Facebook Messenger and Instagram won’t get default encryption until 2023
If you’ve been waiting for a Facebook Messenger chat encryption, then you’re going to need to wait a while longer. Meta’s original plans to bring …
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Companies are about to start injecting ads directly into our dreams
It seems like advertisements are everywhere, and soon they could even be in your dreams. According to a new essay published by a trio of …
These shape-shifting robot fish swim through the body to attack cancer
Scientists have been looking for new ways to treat cancer for years now. Newly developed shape-shifting robots could provide a new avenue for treatment. The …
Your iPhone photos reveal your exact location, but you can stop it
If you like to send photos via text message on your iPhone, you could be putting your own privacy at risk. If you’ve been using …
Watch Tesla’s full self-driving mode almost kill a CNN reporter
Full self-driving mode is one of the most anticipated features that Tesla fans are looking forward to. While the idea of autonomous vehicles isn’t new—everyone …
Facebook might finally fix one of its most annoying features
If you’ve ever opened Facebook and were instantly frustrated by the way it displays new content, you aren’t alone. Some users have even found ways …
Apple’s iPhone 5G chip plans might’ve just leaked
A new report suggests that Apple-built iPhone 5G chips could appear in iPhones as soon as 2023. Apple has been designing its own chips since …
Galaxy S22 could get the Samsung AMD upgrade we’ve been waiting for
There’s still a lot we don’t know about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S22. What we do know seems to grow every day, though. The latest …
Four-legged snake fossil thought to be the missing link was just debunked
Scientists originally believed a fossil found in 2015 to be the missing ‘four-legged snake.’ Now, a new study says that the fossil isn’t a snake …
Why evidence of life on Mars could be fake
We’ve already seen geological evidence that suggests Mars could have been habitable billions of years ago. A new study in the Journal of the Geological …
Drinking coffee could lower risk of stroke and dementia, study says
If you’ve ever wondered whether coffee is good or bad for you, then you’ll be happy to learn it might actually be good for you. …
A lunar eclipse like this hasn’t happened in 580 years, here’s how to watch
The longest partial lunar eclipse in almost 600 years will happen Thursday, and you can watch the entire thing for yourself. So many people across …
This new glove from Facebook lets you feel objects in VR
A new prototype set of gloves from Meta (formerly Facebook) could open the door for devices that let you feel objects in virtual reality. The …
Apple has new devices in development that are like nothing we’ve seen before
New patents suggest that Apple could be investing development in new smart devices like necklaces, bracelets, and key rings. Apple already offers various wearables like …
A ninth planet in our Solar System may have just been discovered
Data gathered in 1983 shows signs of what a British astronomer believes to be possible evidence of a ninth planet in our solar system. The …
Samsung Galaxy S22 will get crushed by iPhones if these leaked benchmarks are real
The latest reported benchmarks for the Samsung Galaxy S22 make the newest Snapdragon 989 chipset sound disappointing. The benchmarks, which were discovered on Geekbench by …
Revolutionary new therapy lets paralyzed mice walk again
Scientists have created a paralysis healing gel that was able to help mice walk again after suffering spinal cord injuries. The results of a study …
How to fix the most annoying things about your iPhone
Despite being one of the top mobile operating systems, iOS isn’t free of its little frustrations and annoyances. The OS can easily go from convenient …
Astronomers discovered something fascinating about this glowing asteroid
Astronomers believe that a near-Earth glowing asteroid may actually be an ancient chunk of the Moon. The asteroid, which is known as Kamo’oalewa, can be …
Scientists invented a patch that administers vaccines without a shot
Scientists might have found a better way to administer vaccines that doesn’t require a needle. According to TheBrighterSide, scientists at Stanford University and the University …
NASA is tracking a 1,000-foot-tall asteroid that’s headed towards Earth
NASA scientists have issued a warning about a “Potentially Hazardous Asteroid” (PHA) that will fly close to earth in mid-December. The asteroid is larger than …
Futuristic brain implant lets you type words just by thinking
Scientists at Stanford have developed a brain implant that allowed a man with paralyzed hands to “type” words just by thinking them. The group originally …
Scientists created light-emitting plants you need to see to believe
Scientists at MIT have used specialized nanoparticles to create light-emitting plants. The engineers then used an LED to charge the particles embedded in the plant’s …
Four ways to make your iPhone charge faster
If you’ve watched a smartphone commercial in recent years, then you’re probably already familiar with the bold charging speeds that some devices tout. Android smartphones …
Supply chain issues to impact Apple’s iPhone 13 until early next year
The ongoing shortages and supply chain issues will continue to impact the iPhone 13 until next year, reports say. According to 9to5Mac, a pay-walled article …
iPhone 13 screen replacement breaks Face ID when using 3rd party
Back when the iPhone 13 was first released, a teardown video from Phone Repair Guru revealed that Apple had made the iPhone 13 more difficult …
Incredible new Cobi robot administers vaccines without a needle
Fear of needles is something that plagues at least 10 percent of people and makes getting vaccines of any kind a lot more intimidating. A …
Peloton says Apple’s most controversial new iPhone feature is hurting its business
Peloton’s latest earnings are out, and the company failed to meet expectations across the board. This isn’t unheard of for some companies, as expectations set …
Amazon’s newest Alexa device is like nothing the company has made before
Amazon has debuted another Alexa-powered smart device. This week, the company unveiled a new Alexa Smart Air Quality Monitor, which will retail for $69. The …
Facebook might’ve found a loophole to bypass Apple’s 30% App Store fee
The latest update to Facebook’s content creator platform will let creators earn money while bypassing Apple’s 30 percent cut of all transactions. With the update, …
