Apple confirms it’s buying Shazam
Apple has confirmed reports that it’s buying Shazam, the ubiquitous music-recognition app. Rumors of an acquisition were first reported by TechCrunch on Friday, before being confirmed by …
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Scientists finally know why meteors explode just before hitting Earth
Mankind hasn’t had to deal with much in the way of deadly meteors over the years, but on the few occasions when one of the …
The best smart home gadgets for apartment dwellers
2017 has seen plenty of trends, but one that seems to actually be sticking is the smart home. I’m not talking about Wi-Fi-connected kettles or …
Black Friday is over, but that won’t stop Sam’s Club from having another sale
Black Friday is long gone but that doesn’t mean Christmas sales are over. Green Monday is almost upon us, with eBay and Target already unveiling …
The Earth is making a weird noise, and researchers have no idea why
Thanks to humans, the Earth is a pretty noisy place. We’re loud creatures — certainly more so than any other animal ever to walk the …
T-Mobile is having a sale on the newest Apple Watch Series 3
While we’ve seen a frenzy of deals on the older Apple Watch Series 1 and Series 2 recently, discounts on Apple’s shiniest new wearable are …
Scientists claim humans have peaked, and will never be taller, stronger, or live longer than we do today
If you look at the entire timeline of human existence, we live longer in modern times than we ever have, and we’re continually beating world …
Report: Apple is finally buying Shazam
A report from TechCrunch says that Apple is “close to acquiring” Shazam, the ubiquitous music-recognition service that’s been available on the iPhone virtually from the beginning. The …
This bizarre marsupial lion once roamed Australia
Australia is a weird place. Because of its location and that fact that life there has evolved in a vacuum — isolated from much of …
Walmart continues to offer huge savings on tech leading up to Christmas Day
First there was Black Friday, a day in which every retailer under the sun would discount goods ahead of the holiday season. When that wasn’t …
There’s so much junk floating in Earth orbit that the ISS just added a debris sensor
When you look up at the night sky all you see is stars and maybe a distant planet or two, but there’s actually a whole …
Report says iPhone X component demand is already weakening
There’s no question whatsoever that Apple’s iPhone X is already one of the best-selling smartphones of 2017. It makes sense, of course, since it’s also …
More price hikes could be coming to Sprint
For years, Sprint has made up for its last-place network with first-place pricing. Cheap and cheerful is a slogan that’s basically designed to describe Sprint’s …
This incredible photobooth will supersize your head in just seconds
The smartphone revolution has put incredibly powerful devices into the pockets of millions and millions of people, and that’s great, but it also gave birth …
PS4 Pro and PlayStation VR Black Friday price cuts return next week
With so many deals and sales events to keep track of on Black Friday, there’s a chance that you missed out on a deal you …
eBay has a great Xbox One S deal to celebrate The Game Awards
eBay’s upcoming Green Monday sale doesn’t include any gaming deals, which might seem strange considering that consoles and games are hot Christmas gifts every year. …
A fireball streaked across the night sky in Florida, and NASA saw it, too
When it comes to unexpected skywatching opportunities, fireballs are one of the most exciting. Pieces of various types of space debris flying through Earth’s atmosphere …
These photos show just how badly staring at the solar eclipse will mess up your eyes
Before the solar eclipse earlier this year, scientists had one warning: Don’t stare directly at a partial eclipse, or the sun will scortch your retinas. …
Best Buy’s 3-day Apple sale event includes the first big iPhone X deal
The iPhone X is probably one of the best Christmas gifts this year, whether you’re buying it for a special someone or for yourself. It’s …
Newly discovered duck dinosaur is so weird that its discoverers couldn’t believe it was real
When you hear the word “dinosaur” you mind probably paints a picture of the mighty tyrannosaurus or something similar, but not all of the long-lost …
Scientists find ancient crab that looks like Darth Vader, so they named it after him
Horseshoe crabs are pretty strange looking creatures, with large domed shells covering insect-like bodies, but as odd as they are they’ve actually managed to stick …
Even by Bitcoin’s standards, this is crazy
For the last five years, Bitcoin critics have said that the currency is too volatile to be a practical economic tool. The usual response is …
Here’s what your cat is telling you when it shows you its butt
If you were to walk up to a friend in public and show each other your bare butts, you’d probably get a lot of very …
eBay just announced its Green Monday 2017 deals
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are long gone, but that doesn’t mean holiday shopping sales are over. eBay’s Green Monday deals are almost upon us, …
Archaeologists think they’ve proven Santa was real, and they have his bones
Santa season is here, and on December 25th many young children will be tearing open gifts they believe were dropped off by an incredibly efficient …
Comcast’s new Wi-Fi router might not belong in the trash
Usual procedure when setting up a new home internet connection goes something like this: Open welcome package from internet provider; immediately discard the cable modem …
Qualcomm just gave us a blueprint for how Android will beat the iPhone X next year
Qualcomm has finally given us all the details about Snapdragon 845, the latest and greatest in its long line of mobile processors. It’s significant because …
Astronomers just spotted a new ‘Super Earth’ planet that feels a whole lot like home
Humans originated here on planet Earth and, all things considered, it’s a mighty nice place to be, but we won’t be able to stay here …
How an all-new spacesuit could save astronauts from being lost in space
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming an astronaut, the thought of accidentally drifting away from the safety of a spacecraft or space station has likely …
People are ditching cable at record speed, so of course AT&T is hiking prices
2017 has been a standout year for cord-cutting. In July, August, and September, cord-cutters set a new record for ditching traditional pay-TV, with an estimated …
