The all-white Kindle is back, and it has double the RAM
Amazon just made its cheapest Kindle even better. The basic $80 e-reader, aka the one that most people buy, now has double the RAM, a …
Articles by Chris Mills
A 1,000-core processor is such wonderful overkill
I don’t need a 1,000-core processor. You don’t need a 1,000-core processor. The NSA doesn’t need a 1,000-core processor. But that doesn’t stop me from …
Nest will now actively save you money
The Nest thermostat already ticks most of the boxes for a great piece of tech: elegant design, simple user interface, solves an actual problem, isn’t …
No one asked for Apple to kill the headphone port, and that’s ok
A number of simultaneous reports today, all from reputable sources, appear to have confirmed that this year’s iPhone will not have a headphone jack. As …
This tiny attachment turns any helmet into a speaker
I like cycling while listening to music, but I also enjoy not being run over by cars. This is exactly the kind of problem that …
Confirmed: Apple is making only one, very dumb change to the iPhone this year
Rumors about the iPhone 7 and headphone jacks have been circulating for months, but as we get closer to September, we’re getting a much better …
5G is coming: everything you need to know
Even though I’m still fighting to get 4G cell coverage at home, the industry is already looking to the Next Big Thing: 5G. The FCC …
The world’s most powerful supercomputer is Made In China
Technological innovation is something the US prides itself on, but the world’s leading superpower has been slacking a little on supercomputing. According to the latest …
This is why your internet is slow today
Noticing that those dank memes are taking a little extra time to load today? You’re not alone. TeliaSonera, a Scandinavian ISP which controls some of …
Solar power is providing a lifeline of hope to migrants in Greece
No blog post is going to do justice to the difficulties of being a migrant, crossing the Mediterranean, and finding yourself in an impossible position …
That runaway Russian robot was probably a PR stunt
Yesterday, the internet went slightly crazy for the story of Promobot, a Russian-made “runaway robot” that escaped its handlers and caused a traffic jam on a …
Watch: SpaceX came so close to making it four in a row
SpaceX’s attempt earlier this week to once again land a rocket on a drone ship didn’t go well. But the difference between success and a …
iPhone sales halted after Chinese firm accuses Apple of copying its design [updated]
Whether it’s suing Samsung over rounded corners, or being accused of plagiarism by the Android crowd, Apple and plagiarism seem to go hand-in-hand. Its latest …
There’s a secret symbol on money that prevents you from copying it
Have you ever tried to photocopy money, or just open an image of a $20 to put it into a dumb Photoshop? If so, you’re …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
There’s no way you’d spot these tiny ATM card skimmers
I’m aware that card skimmers at ATMs and gas stations are a very real threat. I always pay attention when using a card machine, but …
A hacker has leaked the Democrats’ dirt file on Trump
Yesterday, news leaked that the Democratic National Committee’s opposition research file on Trump had been hacked by Russian state-sponsored hackers. Today, what appears to be …
There is no good reason to link online dating to Spotify
Popular Tinder lookalike Bumble has just announced a feature to help it (and you!) stand out in the online dating world: integration with your Spotify profile, …
LG’s upcoming smartphone may have truly wireless charging
Wireless charging has technically been around for years now, but using a dumb accessory to very slowly charge a phone sitting on special mat has …
There’s something very pleasant about watching a Tesla Model S own a sport bike
Look, street racing of any kind is a dumb thing to do. But when you’re a Tesla owner showing a crotch rocket rider who’s boss, …
The Russians have stolen the Democrat’s dirt on Trump
According to a report in the Washington Post, Russian government-sponsored hackers have penetrated the computer network of the Democratic National Committee. Rather than stealing user data, …
Here’s what Siri looks like on your Mac
Hey, did you hear? Siri has a new home front and center in macOS! It’s going to be a few months until the changes roll …
HBO can’t stop leaking ‘Game of Thrones’ early
Game of Thrones has a serious piracy problem. That much is not news, but with the most recent season, things are getting to a whole new …
You can finally delete default iPhone apps in iOS 10
I am not exaggerating when I say this is the best thing about iOS 10.
The day Apple became one
Apple is the only company that owns a full set of smartphones, laptops, desktops, and wearables all running its own software. (Hi Windows Phone, you …
Apple has finally fixed the Music app
A year after launching a brand-new music app with a brand-new streaming service, Apple is fixing the terrible layout. It’s been a long time coming, …
