Alien contact could be 1,500 years away, say Cornell astronomers
If you are hoping to meet an alien then you may be in for a very long wait, according to astronomers at Cornell University. The …
Year: 2016
Can $400 buy you perfect home Wi-Fi? Luma wants you to think so
Wireless routers are the most necessary but least-loved gadget that everyone has to buy. It’s difficult to make a light-up internet box interesting, but that’s …
This quadcopter drone is actually a true drone, and it just dropped to its lowest price ever
Quadcopters are ofter referred to as “drones,” but that’s rarely the case. After all, drones by definition are capable of flying without human intervention. The 3DR …
See Mark Zuckerberg’s hilarious Facebook Live Q&A with Jerry Seinfeld
Earlier this week, Mark Zuckerberg hosted the first ever Facebook Live Q&A through the company’s live streaming video platform. He discussed a myriad of topics …
Every ‘Grand Theft Auto’ title for iOS is now 40-60% off
If you happen to be looking for some new iOS games to get addicted to this summer, Rockstar Games is currently running a promotion you …
Watch: Savage drop test determines how rugged the Galaxy S7 Active really is
Samsung bills its new Galaxy S7 Active as the most rugged and durable phone the company has ever released, but you know that the internet isn’t …
Microsoft’s Next Big Thing is going to be…tracking weed?
Microsoft is trying really very hard to not be the next Yahoo. It’s ticked most of the boxes of a corporate mid-life crisis: buying a …
Why it doesn’t actually matter that Apple’s iOS apps can’t be deleted
For a moment there, it seemed like one of the coolest iOS 10 features was going to be the ability to delete stock Apple apps from …
Here’s why you don’t vape the world’s hottest chili pepper
If my friend came over this evening and said “Hey, I just got this pepper called a Carolina Reaper, wanna vape some?”, I’d probably just suggest having …
Netflix’s content library is 40% smaller than it was 4 years ago, but does it matter?
It’s no secret that Netflix’s strategy for video domination is centered on churning out as much original content as humanly possible. From political thrillers like …
Xbox One S vs. Xbox One: How does the new console stack up?
The rumors were true — Microsoft has been working on a slim Xbox One. In fact, the reveal of the Xbox One S kicked off …
9 new iOS 10 features Apple ‘stole’ from third-party apps
iOS 10 is one of Apple’s most important software updates in recent years. There are many new features under the hood, with iMessages, Siri and Apple …
How does a thermostat so much smarter than Nest cost $50 less?
The Nest Smart Thermostat might have started it all, but first rarely means best. Just as BlackBerry and Nokia popularized smartphones and then got crushed …
You can play PlayStation VR at these retailers starting tomorrow
Although Sony didn’t have any new consoles to announce at E3 2016, there was one piece of hardware that stole the spotlight during the company’s …
T-Mobile gave away so much free pizza it broke Domino’s
T-Mobile Tuesdays is a brand-new freebie program that the company unveiled last week amid much fanfare and swearing. It’s a simple idea: every week, T-Mobile …
This new video of Magic Leap’s augmented reality tech might blow your mind
Of all the impressive virtual and augmented reality demos we’ve seen to date, Magic Leap’s videos always stand out. The company is far from releasing …
11 paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time
iPhones and iPads come and go, but all the great apps and games you install on them stick around forever. Today we’ve got 11 premium …
Amazon’s 10 best deals: $20 Wi-Fi router is back, giant foam bean bag chair, Core i3 PC and more
Bargain hunters, you’re in for a real treat today. We had some awesome deals for you to check out on Wednesday but Thursday’s list offers …
New free tool lets you send Gmail attachments that self-destruct
One of the best things about Gmail — aside from the fact that it offers tons of storage and a terrific feature set for free …
Foxconn employee says iPhone 7’s most anticipated new feature was canceled
The iPhone 7 will likely end up being very similar to the iPhone 6s in terms of overall design. But existing leaks suggest there are plenty …
Video shows us 50 new features that are hidden in iOS 10
Apple’s first iOS 10 beta is surprisingly stable but that still doesn’t mean non-developers should install it. While it’s possible (and easy) to install the …
iOS 10’s hottest missing feature was just found hiding in beta 1
Apple’s big WWDC 2016 keynote was packed full of announcements from start to finish. The company didn’t unveil a single piece of new hardware on …
Facebook is ‘reinventing’ Messenger with a brand new home screen
Ever since it was introduced, Facebook’s Messenger has consistently been one of the most downloaded apps on the App Store and Google Play. In that …
This is the best Gold Box deal Amazon has had in a long, long time
There are a few brands on Amazon that have become very well-known for selling high-quality products at surprisingly deep discounts. How do they pull it …
OnePlus 3 vs. Galaxy S7 edge real-life speed test: Prepare to be surprised
OnePlus’s phones have been labeled as “flagship killers” and in 2016 OnePlus has gone further than ever, creating an impressive high-end device that’s priced at mid-range levels. …
One of the new Pokemon looks frighteningly similar to Donald Trump
Although The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wind was Nintendo’s focus at E3 2016 this year, it wasn’t the only game featured on the …
One box lets you cut the cord and takes care of all the gamers in your house
What if we told you that a single set-top box can take care of all of your casual gaming needs, and it could also give …
Android N is ‘Namey McNameface’ in latest Android N preview release
A Google exec earlier this week trolled Android fans by posting an image that hinted Android N might be called “Nutella” when it launches this …
High-speed police chase in Lithuania looks like something out of James Bond
If you’re going to attempt to escape law enforcement in a car, you might as well go all out. At least, that appears to be …
Chrome is about to get way faster
Remember when Chrome was the fastest browser around? I certainly don’t, because I deleted it 18 months ago, when it ate all my RAM and …
