Qualcomm fires back, says Apple charges more for wall plugs than it pays in royalties
Apple’s battle with Qualcomm is showing no signs of calming down. The companies have been frozen in a legal staring contest since January, when Apple …
Mike Wehner
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A US carrier just announced that it won’t sell anything but Apple’s iPhone from now on
The iPhone is obviously one of the most popular gadgets of all time, and as the single most dominant force in smartphones today, putting all …
NASA just found 10 new Earth-like planets
NASA’s Kepler space telescope has been floating in space since early 2009, and it’s already outlived its planned mission window by a handful of years, …
Michelin’s newest tire doesn’t need air, and can be ‘recharged’ rather than thrown away
Like many other companies in the automotive industry, Michelin is looking far into the future to envision what its products might look like some day. …
Amazon will now ship you clothing just to try it on, for free
Shopping on Amazon is one of the most painless ways to buy things these days — and that simplicity is one of the big reasons …
Pittsburgh family has had a clock stuck in their wall for 13 years, and it rings every day
Anyone with a smartphone knows how annoying the daily beeps and chimes can be, especially when you have a habit of silencing or ignoring them …
The US falls farther down supercomputer rankings than it’s been in over 20 years
The United States is competing with China on so many fronts it’s impossible to name them all, but one of the most visible rivalries between …
Scientists finally figured out where your cat came from
When you consider the sheer number of domestic cats prowling living rooms, back yards, and barns around the world — estimated to be in the …
The Surface Laptop got iFixit’s lowest possible reparability score
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop has gotten plenty of attention since its reveal early last month. The device is Microsoft’s first true laptop in the Surface line, …
Look what researchers found in the ocean off Australia
Deep-sea researchers working off the coast of Australia continue to find some pretty stunning examples of never-before-seen ocean life. Late last month, the group showed …
An Apple supplier may have just leaked iPhone 8 launch timing
New iPhones launch in September, and that’s a trend that’s been around since as far back as the iPhone 5. With the insane rumor whirlwind …
China sends unhackable message nearly 750 miles using quantum satellite
Hacking as it relates to cyber warfare and espionage is as hot a topic as it’s ever been, and everyone from the government to major …
It’s summer on Saturn’s moon Titan, but you wouldn’t want to visit
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has been hanging out around Saturn and its moons for over a decade and a half now, and it’s seen a lot …
NASA wants to probe Uranus in search of gas
We hear a lot about Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, and that’s because we have extremely fancy hardware floating around and, in some cases, cruising on …
Can you build a 4K PC for the price of an Xbox One X?
Pricing is always a huge topic whenever a new game console debuts. Is it worth it? Do the components and power you’re getting actually add …
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 …
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 …
