Arvind Narayanan and his PhD student Sayash Kapoor <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/machine-learning-reproducibility-crisis/">explained to Wired</a>, a surprising number of scientists using these systems may be making grave methodological errors — and if that trend continues, the ripple effects in academia could be pretty severe.
According to Wired, the duo became concerned when they came across a political science study that, using machine learning-produced data, claimed it could predict the next civil war with a staggering 90 percent accuracy. But when Narayanan and Kapoor took a closer look, they discovered that the paper was riddled with false outcomes — a result, the researchers say, of something called "data leakage."
In short, data leakage occurs when a machine learning system is using numbers that it shouldn't. It usually happens when users mishandle data pools, skewing the way the model "learns."
After discovering the data leakage in the civil war paper, the Princeton researchers started searching for similar machine learning mistakes in other published studies — and the results, which they <a href="https://arxiv.org/pdf/2207.07048.pdf">published in their own yet-to-be-peer-reviewed paper</a>, were striking. They found data leakage in a grand total of 329 papers across a number of fields, including medicine and social sciences.
"They were claiming near-perfect accuracy, but we found that in each of these cases, there was an error in the machine learning pipeline," Kapoor told the magazine.
As they explain in the paper, the proliferation of machine learning is resulting in something they're calling a "reproducibility crisis," which basically means that the results of a study can't be reproduced by followup research.
The claim raises the specter that a sequel could be looming to <a href="https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/21504366/science-replication-crisis-peer-review-statistics">another serious replication crisis</a> that's shaken the scientific establishment over the past decade, in which researchers misused statistics to arrive at sweeping conclusions that amounted to nothing more than statistical noise in large datasets.
If it holds up to further scrutiny, it'd be an extremely concerning revelation. Dead <a href="https://futurism.com/the-byte/scientists-turn-dead-spiders-into-necrobotic-grippers">spider robots</a> aside, most research isn't done for no reason. The goal of most science is to eventually apply it to something, in some way, whether it's used to carry out some kind of immediate action or to inform future study. A mistake in an information pipeline anywhere will frequently lead to followup errors down the road — and as it probably goes without saying, that could have some pretty devastating consequences.
According to Wired, Narayanan and Kapoor believe that the prevalence of machine learning mistakes in scientific research can be attributed to two things: the hype around the systems, and the lack of training provided to those who use them. The AI industry has been marketing machine-learning software that promises ever-increasing levels of ease and efficiency — and as Narayanan and Kapoor point out, that's not necessarily a good thing.
"The idea that you can take a four-hour-long online course and then use machine learning in your scientific research has become so overblown," Kapoor says. "People have not stopped to think about where things can potentially go wrong."
Of course, scientists can make mistakes without AI. It also doesn't help that machine learning can, in a way, feel pretty difficult to question, especially when both ease and efficiency are part of the sales pitch — after all, <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/526182a">it's just crunching numbers</a>, right? But as it stands, it sounds like researchers are likely making some serious errors not just with machine learning, but because of it.
That's not to say that AI can't be useful for scientific study. We're sure that in many cases it has been, and it will probably continue to be. Clearly, though, researchers who use it need to be careful, and really ask themselves if they actually know what they're doing. Because in the end, these aren't machine errors — they're <a href="https://futurism.com/ai-isnt-sentient-morons">human ones</a>.
To echo every math teacher ever: maybe show your work next time.
READ MORE: <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/machine-learning-reproducibility-crisis/">Sloppy Use of Machine Learning Is Causing a 'Reproducibility Crisis' in Science</a> [Wired]
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If the words "OnlyFans terrorist watchlist" sound jarring together, you're not alone.
Though it may seem stranger than fiction, a <a href="https://pdfserver.amlaw.com/legalradar/43642518_complaint.pdf">lawsuit filed in California</a> indeed mashes all those words together — and the actresses making the allegations are royally pissed about it all.
"When I heard that my content may be listed on the terror watch list, I was outraged," adult performer Alana Evans <a href="https://nypost.com/2022/08/09/onlyfans-bribed-meta-to-put-thousands-of-porn-stars-on-terror-watchlist-suits-claim/">told the New York Post</a>. "I was angry because it affected my income when my social media traffic dropped significantly."
