Donald Trump started tweeting eight years ago today, a strategy that ultimately turned him from a real estate magnate and reality-TV star to becoming the President of the United States. Ever the self-promoter …
Politics
Science
Experts discover ‘Christopher Columbus’ anchor at Caribbean shipwreck site
EXCLUSIVE: Experts have used a “space treasure map” to make a remarkable discovery in the Caribbean — a centuries-old anchor believed to be from one of Christopher Columbus’ ships. Analysis of the anchor …
Tech
Chinese firm unveils giant ‘Monkey King’ gladiator robot
The battle of the megabots just got a little more mega. What the world needs now is gladiator robots, so make room for Monkey King. For a couple of years, the geek world …
Lifestyle
US Marines could deploy robots and ‘HyperSubs’ to storm future beaches
The U.S. Marines could deploy a host of futuristic military technology to “storm the beaches.” Included in the new technology are machine-gun toting robots that charge up the beaches as advance assault, as …
Entertainment
Casinos and lottery could go online in Pennsylvania
Gambling and playing the lottery could be more accessible for Pennsylvania residents if the state passes proposals for an online expansion. Delaware, Nevada and New Jersey are states that currently allow online gambling …
Science
17th-century smart lock was really smart
Think cool technology is only a recent thing? A 340-year old smart lock may change your mind. As The Verge reports, the device in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is packed with …
Tech
Mastercard has a new credit card with a fingerprint scanner in it
Mastercard has unveiled a new credit card that incorporates a fingerprint scanner built right into the bottom of the card. In an effort to make payments a more seamless experience and improve security …
Tech
Facebook is building a helicopter to help deliver internet access in emergencies
After building a solar-powered plane to help deliver internet access nearly two years ago, Facebook is once again building another aircraft to deploy the internet — this time, in the form of a …
Science
NASA astronaut’s space treasure map sparks hunt for Caribbean wrecks
Astronaut Gordon Cooper was a born explorer. He broke countless NASA space flight records, like the longest single-man space flight, a 122-hour mission. But one of his greatest achievements may not have been …
Entertainment
Here’s why Nintendo is canceling the NES Classic
In a somewhat puzzling move, Nintendo said it would stop selling the Nintendo Classic in North America this month, despite unprecedented demand for the mini console. The news was first reported by IGN, which …
Science
Humans can now control turtles’ minds
It sounds like something Dr. Evil from Austin Powers might have come up with. But unlike sharks with laser beams attached to their heads, mind–controlled turtles are now a reality. That’s right, researchers …
Tech
Dallas hack: Did a white-hat hacker set off city emergency sirens?
The hack that set off emergency sirens across Dallas on Friday night may be the work of a so-called white-hat hacker, according to a cybersecurity expert. The attack set off 156 sirens across …
Politics
North Korea likely behind $81M hack at the Federal Reserve, report says
North Korea may have been behind last year’s $81 million heist at the Bangladesh central bank’s account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, according to new evidence. According to a new …
