Thousands of AT&T and DirecTV workers are going on strike this weekend
On Friday afternoon, thousands of AT&T employees walked off the job in protest of the company’s inability to come to an agreement on union contracts …
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A robot landed a plane, and nothing bad happened
We joke a lot about the eventual robot apocalypse — when mankind will inevitably be enslaved by our very own creations and forced to serve …
Scientists trolled animals around the world with thousands of fake worms – here’s why
It’s not every day that researchers from around the world launch a singular effort to ruin the days of predatory birds, lizards, and various other …
Russian spaceflight director thinks Elon Musk is out of his mind
Elon Musk — you know, that square-jawed billionaire who can’t stop building groundbreaking companies and wants to merge your brain with a computer in his …
Tim Cook spotted with a blood-monitoring Apple Watch prototype
A report from CNBC says that Apple CEO Tim Cook has been spotted wandering around Apple’s campus with a prototype blood glucose monitor. The device would …
Humans have messed up the planet so rapidly that trees are migrating
As the evidence that human activity and pollution are quickly warming our planet continues to pile up, researchers are now noticing a particularly shocking side …
NASA just discovered a bizarre ‘bubble’ around Earth, and humans accidentally created it
Most of the time, NASA spends its days searching for and studying things in space that resulted from natural phenomena — like creepy valleys on …
Google I/O 2017 day two live stream: Watch Google dive into VR and AR
Wednesday’s keynote address at Google I/O 2017 in Mountain View, California was packed to the brim with announcements and product demos, but Google isn’t done …
Facebook’s WhatsApp privacy lie cost it $122 million in European fines
Remember back in 2014 when Facebook acquired WhatsApp for a boatload of money that WhatsApp promised nothing would change privacy-wise for its customers? Remember when …
New discovery shows T-rex’s bite could make bones ‘explode’
Everyone knows that the Tyrannosaurus rex — the mighty “king” of the dinosaurs — was a fearsome carnivore. There’s been plenty of debate over how …
Researchers warn that hacked industrial robots could kill in more ways than one
Robotic workers have already revolutionized several different manufacturing industries, and as the tireless machines grow smarter and smarter, the risks posed by hackers continue to ramp …
The iPhone 8 could be delayed by Apple’s battle with Qualcomm
Apple is currently engaged with an unusually harsh battle with Qualcomm, one of the key companies that designs internal components for the iPhone. Basttles between …
Humans speak dog, according to science
Man’s best friend has been with us through thick and thin, and apparently humans and canines have grown so close over the ages that we …
The 12 biggest announcements from Google I/O 2017
There’s no question that the opening keynote at the annual Google I/O developers conference is one of the most action-packed events each year for Google fans. …
Everything new coming to Android O
Google I/O 2017 has been absolutely packed with announcements, but the company isn’t done yet. More than an hour into the event, Google has revealed …
Google Home takes on Alexa with hands-free calling, Spotify support
Today at Google’s annual I/O developer event, the company took the stage to announce a suite of new features headed to its Google Home speaker. …
Google Lens will change the way your smartphone camera sees the world
On Wednesday morning in Mountain View, California, Google has taken the stage for its annual I/O developers conference. The first big announcement of the day …
Qualcomm really wants its iPhone money
Qualcomm has some serious legal problems right now. The FTC and Apple accused it of abusing its power in the chip business. The FTC is …
Google I/O 2017 keynote live stream: Watch all the action right here
Android fans around the world are climbing out of their seats in anticipation right now. Why? Because Google I/O 2017 is about to begin. With …
Scientists just discovered something incredible about the dinosaur-killer asteroid
Determining why the dinosaurs went extinct has been debated for ages and studied for even longer. Now, the most acceptable extinction event hypothesis — that …
Mars rover reaches site that scientists still can’t explain
When new discoveries on Mars are made you typically see the name “Curiosity” associated with them, but NASA has another rover cruising around the martian …
Gaze upon this plastic garbage island and question if capitalism is really worth it
Humans are just the worst, at least as far as the wellbeing of the Earth is concerned. We’ve done plenty of horrible things to this …
Using science to make humans more moral might just make us racist instead
If there’s one thing philosophers have learned over the course of human history it’s that changing the way people think is a tricky business. Societies …
Intel and AMD are going to war with next-gen CPUs
For the longest time, Intel has been the only name that matters when it comes to the processor inside your PC. AMD, the company that …
The entire MacBook line is getting updated this month, report claims
Over the past few years, Apple’s WWDC event has been a decidedly software-only affair, with nearly all the focus centering on upcoming iterations of iOS, …
Starbucks is giving out free coffee because an update wrecked its computer system
Some Starbucks locations across the US are temporarily giving out free coffee to customers, as an update has put the point of sale systems out …
Researchers found a dinosaur that still has its skin and guts
When archeologists hunt for fossils what they’re typically after are bones, footprints, and other fossilized traces of ancient creators having once roamed the planet. What …
Science says porn is making men impotent
Before the days of the internet, porn was actually pretty tough to find. You had to visit a shady adult toy shop or, if you …
A year of drone video shows how insanely fast Apple’s new HQ has been built
Apple’s new headquarters, dubbed either “Apple Park” or the spaceship, is ready for prime time. A few trees are still left to be planted, but …
Interview: Electric airplane startup reveals ambitious plans for the future of air travel
The Kirkland, Wash.-based electric airplane startup that has been described as a kind of Tesla for the skies — and which came out of stealth …
