Scared of dinosaurs? This colossal prehistoric crocodile was even more frightening
Movies like Jurassic Park paint the Tyrannosaurus Rex as a ferocious hunter capable to crushing bones (and Jeep Grand Cherokees), but more recent research suggests …
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Facebook ‘extorts’ users to agree to privacy policy, German watchdog says
Facebook’s legal problems in Europe are far from over, and if Germany has its way with its newest inquiry into Facebook’s business practices, we may …
This sleek smartwatch is smart enough to look nothing like a smartwatch
I have an Apple Watch and I love it. But, if I’m being totally honest, I don’t really like the look of it. It’s definitely …
NASA has a plan for preventing asteroid strikes, and it’s going to test it
The threat of an asteroid striking Earth is pretty scary — and not just in all the ways Hollywood movies have depicted — but human …
NASA’s Juno is about to take a trip to Jupiter’s strangest feature
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has already captured some pretty fantastic sights from around Jupiter. The probe has only been hanging around the planet for about a …
Apple’s iPhone 8 ‘Touch ID’ replacement better be mind-blowing
I already found an iPhone 8 deal-breaker, and I can only hope that Apple’s fix will be spectacular. My first real experience with Touch ID …
How to watch and stream the 2017 hot dog eating contest right now
Last year, acclaimed eating champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut emerged victorious in the world-renowned and uniquely American hot dog eating contest at Nathan’s Famous in Coney …
4th of July deals: All of the freebies and discounts you can get today
Happy 4th of July, everyone! What better way to celebrate our independence than to spend a bunch of money on discounted goods and take advantage …
Amazon’s 15 best daily deals: $200 off MacBook Pro, badass fidget spinner, robot vacuum, much more
Happy July 4th everyone! If you ask us, killer bargains are a much better way to celebrate the holiday than beer or fireworks. OK, fine, …
Health vlogger eats poisonous plant on livestream, and you’ll totally believe what happens next
In the fascinating world of second-tier YouTube health vlogging, chemicals bad and plants good. Only, that doesn’t work so well when the plant in question …
MIT researchers give the white cane used by the visually impaired a high-tech update
The iconic white cane has helped provide empowerment and mobility for generations of visually impaired people and has now received a high-tech update courtesy of …
The iPhone 8 does not look good in white
The iPhone 8 will be the best iPhone version Apple launches this year, no matter what it’s going to be called. Sporting a fresh new …
The scariest part of an asteroid hitting Earth probably isn’t what you think
If you have a lingering fear of an unseen space rock slamming into our planet and wreaking havoc on an unimaginable scale, your nightmare scenario …
Today’s pro-Facebook court ruling is a massive blow for online privacy
It used to be that only death and taxes were certain. But thanks to a new court ruling, you can add Facebook invading your privacy …
iOS 11 bug hints at a massive change coming on the iPhone 8
I’ve been using iOS 11 for almost a month now. As soon as Apple released the first beta, I installed it on my iPhone, without …
Alaskan volcano can’t wait for July 4th, erupts
It’s nearly July 4th, which means neighborhoods around the United States are covered in tiny cardboard tubes with small amounts of explosives packed away inside. …
Massive layoffs loom over Microsoft
When a company as big as Microsoft finds itself in need of a reorganization, there are almost always casualties that result from the changes. That’s …
Broomx is building a system that will project VR onto your walls
Those virtual bedrooms in the second episode of Season 1 of Black Mirror — the rooms with different projections on the walls that the occupants …
Robotic police are about to start patrolling in Dubai
With the immense wealth of the region, Dubai has quickly become one of the hottest places for companies to test out their newest, wildest future …
NASA’s Hubble captures gorgeous photo of galaxy with totally unpronounceable name
There’s plenty of reasons to envy anyone whose job it is to find cool stuff in space. I mean, they get to stare into the …
Pacific coastline flooded with ‘sea pickles’
There’s lots of curious creatures in the world’s oceans — and we got a stunning glimpse at some of the most mysterious ones very recently …
Russia may launch the brightest ‘star’ in the sky
Russia is set to launch potentially the brightest artificial object in the night sky, which could outshine everything except for the Moon, starting next month. …
Blame Radioshack’s death on Sprint, lawsuit claims
When Radioshack announced earlier this year that it was entering bankrupcy for the second time, we all assumed that it was simply because Amazon had …
NASA finally carried out its plan to make man-made clouds on the East Coast
Typically, when NASA is planning on launching something it goes off without a hitch. Sometimes storms, wind, or other unforeseeable circumstances push the launch window …
Scientists have developed AI that can read your mind and predict your thoughts
At one point in our history, the most impressive example of artificial intelligence was a computer that was really, really good at chess. Today, various …
Everything you need to know about Best Buy’s huge 4th of July sale
Amazon will launch its annual “Black Friday in July” monster sales event in just a few days, but before Prime Day arrives, you might want …
Crisis-hit Uber considers giving shares to drivers, report says
It’s no secret that the last few months have been bad for Uber. The company has been hit by scandal after scandal, the founder, CEO …
Japan wants to put a man on the moon by 2030
With NASA’s focus on Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and as many exoplanets as it can spot, it’s easy to forget that our closest neighbor — the …
Woman kills boyfriend with pistol in botched YouTube stunt
Fame is a funny thing, and some people will go to unbelievable lengths to attain it. For Monalisa Perez, a 19-year-old Minnesota woman, and her …
Researchers find evidence of ancient ‘skull cult’ at known ritual hotspot
Researchers poking around at one of the oldest known sites of human civilization — and some say rituals — have discovered what they are referring …
