SpaceX forced to delay launch of NASA’s planet-hunting TESS satellite
NASA’s powerful, planet-hunting satellite TESS was supposed to launch into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 on Monday, but plans were nixed at the last moment …
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Google’s new DIY AI kits could help shape the future
The “technology of the future” is constantly changing. Remember when Google Glass was the future and venture capitalists launched huge funds dedicated to financial Glass …
Blocking entire app stores would be the most dramatic anti-piracy act we’ve seen yet
Two media companies are seeking one of the most sweeping legal orders we’ve seen yet from an Australian court, in an effort to reduce the …
The massive US ban on ZTE will hurt Android the most
On Monday morning, the US Department of Commerce hit Chinese phone-maker ZTE with a seven-year ban on any American technology. Under the terms of the …
T-Mobile fined $40 million for faking ringtones and failing calls in rural areas
T-Mobile will pay the US Treasury $40 million to settle a dispute with the FCC over failed calls and faked ringtones for rural areas. The …
Netflix posts monster earnings report as revenue surges by 43%
Netflix late this afternoon released its earnings report for the March quarter and the streaming giant delivered yet again. By the time the March quarter …
This ‘Suicide Booth’ will kill you at the press of a button
Suicide is an incredibly sensitive subject for a number of pretty obvious reasons. You can’t have a conversation about the idea of someone taking their …
Apple Watch support for third-party watch faces may finally be coming soon
Apple over the past few years has made huge improvements to the Apple Watch user experience. Not only has the device gotten considerably faster, Apple …
Forget the polygraph, new emotion-reading systems could be virtually impossible to fool
Old-school lie-detection technology has served its purpose in many, many criminal cases over the years, but it’s still not terribly reliable. Polygraph tests measure many …
Cheap live TV streaming service Philo is coming to Apple TV and Fire TV
Despite the sheer number of live TV streaming services that have sprung up over the past few years, there isn’t much variety between the content …
I have little hope that the Pixel 3 will be anything but an iPhone X clone
The fact that Google’s Android P will support iPhone X-like notches isn’t surprising, given that most Android device makers out there want to copy Apple’s …
Over 200 million eggs recalled over Salmonella fear – here are all the brands to avoid
Eggs are a staple many countries and the United States is no exception, so when a food recall hits a major egg supplier you can …
Lackluster HomePod sales may force Apple to release a cheaper model
Despite overwhelmingly positive reviews, Apple’s HomePod doesn’t seem to be resonating with consumers. Following up on a pair of reports claiming that HomePod sales have …
NASA’s planet-hunting TESS satellite will launch in just days
NASA already has some pretty powerful tools for detecting far-off worlds, but the latest and greatest is set to launch into space this coming Monday, …
Leaked anti-leaking memo says Apple had 12 employees arrested last year for leaking
Apple has long had a reputation for being the most buttoned-up tech firm around. Its internal security team is notoriously paranoid, and most of the …
A baby was just born in China four years after his parents both died
A baby born was born in December of last year in China, but his biological parents passed away several years before he was even conceived. …
Gmail’s new design features ‘confidential mode’ to keep emails private
Gmail’s web client is set to receive one of its most substantial overhauls ever in the next few weeks, but Google has yet to publicly …
Substitute teacher hosts a student ‘fight club’ in his classroom, gets arrested
If you’re a high school student, having a substitute teacher for the day typically means you’ll be watching a boring video for the length of …
Samsung slapped with monster $2.8 billion lawsuit for allegedly stealing biometric tech
The big names in any industry always have bullseyes on their backs, and the consumers electronics industry is obviously no different. Companies are constantly slapping …
SpaceX is worth so much money right now
With SpaceX delivering satellites into orbit and launching resupply missions for the International Space Station on a regular basis — not to mention sending a …
An AT&T-Time Warner merger would cost consumers $571 million every single year
The US Department of Justice and AT&T are currently slugging it out in court over whether or not the cable giant should be allowed to …
Hulu is cutting the price of HBO to $5 per month for a limited time
With Billions and Silicon Valley having just premiered with new seasons, Bill Hader’s Barry making waves in its debut season and Westworld set to return before the …
A new reason to get up early: It might help you live longer
Being a morning person isn’t necessarily something people go out of their way to become. Early risers might get a head start on the day, …
No, the world isn’t going to end on April 23rd
Hey, so, remember back in November of last year when self-proclaimed doomsday prophet and noted con artist David Meade predicted the end of the world …
NASA’s 3D flyover of Jupiter’s North Pole is absolutely terrifying
Back in early March, NASA released some really stunning images that the Juno probe captured of Jupiter’s poles. The pictures were created using the spacecraft’s …
White Castle now sells a veggie burger that looks like meat and bleeds when you bite it
Vegan meat substitutes have come a long way in the past decade or so, dramatically improving in taste accuracy and texture, but discerning carnivores can …
Apple’s HomePod is off to a slow and disappointing start, which surprises no one
After a multi-month delay, Apple’s HomePod finally hit store shelves in early February to generally rave reviews. It’s worth noting that Apple, in the weeks …
Facebook is the least-trusted tech company by a country mile
While Mark Zuckerberg spent all day yesterday answering awkward questions about Facebook from his booster seat, Recode published a new poll showing which tech companies are trusted …
Mark Zuckerberg was prepared to call out Tim Cook and Apple for being hypocrites
In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Apple CEO Tim Cook have been taking small potshots at one another. …
Scientists just found something under arctic ice that raises hopes of finding extraterrestrial life
In the search for life beyond our planet, scientists have long believed that finding planets within the so-called “goldilocks” zone of their star is the …
