YouTube is gone from Amazon Fire TV and Echo Show again, as Google vs Amazon heats up
In a bold strike against Amazon, Google earlier today pulled support for its YouTube app from both the Amazon Echo Show and the Fire TV. …
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How Saudi Arabia plans to rebuild area coined ‘Gates of Hell’ into a thriving province
It was just a couple of months ago that archeologists revealed their findings of ancient stone gates in a deserted area of Saudi Arabia. The …
The best Android processors are coming to Windows PCs, and it could change laptops forever
At an event in Hawaii today, Qualcomm and Microsoft revealed that the popular Snapdragon line of processors — which run every flagship Android smartphone you’ve …
Why did NASA’s rover just find a cannonball on Mars?
Humanity has still yet to find real, concrete, scientifically-supported evidence of extraterrestrial life. We’ve gotten pretty close, and discovered some chemical markers and other indications …
The Messenger Kids app is a brilliantly devious Facebook scheme
Facebook on Monday announced a brand new app for iPhone and iPad that’s targeting children. The Messenger Kids app should be used by those children …
Qualcomm is going to war against the iPhone, and its best weapon is a 20-year-old PDA
Many iPhone and Android users have no idea what a Palm Pre is, but they’ll soon learn more about that particular family of iPhone “killers” …
Sorry, but cable TV won’t exist by 2030
A new report hit inboxes today that makes some bold claims about the future of cable TV. The Diffusion Group (TDG) estimates that by 2030, …
Scientists are using dogs instead of traps to study rare endangered species, and it’s working
Scientists studying hard-to-find endangered species are often left with a difficult choice when it comes to locating specimens to research. They can attempt to find …
The thrusters on NASA’s Voyager 1 just woke up after a 37-year nap in space
When NASA builds something, they build it to last. Voyager 1, which was launched way back in late 1977, has been cruising through space now …
National Cookie Day 2017: Where to find free and cheap cookies today
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, the holiday season is officially upon us. Hanukkah kicks off in just over a week, and Christmas is …
NASA raises possibility of life on Pluto, says the dwarf planet may be hiding a vast ocean
It’s been a rough couple of decades for Pluto. After over a decade of discussion about whether or not it should be considered a planet, …
Humans, say hello to your oldest relative: A big, mushy blob of sponge
Planet Earth is teeming with interesting creatures of all shapes and sizes, but life on our little blue marble wasn’t always so diverse. Science tells …
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 …
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 …
