Apple’s iPhone X launch is going to be a nightmare
The day Apple fans have been anxiously awaiting for the past two months — nay, the past two years — is almost upon us. Apple …
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Archaeologists find gates of Hell in Saudi Arabia
When researchers are searching for remnants of structures and settlements constructed by ancient peoples they typically focus on areas that are hospitable to human life. …
YouTube star Casey Neistat slams video sharing site’s ad strategy
YouTube star Casey Neistat has slammed the video sharing site’s ad strategy, saying that the platform’s content creators are suffering. Neistat, who has more than …
Tim Cook assures fans the Mac Mini isn’t forgotten
It’s been quite a while since Apple updated the venerable Mac Mini. In fact, it’s been three long years since Apple devoted any attention to …
A house-sized asteroid is going to squeak by Earth today
Astronomers and skywatchers have done an amazing job at locating lots and lots of near-Earth objects that could pose a threat, but some of them …
Tony Fadell is back with a new VC firm – and he already has beef with Apple
Since spearheading the development of the iPod at Apple more than 15 years ago, Tony Fadell’s career trajectory has been interesting to say the least. After …
Scientists shocked by 75 percent decline in flying insect numbers
Bees, moths, and other flying insects can be a bit of a nuisance when you’re trying to enjoy a nice sunny day outside, but they’re …
New report suggests iPhone 8 and 8 Plus sales have been awful
Apple shares dropped 1.5% during Thursday’s pre-market session following a report that Apple has slashed production orders for November and December on its two brand …
Scientists want astronauts to live in a lava tube on the Moon
A human settlement on the Moon — or at least some kind of lunar base that astronauts can hang out in — is a romantic …
Nurse fleeing California wildfires puts horse in car, picture goes viral
Leave it to human ingenuity to solve almost anything. Lauren Mesaros, a California nurse, needed to flee from the Tubbs Fire going on in Napa, …
WTF is floating around Saturn?
NASA Cassini spacecraft performed its final, fateful dive into Saturn several weeks ago, destroying itself in the planet’s atmosphere and ending an incredible mission that …
Samsung is racing ahead of Intel where it really matters
Samsung has completed the development of its 8-nanometer foundry process, and before you X out and go read more about the iPhone 8’s camera, that’s …
Lego’s newest set celebrates the women of NASA
Most of Lego’s most popular toy sets focus firmly on fantastical worlds that have nothing to do with reality — like Star Wars, Harry Potter, …
Google’s AlphaGo AI is now teaching itself how to be smarter than humans
AlphaGo, the board-game-playing AI built by Google’s DeepMind subsidiary, just got a huge update, making it smarter — and potentially creepier — than ever before. …
Here’s how much the average Amazon Prime member spends on the site in a year
As Amazon Prime membership continues to grow, the site itself is reaping the benefits. On Wednesday, Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) released the results of …
We’ll all get a great view of Uranus tonight, and we won’t even need a telescope
Uranus is a pretty awe-inspiring sight. It’s big, pale, and packed with gas, but we rarely get a chance to actually see it without the …
There’s a new iMessage bug that’s driving some iPhone users crazy
One of the best things about Apple’s device lineup is how tightly integrated the company’s different device lines are. All of your content is available …
Sonos One review roundup: Beating Apple’s HomePod to the punch with great sound quality
Ever since Amazon announced the Echo a few years ago, consumers have been anxiously awaiting the first smart speaker that would prioritize sound quality. With …
Google Maps goes interplanetary, adds Pluto, Venus, and a bunch of moons
When it comes to maps, Google has already conquered Earth. Whether you need a bird’s eye view of your neighborhood or a street-level glimpse at …
Desert discovery: Lost temple of Ramses II uncovered by archaeologists
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the remains of an ancient temple belonging to King Ramses II. Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities says that the discovery was …
Of course Alphabet is working on a drone-powered burrito delivery service
Everyone gets cravings for tasty, tasty Mexican food every once in a while (or every few days, if you’re me), but leaving your couch is …
AT&T’s strategy to beat cordcutting has backfired
Things aren’t good in the land of Big Cable. Cord-cutting is happening faster than anyone could have predicted, which is ending three decades of lucrative …
Tesla’s bad week includes racist drawings and hundreds of layoffs
Right now, Tesla is hustling like never before to get Model 3s out the door and into customers’ driveways, in time for a self-imposed deadline …
Xiaomi Mi Note 3 review: What if the iPhone 8 ran Android?
Xiaomi has always had a somewhat unpredictable strategy when it comes to their mobile devices. Wild designs like the Mi Mix stand out the most, …
How the Apple Watch’s heart rate sensor helped save a man’s life
For as helpful as the Apple Watch is for keeping up with notifications and keeping tabs on your fitness, it’s easy to forget that the …
Comcast is ruining cheap cable bundles, because Comcast
You might want to sit down, because this could come as a surprise: Comcast is doing something bad. According to the American Cable Association, Comcast …
Scientists witnessed the most spectacular event in the universe, and now we know where gold comes from
In a carefully orchestrated series of press conferences, papers, and journal studies that were sent out together today, scientists from around the globe are announcing …
Cops can force you to unlock a phone with Touch ID during a search, judge rules
A district court in Illinois has ruled that law enforcement may force people to use their fingerprints to unlock Apple devices during the search of …
NASA says the evidence for a ‘Planet Nine’ is mounting
We might not actually know how many planets are in our Solar System — and no, this isn’t a trick regarding Pluto’s status. For years, …
China’s space station is out of control and will smash into Earth within months
With regular launches from the likes of SpaceX, fantastic photos of far-away worlds sent straight to Earth by high-tech spacecraft, and the very real discussion …
