Elon Musk just tried to catch falling bits of spacecraft with a giant net because sure, why not
SpaceX is the undisputed king of commercial spaceflight at the moment, thanks in large part to its highly efficient method of landing and reusing its …
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Scientists gave this creepy crawling robot artificial snake skin, and it actually works
Robots come in all shapes and sizes, and while robotics experts are often inspired by nature when designing new bots, you probably wouldn’t think a …
National Margarita Day 2018: Where to find free and cheap drinks today
2018 was an incredibly long year, but… what’s that? It’s still February? Sounds like now might be the perfect time for a drink. Thankfully, today …
The new video of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog is even more horrifying than the first one
This is it, ladies and gentlemen; you’re witnessing the exact moment the sentient robots will cite some day in the future when they’ve conquered the …
NASA’s Phoenix robot is being swallowed up by Mars
When NASA shot its Phoenix lander into space in August of 2007, it wasn’t expecting it to last very long. The robotic spacecraft touched down …
Watch live as SpaceX performs its groundbreaking internet satellite launch after scrubbing yesterday’s attempt
SpaceX is still riding high on a wave of public hype from its Falcon Heavy launch, but even as Starman sails through space the company …
All cryptocurrencies are crashing, and we have no idea why
It was just Wednesday that we told you all cryptocurrencies were tanking, save for Bitcoin, which was trading well above $11,000. Sure, Bitcoin’s priced dropped …
Steven Seagal completes 7th step of celebrity meltdown with new cryptocurrency scam
Steven Seagal, former Hollywood star and current dubious brand for hire, has sold off his last remaining dollop of credibility to a crypto-currency venture called …
Tim Cook: Apple is already working on products that won’t ship until the 2020s
Earlier this week, Apple was named the most innovative company in the world by Fast Company. Hardly a surprise, Apple over the last 12 months introduced …
Amateur astronomer witnesses something scientists have been waiting decades for
Victor Buso is a locksmith. He spends his days fiddling with locks and keys, and in his spare time he stares into the heavens in …
Watch real footage of Elon Musk’s Tesla flying through space as a tiny, insignificant speck
It’s now been a couple of weeks since Elon Musk and SpaceX launched the Falcon Heavy into space. Its payload, a Tesla Roadster with the …
With Uber’s brand-new service, you can walk a little bit to save a lot of money
If you’re willing to make a few concessions, your next Uber ride is going to be cheaper than ever. On Wednesday, the ridesharing company officially …
Bizarre deep-sea fish can turn its eyes into multi-color flashlights
Life in the deep reaches of the oceans often takes on unusual forms to suit its surroundings. Some species of fish evolve into strange shapes …
Amazon just made shopping at Whole Foods even cheaper for Prime members
Amazon has announced the latest phase in its push to get Prime members into Whole Foods, and it’s good news for anyone who already has …
Apple is buying cobalt for iPhone batteries before Tesla takes it all
According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple is in talks with mining companies to secure long-term supplies of cobalt, a key element in the lithium-ion batteries …
Watch live as SpaceX launches the first of nearly 12,000 internet satellites into space
With the Falcon Heavy mission completed, SpaceX will return to its regularly scheduled Falcon 9 launches, starting today with a departure from Vandenberg Air Force Base …
Cryptos are tanking again, but not Bitcoin
It took Bitcoin several weeks to reach $10,000 again after the price fell below $6,000 in early February’s bloodbath, and it marked the first time …
Spotify might be next in line to build its own smart speaker
Apple may be the new kid on the block in the smart speaker market, but one of its competitors might soon attempt to steal its …
Plants have been around for 100 million years longer than scientists thought, new research suggests
Previous assumptions about the age of ancient plant species is being thrown into question today, as new research suggests that flora took root here on …
Hackers used Tesla’s cloud to mine cryptocurrency
With the cryptocurrency craze still in full swing, the frequency of crypto-related crimes has exploded in recent months. Just last week, for example, a 24-year …
You won’t be able to afford Samsung’s record-setting 30TB SSD
You probably don’t need 30.72TB of fast SSD data at home, but plenty of companies around the world will be excited to hear that Samsung …
Medical implants could be a future target for hackers, doctors warn
As the technology that powers medical implants grows more and more complex, researchers warn that they could become a prime target for cybersecurity intrusions. A …
Thanks to the iPhone X, Apple is beating Samsung in its own backyard
While Apple has successfully beaten Samsung in the worldwide flagship smartphone market for years, there’s always been one country that was impossible to crack: South …
Scientists hatch a baby dumbo octopus for the first time, and it’s melting everyone’s hearts
Earth’s oceans are filled with creatures that range from deadly and dangerous to cute and curious. Some are familiar, while others are downright bizarre. The …
Uber Eats driver who killed a customer during a delivery claims self-defense
An Uber Eats driver late on Saturday fatally shot a customer during delivery, who later died at the hospital. Initially, the Uber driver fled the …
Bitcoin marches toward $12,000 in spite of new regulation chatter from the US
After quickly testing the $11,000 resistance level a day after hitting $10,000 again, Bitcoin has settled above $11,500 and it looks like $12,000 is now …
New dinosaurs are being discovered in record numbers, and it’s changing everything we thought we knew
Every kid grows up loving dinosaurs. As we grow older we listen to science teachers explain how dinosaurs lived and died, we watch documentaries about …
New website tracks Musk’s Tesla Roadster and Starman as they fly through space
After weather forced SpaceX to delay the launch multiple times, Elon Musk’s aerospace company launched its massive Falcon Heavy rocket into space on February 6th. …
Samsung’s screen-carrying drone will save you from ever holding your phone
Wouldn’t it be cool to be able to control a drone with your eyes or voice? Samsung, apparently, is considering the creation of such flying …
Washington DC has given Elon Musk a permit for his Hyperloop
In the middle of last year, Elon Musk announced that he had “verbal government approval” to build a Washington DC to New York City Hyperloop …
