Watch a flaming meteor streak across the night sky in China
Citizens in southwestern China who were out and about on Wednesday evening were treated to a spectacular celestial light show thanks to a massive meteor …
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Puerto Rico’s governor wants Elon Musk to fix the island’s grid
Puerto Rico’s grid is, understandably, in bad shape. Less than 10 percent of the population has power, and Puerto Rico’s governor has said that it …
Ancient volcanos once gave the Moon an atmosphere, scientists say
Thanks to the fact that it never leaves Earth’s side, the Moon has been the subject of scientific curiosity and study for thousands of years, …
Scientists suddenly realize the bird they’ve been searching for never existed
Well, this is awkward: For almost the past four decades, an incredibly rare species of songbird has eluded birdwatchers and scientists, and surveys to learn …
Report: Nintendo increases Switch orders to 2 million units a month
Just in time for the holiday season, DigiTimes reported this week that Nintendo is bumping up its orders of Nintendo Switch units to 2 million …
Breakthrough surgical glue seals wounds shut in 60 seconds
Surgery can be incredibly taxing on the individual going under the knife, but when the surgeon wraps up the procedure it doesn’t always mean the …
The iPhone 7 is still a great phone, and right now it’s absurdly cheap
Forget the iPhone X and Google’s shiny new Pixel 2 for a second, because this is the best deal I can remember seeing on the …
Mother who refuses to vaccinate her son is headed to jail
The debate over child vaccinations shows no signs of slowing down, and despite no actual scientific proof that vaccinating a child predisposes them to anything …
Amazon trialing new delivery system that makes FedEx and UPS obsolete
Amazon is testing a new delivery option for third-party sellers, which would increase Amazon’s role in the logistics chain at the expense of UPS and …
Let’s set the record straight on Google’s fake news aimed at iPhones
It was just earlier this week that Google and Facebook were criticized for spreading fake news in the aftermath of the Las Vegas massacre, even …
Scientists (kinda) disprove theory that we’re all just living inside a computer simulation
What if the classic late 90s sci-fi flick The Matrix actually had it right? What if we’re all just living inside of a computer simulation? …
Cats are killing everything in Australia, and nobody knows what to do
Everyone knows that Australia is absolutely packed with strange, wild creatures that could kill you at a moment’s notice, but if you’re a bird your …
How to check out Google’s new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL before anyone else
The Google Pixel 2 is finally official, following weeks of leaks and rumors. You might think you already know everything there is to know about …
How and when to watch this year’s glorious Harvest Moon
2017 has been absolutely packed with interesting celestial events that gave skywatchers plenty of reasons to crane their necks and take in the sights, and …
Everything you need to know about the Apple vs Qualcomm battle
The Apple vs. Samsung legal battle was one of the most important patent-based wars in mobile tech until last year when Apple helped ignite what …
T-Mobile’s trolling of Verizon just hit a new level
Google’s new Pixel 2 is finally official, and just like last year, it’s a Verizon exclusive. But boring things like exclusive distribution contracts aren’t going …
New watchOS update fixes the Apple Watch’s frustrating LTE connectivity bug
The recently introduced Apple Watch with LTE is without question the biggest update to the Apple Watch we’ve seen yet. Though early incarnations of the …
Google just announced all-new Home speakers that you’re going to adore
Google is revamping its Home speaker lineup with all-new hardware that brings it into parity with its chief rival, Amazon. At today’s big Google hardware …
Google’s big Pixel 2 event is about to start – watch live right here
Android fans around the world, the moment you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. Google has opened its doors, bloggers and journalists are funneling in, …
National Taco Day 2017: Where to find free and cheap tacos today
Although not all of the national days celebrating random foods, drinks or professions pique my interest, National Taco Day is one of the few that …
EU orders Amazon to pay €250 million after getting illegal tax benefits
After ruling last year that Apple owed a whopping €13 billion to Ireland in back taxes, the European Union on Wednesday morning determined that Amazon received …
Ireland to be fined for not taxing Apple
A report from Bloomberg throws an interesting new wrench into the story of Apple’s tax situation in Ireland, which has been ongoing now since the end of …
Google wants to test next-gen wireless tech by using racecars
Google has filed an application with the FCC for permission to test next-gen wireless technology at racetracks. The filing seeks authorization to experiment with transmissions …
A robot just performed one of the most precise medical procedures for the first time ever
In the not-so-distant future, AI-controlled robots will almost certainly enslave humanity and make us all wish we could go back to the stone age, but …
Google wants the Pixel to be like the iPhone in every way
Google and Apple are fierce rivals in the mobile business, but they’re also partners when it comes to online search on the iPhone and Mac. …
Honda’s new disaster robot walks like a gorilla, but could save your life
Honda’s Asimo robot was one of the first really lifelike humanoid bots to capture the public’s attention. Looking like a little mechanical astronaut, it’s capable …
An asteroid is about to squeak by Earth at an incredibly short distance
Giant, “planet-killer” asteroids are a huge concern for humanity simply because we don’t know if there’s anything we can actually do to stop them from …
Everything set to debut at Google’s Pixel 2 event on Wednesday
Christmas is coming early this year for Google fans, as the company prepares to unveil its fall product lineup during a press conference on Wednesday. …
More than 10 million people saw the political ads Russia bought on Facebook last year
Remember when Facebook was so quick to dismiss the reports saying fake news spreading on the social network may have played a crucial role in …
Scientists think they know how life as we know it began, and it involves meteorites
Humanity has long wondered where we come from, or why life itself even exists in the first place. It’s the ultimate question for many, and …
