Hubble snaps gorgeous photo of a pint-sized galaxy
Size is entirely relative, so to say that the galaxy named NGC 5949 is “small” is a bit of a joke, especially once you’ve gotten …
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Evolution gave this ancient beast a weird face because it kept ramming into stuff
Moschops capensis was a weird looking animal. When it roamed the Earth some 260 million years ago its goofy stance and wide body would have …
Uber will never be free of Travis Kalanick
Not quite two months ago, investors forced Uber founder and CEO Travis Kalanick out of the company he founded. Within hours, there was a petition …
Two Earth-like planets spotted very close to our solar system
Exoplanets seem to be a dime a dozen these days, but rarely are they as promising as a pair of newly-discovered worlds orbiting a star …
How Google unwittingly created a men’s rights martyr
A week ago, nobody knew who James Damore was. Being an engineer at Google might be a solid gig, but it doesn’t exactly come with …
Nintendo is being sued over the design of the Switch’s detachable controllers
This week, video game accessory maker Gamevice filed a lawsuit against Nintendo alleging that the Japanese company infringed on its patents with the design of …
South Carolina warns citizens of ‘Lizard Man’ sightings during solar eclipse
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) is warning citizens in several of its counties to be vigilant of paranormal activity associated with the upcoming …
Snap shares down 13% after quarterly loss of $443 million
Earnings season upon us and Snap Inc., formerly known as Snapchat, released its earnings report for the quarter that just ended. Suffice it to say, …
It’s official: Uber is in crisis
Literally hours after we published a (very long!) list of all the execs who have jumped ship from Uber this year, more bad news landed …
A house-sized asteroid will come ‘damn close’ to Earth in October
Asteroid TC4 is a name you’re going to hear a lot of in the coming weeks, and its remarkably close flyby of Earth will be …
Uber’s first employee is the latest high-profile exec to jump ship
As of right now, Uber is a $60 billion company with no CEO, no CFO, and no chief operating officer. Ryan Graves, Uber’s first employee …
Meet Watch, Facebook’s new home for original video content
Facebook’s push to become a major power in the world of streaming video continued this week with the introduction of Watch, a new video platform …
Scientists finally give the biggest dinosaur that ever lived a name
There’s a new king of the dinosaurs. Researchers working with bones found half a decade ago in Argentina have finally classified and named the new …
How to survive a nuclear attack in your area
North Korea might have nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles at its disposal, and the President of the United States is talking smack to its leader like some …
The Essential smartphone just got a massive boost from Amazon
Earlier this year, Android founder Andy Rubin surprised everyone when he announced the Essential smartphone. It’s not that people were surprised to see Rubin working …
FDA still can’t figure out if these meatless burgers will harm you
There are few things on this planet that are as satisfying as a nice, thick hamburger. If you’ve sworn off meat, that can be a …
Those fancy Moscow mule copper mugs might be slowly poisoning you
There may be no other alcoholic cocktail as immediately recognizable as a Moscow mule. It’s not the actual beverage that makes it so iconic, but …
Watch five years of the Curiosity rover’s travels in a five minute time-lapse
NASA’s Curiosity rover just celebrated its five year anniversary on Mars, which is one mighty impressive milestone for a vehicle whose primary mission was initially …
Comcast’s customer service sucked a tiny bit less last year
Comcast, one of America’s most-hated brands, has seen a tiny improvement this year. According to FCC complaint data obtained by the Philadelphia Inquirer, complaints about Comcast’s …
Some Apple employees are furious about the company’s new spaceship campus
After years of planning, Apple recently started moving into its gargantuan $5 billion spaceship campus. An imposing and impressive structure to say the least, the …
Predictive computer models have helped Chicago curb shootings by up to 39 percent
Comparing modern technology to the future predicted by Philip K Dick’s sci-fi short story — and eventual 2002 feature film — Minority Report is getting …
Apple finally ready to Instagram, but only to share your iPhone pics
Instagram users who also happen to be die-hard Apple fans can now follow their favorite company on the social network. But don’t expect to see …
Teen’s feet mangled by carnivorous ‘sea lice’
Everyone knows the ocean can be a dangerous place, what with all those giant squid roaming about and all, but sometimes it’s the things you …
Netflix’s first ever acquisition is a comic-book publisher
Netflix made waves on Monday when it announced that it had acquired Millarworld — the publishing line of famed comic book writer Mark Millar. Millar …
Elon Musk offers glimpse of ‘world’s most powerful rocket’ ahead of November launch
SpaceX the most promising private spaceflight startup on the planet, with several high-profile launches under its belt and an impressive success rate when it comes …
Target has a great sale going on Apple Watch Series 2 models
If you’ve always wanted to buy an Apple Watch but never pulled the trigger, you should revisit that thought, especially if the price was your …
Next-gen Apple TV may finally support 4K streaming
Recently unearthed data strings from Apple’s HomePod firmware have provided us with some insight into what changes might be coming to an updated version of …
Apple Watch Series 3 may introduce a completely new form factor
Despite an onslaught of hype, excitement and intrigue, when Tim Cook finally unveiled the original Apple Watch a few years ago, there was a bit …
Google just slashed the prices of its Pixel and Pixel XL by $200
It’s mid-August which means Google’s Android 8.0 update is right around the corner for Pixel and Nexus devices. It also means we have to wait …
Apple’s rumored smart glasses may feature 3D cameras without a dedicated display
The enthralling augmented reality videos we’ve seen iOS developers release over the past few weeks may only be the beginning of Apple’s augmented reality ambitions. …
