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 …
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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. …
The United States is going to miss out on an awesome sight in space on Monday night
August is a big month for skywatchers in the US thanks to the highly anticipated total solar eclipse slated to occur on August 21st. It’ll …
Elon Musk says Tesla’s sales beat Apple where it matters
Tesla, while a very nice and valuable company, is no Apple. Actually, Apple’s spare cash pile alone is big enough to buy Tesla several times …
Cellular Apple Watch is coming soon, massive report claims
A late Friday scoop from Bloomberg and its star Apple reporter, Mark Gurman, suggests that Apple is going to release a cellular version of the Apple Watch …
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner just drew a self portrait over the entire United States
Long-range aircraft testing must be an incredibly tiring job. I mean, imagine cruising around in a plane for 17 hours at a time, putting fancy …
Students prepare to launch balloons to get bird’s-eye view of solar eclipse
For the first time advances in technology will make it possible for world-wide solar eclipse enthusiasts to watch live-streamed video of the celestial phenomenon – …
Here’s what NASA’s new Planetary Protection Officer will actually do
You’ve probably already heard about NASA’s newest job opening. It carries a pretty impressive title, and being the official “Planetary Protection Officer” for US space …
Forget 5G: Verizon just tested an absurdly fast 4G connection that works right now
In a real-world test in Boca Raton, Florida, Verizon and technical partners have managed to pull gigabit speeds down to a smartphone. That’s impressive all …
Here’s how Charter is screwing the customers it bought from Time Warner Cable
Earlier this year, Charter Communications finalized its deal to absorb Time Warner Cable and buy out Bright House Networks, becoming the second largest cable company …
How global warming will make you weak and sick
If rising sea levels, more powerful storms, and mass extinction just haven’t been enough to spark your concern over the growing climate crisis, perhaps becoming …
Moto Z2 Force review: The first modular phone that makes it all click
The first thing you have to know about the Moto Z2 Force is that without a Moto Mod on the back, you’re basically holding an …
Venus was once a cloud-covered ocean world, new evidence suggests
Today, Venus is a sweltering, desolate wasteland with temperatures topping 800 degrees Fahrenheit. If you were searching for liquid water anywhere in our Solar System …
If companies were countries, here’s what our currency would look like
This week’s Apple earnings call revealed that the company has an absolutely mind-boggling cash hoard of over $261 billion. If Apple were a country, its …
This might be the first flower that ever existed
It’s difficult to imagine a world without something as simple as flowers. They tend to be just about everywhere, and even if you don’t have …
This magnetic tape drive can store way more data than you’d imagine
The hard drive in your computer right now — or even your smartphone, for the matter — absolutely dwarfs the storage drives of just a …
