Gorgeous new video shows the northern lights as seen from space
Anyone lucky enough to have seen an aurora in person can tell you that it’s a breathtaking sight, but even the stunning, swirling green stripes …
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iOS 11 adoption rate shows just how behind most Android users are
If you have a newer iOS device and you haven’t yet upgraded to iOS 11, you should know that you’re in an ever-dwindling group. Apple’s …
Colossal iceberg that dwarfs Manhattan just broke free in Antarctica
Earlier this year, and absolutely massive iceberg broke free from Antarctica, moving freely into the ocean and acting as a stern reminder of the toll …
Dude with same name as doomsday con artist David Meade is now getting death threats
Saturday, September 23rd has come and gone, and the world is still here. If you were listening to noted nut job and end-of-the-world conspiracy theorist …
Microsoft and Facebook just laid a massive cable across the Atlantic Ocean to make your life better
If you’ve ever felt the incredible frustration of wiring up a dozen gadgets in a home office, just imagine trying to connect a wire between …
You can now own one of the first Apple computers ever, if your pockets are deep enough
Apple is in the midst of rolling out brand new iPhones, TV streaming boxes, and smart watches as we speak, but everyone knows the company’s …
Source of rare cosmic rays striking Earth found to be outside the Milky Way
Scientists have known for a long, long time that the Earth is being hit by high-energy radiation coming from space, but in the decades since …
Insane drone pilot toys with freight train, doesn’t immediately regret it
If I were to tell you that I’m about to show you a video involving a drone and a freight train, you might think that …
Telsa just beat Ferrari, McLaren, and Porsche in the World’s Greatest Drag Race
Once upon a time, electric vehicles were considered, well, kinda boring. Tesla has managed to change that in a big way thanks to a lineup …
Facebook accidentally promotes Instagram post highlighting rape, murder threats
In a colossally embarrassing moment for the world’s largest social network — which, it should be noted, has been under increasing pressure to police the …
Bulldozer crushes cop car, leads police on ridiculous chase
Police chases can be extremely dangerous, often threatening the lives of both officers and everyday citizens who happen to be caught in the wrong place …
‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ developer slams Epic’s ‘Fortnite’ for adopting Battle Royale game mode
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is the most popular PC game on the block as of late, even managing to topple the likes of Dota 2 and Counter-Strike: …
This ‘Star Wars’-esque electric motorcycle was inspired by the iPhone
Recently, the one-of-a-kind ExoDyne electric motorcycle made motorheads drool thanks to its barely-there frame and impressive specs, but it seems having an excess of body …
Scientists spot odd pair of asteroids locked in a watery dance
While NASA is hard at work getting a fancy probe to steal rocks from a nearby asteroid, researchers with their eyes on the rocky belt …
Netflix yanks episode of kids’ show after finding a huge hidden penis
Ah, children’s programming. It’s such lighthearted, feel-good programming that you might not think there’s anything in it for adults. Well, if your youngsters are fans …
iOS 11 forced Uber to abandon its creepy location tracking rules
Of all the companies currently struggling with their public image — and there are plenty of them — Uber seems to be the worst at …
Netflix paid an incredible amount for Jerry Seinfeld’s new specials and show
Jerry Seinfeld’s very first Netflix special debuted yesterday, following a long line of comedy exclusives which call the streaming service home. The hour-long event, called …
How lazy is your city? New study ranks 189 communities based on activity levels
Did you take a spirited run this morning? How about a brief yoga session or a brisk walk? If you spent the day laying on …
NASA wants you to help astronauts breathe, and it’ll pay $100,000
It’s not often that the incredibly bright minds at NASA are forced to look for solutions from the general public, but the agency just launched …
Nest just announced 6 brand new products – here’s everything you need to know
For years now, Nest has been primarily known as the company that builds those cute little smart thermostats and smoke detectors, but that’s all (possibly) …
Apple Watch Series 3 LTE doesn’t work, and Apple just admitted it
Reviews of Apple’s new LTE-enabled Apple Watch finally hit the web this morning, three days before the official product launch, and there seems to be …
Nurses post Snapchats of themselves giving babies the finger and calling them ‘mini Satans’
The disappearing photo messages of Snapchat have given people freedom to speak their minds in ways not possible in other messaging apps, but for several …
Bollinger’s glorious, boxy electric SUV is the real deal, and here it is getting some track time
While Tesla made electric cars cool again with sleek designs and an eye for luxury above all else, a small startup called Bollinger Motors is …
NASA is about to send a spacecraft to steal rocks from an asteroid
When it comes to studying samples of otherworldly material, scientists on Earth are in a bit of a bind. We’ve brought rocks back from the …
Nerf guns are dangerous again, according to doctors who hate fun
Unlike many toy fads that come and go, Nerf guns have withstood the test of time. Whether it’s the bright colors and comically oversized darts, …
T-Mobile and Sprint are reportedly talking about a merger… again
As the third- and fourth-largest wireless carriers in the United States, T-Mobile and Sprint have been casually chatting about a merger for a long, long …
A meteorite impact in Canada created the hottest temperature ever measured on Earth’s surface
If you’re searching for hot temperatures, Canada probably isn’t the first place you’d think to look. Some 38 million years ago, however, what is today …
The Moon is about to do something it only does once every 28 years
The total solar eclipse that occurred this summer drew incredible excitement from even casual sky gazers, but our moon is about to perform a feat …
The Pirate Bay is hijacking your browser to mine cryptocurrency
I’m not one to pass judgement on anyone who illegally downloads movies, TV shows, or music, but if you’re visiting a site in order to …
‘Martian’ scientists emerge from eight months in isolation on Hawaiian volcano
Hawaii is one of the most popular vacation destinations on the planet so it’s obviously a pretty great place to spend some time, being cooped …
