Earthquake off Alaskan coast prompts tsunami scare, but waves remain calm
Mother Nature cut humanity a break this morning when a 7.9 magnitude earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska produced tsunami waves measuring only about one …
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Apple will release its HomePod speaker on February 9th for $349
Apple over the past few months has been on the receiving end of some well-deserved criticism regarding a number of increasingly high-profile product delays. Most …
Facebook invented the flick, a brilliant time unit you won’t get to actually use
When I first heard about the “flick” being a new time unit invented by Facebook, I immediately started to think about what sort of Facebook …
Cord-cutter streaming services are off to a flying start, but how long can they last?
2017 was the year that live TV streaming services came out of the nerd corner and truly became mainstream. AT&T’s DirecTV Now, Hulu’s Live TV, …
This 660-foot basketball shot set a world record, and now it will blow your mind
You’ve seen them perform similar trick shots before, breaking world records in the process, and some of you are already fans of the Australian YouTubers …
Everyone loves their unlimited data plans
Something unexpected happened last year: all the big carriers started offering unlimited data plans again, after unceremoniously dumping them three years ago. In response to …
Mysterious Xbox Watch uncovered years after Microsoft abandoned the project
While the Xbox One continues to sell well (despite its disappointing lack of exclusive games), the Xbox brand doesn’t always guarantee success. Back in 2013, …
China sprints ahead of the US in DNA dabbling with over 80 CRISPR patients and rising
Modern medicine is an amazing thing, but when we start talking about tweaking our DNA things start to sound a little scary. The potentially frightening …
Netflix is growing faster than anyone expected
Netflix added far more customers over the holidays than Wall Street analysts expected, the company announced as part of its quarterly earnings. Netflix added 8.33 …
Scientists discover rocks used in Empire State Building and Buckingham Palace are actually ancient fossils
Researchers are constantly finding amazing fossils in places where you might not expect them, but a new discovery by scientists at The Australian National University …
Stanford scientists invent AI that can predict death with up to 90% accuracy
Humans today live a lot longer than they used to. That’s great news, but as modern medical advances are giving patients second chances at living …
New Fios offer gets you a year of Netflix to go with your lightning-fast internet
This is a sponsored article and all content and opinions expressed within are of the author. Why are so many people cutting the cord these …
That skyscraper-sized asteroid definitely isn’t going to hit Earth
You know what “potentially hazardous” skyscraper-sized Asteroid isn’t going to crash into our planet come February 4th? Asteroid 2002 AJ129, or the space rock that’s …
US government shutdown ruins SpaceX plans for a Falcon Heavy test fire
The US government is a dumpster fire fueled by greed and corruption, and now it’s messing with SpaceX’s awesome Falcon Heavy rocket. The government shutdown …
Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies are crashing yet again
Bitcoin and all the other cryptocurrencies rebounded last week after a two-day bloodbath in which the price of Bitcoin dipped under $10,000 for the first …
Meteorite hunters found the first fragments of the meteor that exploded above Michigan
Last week, a fireball exploded in the sky above Michigan, and the stunning event was captured on video. You can watch the spectacular sight at …
Amazon’s high-tech automated grocery store of the future is also super creepy
Amazon is ready to deliver another blow to retail stores, in the form of a grocery store that’s so high-tech that it doesn’t need cashiers …
T-Mobile’s customer service is its biggest success story
Since John Legere took control of T-Mobile in 2012, the carrier has orchestrated a remarkable turn-around. Through launching the Un-Carrier initiative, T-Mobile turned its scrappy …
HomePod release date is likely right around the corner as device secures FCC approval
Apple recently received FCC approval for the HomePod, signaling that the company’s highly anticipated smart speaker — which has been delayed for quite a few …
How robotic exoskeletons could save disabled children from a life in wheelchairs
It was bleak medical diagnosis for his young nephew that put the idea in Manmeet Maggu’s head to launch a startup focused on robotic exoskeletons …
The US government is charging three bitcoin companies with fraud
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed federal civil enforcement lawsuits against three virtual currency operators. The list of charges is extensive, and includes …
Meet the lifeguarding drone that rescued two swimmers in Australia
A video of a drone being used to save two swimmers caught in rough surf off Australia’s Far North Coast has gone viral for all …
Wynn casino heist: $6 million in chips allegedly stolen by a dealer and an accomplice
The upcoming reboot Ocean’s 8 won’t be out until this summer, but it appears that someone took inspiration from the series this week as $6 million …
Watch a rocket booster nearly destroy a Chinese village when it falls to Earth and explodes
We’ve discussed space a great deal this week, and the skyscraper-sized asteroid that will soon buzz by Earth was of particular interest. Thankfully, calamity will …
A new asteroid was discovered just seven hours before cruising past Earth
Space rocks flying without a real purpose through space could one day wreak havoc on Earth. But that’s hardly something you need to worried about. …
Amazon raises monthly Prime subscription price from $10.99 to $12.99
If you pay for Amazon Prime month-to-month rather than on a yearly basis, your budget is about to take a hit. On Friday, the online …
NASA is testing tiny nuclear reactors that can sustain life on Mars
Mars is very much en vogue right now. NASA is focused on exploring Mars, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars, and astronomers all …
This is what happens to you if you take the Tide Pod Challenge
The Tide Pod Challenge is the latest nasty thing that’s gone viral amongst The Teens. You’ve probably heard about it by now, but if you …
Interest in new iPhones at a historic low, study suggests
The cornerstone of Apple’s eye-watering profits remains the iPhone. While Apple’s other business divisions are growing at speed, the unbelievable profit margins that Apple rakes …
Michigan’s meteor wasn’t a threat, but scientists are on the lookout for dangerous space rocks
Earlier this week, Detroit, Michigan was treated to a rare sight: A meteor streaking across the sky and crashing down to Earth. When it touched …
