First characters on ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Switch roster possibly decrypted by fans
By far the most important announcement that Nintendo made during its Direct live stream on Thursday (or of the year, for that matter) was confirmation …
Year: 2018
Sprint is testing a new, more expensive unlimited plan with better features
For the last five years, Sprint has carved out a niche as the cheap-and-cheerful postpaid phone carrier. Its network isn’t as comprehensive as the competitors, …
Nanoparticle eyedrops could eliminate the need for glasses
Getting glasses is something of a bittersweet life event. You can now see much better than you previously could, but keeping glasses clean and protecting …
This weekend is your last chance to play ‘Sea of Thieves’ before it launches
One of our most anticipated games of 2018 is now less than two weeks away from launch, but you don’t have to wait that long …
Galaxy S9+ vs iPhone X drop test: Yep, glass still shatters
The Galaxy S9 does look a lot like its predecessor, but you’ll notice plenty of differences between the two if you get a chance to …
Scientists figured out how to keep lighting from hitting planes by charging them ahead of time
An unexpected bolt of lightning can easily startle you if it strikes the ground nearby, and high-flying planes aren’t immune to the issue either. When …
Intel’s new SSD is so fast and expensive that you’ll need a second one for your actual storage
Solid state drives (SSDs) are one of the critical computer components that make the entire experience feel so fast. But not all SSDs are created …
Cable companies are responding to record-breaking cord-cutting by shortening ad breaks
Whether it likes it or not, the pay TV industry is in the middle of a revolution. More people are ditching cable and satellite TV …
8 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now
Happy Friday! Before you bail on work or school and get ready to relax or do something fun this weekend, check out one last roundup …
Google Maps is turning into ‘Mario Kart’ today to celebrate Mario Day
Google has been known to sprinkle in Easter eggs on Google Maps to commemorate events and special occasions, but the most recent surprise might be …
Scientists explain how a nuclear warhead could save us from an asteroid apocalypse
Nuclear weapons were developed for offensive purposes, but the technology could prove to be a wonderful defense from otherworldly visitors as well. In a new …
The 4 hottest new Nintendo Switch games announced last night are already 20% off from Amazon
Nintendo hosted a big Nintendo Direct event on Thursday evening, and we got a bunch of new details on some of the hottest new Nintendo …
Galaxy S9+ vs. iPhone X real-life speed test: A huge upset we didn’t see coming
The Galaxy S9 is the best Android phone out there, but it’s not faster than the iPhone X when it comes to benchmarks and intensive …
Don’t eat chicken salad: Salmonella outbreak strikes nearly 200 people across seven states
The widespread distribution of seemingly contaminated chicken salad has led to the hospitalization of dozens of people and the reported illness of nearly 200 across …
Broadcom promises Congress that its Qualcomm takeover doesn’t threaten national security
Broadcom, the Singapore-based semiconductor firm that is currently in the process of trying to acquire Qualcomm, has come under fire this week from the US …
Everything Nintendo announced during last night’s big Nintendo Direct event
Nintendo Direct events are pretty weird. Instead of announcing them in advance and giving them time to build hype, Nintendo announces them pretty much right …
Galaxy S9 preorders are reportedly disappointing – here’s why that’s fantastic news
Hey, Android buyers looking to purchase Samsung’s hot new Galaxy S9, which we absolutely adored in our review: move your finger away from that preorder …
The best-selling Bluetooth headphones on Amazon’s entire site are on sale for $36
Before you drop $200 or more on a pair of trendy over-ear headphones from Beats like the Solo3, we have another pair of headphones you …
‘Fortnite Battle Royale’ is coming to iOS and Android in the coming weeks
Wrapping up a crazy day for gaming that included a new Call of Duty, a sequel to The Division and confirmation that Super Smash Bros. …
Galaxy Note 9’s breakthrough feature has reportedly been cancelled
In the build-up to the iPhone X unveiling, there were a number of rumors claiming that the device would incorporate a Touch ID sensor built …
Bitcoin is tanking hard right now – here’s what happened
We’re three for three when it comes to substantial Bitcoin crashes. After the slumps of January and February, the first significant Bitcoin price crash has …
MoviePass scales back location tracking in its app with new update
MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe set off alarm bells at an event in Hollywood last week when he bragged about all of the data that the company …
Why the Pixel 3 will probably have a notch just like the iPhone X
One of the most disturbing thing coming out of the MWC 2018 was the cloning of the iPhone X design. Many Android device makers have …
This video has everything that’s new in Android P
Yesterday, Google announced Android P and released Developer Preview 1, which is available for download to Pixel phones only, whether they’re first-gen handsets or Pixel …
Sprint got spanked for saying its unlimited plan is better than Verizon
The National Advertising Division, an industry body that self-regulates the advertising industry, has recommended that Sprint stop saying that its unlimited plan is better than …
Forget the Sheeple: Android fans are actually the most loyal
Whether you’re talking to industry analysts or lowly bloggers, the general assumption is that Apple’s fanboys will happily pony up whatever amount of money they’re …
NASA astronaut who spent a year in space now has different DNA from his twin
Space travel is dangerous for a lot of very obvious reasons — traveling off of Earth on a rocket has its risks, after all — …
Nintendo reveals ‘Super Smash Bros.’ coming to Switch in 2018
Nintendo saved the best for last in the final moments of the Nintendo Direct live stream on Thursday, as the company finally confirmed that Super …
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ will be the longest Marvel movie ever released
If you were worried about Marvel having enough time to cram all of the superheroes from its cinematic universe into a single film, we have …
Watch the ‘Mario Tennis Aces’ Nintendo Direct stream live right here
Nintendo fans waited all of February for another big Nintendo Direct live stream with news about the Switch in 2018, but it never came. For …
