The future of cord-cutting looks grim right now
Whether or not cable companies like it, people are ditching traditional pay TV at speed. 2017 was a dire year for cable companies; it was …
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YouTube has begun testing picture-in-picture for videos on the web
One of the best features of the YouTube mobile app on iOS and Android is the ability to minimize the video while it is playing …
Scientists detect more bizarre radio bursts from deep space, still can’t explain where they come from
Thanks to the ceaseless march of technology, agencies like NASA and other scientific bodies from around the world have been able to teach us a …
These tiny high-tech implants can relay health information to your smartphone
Your smartphone is already the center of your day-to-day life. It’s your primary communication tool, it helps you keep track of your schedule, and it …
Samsung’s new Galaxy S9 deal gets you a $400 accessories bundle for $99
Remember how in previous years Samsung would give you plenty of free accessories as long as you preordered whatever Galaxy S or Note model was …
Stephen Hawking spent his final days attempting to solve the parallel universe mystery
Stephen Hawking pushed off of this mortal coil last week, but the world-famous physicist was pondering some of humanity’s most puzzling questions right up until …
New IBM report predicts 5 technologies that will change the world in the next 5 years
At IBM’s inaugural THINK conference which kicks off today in Las Vegas, the company will be announcing what it describes as the world’s smallest computer. …
Bitcoin is rebounding after plummeting to new lows over the weekend
The crypto market is now recovering after having taken quite a beating over the weekend. Bitcoin reached new lows for the month of March, dipping …
HTC’s Vive Pro will arrive April 5th for $799, original Vive price drops to $499
HTC announced this morning that its next-generation Vive Pro virtual reality headset will begin shipping on April 5th for a price of $799, with pre-orders …
Apple has been developing its own MicroLED displays at a secret facility
Taking a quick trip down memory lane, Apple back in 2006 paid out $100 million to settle a lawsuit with Creative Labs over allegations that …
Don’t think for one second that Facebook is a victim in this whole Cambridge Analytica mess
Facebook late on Friday quietly revealed in a blog post that it suspended Cambridge Analytica (CA) and Strategic Communication Laboratories (SCL) from Facebook for illegally …
Technology has brought JFK’s final speech back to life
President John F. Kennedy was supposed to give a speech in Dallas on November 22nd, 1963, but he was assassinated on the way, and he …
No one wants satellite TV any more
The entire pay TV industry is being shaken by the emergence of cord-cutting, also known as people realizing they don’t have to pay $105 a …
Have a fun weekend skiing after watching this
Spring skiing in the Northeast is a particularly wonderful time of year. There’s enough snow accumulation by this point to cover the worst of the …
Alexa’s new Brief Mode will make your Amazon Echo far less talkative
If you’re tired of Alexa chiming in with a verbal confirmation every time you ask her to do something for you, you’re going to want …
Something strange is happening to Jupiter’s Great Red Spot
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is perhaps the most iconic feature of any planet in our Solar System. It’s instantly recognizable, and the massive cyclone has …
High prices continue to drive cord-cutting
Cord-cutters ditching traditional pay TV for streaming cable alternatives are at an all-time high. Every quarter sees another record broken for people leaving cable, while …
Actually, Astronaut Scott Kelly’s DNA was not altered in space
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly spent nearly a year in space so the agency could study the long-term effects on the human body, in preparation for …
Annoy your wife and anger your neighbors with this low-cost high-quality home theater guide
While it might seem like every single piece of technology is rising in price — we’re looking at you, $1,000 iPhone X — the good …
Lawsuit claims Uber silences women who are sexually assaulted by drivers
According to a new report from The Guardian, Uber has been hit with a class-action lawsuit which argues that the ride-sharing company has attempted to …
Widespread salmonella outbreak linked to kratom supplements
It was just last week that a multi-state salmonella outbreak was traced to tainted chicken salad, resulting in hundreds of sick consumers and a widespread …
Now the Russians want to nuke asteroids, too
It was just days ago that a team of scientists from NASA and the National Nuclear Security Administration spoke at length about the potential to …
New discovery of ancient tools throws timeline of human advancement out the window
Plotting the gradual advancement mankind is a tricky thing for archaeologists. Researchers are forced to draw from rare artifacts, using them to make rough estimates …
Apple sends invites to education event on March 27th
Apple will be holding an event focused on education in Chicago on March 27th, according to an invite sent out to members of the media …
Intel says upcoming chips will include fixes for Spectre and Meltdown
Earlier this year, the tech world was rocked when teams of security researchers, acting independently of each other, unearthed two chip vulnerabilities which essentially impacted …
Logitech’s new speaker system has color backlights that sync to your game
Logitech’s newly announced G560 speakers are supposed to transport you deeper inside your games and movies. That’s not just because of the sound, although that’ll …
This powerful space harpoon will snag defunct satellites and drag them back to Earth
In case you haven’t heard, space junk is an increasingly serious problem for our planet. The International Space Station has been forced to take steps …
Scientists taught an AI to diagnose brain cancer
Sure, artificial intelligence might end up being the downfall of humanity as we know it — that is, if Elon Musk’s fears come to fruition …
Platypus milk might save your life some day
Modern medicine has done a great job at creating antibiotics to fight infection — in fact, it might be doing too good of a job. …
Major bottled water brands found to be contaminated with microplastics
Bottled water rose to popularity several decades ago thanks to a number of factors including its perceived superiority to tap water. It is often marketed …
