A review of the Happy Meal fitness tracker McDonalds has already recalled
Did you hear? McDonalds started offering a wearable fitness tracker in Happy Meals this week, and promptly pulled said tracker this morning when it started …
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The curious case of the swimmers, the robbery, and the Olympics
Not everything is going according to plan in Brazil with the Olympics, and the hosts in Rio can’t be happy about it. And water going …
The US wins Olympic gold in doping
All the focus is on Russia’s state-sponsored doping program at these Games, but as the Olympics has a long and storied history of athletic prowess, …
Inside the CT6: It doesn’t take a Tesla to surround yourself with tech
The conversation surrounding Tesla and its lineup of electric vehicles has changed over the past 12 months or so. “Electric” had been at the center …
We finally know why the Olympic diving pool turned green
We all have bad days on the job. But when your bad day involves accidentally turning the world’s most famous swimming pool (right now) an …
This cabinet wants to make growing ‘special plants’ at home easy
Gardening at home can be tricky. If you’re growing things indoors, there’s all sorts of pitfalls to consider: lighting, nutrients, space, the cops busting down …
Would you replace breakfast and coffee with this weird-looking shake?
Four strips of bacon, pan-fried. Two-egg omelet with cheese, a couple fried tomatoes, and a stack of pancakes. Top with orange juice and coffee, and …
Dolphin teaches human that iPad pictures are dumb
The iPad has a camera, but that doesn’t mean you should take it places and use it like a camera. In fact, if you do …
The government is deploying mutant super-mosquitoes to flight Zika in Florida. No, really
The genetically-enhanced super-insects are normally what end up killing the humans in just about every sci-fi dystopia ever. But the FDA doesn’t appear to seen …
Of course an Olympic athlete racked up a $5,000 cellphone bill playing Pokemon Go
Cellular companies are bad. The Olympics are a shambles, and Pokemon Go is looking more and more like the start of a zombie movie. So …
This travel bag might make carry-ons great again
For the longest time, I’ve been looking for the perfect carry-on bag. It needs to have plenty of available space so that you can easily …
Insane Video: Watch a skydiver jump from 25,000 feet without a parachute and survive
Over the weekend, veteran skydiver Luke Aikins set out to complete a stunt that gives new meaning to the phrase insanity. With thousands of jumps …
The CDC has issued a travel warning for Miami over Zika outbreak
Last week, we got news that Zika is being spread by mosquitos in Florida. That marks the first time that the virus has been contracted …
Breaking Bad in real life: Lottery winner invests $3M in meth drug scheme
Remember kids, you shouldn’t try everything you see on TV at home, no matter how cool it sounds. That’s especially true if you’ve just hit the …
Samsung boss allegedly caught on camera soliciting prostitutes
It shouldn’t be anyone’s business what you choose to do with your free time, but if you’re the boss of one of the largest companies in …
How to live stream Bill Clinton’s speech tonight at the Democratic National Convention
After getting off to a rocky start yesterday as Bernie Sanders’ supporters vented their frustrations, the Democratic National Convention has calmed down considerably on Tuesday, …
An awesome side-effect to playing Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go is a viral mobile game that needs no introduction. There are tens of millions of dedicated fans playing the game, even though it …
How to watch Donald Trump’s speech at the RNC
Tonight, it’s the speech we’ve all been waiting for. The hairpiece mannequin who also happens to be the Republican candidate for president is formally accepting the nomination …
New York City’s subway is getting a massive makeover and it looks amazing
New York City’s subway system is probably one of the best in the world, but it’s in desperate need of a makeover. Luckily for New …
This Pokemon Go dating service will come in handy when you break up because of Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go is an interesting phenomenon that’s slowly taking over the world. But the popular game can also be a breaker of relationships, you know if …
Watch side-by-side videos of the speech Melania Trump stole from Michelle Obama
We’re all currently living in a horrible parody movie written by the Wayans brothers. It’s the only plausible explanation for the road to the 2016 …
Live stream: How to watch the Republican National Convention online right now
All eyes will be on Ohio this week as Donald Trump and his cavalcade of speakers take the stage at the Quicken Loans Center for …
Man drives 25-ton truck into French crowd celebrating Bastille Day, kills 84 people
You don’t have to be French to know that Bastille Day is the country’s national holiday. It’s a day for impressive military parades in Paris …
Senator voices concerns about ‘Pokemon GO’ data privacy
Just a day after “Pokemon GO” sparked controversy as characters in the game appeared in somber locations like the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and …
Inappropriate places to play Pokemon Go, ranked
Whether you like Pokemon Go or not, the game is here to stay. But there’s a time and a place for catching tiny AR creatures, …
Two Pokemon Go players helped catch an attempted murder suspect while hunting Pokemon
Who says that Pokemon Go isn’t a force for good in the world? According to a report from the Orange County Register, two Pokemon Go players helped police …
Heartless robotic security guard viciously attacks small toddler
The robot apocalypse has been a long time coming, but I thought we had a few more years left before Skynet took over. Unfortunately, that …
You can live stream the Republican and Democratic National Conventions on Twitter
On Monday, Twitter and CBS News announced via a press release that they would be partnering in order to stream live coverage of the Republican and …
‘Pleasantly surprised’ man gives jail cell positive TripAdvisor-style review
If you have to spend a night in jail, a new facility in Birmingham, U.K., might not be a bad option. It’s recently received an …
Walmart takes on Amazon’s Prime Day with big bargains and free shipping
Amazon is about to unleash its Black Friday in July sales event for the second year in a row after last year’s sale generated even …