According to the suit filed earlier this year by Evans and fellow porn content creator Kelly Pierce, OnlyFans reportedly bribed Facebook employees to wrongfully place the actresses — who used OnlyFans competitor sites to sell their content — on a terrorism watchlist run by a consortium of internet companies, resulting in them being "shadowbanned" on Instagram and other social networks integral to the promotion of their content.
The nonprofit in question, listed as a defendant on the suit, is called the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT). It was created by Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, and YouTube in 2016, purportedly to prevent those who commit mass or identity-based acts of violence "<a href="https://gifct.org/about/#">from exploiting digital platforms</a>." Per the suit, the entertainers allege that they were placed on a "Dangerous Individuals and Organizations" database that essentially functioned as a blacklist.
Evans and Pierce claim in the suit that in early 2019 — soon after majority <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2021/06/16/the-shady-secret-history-of-onlyfans-billionaire-owner/?sh=407fd27a5c17">OnlyFans stakeholder Leonid Radvinsky</a>, another of the listed defendants, took control of the company — they and tens of thousands of others were "shadowbanned" not only on Instagram and Facebook, but on YouTube and Twitter as well. They say this alleged suppression of their accounts often resulted in their posts being taken down, their accounts being deleted, hemorrhaging follower numbers and, of course, a major loss of income.
Creators on OnlyFans and other sites associated with Radvinsky, meanwhile, seemed to enjoy a "mysterious immunity" from this false terrorism flagging, the lawsuit suggests. In <a href="https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/facebook-class-action-lawsuit-and-settlement-news/facebook-onlyfans-class-action-alleges-companies-colluded-to-blacklist-some-adult-entertainers/">a July countersuit</a>, Meta and OnlyFans denied all of the allegations in the lawsuit, and have not yet responded to media requests for comment about the latest iteration of the suit.
Neither the lawsuit nor any of the coverage about it so far have revealed how the plaintiffs believe they learned of the alleged scheme. At times it seems very far fetched — "shadowbanning" is a <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/532d7a85-33c8-4488-a57d-9b226c77417a">common conspiracy theory</a> by people online whose content just isn't doing so great — but stranger things have happened, so we'll be watching with interest.
And if even part of these allegations are true — a California district court will begin deciding their veracity next month — it could have huge implications not only for the adult industry, but for all of social media.
READ MORE: <a href="https://nypost.com/2022/08/09/onlyfans-bribed-meta-to-put-thousands-of-porn-stars-on-terror-watchlist-suits-claim/">OnlyFans bribed Meta to put thousands of porn stars on terror watchlist, suits claim</a> [New York Post]
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I've been reviewing audio equipment for six years, and House of Marley's Redemption 2 ANC earbuds finally solved my biggest issue with gummy-tipped earbuds: fit. The Redemption 2 ANCs stayed in my ears more consistently than the top-tier earbuds from Sony, Bang &amp; Olufsen, Sennheiser, and even Apple's AirPods Pro. Oh, did I also mention they're made from sustainable materials?
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The Redemption 2 ANC earbuds is the latest piece of gear released by <a href="https://www.thehouseofmarley.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">House of Marley</a>, a company founded with the support of Bob Marley's estate. Its aim is to create high-end audio gear made (in part) from bamboo, sustainably sourced wood, and recycled aluminum, silicon, and plastic. It's a noble cause — especially for the tech industry — and the earbuds I tested featured the materials I mentioned, plus they arrived in 100 percent plastic-free recyclable packaging. 
My first impression of the Redemption 2 ANC earbuds was with its case, which has a speckled look and almost linen-like feel. It's markedly different from the countless true wireless earbuds cases I've felt in the past, and I appreciated the contrast. The case has the House of Marley logo on top, a USB-C port for charging on the bottom, and four LEDs that light up to let you know how much battery it has left. It may sound silly to discuss an earbuds battery case, but you're going to pick it up and open it several times per day, so the way it feels is important. You'll have no problem identifying it in a pocket with car keys and other accessories.
