Google is killing off the web notifications widget it launched with Google+
That little bell you see in the upper right hand corner of Google web pages — and which you probably haven’t clicked in a while …
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NASA lost contact with two mini Mars spacecraft and they don’t know exactly why
NASA’s Mars InSight mission is moving along nicely, with the robotic lander preparing for many months of research that will tell scientists more about the …
One year after it was shot into space, let’s check in on Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year, but exactly 12 months ago today was the first launch of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy. The rocket …
Earth’s magnetic pole is shifting faster than scientists predicted
If there’s one thing big-budget Hollywood disaster films have taught us, it’s that the Earth’s poles are nothing to be messed with. But apocalyptic fiction …
Colorado man chokes mountain lion to death with his bare hands after being attacked
Exercising in the wilderness always comes with its share of risks, but one Colorado man got far more than he bargained for when a mountain …
Breakfast might not be that important after all, study says
We’ve long been told that breakfast is “the most important meal of the day.” It’s said that eating a meal in the morning can give …
Chinese satellite snaps image of the Moon from the side we never see
The Moon dominates the night sky and, as the closest large body to Earth, we get to see it plenty. Unfortunately, since the Moon only …
New market research suggests the smart speaker race is pretty much over
A new market research report out from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners offering a look at the smart speaker landscape paints a pretty lopsided picture of …
A meteorite exploded over Cuba and its boom was captured on video
Space rocks come crashing down to Earth with somewhat startling regularity, and when they do they often create a big boom. When a meteorite detonates …
A magnet bouncing on a trampoline is way more interesting than it sounds
Magnets. How do they work? The good folks over at the YouTube channel Magnetic Games know exactly how, and they do all kinds of neat …
T-Mobile promises the Sprint merger won’t drive up prices… for now
Now that the government has officially reopened and the review process for T-Mobile’s proposed merger with Sprint has presumably picked back up, CEO John Legere …
Harvard astronomer doesn’t care what you think about his alien ship theory
Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb has had a busy start to 2019. After publishing a paper last year that suggested an alien ship recently flew around …
Watch this massive Jupiter storm swirl forever
Jupiter, the mighty “king” of planets, is one of the most interesting objects in our Solar System, and not just because it’s really really big. …
Apple Watch ‘fall detection’ feature credited with saving man’s life
One of the more interesting things about the Apple Watch is how the narrative behind the wearable has seemingly done a 180. Early on, the …
NASA’s InSight robot had to install a protective shield because Mars is windy
It’s now been over two months since NASA’s InSight lander touched down on Mars. The landing went as smoothly as anyone could have hoped, and …
SpaceX just fired its new Starship engine and it sure was neat
SpaceX has a big year ahead of it as it continues to fulfill rocket launch contracts for clients eager to send stuff into space, but …
Details emerge of an FBI sting targeting Huawei last month at CES
A few weeks before officials from the US Justice Dept. announced the unsealing of indictments against China-based tech giant Huawei — indictments that included almost …
‘Apex Legends’ is the latest free-to-play ‘Fortnite’ challenger, and it’s available now
Over the weekend, the surprise reveal of a new battle royale game called Apex Legends was spoiled by the many influencers and YouTubers that developer …
Samsung finally decided to cancel its eyebrow-raising partnership with a fake Supreme brand
It took almost two months, but it seems that Samsung has finally come to its senses. After a splashy announcement in December about a partnership …
Climate change is actually changing the color of the ocean
Climate scientists have long since warned that human activity and pollution is rapidly warming the Earth, and it’s a consensus that we’re at or near …
Scientists may have found a way to cure type 1 diabetes with stem cells
Stem cell research may be controversial but it’s showing incredible promise in treating a number of long-incurable diseases. The latest target for scientists working with …
Personal ‘flying sports car’ made its maiden flight and didn’t crash
Half a century ago, futurists predicted that personal aircraft would be the norm by the year 2000 or shortly thereafter. Well, it’s 2019 and the …
China deploys new rocket-launching robotic ship, but it’s not built for war
When one of the world’s superpowers deploys a robotic ship capable of launching rockets it’s safe to assume that it’s going to raise plenty of …
DNA testing kit company has been handing over genetic data to the FBI
At-home DNA testing kits were once little more than a fun distraction that might reveal something about your family history that had been long forgotten. …
Here’s what would happen if Apple ever kicked Facebook off the App Store
Recent days have seen the simmering tension between Apple and Facebook reach an unprecedented level, after months of back-and-forth sniping, veiled potshots and a cold …
Israel is about to launch the first privately-funded mission to the Moon
Getting to the Moon takes an incredible amount of technical know-how, engineering excellence, and of course money. That’s why embarking on a lunar landing mission …
Uber rides in New York City are about to get a lot more expensive
If you happen to live in New York City, you’re about to see a discernible price increase when it comes to getting around town in …
Researchers invent 3D ‘replicator’ that builds objects using liquid and light
We’ve all seen what modern 3D printing technology is capable of, but it still has some serious limitations. Many times, 3D printed objects come out …
This heart-shaped meteorite will be auctioned off just in time for Valentine’s Day
As far as space relics go, meteorites are highly prized by collectors and scientists alike. The charred, twisted remnants of space rock can teach us …
Netflix usage surpassed cable and satellite TV for the first time in 2018
The streaming video landscape is definitely going to look more interesting — and fragmented — than ever as 2019 continues to unfold, with established names …
