It’s still unclear what Apple plans to do with its billions in overseas cash
Apple over the past few years has found itself in an interesting and enviable position; thanks to the raging success of the margin-friendly iPhone, Apple …
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Scientists create a robotic implant that stretches organs to promote tissue growth
If you have science fiction nightmares of a robot apocalypse you should probably just stop reading right now. For those of you still here, I …
Android might be to blame for the delayed launch of Samsung’s foldable phone
A pair of reports this week revealed that Samsung might not release the mythical Galaxy X foldable phone until December in a best-case scenario. Samsung …
An ancient oversized burrowing bat was just discovered, and it’s here to fuel your nightmares
Generally speaking there are lots and lots of people who find bats to be pretty creepy little creatures. It makes sense, of course, because bats …
Want to lose weight? Science says you should just sleep more
We’re still in the first half of January which means there’s still lots and lots of people holding true to their New Year’s resolutions to …
Scientists are stunned by this bird’s feathers, which are so black they absorb 99.9% of light
In nature, bright colors are useful in a variety of ways. Some insects sport eye-catching colors that warn would-be predators that they’re poisonous, and many …
Best of CES 2018: The 10 most exciting new products unveiled at this year’s show
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show doesn’t officially come to a close until Friday, but everyone knows that all of the important announcements are made by …
Groundbreaking invention can restore old lithium batteries to 95% capacity
One of the biggest stories in consumer electronics right now is Apple’s secret throttling of older iPhone models with aging batteries. The company misled customers …
Scientists just invented an edible pill that can tell you when you’re about to fart
Farts are a natural, healthy byproduct of your digestive system, and everyone has them from time to time, but as funny as flatulence is, how, …
AT&T just dumped Huawei’s flagship, and that’s a big break for Samsung’s Galaxy S9
For years, there’s been a big hole missing in the US Android phone market. Samsung is the undisputed champion, and the only company making any …
Japanese astronaut says he’s grown 3.5 inches taller since traveling to space
There are several different factors that help to determine how tall each of us stands. Genetics obviously plays a big role, but the gravitational pull …
Facebook’s upcoming ‘Portal’ video chat device will reportedly cost a ridiculous $499
While Facebook is frequently late to the game, it rarely allows other industry titans to run unopposed in any category, from messaging apps to photo …
The most unexpected announcement of CES 2018: Dell just launched its own jewelry line
Dell just made one of the most unexpected announcements at CES 2018. The computer company is making its own line of jewelry, which is something …
Microsoft confirms that Spectre updates will slow older PCs
Microsoft has begun pushing patches that fix the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities, two recently-revealed processor-level security flaws that affect almost all computers and mobile devices. …
The 10 biggest announcements from the 3 biggest brands at CES 2018
People often ask us why the Consumer Electronics Show takes place in Las Vegas every single year, and the answer is simple: it’s so massive …
Vive Pro is the high-resolution upgrade VR fans have been waiting for
While the likes of LG, Samsung and Sony stole the spotlight on Monday at CES 2018, HTC sneaked in a surprise announcement of its own …
Groundbreaking new studies suggest the presence of a fourth dimension
We live in a three-dimensional reality. Because of that, it’s pretty hard to imagine what a four-dimensional reality might be like, but that isn’t stopping …
Google announces Google Assistant-powered smart displays from LG, Sony, more
When Amazon announced the Echo Show countertop Alexa device, consumers were skeptical at best. Apart from the lackluster design that looks like a gadget from …
This smart fitness shirt turns your body into a gaming controller
Can one’s body be used to control a video game? The answer is yes, apparently. But the smart clothing Japanese startup Xenoma designs isn’t going …
Meet the new smart home chip with a ridiculous 10-year battery life
While the future of our homes is inevitably “smart” — smartphones, smart TVs, smart appliances, smart wearables — the phrase “smart home” is still something …
Tiny scrap of paper from Blackbeard’s ship reveals what pirates read while at sea
Hollywood has had a love affair with pirates for a long, long time, but no matter how many swashbuckling tales you’ve seen on the silver …
How to watch Sony’s CES 2018 press conference streaming live tonight at 8 PM ET
The final Press Day of CES 2018 is finally coming to a close, but not before Sony takes the stage for the last major press …
iPhone SE 2 may borrow a key feature from the iPhone 8 and iPhone X
Apple’s iPhone SE may not have all of the bells and whistles of devices like the iPhone X or even last year’s iPhone 7, but …
Watch Samsung’s CES 2018 press conference live right here at 5 PM ET
When it comes to life-changing innovations and mind-blowing hardware announcements, CES has been trending in the wrong direction in recent years. But if anyone is …
Melting glaciers aren’t just causing sea levels to rise – they’re causing the ocean floor to sink
As the Earth’s largest chunks of ice continue to get smaller and smaller, sea levels have risen. All that melting ice has to go somewhere, …
GoPro shares fell 30% after it announced the end of its drone business, and it could be seeking a buyer
In a statement today, GoPro announced that it’s killing off its drone division and laying off 20 percent of its workforce. The camera-maker cited intense …
NASA’s Juno just sent back a photo of Jupiter that looks too insane to be real
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has been hanging around Jupiter for a while now, sending back some of the most jaw-dropping photos that mankind has ever captured, …
Did NASA’s Mars rover just find ancient Martian fossils?
If you’re one of the many casual science observers hoping that mankind will one day discover evidence that life once thrived on Mars, 2017 was …
The 5 best new products from LG’s CES 2018 event: Paper-thin OLED TV, InstaView fridge, more
LG is the first major global brand to host a press conference at CES 2018, and the company certainly set the bar high. The South …
The 10 most exciting announcements so far from CES 2018
The 2018 Consumers Electronics Show is now officially underway, and gadget fans are already neck-deep in news. Nearly 200,000 attendees will pass through the halls …
