Watch Tesla’s Model S get smoked by a gas-powered car for a change
Normally, when we post videos of a Tesla Model S racing [insert absurdly fast supercar here], it’s to demonstrate how the four-door saloon can bring …
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Couple steals $1.2 million from Amazon just using returns
A couple from Munice, Indiana have admitted stealing more than $1.2 million from Amazon, using the company’s returns system as well as a network of …
Model discovers that getting an eyeball tattoo is just as stupid and dangerous as it sounds
Unless you’re getting the name of a Tinder date you’ve only see twice permanently inked on your body, tattoos are usually pretty harmless. Sure, they’re …
Lexus LC 500 review: German soul in the heart of Japan
Yokohama, Japan sits more than 5,500 miles to the east of Berlin, but locals need only look to the district of Motomachi to feel as …
Computer problems hit airlines around the world, causing serious delays
Thousands of passengers were grounded Thursday morning as computer problems hit the check-in systems of airlines around the world. The Telegraph reported that London’s Heathrow and Gatwick, Charles de …
We found an easier way to get Twitter’s new 280-character limit
So, unless you’re wise enough to have disposed of all social media and moved to a cave upstate, you’ve probably heard that Twitter is experimenting …
How to post 280-character tweets right now
If you’re an active Twitter user, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard the news by now. We’ll bring you up to speed just in …
4 very normal quotes from Mark Zuckerberg’s very normal visit to Philadelphia
“Zuckerberg Visits Philly, Orders Cheesesteak Like a Local,” the Associated Press wrote this morning — because, just like every other local, Mark Zuckerberg takes news crews …
Behind-the-scenes video shows how Apple gets ready for iPhone day
Today is Christmas for gadget nerds, better known as iPhone day. It’s the magical time of year when Tim Cook and Jony Ive finally ship …
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 …
Volvo has a new baby SUV that might make Tesla worried
Volvo has fully embraced the next generation of car technology. It’s committed to producing no gas-only cars after 2018, its self-driving tech is some of …
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 …
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 …
Crazy video shows what it’s like to be attacked by helicopters
At least two people have been injured as a result of a friendly-fire incident during a Russian military exercise. That’s bad; what’s more shocking is …
A massive earthquake just hit Mexico City – these terrifying videos show the chaos that followed
Central Mexico was rocked on Tuesday afternoon by a catastrophic magnitude 7.1 earthquake. Citing the US Geological Society (USGS), CNN reports that the epicenter of …
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, …
Reporters find that Facebook targeted ads to ‘jew haters’
Facebook’s targeted advertising system is a powerful marketing tool in the right hands. But if someone with less-than-good intentions signs up for an account, bad …
Adidas actually made beer and puke-resistant sneakers for Oktoberfest
Fall is approaching which means the cherished festival of Oktoberfest will be kicking off in Germany in just a few days. The official event is …
Amazon massacre? Members of uncontacted tribe killed by miners, reports say
Members of an uncontacted tribe, said to include women and children, have allegedly been massacred by gold miners in a remote part of the Brazilian …
This photo of a shark on a Florida highway is totally fake
Hurricane Irma swept through mainland Florida last night, wreaking havoc and resulting in some truly devastating photos. But amid all the very real chaos, people …
Your future sex robot could be hacked and programmed to murder you
It’s the year 2097. There you are enjoying the 84th season of House of Cards on your Wi-Fi enabled neural implant when your significant other …
T-Mobile One family plans now include Netflix
T-Mobile has a new incentive for families on the One plan to stick around: free Netflix. Starting today, anyone with two or more lines on …
Boston Red Sox finally found a use for the Apple Watch: Stealing signals during games
In possibly the most important piece of tech reporting to be published in 2017, the New York Times has discovered that the Boston Red Sox have been …
6 great excuses to skip work and play ‘Destiny 2’
Destiny 2 is one of the most highly anticipated games of the year, and its release is finally upon us. The game technically launches at …
Siri summons Coast Guard to save sick girl from Harvey flooding
Most of us will (hopefully) never be in a situation where we have to rely on virtual assistant to save the lives of our entire …
It costs shockingly little to run a Tesla for 300,000 miles
The first Tesla Model S was released in 2012, so it’s still young by used-car standards. We don’t know what a junker Model S looks …
Heart-wrenching photos show Houston before and after Hurricane Harvey
As expected, Hurricane Harvey has taken a significant toll on Texas since making landfall on August 25th. Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected …
News crew saves driver’s life in Hurricane Harvey flood
News crews covering natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey have the tricky task of reporting on the event as it unfolds while also doing their best …
This photo of Harvey flooding at Houston airport is totally fake
There’s all kinds of incredible and distressing imagery coming out of Hurricane Harvey, but as ever, you need to check before pressing E to pay …
Drones provide a depressing look at Hurricane Harvey’s devastation
Hurricane Harvey struck Texas this past weekend, making landfall early Saturday and leaving a path of utter devastation in its wake. For those of us …