<h2>Setup</h2>
<img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-265302" src="https://wp-assets.futurism.com/2022/08/House-of-Marley-Redemption-2-ANC-Earbuds-2.jpg" alt="The House of Marley Redemption 2 ANC Earbuds come with a sleek charging case." width="1000" height="625" />
Setting up the House of Marley Redemption 2 ANC was thankfully pretty easy. The earbuds entered their Bluetooth-pairing mode when I took them out of their case, and they were instantly recognized with my iPhone. I also paired them with an <a href="https://futurism.com/best-ipads">iPad</a> and MacBook Pro, and the process went just as smoothly. Once the earbuds are paired with a device, they'll immediately connect to it when you take them out of their battery case. I've had issues with true wireless earbuds taking 10 seconds to connect to my iPhone, but that wasn't the case here. The Redemption 2 ANCs would always connect immediately. Once they were ready to go, I started listening to music, and immediately liked what I heard. The competition in the true wireless earbud market is ferocious, but the Redemption 2 ANCs perform very well for a pair that costs less than $200. 
I listened to a mix of pop, classic rock, jazz, and live acoustic music during my time with the Redemption 2 ANCs, and the earbuds never let me down. They revealed a fair amount of depth in the music I listened to — I could hear Eric Clapton’s fingers hitting the strings of a guitar during his MTV Unplugged set, for instance — and I never had to strain to hear different elements of a song.  Lesser earbuds would compress a song's sound into a homogenous mess, but I could always hear each individual instrument and the vocalist(s) on a track without a problem. Earbuds are at a natural disadvantage when compared to on-ear or <a href="https://futurism.com/best-over-ear-headphones">over-ear headphones</a> because there's less space for audio equipment like drivers (the part of headphones or speakers that creates sound), but I didn't notice much when listening to music on the Redemption 2 ANCs. The earbuds will also help you discern which podcasts you listen to are recorded on premium equipment, as you'll be able to tell the difference in microphone quality very quickly.
<h2>Fit, Noise Cancellation, and Battery Life</h2>
I've always had a love-hate relationship with gummy-tipped earbuds because I like their portability, but hate how they fit in my ears. Many days, you can see me walking down the streets of New York City fiddling with my earbuds every couple of blocks. It's not a good look. I never had that issue with the Redemption 2 ANCs. Their slightly elongated buds sat on the inside ridges of my ears, and stayed put. Not even running and head banging could dislodge them. This feature alone makes the Redemption 2 ANCs worth recommending for earbud skeptics, even over the AirPods Pro. House of Marley includes multiple sizes of eartips in the Redemption 2 ANCs' (sustainable) box, so find the set that fits most comfortably, and you're off to the races.
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The Redemption 2 ANCs' namesake feature is active noise cancellation, and I found its performance in this area to be pretty solid. The earbuds wouldn't block out all the noise from a New York City subway car, or vehicles honking on the street, but they fared better indoors. If you share an office space with coworkers or cohabitants, the Redemption 2 ANCs will help you tune them out whether you choose to listen to music or not. Listening to music at a volume level of 50 percent or above should block out moderately loud conversations taking place around you. The Redemption 2 ANCs aren't going to dethrone Sony's WH-1000X4s in the <a href="https://futurism.com/best-noise-canceling-headphones-under-100">noise-cancellation</a>-quality championship, but they hold their own. If you travel often and want a pair of true <a href="https://futurism.com/best-wireless-earbuds">wireless earbuds</a> available for well under $200, you're sure to be satisfied. 
House of Marley says the Redemption 2 ANCs get up to six hours of music playback per charge, but I found that figure to be a little conservative. If you listen at low to moderate volume levels, and only turn on active noise cancellation when you need it, you should be able to get an extra half an hour out of the earbuds. By contrast, listening to music as loudly as possible with active noise cancellation turned on 24/7 will drain their battery more quickly. I found myself charging these earbuds once a week when listening to music or podcasts for a couple of hours per day, and that was only to make sure the earbuds' battery case stayed fully charged. If you're used to suffering from <a href="https://futurism.com/best-rechargeable-batteries">battery anxiety</a> when using true wireless earbuds, the Redemption 2 ANCs may change your tune. 
<h2>Final Thoughts</h2>
I was generally very impressed with these earbuds, and was only let down by the barebones House of Marley app. The software is entirely optional, but does allow you to tweak the earbuds' EQ to tune them to your preference. I switched between the House of Marley "signature" EQ and a totally flat EQ during my tests. While I was happy to have the feature, I felt the app was a little too basic compared to other headphone companion apps from bigger companies. This would be more of a complaint if the House of Marley app was required to use the Redemption 2 ANCs, but I was still mildly disappointed. 
