You can play ‘Super Mario Odyssey’ right now, sort of
Nintendo followers are some of the most dedicated on the planet, so it’s probably not all that surprising that some diehard Mario fans have already …
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This colonoscopy robot will haunt your dreams
Robots come in all shapes and sizes, but even if your nightmares of an eventual robot takeover of the Earth conjure images of heavily-armed battle …
The original Xbox ‘Duke’ controller is coming back
Microsoft’s Xbox line has a long and storied history, and the Xbox 360 is the console most people immediately associate with the brand, but long …
Here are all 47 things Uber is going to change to try to be less horrible
Huge changes are afoot for troubled ride hailing startup Uber. After years of missteps, detailed complaints from current and former employees, and a CEO that …
Elon Musk is planning a city on Mars, and here’s why
If there’s one thing you can definitively say about Elon Musk it’s that most certainly does not lack ambition. The boss of SpaceX, Tesla, and …
Dog carried 1,000 feet by tornado is still a very good boy
If you’ve ever seen a dog’s eyes light up when you say the word “walk,” you know that man’s best friend is pretty keen on …
Michelin’s BikeSphere uses lasers to keep cyclists safe from cars
Biking is fun, relaxing, and great exercise to boot, but it’s also a bit hazardous depending on where you find yourself. Road riding is extremely …
Meet the defibrillator drone that could save your life
At the moment, drones are in a weird place. They’re popular among hobbyists and photographers for the eye candy they can capture, but they’re also …
Microsoft: Sony can’t compete with the Xbox One X
Once the Xbox One X hits stores later this year, both Microsoft and Sony will have launched three flavors of their home game consoles. The …
Fishermen accidentally catch world’s first two-headed porpoise
Mother Nature has provided humanity with some pretty awesome things in the past — existence, for example, is a pretty solid gift — but sometimes …
This awesome web tool shows you what the 2017 eclipse will look like wherever you live
Getting to enjoy the spectacle that is a solar eclipse requires a good bit of both timing and luck. You have to actually be in …
Here’s what’s inside the Xbox One X
As expected, Microsoft spent a good bit of time during its 2017 E3 showcase talking about how awesome its new Project Scorpio – sorry, Xbox …
Best Buy reportedly plans to launch a rental service with used gadgets
After rebounding from what appeared to be certain doom just a few years ago, Best Buy is on the upswing as of late. Sure, they’ve …
Scientists discovered evidence that Jupiter is way older than anyone thought
Jupiter is one of the most interesting places in the Solar System for a number of reasons. It’s massive ball of gas, covered in rolling …
Most SUV headlights are dangerous, highway safety group’s report claims
When you’re shopping for a new SUV, there’s plenty of things to consider. Gas milage, cost of upkeep, off-road capabilities, and safety features are all …
NASA reschedules plan to create artificial clouds on East Coast, will do it tonight
If you were one of the many who diligently tuned in to watch NASA’s fancy cloud-building canisters deploy from its rocket and create a bunch …
You’re probably not rich enough for this luxury submarine
If you’re both extremely wealthy and also have a love of the deep blue sea, there’s plenty of options already available for you to splurge …
Astronauts are going to bake bread in space, and it’s a pretty big deal
When you think of the perks of becoming an astronaut, there’s plenty to list: you get to see the Earth from a perspective that only …
Fisker’s Tesla competitor has 400 mile range and charges in just 9 minutes
Henrik Fisker is a bit of a legend in the automotive design world, so when he announced that he was working on an all-new electric …
NASA is going to create artificial clouds on the East Coast tonight, and you can watch it live
The fictional concept that the government controls the weather has been a staple of tinfoil hat conspiracy theorists for decades, but a NASA experiment taking …
The insanely-hyped Essential Phone is a Sprint exclusive, sort of
After months of (unwarranted) teasing, the high-end Android flagship from Andy Rubin’s Essential Products startup — called simply Essential Phone — finally made its long-awaited …
This is the Xbox One X, Microsoft’s ‘Project Scorpio’
It’s E3 2017 time, and as per usual, Microsoft is the first of the big three console makers to host its annual product keynote. The …
‘Star Wars Battlefront 2’ already looks better than the first
The Star Wars Battlefront reboot from a couple of years ago was a pretty big hit across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Star Wars …
So the launch of Blackberry’s new phone is going really well
It’s not easy being a BlackBerry fan these days. Not only is the brand little more than a shell of its former self, but there …
One of the worst video game mascots is getting his first new game in 20 years
Anyone who played video games back in the early-to-mid 90s will remember Bubsy — and for those who were subjected to the furry orange feline’s …
99-million-year-old bird found preserved in amber stuns scientists
Archeologists have just discovered a nearly complete bird, encased in fossilized tree sap, that has remained intact for almost 100 million years. The bird, which …
Uber CEO reminds employees not to rape each other in ridiculous 2013 memo
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has been in over his head for many years. He’s admitted as much on several occasions, noting specifically that he needs …
Google finally sold Boston Dynamics, and all its insane robots
Inventor of all manner of awe-inspiring and uber-creepy robots, Boston Dynamics has finally found a buyer. SoftBank, the Japanese Google-alike which has been on a …
Officials arrest Apple distributors who sold private data
Smartphone users — which, at this point, is pretty much everyone — already have enough to worry about when it comes to hackers, malicious apps, …
Here are NASA’s new astronauts and – oh god, say that’s not a selfie stick
Earlier this week, NASA held a big event to introduce the world to its newest class of astronaut candidates. The group, which will now begin …
