Scientists invent self-healing robots, ushering forth the end of mankind
If mankind’s own creations one day rise up to take control of the planet and turn us all into batteries or something, you can bet …
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Comcast’s surprisingly good wireless plans now available nationwide
Normally, Comcast internet plans aren’t the kind of thing we wax lyrical about. But Comcast’s brand-new Xfinity Mobile plans — which run on Verizon’s excellent …
Would-be jurors in Martin Shkreli case are absolute savages
When you see the name Martin Shkreli, does your scalp tingle with rage? If so, you’re not alone. During the jury selection process for the …
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will fight online extremism
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday vowed the social network will actively fight against extremism and violence, after what happened in Charlottesville over the weekend …
Facebook’s designers are stuck in the past — in one way, at least
If you woke up to a different Facebook app this morning, that’s because it may have been updated to the latest Facebook mobile version, which …
Top insider confirms the Apple Watch will have LTE, but there’s a big catch
In reports published over the last few days, we’ve learned that the Apple Watch 3’s biggest change is going to be the addition of an …
Scientists solve mystery of ‘Frankenstein dinosaur’
A dinosaur that puzzled researchers thanks to the incredibly puzzling design of its body finally has its place in history thanks to a team of …
NASA’s risky decision to send maps into space could make us targets for alien marauders
Humanity’s vigorous drive to find — or be found by — intelligent life outside of Earth could one day lead to our total annihilation, or …
UPS is going all-in on VR, and it’s picked the HTC Vive as its platform of choice
Being a delivery driver might not seem like a particularly exciting gig, but hauling packages for a company like UPS requires lots and lots of …
Kit Harington might’ve just dropped a huge bombshell about Jon Snow’s father
With only two episodes left in Game of Thrones season 7, we’re getting closer and closer to that battle against the undead that Jon Snow …
This is how internet companies raise prices by $50 without anyone noticing
We hear a lot about deceptive billing practices and bad customer service in the cable industry, but it’s not often we get to see such …
Uber just got absolutely nailed by the FTC, agrees to audits for the next 20 years
Everyone new startup dreams of being the next Uber, but for the company itself the road has hardly been easy. The company grew incredibly rapidly …
DJI scrambles to fix drone ‘cyber vulnerability,’ adds offline data mode for security
Chinese drone maker DJI is rolling out a new “local data mode” in an effort to bulk up the security of its hardware in the …
Amazon Instant Pickup delivers products in minutes, but only if you’re a thirsty student
Amazon Instant Pickup is a new service meant to reduce delivery times to just minutes after placing an order online. These will be brick-and-mortar locations …
Apple Watch 3 will launch alongside the iPhone 8 next month
Apple is expected to launch a brand new Apple Watch model in September, right alongside the iPhone 8, according to a new report.
Netflix just delivered a huge blow to Disney
It was just last week that Disney declared a streaming war on Netflix by announcing plans to create two streaming services for movies and sports. …
Nine-year-old boy gets closer to scoring NASA’s Planetary Protection gig than you ever will
Unless you’re a seasoned NASA engineer with knowledge of planetary protection protocols and the guidelines that astronauts and scientists much adhere to in order to …
Apple Watch 3 will feature LTE but not a brand new design
If you’re in the market for a new Apple Watch and were hoping to get your hands on a new form factor this fall, we’ve …
How to livestream the solar eclipse from your local nuclear bunker
Next week, the sun is going to be blocked out — hopefully, by the moon, rather than a hail of ICBMs. A rare solar eclipse …
Citing safety concerns, Amazon offers refunds on some solar eclipse glasses
Amazon has offered refunds on some solar eclipse glasses purchased via its site, citing concerns about consumer safety. “Out of an abundance of caution and …
NASA’s Cassini just began its deadly descent into Saturn, and the clock is ticking
NASA’s incredibly successful Cassini probe has delivered a wealth of information about Saturn and its many moons during its 13+ years hanging around the planet, …
Two-bodied, eight-legged pig born in China as the end times draw nearer
Waking up to news of rogue nations arming themselves with long-range nuclear missiles, nazis marching in the United States, and global warming altering the world’s …
Watch today’s SpaceX launch live right here at 12:30 PM
SpaceX might have some seriously grand plans for the near future of its rocket program, but until the “world’s most powerful rocket” is ready to …
Amazon wants to send you pre-cooked meals thanks to military technology
Amazon is already web’s largest retailer, and having mastered the digital sale and delivery of everything from audio books to baby wipes, it was only …
Your goldfish is way more hardcore than you could possibly imagine
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably cared for a gold fish at least once in your life. Maybe you won it at a county …
Scientists create world’s first mutant ants with gene editing technology
It may sound like a script for a science fiction movie, but scientists have created the world’s first mutant ants. Two independent research teams have …
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 …
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 …