In a world full of true wireless earbuds that look the same, feel the same, and in some cases sound the same, the House of Marley Redemption 2 ANCs feel like a breath of fresh air. Their audio quality is very good for their price, and the bamboo strip going down the stem of both buds stands out — in a good way. If you're in the market for a pair of true wireless earbuds under $200, and count active noise cancellation and a perfect fit among your requirements, we can unequivocally recommend House of Marley's Redemption 2 ANC earbuds.
This post was created by a non-news editorial team at Recurrent Media, Futurism’s owner. Futurism may receive a portion of sales on products linked within this post.

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SpaceX could be in deep trouble.
The Federal Communications Commission <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-rejects-broadband-subsidies-spacexs-starlink-ltd-2022-08-10/#:~:text=%22Starlink's%20technology%20has%20real%20promise,to%20purchase%20a%20%24600%20dish.">announced this week</a> that Elon Musk's space venture won't receive almost $900 million in promised subsidies for its <a href="https://futurism.com/tags/starlink">Starlink satellite internet business</a> after all — a substantial setback that couldn't have come at a worse time for the billionaire entrepreneur.
The federal regulator was counting on SpaceX speedily getting its high-speed internet service up and running across rural America, but the company "failed to demonstrate that [it] could deliver the promised service," according to an announcement by FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.
"Starlink’s technology has real promise," she said. "But the question before us was whether to publicly subsidize its still-developing technology for consumer broadband — which requires that users purchase a $600 dish — with nearly $900 million in universal service funds until 2032."
The controversial grant was handed out by former FCC chairman Ajit Pai under the Trump administration, back in December 2020. The commission doled out around $9 billion in funding to 180 different broadband providers at the time, as part of the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, though critics did accuse Pai of <a href="https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/07/ajit-pai-apparently-mismanaged-9-billion-fund-new-fcc-boss-starts-cleanup/">mismanaging the auction</a> and sending funds to the wrong areas.
But SpaceX's application for the almost $1 billion boost — the largest tranche meant to bring broadband service to 642,925 locations across 35 states — has now been rejected, leaving a major hole in SpaceX's efforts to roll out its global internet service.
And remember, for context, that Starlink is the backbone of Musk's vision for the company — to the degree that he explicitly mentioned the service when he warned employees of a possible SpaceX bankruptcy in a <a href="https://futurism.com/leaked-elon-musk-spacex-email-bankruptcy">leaked email late last year</a>.
Helping Musk succeed, though, isn't the mandate of the federal government.
"After careful legal, technical, and policy review, we are rejecting these applications. Consumers deserve reliable and affordable high-speed broadband," Rosenworcel wrote in her announcement. "We must put scarce universal service dollars to their best possible use as we move into a digital future that demands ever more powerful and faster networks."
"We cannot afford to subsidize ventures that are not delivering the promised speeds or are not likely to meet program requirements," she added.
It's yet another setback for Musk, who has been embroiled in a fierce legal battle to buy Twitter as of late, a chaotic and expensive mess of his own making.
The news comes after official filings revealed that Elon Musk <a href="https://futurism.com/the-byte/elon-musk-sells-7-billion-tesla-shares-twitter">sold almost $7 billion</a> worth of Tesla shares in an apparent backup plan in case he does have to shell out <a href="https://futurism.com/trial-elon-musk-big-trouble-court">the promised $44 billion to buy Twitter</a> after all.
SpaceX also recently encountered some setbacks with the development of its gigantic Starship spacecraft, with a prototype booster briefly <a href="https://futurism.com/the-byte/spacex-starship-booster-explosion">going up in flames</a> last month.
The company's efforts to build a global satellite network, however, has made significant strides — despite <a href="https://futurism.com/the-byte/russian-space-junk-squalls-starlink">remnants of a Russian anti-satellite weapons test</a> careening into a close call with hundreds of the company's satellites.
As of last month, SpaceX has sent over 2,700 satellites into low-Earth orbit. <a href="https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2022/08/starlink-4-26/">Just on Wednesday</a>, the company managed to successfully deliver another 52 of the small micro-satellites into orbit using its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket.
How significant an obstacle the FCC setback will prove remains to be seen.
But losing out on almost $1 billion in governments is bound to sting regardless.
