Apple’s HomePod might be hiding a killer secret feature
Back in June, Apple did what many analysts and insiders expected it to do by taking the stage at WWDC and announcing the upcoming release …
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Hardcore fans share their opinions on Apple’s most overpriced products
For as long as Apple products have been popular, they have been labeled “overpriced,” first by Windows fans and then by Android fans. Even Apple’s …
Review: Nintendo’s New 2DS XL is the best version of the 3DS for newcomers
Six years to the day after launching the original 3DS in the US, Nintendo is going to launch the sixth iteration of the handheld console. …
We might be made of matter that didn’t originate in the Milky Way
Ever wonder what you’re made of? Is Earth, and by extension humanity, built of matter that collected here after the big bang, or are our …
NASA launches app to inspire citizen scientists during Solar Eclipse
NASA launched its newest app this week designed to motivate the average person to be a citizen scientist during the upcoming solar eclipse. Space Scientist Elizabeth Macdonald told Fox …
If Comcast buys Verizon, we should all give up and go home
The market for home internet in the US is already absurdly non-competitive. Barely 80 percent of Americans have a choice of providers for high-speed internet …
A giant dead whale appeared in Paris, but it’s not what it seems
The massive, bloated body of a dead whale isn’t the kind of thing tourists normally see when they’re walking along the Seine river in Paris, …
Watch a massive star die a fiery, explosive death
Of the many awe-inspiring sights in space, watching a star explode has to be one of the most impressive. When a large star meets the …
Scientists in Oregon take first step towards ‘designer babies’ by editing human embryo DNA
The topic of editing human DNA is one that has led to heated debate within the scientific, research, and medical communities for some time now. …
YouTube Red and Google Play Music are being merged into a single service
When Google initially announced YouTube Red — a paid service that would allow YouTube users to watch ad-free videos, access a library of original shows …
This is probably the healthiest way to binge-watch Netflix shows
Rather than auto-playing Netflix episode after episode from your couch or bed, you should exercise while you’re binging. That would be a healthier way to …
You’re not crazy – science proves talking to yourself is great for stress relief
Do you talk to yourself? If you don’t, and you’re stressed out, it might be something to consider. New research shows that, despite the stigma …
Google is putting autoplay videos in Search results because hey, why not
In an effort to out-do the FCC in this month’s “who can ruin the internet” competition, Google is testing auto-playing videos in search results. Search …
First prototype of NASA’s deep space habitat will be made of recycled Space Shuttle parts
Sending astronauts to Mars and beyond is something that’s definitely on the minds of both NASA and other space agencies around the world, but before …
Here’s how NASA will use jets to make next month’s solar eclipse last longer
For you and I, the upcoming total solar eclipse on August 21st will be a pretty stunning spectacle — as long as the weather cooperates …
Amazon wants to use drone scans of your house to sell you more stuff
Amazon’s plans to use drones to deliver your purchases is moving along swiftly, with the company having already tested the system both abroad and here …
Walmart is officially canceling all of the SNES Classic Edition preorders
Seemingly out of nowhere on the night of Friday, July 21st, Walmart opened up preorders for the SNES Classic Edition. There was no warning regarding …
This is the new megarocket engine that will take astronauts to Mars and beyond
When researchers, scientists, and NASA itself talks about the possibility of sending astronauts on manned missions to Mars and other deep space destinations, it’s with …
New TSA rules require separate screening of all electronics bigger than a cellphone
The Transportation Security Administration, a multi-billion-dollar government agency that has yet to catch a real live terrorist, is significantly expanding screening of electronic devices at …
Apple refuses to confirm Trump’s wild claims
We’re used to seeing Donald Trump make all sorts of wild statements, and on Tuesday he delivered. Again. He said in an interview that Apple …
You can watch 300 Jedi fight 60,000 medieval soldiers thanks to technology
I know what you’re thinking: how many medieval soldier with regular swords and shields can a group of 300 highly organized Jedi knights packing lightsabers …
Science says money does buy happiness, but not in the way you think
You’ve probably heard it a million times, but the old adage that “money can’t buy happiness” might actually be completely false. A new study published …
The Apple Watch 3 is probably launching alongside the iPhone 8
An Apple Watch Series 3 is already in the works, and we shouldn’t be surprised to see it come out alongside Apple’s 2017 iPhones that …
Apple told Trump it would build ‘three big plants, beautiful plants’ in the US
Apple has agreed to build three new manufacturing plants in the US, according to an interview between President Trump and the Wall Street Journal. In the …
Elon Musk throws shade at Zuckerberg, says Facebook boss doesn’t understand AI
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have a lot in common. Both were founding members of incredibly successful companies, are rich beyond measure thanks to those …
Google says 11 Android phones will support next-gen Daydream VR in 2017
Google’s Daydream virtual reality platform is fast approaching its one year anniversary, but despite a solid initial showing and lots of promising teasers, industry support …
New nanomaterial promises batteries that charge in seconds
Despite often annoying us with shorter-than-ideal lifespans and the occasional explosion, modern rechargeable batteries are actually quite remarkable, especially when you consider the power they’re …
Scared of driverless cars? Here’s a crewless automated container ship
Putting a computer completely in charge of any type of vehicle is a concept that still doesn’t sit well with a lot of people. That’s …
This massive fish species was somehow only just discovered
Researchers regularly remind us that the world’s oceans are still hiding some truly remarkable secrets, but when we imagine new species of ocean life it’s …
Mars rover sends home spectacular panorama
NASA’s Mars rover Opportunity continues to perform some amazing feats despite being long overdue for its expected retirement. The rover, having ventured to a somewhat …
