Fitbit’s inaccurate heart-rate tracking can ‘put consumers at risk’
Fitbit is currently embroiled in a class-action lawsuit over the accuracy of its heart-rate tracking. As part of their case, the plaintiffs commissioned a scientific …
Year: 2016
Watching water get vaporized by an X-ray laser shouldn’t be this mesmerizing
The SLAC National Accelerator Lab in Menlo Park, California has a ridiculously powerful X-ray laser. And what would you do if you were one of the members …
This week only, save $50 on the 5-star rated Raumfeld One S wireless speaker
Sonos makes fantastic products but plainly put, they’re not for everyone. Some people are seeking out a different look or different features, but it can …
Prepare for another scorching summer in the US
As we approach the end of May, it’s finally beginning to heat up — even in the colder regions of the United States. It’s a …
These three dumb examples prove that copyright is broken
If you’ve spent a significant amount of time on the internet, you’ve probably heard of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), the badly-thought-out piece of …
Google Maps will soon be flooded with ads
Without question, Google Maps is one of the most widely used and highly regarded navigation apps in the industry, but an upcoming change might be enough …
Report: Apple to open up Siri to developers, release an Amazon Echo competitor
Remember when we said that Siri was becoming boring and stale in the face of impressive AI advancements from the likes of Google, Viv and …
Yes, you can buy the Chewbacca mom’s Chewbacca mask on Amazon right now
Candance Payne’s “Chewbacca mom” video is easily our favorite viral sensation of the year so far. First, it’s hilarious. Second, Payne seems like she’s perhaps …
A look at Google’s wild plan to kill the password
Every time there’s a large scale data breach, we’re reminded how little thought and creativity people use when coming up with their passwords. In in …
The chairman of Google is an unashamed iPhone user
It normally shouldn’t matter what smartphone a person chooses to use, but when the executive chairperson of one of the biggest tech conglomerates in the …
The modular iPhone is here, and it’s ugly as hell
Modular phones are in vogue this year: Google’s pushing ahead with plans for its own handset with interchangeable cameras and speakers, while LG has already …
Welcome to the future: Video shows Tesla driver sleeping at the wheel while Autopilot drives
Tesla’s Autopilot feature is awesome, and it’ll surely be a great way to “drive” your car once self-driving cars are regulated, and once Tesla deploys …
The true story behind one of the Internet’s most famous memes
While some Internet memes have a tendency to burst onto the scene like an exploding star before fizzling out just as quickly, the meme of …
High-resolution renders show us what the iPhone 7 Plus will probably look like
Many iPhone 7 buyers are already disappointed that Apple’s 2016 smartphone line will apparently look almost exactly the same as last year’s iPhones, thanks to the …
12 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today
An app that grabs still photos from your videos… an app that will help you manage your finances… an app that will block every mention …
Clueless Gamer: Conan plays ‘Overwatch’ with Tyrion and Cersei Lannister
Following months of anticipation, Blizzard’s new game Overwatch launched this week. Born out of the wreckage of a scrapped project known internally as Titan, Overwatch is …
2 new Craigslist scams you need to watch out for
Craigslist’s heyday may be behind it at this point, but millions of people still flock to the site in search of all sorts of discounted goods …
Amazon’s 11 best deals: Tiny mobile projector, $10 Hi-Fi earbuds, Ray-Ban sale that isn’t a scam
It’s not every day you come across a sale on hot Ray-Ban sunglasses that isn’t a text message scam spamming your smartphone, but today is …
Twitter hopes changing its 140-character limit will Make Twitter Great Again
Twitter has been fighting for relevancy over the last few years: Snapchat took away its tweens, Facebook took away the argumentative uncles, and Twitter is …
New photo leak shows big differences between iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
The barrage of iPhone 7 leaks and rumors continues with a new set of images from Asia that show not only schematics for the upcoming devices, …
Revolutionary new laser system could detect bombs at airports in microseconds
There’s no evidence that the TSA has ever actually prevented a terrorist attack. In fact the head of the TSA was just forced to step …
Apple’s next MacBook Pro will be like nothing we’ve ever seen
While the bulk of Apple’s laptop updates in recent years have been relatively incremental in nature, Tim Cook and co. have plans to really shake …
Google’s Paris HQ raided in tax fraud, money laundering investigation
Google’s headquarters in Paris were raided by French tax officials and law enforcement on Tuesday morning as part of an investigation over alleged tax fraud. The …
Four pairs of Bose headphones are on sale right now on Amazon
No one will question the statement that Bose makes some of the best audio gear in the world. The company has a long and rich …
Facebook denies manipulating trending news, but changes its policies anyway
Facebook said in an official response to US Senator John Thune that it has found no wrongdoing following an internet investigation into allegations that the social …
Top Apple insider says new 13-inch Retina MacBook will kill the MacBook Air line
We recently heard that the MacBook Air line may have reached its end of line and a new report seems to reinforce that idea. A …
New FDA rules require nutrition labels to show how much sugar was added
Nutrition facts labeling will now contain a new category called “Added Sugars” that’s supposed to better portray reality, the government announced. That way, you’ll know exactly …
Apple wants to sell cheaper iPhones
In most countries, the iPhone is the most expensive smartphone you can buy. The iPhone’s price can be quite prohibitive in certain markets where Apple …
End of permanent tattoos? Startup develops new high-tech ink
Tattoos, like diamonds, are usually thought of as acquisitions that last forever. But a startup company called Ephemeral wants to change that. The five-person firm …
Bose CineMate 15 speaker system falls to lowest price ever in one-week sale
When someone mentions a “Bose home theater system,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it dollar signs? That’s certainly understandable but believe …
