Another software bug with another new Google product is bad news for everyone
Google unleashed an avalanche of new hardware on us in October. Not only did it debut two brand-new smartphones, but it also expanded the Google …
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Qualcomm deepens Apple battle with new round of lawsuits
Qualcomm has filed three new patent infringment claims against Apple in US District Court, bringing the total to 16. That doesn’t include a dispute Qualcomm …
The search for alien life was just dealt a massive blow
With the incredible number of galaxies that mankind can observe from its tiny little perch here in the Milky Way, we know there are an …
Apple may release a new 9.7-inch iPad for less than $300
After years of declining sales, Apple’s iPad lineup finally saw a return to growth this year. During the company’s June quarter, Apple saw year-over-year revenue …
Incredibly preserved dinosaur egg clutch gives scientists a rare opportunity
If you were a small-to-medium-sized creature during the ancient Jurassic or Cretaceous periods, you definitely wouldn’t have wanted the shadow of a pterosaur to appear …
Rare discount gets you $20 off a Spotify Premium subscription
Spotify and Netflix are two things that don’t often go on sale. But thanks to a little Christmas spirit, and a lot of fear of …
This incredibly gorgeous photo of Jupiter will mesmerize you
To say that 2017 has been weird would be a huge understatement. It’s been a year packed with political unrest, tech gaffes and security breaches, …
Best Buy’s 20 Days of Doorbusters goes live: Cheap 4K HDTV, Google Home, and games
There’s still hope if you missed out on the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Many retailers will offer buyers plenty of discounts on hot …
How to watch the supermoon this weekend
There are interesting skywatching events every year, but 2017 has been particularly generous, with the eclipse drawing millions to peer skyward and plenty of cool …
Dying man with ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ tattoo leaves doctors scrambling for ethical guidance
When a patient is suffering a life-threatening condition and is rushed to the hospital, doctors are supposed to do everything in their power to save …
Target’s Cyber Week is almost over, but plenty of deals are still available online
Target’s Cyber Week concludes on Saturday, but you can still buy plenty of discounted items online until then. On Friday, Target is hosting a sale …
Homeland Security thinks DJI, the biggest drone maker, is really a Chinese plot
DJI is the biggest name in drones by a country mile. Think of it like Apple for drones: Its machines aren’t always the fastest or …
Brilliant moron uses empty snack bags to block his employer’s GPS tracking, gets fired anyway
It doesn’t matter how hard of a worker you are or how much you adore your job, sometimes we all just need a day off. …
Man diagnosed with eye-eating parasite claims he got it from a water park
Amusement parks are supposed to be a fun break from sweaty summer days, letting you kick back and enjoy yourself before returning to the real …
Qualcomm wants to stop Apple selling the AT&T & T-Mobile iPhone X
We just learned that Apple has accused Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips of violating several of Apple power-related patents, a lawsuit that may have adverse implications for …
Google Assistant now recommends a plumber or locksmith, and it’s a disaster in the making
Today, the Google Assistant got some cool new tricks, including the ability to find and recommend local services like a plumber, electrician, or locksmith. It’s …
Best Buy is following up Black Friday with 20 days of doorbuster deals
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the most stressful days of the year. If you happen to miss out on any of the …
Comcast changed its tune on net neutrality the very same day the FCC plotted its death
Remember how internet service providers kept telling you that they’d respect net neutrality regardless of whether the FCC would force them to do it or …
Glitter is messy, annoying, and it’s apparently also destroying the oceans
Anyone who’s ever been on the receiving end of a glitter-filled birthday card or spent more than an hour in an arts-and-crafts shop knows just …
The best remaining Cyber Week sales: Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy
This year’s Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Cyber Week sales have unquestionably been the best sales so far. Retailers started earlier, kept sales going for …
Astronomers spot a planet so hostile they had a hard time believing it
When news of a newly-studied exoplanet with an atmosphere begins to make headlines it’s typically because the far-off world is potentially Earth-like, teasing the possibility …
Oh look, Apple is ‘getting sloppy’ now
Well, Apple fans, I have some good news and some bad news for you this morning. The good news is that it looks like Apple’s …
Google taken to court in the UK for skirting iPhone security to collect user data
Google was caught with its hands in the cookie jar again, but before you freak out, you should know this privacy-related scandal isn’t new. Google …
Scientists find bizarre new fish species that lives deeper than any other
Many parts of Earth’s oceans are still largely unexplored, and the deeper you go the more mysteries are waiting to be unlocked. The deepest stretch …
Facebook’s new security measure asks users to upload a photo of their face
We all want Facebook to keep our personal information safe, but when do security measures go over the line? The next time Facebook detects suspicious …
Samsung chairman under investigation for $4.2 billion tax dodge
Authorities in Korea aren’t done investigating the family behind the Samsung empire. This time around it’s Samsung’s Chairman Lee Kun-hee, who allegedly used accounts opened …
This AI can tell whether you’re liberal or conservative based on your car
Aside from political bumper stickers — or maybe a big, colorful peace sign on the bumper of a Volkswagen bus — you might not think …
Please don’t buy bitcoin with your credit card
At the time of writing, the price of one Bitcoin is floating around $10,000, down a whopping $1,000 from earlier today. It’s up around 1,000 …
The Sonos Play:1 and Play:3 are still on sale for Cyber Week
Looking for the perfect gift for the audiophile in your life? Actually, scratch that. A Sonos Play:1 Compact Wireless Speaker or Sonos PLAY:3 Mid-Sized Wireless …
This is probably the best trolling of flat-Earthers I’ve ever seen
We’re currently experiencing what is probably the best and most evolved period of recorded human civilization, and it’s all possible because of numerous remarkable breakthroughs …
