It’s not just your imagination: Cellphone plans are getting more expensive
Just last week, analyst reports from Wall Street investment firms highlighted the fact that revenues for wireless networks are going up rather than down for …
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These are the 10 very best deals of Prime Day 2018, day 1
So, pretty much everyone realizes at this point that Prime Day 2018 isn’t really a day. Of course, “Prime Day 2018” has a much better …
Netflix shares plummet after company reveals disappointing subscriber growth
Netflix posted its earnings report for the June quarter today and revealed that it added 5.15 million subscribers for the quarter. That may seem impressive …
NASA finds ‘spiders’ on Mars, but not the kind you’re thinking
The search for evidence of past life on Mars is a long, complicated endeavor that NASA has devoted an incredible amount of time and money …
Record-breaking fine expected this week could put Google’s business model at stake
European regulators are expected to hit Google with a multibillion fine on Tuesday or Wednesday, an announcement that’s being closely watched not because of the …
You probably shouldn’t eat crab meat for a little while
Another day, another dire warning about food that you probably should avoid for a while. Last week the FDA and CDC told everyone to stop …
Amazon’s website went down just as Prime Day 2018 kicked off
As you’ve no doubt heard, today is the beginning of Amazon’s 36-hour Prime Day deals bacchanal, an occasion that’s supposed to be a glorious celebration …
Prime Day 2018 has officially begun: Here are all of Amazon’s best deals
Drum roll please! Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Prime Day 2018 has officially begun! Some call it Black Friday in July, and others call …
Apple’s MacBook updates are a much bigger deal than anyone imagined
Last week, Apple very quietly rolled out a bunch of changes to its MacBook range. The updates were a classic spec bump, with the big …
Proof that people will criticize Apple for literally anything
A commonly levied argument one tends to hear from tech pundits is that “Apple fanboys” are quick to excuse anything Apple does, no matter how …
Venus photobombed the Moon last night, and everyone loved it
If you’re staring at the sky on a clear night it’s usually pretty easy to spot the Moon, but we often forget that it’s sometimes …
Jupiter’s moon Io is covered in volcanos, and astronomers may have just spotted another one
Jupiter might be the largest, most eye-catching planet in our Solar System, but the planet itself isn’t the only interesting thing in its neighborhood. Jupiter’s …
eBay launches thousands of deals to fight Amazon on Prime Day
It’s Prime Day again which means two things. First of all, if you’re an Amazon Prime, you’ll be able to take advantage of a bunch …
Wireless companies are making more money, which is bad news for the rest of us
The recent announcement of T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger has everyone thinking a little more than usual about wireless competition. The US has enjoyed a fierce …
Shockingly, AT&T’s CEO thinks the government’s merger appeal will fail
Brace yourself for this stunning turn of events, but AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson doesn’t think much of the Justice Department’s decision to appeal a ruling …
Giant ‘Plant from Hell’ sends 17-year-old to the hospital with third-degree burns
The Giant Hogweed is a terrible, no-good, dangerous plant. It also happens to be spreading across the United States with shocking speed, and just touching …
YouTube TV is offering a week of free service in return for ruining the World Cup
During the incredibly tense England vs Croatia World Cup semi-final earlier this week, cable streaming alternative YouTube TV messed up in a big way. The …
FDA says stop eating Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal as new Salmonella cases rise
Back in mid-June the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a bulletin warning consumers that Kellogg’s Honey Smacks cereal could potentially be contaminated with …
Early Prime Day sale saves you $30 on the best Amazon service you’ve never heard of
With Prime Day 2018 fast approaching, Amazon is running a fantastic promotion to help raise awareness on what very well may be the best Amazon …
Full-color 3D X-rays are the future, and here’s what they look like
For all the advancements in body-scanning medical technology, X-rays still tend to be pretty boring to look at. They’re more accurate than ever, providing plenty …
Astronomers just discovered something incredible about what they thought was a run-of-the-mill asteroid
Spotting asteroids has become pretty routine for astronomers working with some of the most powerful telescopes on the planet, but every once in a while …
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin will fly you to space if you’ve got $200,000 to spare
Ever wanted to fly to space, without actually going to astronaut school? If that’s the case, then you should be filthy rich by now as …
Target has its own sale next week, a day after Amazon’s Prime Day
Add Target to the growing list of retailers that aren’t going to sit idly by, as Amazon hosts its fourth annual Prime Day event. eBay, …
Iceman that lived 5,300 years ago had a high-fat feast as his final meal
The body of the now-famous “iceman” which was discovered in the early 1990s in the Alps has revealed a lot about how ancient peoples in …
Dell is having a Cyber Week sale event after Dell’s ‘Black Friday in July’
A few days ago, Dell announced its Black Friday in July sales promo, right in time to compete against all the other sales happening at …
The new MacBook Pro keyboard may be quieter, but is it more reliable?
For quite some time now, Apple’s top of the line MacBook Pro has been the source of a lot of controversy and criticism. And with …
Oops! NASA might have destroyed proof of life on Mars on accident decades ago
Finding proof that life once existed on Mars would be one of the biggest scientific breakthroughs in the history of mankind, which is why NASA …
The Justice Department is appealing the AT&T Time Warner merger approval
The Justice Department is appealing a judge’s ruling approving the merger of AT&T and Time Warner, according to court documents filed Thursday. The Justice Department sued …
The next-gen Apple Watch is poised to be an even bigger upgrade than we expected
The original incarnation of the Apple Watch was certainly novel and ambitious, but there’s no disputing that the device had its fair share of shortcomings. …
Watch Cape Canaveral’s iconic launch towers crumble in early-morning demolition
Cape Canaveral has always been a cherished place for the US space program, having hosting some of the most important space missions stretching back decades. …
