How Google unwittingly created a men’s rights martyr
A week ago, nobody knew who James Damore was. Being an engineer at Google might be a solid gig, but it doesn’t exactly come with …
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The ‘driverless’ van spotted in Virginia isn’t what you think it is
Autonomous vehicle technology is pushing forward at a brisk pace, but we’re still not to a point where driverless cars can be universally trusted. Cruising …
Predictive computer models have helped Chicago curb shootings by up to 39 percent
Comparing modern technology to the future predicted by Philip K Dick’s sci-fi short story — and eventual 2002 feature film — Minority Report is getting …
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner just drew a self portrait over the entire United States
Long-range aircraft testing must be an incredibly tiring job. I mean, imagine cruising around in a plane for 17 hours at a time, putting fancy …
Dude buys incredibly rare $288,000 Ferrari, immediately totals it
The Ferrari F430 Scuderia is a ridiculously rare car, even for a Ferrari. The company manufactured less than 500 of them, which means actually getting …
Insane highway heist netted $590,000 in iPhones and lifelong fame
Police have arrested a group of Romanian stunt thieves/up-and-coming Oceans scriptwriters in a hideout in the Netherlands. Dutch police found $590,000 worth of iPhones that they claim …
How to watch tonight’s big Tesla Model 3 unveiling live
We’re way past the point where Tesla should be “unveiling” the Model 3, since the automaker has already had two unveiling events for its shiny …
Brand new Ford cars found packed with marijuana… again
If you’re in the market for a new vehicle you have a seemingly endless number of cars, trucks, SUVs, and crossovers to choose from. If …
Tesla’s Autopilot missed this collision, but luckily the human driver didn’t
Tesla’s Autopilot makes driving safer. That was the statistics-based conclusion of an exhaustive NHTSA report, which found that Tesla’s self-driving software generally reduced accidents by …
This is probably the healthiest way to binge-watch Netflix shows
Rather than auto-playing Netflix episode after episode from your couch or bed, you should exercise while you’re binging. That would be a healthier way to …
Google is putting autoplay videos in Search results because hey, why not
In an effort to out-do the FCC in this month’s “who can ruin the internet” competition, Google is testing auto-playing videos in search results. Search …
New TSA rules require separate screening of all electronics bigger than a cellphone
The Transportation Security Administration, a multi-billion-dollar government agency that has yet to catch a real live terrorist, is significantly expanding screening of electronic devices at …
Dark net arms trade: Guns shipped in old printers, study says
A new study reveals how criminals and terrorists are harnessing the dark net to purchase weapons. Conducted by the Rand Corporation Europe and Manchester University, …
FDA forces recall of coffee laced with ‘Viagra-like’ ingredient
It’s estimated that as much as 83% of adults in the United States drink coffee. The murky liquid offers a boost of energy that many …
Delta will let you use your fingerprint as a boarding pass
Your fingerprint already serves as the key that unlocks your smartphone — and possibly also your laptop, tablet, and other gadgets — and now you …
Pilot merges aircraft into highway traffic, immediately hogs left lane
A video has emerged of a Cessna light aircraft landing on the Sunrise Highway in Yaphank, Long Island. A plane landing on a highway isn’t …
Cop accidentally frames himself planting drugs on body camera footage
Baltimore news outlets have published body cam video from a supposed drug bust back in January. The video appears to show a cop planting drugs …
You had no idea the Google search bar was hiding these 10 Easter eggs
Google is the most visited website on the planet by a wide margin. Most people can’t even remember what life was like before Google, and …
Amazon is selling prepackaged meal kits because groceries are so 2016
Amazon is expanding its war against all other forms of retail onto a new front: food. The internet giant has already announced its intention to …
Video shows woman destroying $200,000 of sculptures while taking a selfie
What lengths would you go to snap the perfect selfie? Would you be willing to bend your neck at an awkward angle? Of course you …
This free ‘robot lawyer’ will help you beat Uncle Sam anywhere in the United States
The United States is a democracy, where every citizen has the right to be treated fairly by the legal system, but unfortunately things don’t always …
‘Gangnam Style’ is no longer the most-viewed video on YouTube
As it turns out, 2017 does have some silver linings. Gangnam Style, which has dominated the YouTube video leaderboards for the last five years, is out. …
Entire family swept away on Florida beach is saved by human chain
With the summer heat scorching the coasts it’s not exactly a surprise that you’d find countless families flocking to beaches in search of relief. But …
Lucid Motor’s all-electric supercar hits 235mph in new video
The electric car world is all abuzz with news of Tesla’s first Model 3 rolling off the supply line, but rival startup Lucid Motors wants …
Drone pilots, here’s how to get your refund from the FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration has suffered a rather embarrassing U-turn of late, but it’s good news for recreational drone pilots. In December 2015, the FAA …
Yet another wireless carrier has launched a good unlimited plan
“Unlimited” data plans are all the rage this year. After T-Mobile debuted its mostly-unlimited One plan to a ton of splash last year, Verizon, Sprint, …
Forget coffee – snortable chocolate could be your newest addiction
We’ve all been hit by tired spells at work, and if you find yourself choking down a greasy treat at lunchtime you can be sure …
How to watch and stream the 2017 hot dog eating contest right now
Last year, acclaimed eating champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut emerged victorious in the world-renowned and uniquely American hot dog eating contest at Nathan’s Famous in Coney …
4th of July deals: All of the freebies and discounts you can get today
Happy 4th of July, everyone! What better way to celebrate our independence than to spend a bunch of money on discounted goods and take advantage …
Health vlogger eats poisonous plant on livestream, and you’ll totally believe what happens next
In the fascinating world of second-tier YouTube health vlogging, chemicals bad and plants good. Only, that doesn’t work so well when the plant in question …