READ MORE: <a href="https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/08/fcc-rejects-starlinks-886-million-grant-says-spacex-proposal-too-risky/">FCC cancels Starlink’s $886 million grant from Ajit Pai’s mismanaged auction</a> [Ars Technica]
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With our planet in crisis mode, more and more companies are jumping on board to help achieve the United Nations <a href="https://sdgs.un.org/goals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sustainable Development Goals</a>. Among these companies aiming to make a difference in manufacturing are Black+Decker and Eastman, a power tools company and a specialty plastics manufacturer, respectively. This duo has partnered together to create a greener initiative for power tools, and earlier this year released their long-awaited product line: Reviva. 
In accordance with the Environment, Social &amp; Governance <a href="https://www.stanleyblackanddecker.com/who-we-are/2020-esg-report/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">strategy</a> of Black+Decker’s parent company (StanleyBlack &amp; Decker), this new line of power tools is a big step towards their near-term goal of 100 percent reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging by the year 2025. With more products coming next year and a focus on “Innovating with Purpose,” this may be the new way forward in the world of manufacturing.
<h2>Defining Sustainability</h2>
Gauging how <a href="https://futurism.com/how-we-gauge-sustainability">sustainable</a> a product is can be tricky, but the manufacturing process used to create the Reviva line of power tools is the key to future green innovations. Currently, the power tools are made utilizing Eastman’s <a href="https://www.eastman.com/Brands/Eastman_Tritan/Pages/tritan-renew.aspx">Tritan Renew</a>, a durable and reliable material made up of 50 percent recycled plastic. This new way of recycling gives a second life to single-use plastics, keeping them out of landfills and avoiding the unnecessary, harmful production of more materials. Compared to the typical manufacturing methods many companies are still using, this production method reduces greenhouse gas emissions and the use of fossil-based resources as it provides an equally efficient medium.
On top of using this recycled material, Reviva’s packaging is environmentally friendly, too. The manufacturers claim that all of their packaging is frustration-free, 100 percent sustainable, and curbside recyclable. As a consumer, this should be especially appealing with the movement toward a smaller carbon footprint.
Unfortunately, not all materials used in these products are sustainable yet, as each cordless Reviva power tool incorporates a battery that’s about as green as your typical lithium-ion battery. This should only be a problem though, when it comes to throwing away the tools, which shouldn’t be frequent as they’re built to last. The batteries used are rechargeable, and on the bright side, Stanley Black &amp; Decker are already focusing on providing eco-friendly methods of <a href="https://futurism.com/how-to-recycle-electronics">recycling</a> batteries and end-of-life tools across all of their brands.
<h2>The Reviva Product Line</h2>
<h3><a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=138113X1601993&amp;xs=1&amp;xcust=FT-RU&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2F12V-MAX-Reviva-Cordless-Detail-Sander%2F1716887910%3Fathbdg%3DL1700" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reviva Cordless Detail Sander</a></h3>
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=138113X1601993&amp;xs=1&amp;xcust=FT-RU&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2F12V-MAX-Reviva-Cordless-Detail-Sander%2F1716887910%3Fathbdg%3DL1700" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-265019" src="https://wp-assets.futurism.com/2022/08/black-and-decker-reviva-cordless-detail-sander-sustainable-tools.jpg" alt="Black+Decker's new reviva line features a cordless detail sander that's a sustainable tool." width="1000" height="626" /></a>
Specs: 
— What One Charge Gets You: Over 30 minutes of runtime 
— Applications: Sanding varnish, metal polishing, removing paint and rust 
— What’s Included: Sander, charger, sand paper (2x P80 Grit, 2x P120 Grit, 2x P180 Grit) 
— Weight: 2.9 pounds
DIY projects can be difficult, especially when you’re working with heavy, overloaded machines. The <a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=138113X1601993&amp;xs=1&amp;xcust=FT-RU&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2F12V-MAX-Reviva-Cordless-Detail-Sander%2F1716887910%3Fathbdg%3DL1700" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reviva </a>Cordless Detail Sander is a lightweight, versatile piece of equipment made up of recycled material that’s equivalent to the weight of 11, 16.9 fluid-ounce single-use plastic bottles. With the sander weighing in at just under three pounds, you can complete your projects without your arm getting tired, and feel good about working with a greener product.
