Uber has lost $22 billion in value in the last year
SoftBank, a Japanese tech and telecoms consortium, has acquired a 13-15 percent stake in Uber, according to the Wall Street Journal. The deal is good news …
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You will be shocked to hear that Comcast is jacking up internet prices
2017 has been a rollercoaster year, but you might want to sit down to absorb this particularly unexpected piece of news: Comcast is raising the …
Scientists discover bizarre twin ocean whirlpools capable of transporting sea creatures hundreds of miles
The ocean is filled with creatures that range from eye-catching and adorable to spine-chillingly deadly, but scientists just discovered a bizarre natural phenomenon that might …
Twitter just banned a bot that was fighting Nazi trolls
Twitter’s abuse problems have been both ceaseless and well-documented in the years since the platform took off. Despite having a code of conduct in place …
Does your old iPhone feel slow? Here’s what to do before you sue Apple
By now you’ve probably heard that Apple has intentionally slowed down iPhones, just as some conspiracy theorists have been saying for all those years. It’s …
Newly-discovered asteroid will give Earth a close shave today
When it comes to near-earth objects that might pose a threat, NASA is very much on top of things. That said, the sheer vastness of …
The iPhone ‘forces’ Tim Cook to fly private
Apple made a boatload of cash this year, and the iPhone’s sales performance is to blame. Again. That’s why Tim Cook and other Apple execs …
Stupid men resist green behavior because it’s ‘unmanly’
A new study says that some men act less eco-friendly than women because they see such behavior as unmanly. I say they’re just plain unintelligent.
The Apple Watch won’t be able to measure glucose levels anytime soon, if ever
Even before the Apple Watch was introduced, there were rumors surrounding the company’s interest in developing a wearable device capable of monitoring a user’s glucose …
This is going to be Samsung’s biggest problem next year
Among all the manufacturers who make Android phones, Samsung is unique: it’s the only company that makes good money selling flagship ($600+) phones. Sure, LG …
Yes, SpaceX really is going to send a Tesla Roadster into space, but only if it doesn’t blow up first
Elon Musk is the top dog at SpaceX, and he’s also the founder of Tesla, so it’s only natural that the 46-year-old entrepreneur would attempt …
Apple has lost the smart speaker war before it even began
Apple a few weeks ago announced that its expensive HomePod smart speaker wasn’t going to be ready for a late 2017 launch, as promised initially, …
Scientists discover that eating fish makes you smarter, helps you sleep better
An apple a day might keep the doctor away, but one seafood meal per week could provide lifelong benefits including a higher IQ and better …
iPhone wireless charging might be getting an exciting upgrade next year
Early iPhone X rumors claimed that it would be the first Apple smartphone to ship with support for wireless charging. But rather than require the …
Pint-sized meteor gives Boston a light show
Boston residents who happened to be gazing skyward got an end-of-the-year surprise last night as a meteor sped through the sky, creating a “ball of …
This iPhone slowdown lawsuit wants Apple to pay $999 billion
Apple disclosed a few days ago that it slowed down iPhone with older batteries on purpose, to prevent unexpected shutdowns. iPhone owners were quick to …
Researchers built a robot that actually sweats when it gets hot
When you consider all of the ways that humanoid robots are better than actual humans — they’re stronger, faster, and don’t complain when they stub …
Mother Nature just dumped 53 inches of snow on one US town in only 30 hours
Snow and Christmas go hand-in-hand, but sometimes Mother Nature goes a little over the top. A dusting of the frosty white stuff is fine — …
Here are the most popular products from Amazon’s ‘biggest ever’ holiday season
With the 2017 holiday shopping season now firmly behind us, Amazon has a lot to smile about. Earlier today, the online retailing giant issued a …
Something completely unexpected happened during 2017’s solar eclipse and scientists are delighted
The summer of 2017 was pretty special for lots of people living in North America. On August 21st, a total solar eclipse was visible across …
This Galaxy S9 news could make Apple’s bad day even worse
Apple shares are down nearly 3 percent on Tuesday, following a report that the company is planning to slash forecasts for iPhone X sales in …
Amazon Echo and Google Home benefited from Apple’s HomePod delay
Apple’s HomePod was supposed to launch this December, perfectly timed to take advantage of the busy shopping period leading up to Christmas. But in what’s …
New conspiracy theory about our planet makes Flat Earth sound totally sane and reasonable
It would probably be an understatement to say that 2017 has been a weird year. Whether you pay attention to science, politics, entertainment, or sports …
This is the real problem with the iPhone battery slowdown ‘feature’
Since reports first emerged two weeks ago that Apple has been slowing down old iPhones that have battery problems, the company’s PR department has been …
The Galaxy S9’s ‘boring’ design will let it keep the headphone jack
The Galaxy S9 will be nearly identical to its predecessor except for the rear shell, as Samsung seems to be interested in copying Apple’s longtime …
The next few weeks will be crucial for Bitcoin
2017 has been huge for Bitcoin. At the start of the year, the currency was trading for about $900 per coin. It bumped along, hitting …
Here’s what Christmas is like aboard the International Space Station
December 25th is upon us and that the day will be packed with gift openings, good food, and family time for millions of people here …
The real value of Bitcoin might be $0, Morgan Stanley says
Bitcoin has had a roller-coaster month that’s seen prices spike from $7,000 up to $20,000, and most of the way back down again. Depending on …
Woman gets $284 billion electric bill because the world is a cruel, cruel place
The holidays are supposed to be the time of the year when you reflect on all the good things in your life. Spending time with …
Judge fines Apple for withholding evidence in Qualcomm case
Apple and Qualcomm are embroiled in an incredibly complex legal fight right now. They’re accusing each other of various patent infringements, but the primary battle …