Its intuitive design is great for any sanding requirements, be it removing paint or refining surfaces. The triangular-shaped sanding base allows you to work on tight corners and angles while achieving high-quality results, making it a fantastic tool for nearly any project. Everything you need to get started comes in the box. Setup is as simple as plugging in the sander, waiting for the charging light to turn off, attaching the sandpaper, and it’s smooth sailing from there.
<h3><a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=138113X1601993&amp;xs=1&amp;xcust=FT-RU&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2F12V-MAX-Reviva-Cordless-Drill-Driver%2F1329036398%3Fathbdg%3DL1700" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reviva Cordless Drill/Driver</a></h3>
<a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=138113X1601993&amp;xs=1&amp;xcust=FT-RU&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2F12V-MAX-Reviva-Cordless-Drill-Driver%2F1329036398%3Fathbdg%3DL1700" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-265018" src="https://wp-assets.futurism.com/2022/08/black-and-decker-reviva-cordless-drill-driver-sustainable-tools.jpg" alt="Black+Decker's reviva cordless drill/driver is made in part from recycled bottles.." width="1000" height="626" /></a>
Specs: 
— What One Charge Gets You: Over 200 holes and 400 screws driven 
— Applications: General assembly, decor hanging, installations, fastening, woodworking, household repairs 
— What’s Included: Drill/driver, charger, double-ended screwdriver bit 
— Weight: 2.2 pounds
Built compactly for easy use, the <a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=138113X1601993&amp;xs=1&amp;xcust=FT-RU&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2F12V-MAX-Reviva-Cordless-Drill-Driver%2F1329036398%3Fathbdg%3DL1700" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reviva </a>Cordless Drill/Driver is a key asset in any DIYer’s tool belt. This powerful machine is incredibly lightweight, comes equipped with 10 screwdriving settings for better control, and is suitable for drilling into several kinds of material. It’s also made up of recycled material that’s equivalent to the weight of eight 16.9 fluid ounce single-use plastic bottles, making it a solid option for the eco-conscious odd-jobber.
This multifunctional drill has a maximum torque of 230 in-pounds, enabling it for reliable usage on wood, plastic, and metal materials, and incorporates 11 clutch positions for controlled use. With a long-lasting battery life, you can drill hundreds of holes and likely need a break yourself before this drill needs a charge. Whether you’re hanging frames, installing a fire alarm, or assembling furniture, Reviva is designed with the ergonomic tools needed to get the job done.
<h3><a href="https://www.blackanddecker.com/product/revcjs12c/revivatm-12v-max-cordless-jigsaw?tid=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reviva Cordless Jigsaw</a></h3>
<a href="https://www.blackanddecker.com/product/revcjs12c/revivatm-12v-max-cordless-jigsaw?tid=" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-265022" src="https://wp-assets.futurism.com/2022/08/black-and-decker-reviva-cordless-jigsaw-sustainable-tools-.jpg" alt="The Black+Decker reviva line of sustainable tools features a cordless jigsaw." width="1000" height="626" /></a>
Specs: 
— What One Charge Gets You: Cut up to 65 feet of ⅜-inch plywood 
— Applications: Cutting wood, laminate flooring, thin sheet metal, plastic, tight curves, cutting out holes 
— What’s Included: Jigsaw, charger, wood blade 
— Weight: 3.1 pounds
For woodworking, crafting, and household repairs, the Reviva <a href="https://www.blackanddecker.com/product/revcjs12c/revivatm-12v-max-cordless-jigsaw?tid=">Cordless Jigsaw</a> does it all. You can easily saw through wood, plastic, and metal materials with this handy saw that’s built for longevity. The ability to cut through up to 65 feet of plywood on a single charge will save even the most dedicated woodworker plenty of time. The jigsaw is made up of recycled material that’s equivalent to the weight of 18 single-use 16.9 fluid-ounce plastic bottles, which is quite a feat for such a lightweight instrument. 
Changing the blade for different materials and projects is effortless, requiring only a simple press of the tool-free blade release lever. This tool provides all of the control you’ll need, with the integrated variable speed trigger; once you’ve charged the jigsaw and your included blade is attached, a light pressure will get things started, and as your cutting needs change, you can vary the speed. You shouldn’t have to compromise on results when it comes to buying sustainably, and Reviva’s tool set proves you don’t have to.
<h2>More Reviva Sustainable Tools to Come</h2>
Black+Decker and Eastman have made a fantastic example that creating eco-friendly products in a sustainable way doesn’t have to mean sacrificing quality. Their aim is to continue trailblazing sustainable manufacturing, and hope to eventually work with 100 percent recycled and recyclable materials. With so many companies working to incorporate greener initiatives, it’s likely that new sustainable innovations will continue to be implemented, paving the way for a more optimistic future.
Additional Reviva products are scheduled to debut in 2023 and we can’t wait to see what will be added to the collection. In the meantime, eco-conscious shoppers should check out other sustainable <a href="https://futurism.com/sustainable-home-goods">products</a> to add to their list.
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Any TSA agent who has checked my bag for the past few years has found laptop chargers, gummy bears, earbuds, a softcover book, and the OXO Good Grips 5-Lb. Food Scale with Pull-Out Display. Yes, if I’m traveling to a friend or family member’s home for an extended period of time, and expect I’ll be baking, I bring my own kitchen scale.
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If you look at any baking recipe, you’ll inevitably find two sets of ingredient measurements. One set gives an approximate measurement using cups, teaspoons, and tablespoons, while the other lists the ingredient amounts by weight. Good baking is all about making sure the ratios between ingredients is perfect — a heavy-handed cup of flour, or a loose cup of brown sugar can be the difference between delicious and inedible. Spending money on a kitchen scale may seem silly when you already have a set of measuring cups, but you’ll save money in the long run since you’ll never have to throw food away due to a recipe gone wrong.
There’s a huge marketplace for kitchen scales, but OXO’s checks all the boxes necessary for amateur and professional chefs alike. It can measure ingredients in grams, ounces, and pounds, and you can switch between these units by pressing a button on the right-side of the scale. A big, clear screen displays the units, and updates in realtime so you don’t accidentally add too much of an ingredient.
The scale also has a “zero” button, which you can use to reset its measurements between ingredients. Using this feature allows you to bake without having to remember how many grams of flour you had in your bowl before you added your sugar. Both of the buttons on the OXO Good Grips 5-Lb. Food Scale  are raised, so they’re easy to find, and make a satisfying click when pushed. That sounds like an insignificant feature, but it means there’s no ambiguity about whether a button was pressed. 
One of the biggest complaints I’ve had with food scales is that their screen is impossible to read if you’re measuring ingredients in a big bowl. OXO solved this problem by making this food scale’s screen detachable. You can easily pop the display off, so it’s in clear view as you’re adding ingredients, then pop it back on when you’re done. The screen attaches to the scale magnetically, and clicks back into place automatically. OXO also addressed issues I’ve had with food scale portability, as its food scale runs on a pair of AA batteries.
<img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-265037" src="https://wp-assets.futurism.com/2022/08/OXO-Good-Grips-5-lb-Food-Scale-2.jpg" alt="The OXO Good Grips 5 lb Food Scale is lightweight and easy to stick into your luggage." width="1000" height="625" />
The only way to test a food scale is to rely on it during a series of bakes, so I did. I used the food scale to make bread dough, pizza dough, a variety cookies, brownies, pancake and waffle mix, an assortment of cake mixes, fruit tarts, pastry dough, galettes, and crumb cakes. Each recipe turned out great — with the only exceptions being human error, not an issue with the scale. The proof, in this case, was literally in the pudding. If the kitchen scale’s measurement was off, delicate recipes like bread dough would have immediately been screwed up beyond repair. 
A kitchen scale is generally thought of as a baker’s tool, but there are plenty of savory applications for it, too. I used this tool to make sure all of the burgers I cooked were the same weight, so they would cook at the exact same time. Ditto for dishes like pulled pork, which call for a specific amount of meat to ensure the results are juicy and tender. 
If you’ve been getting serious about baking and cooking, and have been dissatisfied with the results of your recipes, OXO’s 5-Lb. Food Scale with Pull-Out Display may very well be a key to your success. You’ll know that the amount of ingredients you’re using is perfect every time you make a recipe, which ensures you’ll get identical results every single time. A big part of successful cooking is having confidence, and using OXO’s 5-Lb. Food Scale with Pull-Out Display is an easy way to boost yours. Be careful though, you may end up taking it with you every time you take a trip.
This post was created by a non-news editorial team at Recurrent Media, Futurism’s owner. Futurism may receive a portion of sales on products linked within this post.