AOL and Yahoo are merging into ‘Oath,’ one giant ball of sadness
AOL and Yahoo, two failed internet companies that now mostly serve to leak your data, are hurtling towards a merger. Verizon already owns AOL, and …
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What happens when a small Apple supplier loses its contract
Until Monday morning, Imagination Technologies was a successful processor technology company going through a bit of a rough patch. The company designed some of the …
Let’s hope the next Galaxy Note 8 looks better than this
Samsung is expected to launch three flagship smartphones this year, including the Galaxy S8 that’s already available for preorder, the Galaxy X that’s supposed to …
Extinct creature sightings are piling up in Australia
Multiple reports of Tasmanian Tiger sightings are starting to flow in from everyday citizens in Australia. Several people have recently claimed they’ve spotted the animal, which …
April Fool’s Day roundup: The best tech pranks from around the web
You know what day is today, right? It’s April Fool’s Day, which means many tech companies have dreamt up various tricks and pranks for their fans. …
Strong iPhone 7 sales saved Apple’s manufacturer from record decline
The fate of Apple and Foxconn, its gargantuan Chinese manufacturing partner, are closely linked. When iPhone and iPad sales flatlined a little around the iPhone …
NASA astronauts dropped an important part during spacewalk, and now it’s gone forever
When you’re replacing the air filter or swapping the battery in your car and drop a tool it’s a pretty frustrating feeling. Where did it …
Bill Nye-backed startup is using particle accelerator tech to make solar power accessible
After hitting more than $7 million in reservations as part of a Reg A+ equity crowdfunding campaign and getting a stamp of approval from celebrity …
NASA finally thinks it knows where all of Mars’ water went
The idea that Mars was once covered in vast oceans is a relatively new theory in the grand scheme of things, but the support evidence has …
Uber exec invokes the Fifth Amendment in Google patent squabble
The Google vs. Uber legal battle is one of the most significant confrontations in tech right now, as it might decide the winner of the …
NASA’s Juno probe outdoes itself with stunning new Jupiter photos
It’s only been a few days since one of the photos sent back by NASA’s Juno probe took our breath away, but now even more of …
McDonald’s to release bottled versions of its famed Big Mac and Filet-o-Fish sauces
It’s no secret that strolling into a McDonald’s and buying 2,000 calories worth of food for just $5 is largely considered the pinnacle of sophistication and …
Watch SpaceX’s historic launch live right here
Space travel startup SpaceX has long held that the most promising, budget-saving aspect of its high-tech rockets is that parts of them can actually be reused …
Samsung says the Galaxy S8 will be its best-selling smartphone ever
Samsung’s hot new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ were finally made official on Wednesday, following months of leaks and rumors that left precious little to …
Trump is about to pronounce the death of your internet browsing privacy
Earlier this week, Congress passed a bill to repeal the FCC privacy rules set by the previous administration, giving internet service providers (ISP) the power of …
Here’s what the inside of Blue Origin’s space capsule for tourists will look like
With companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin creeping ever closer to offering everyday people — very, very rich people — a chance to visit space …
What you can do now that Congress sold out your online privacy
Yes, Congress did “sell you out” earlier this week, by passing a bill that will let internet service providers (ISPs) collect your browsing data and use it …
The UK’s new pound coin has a secret, high-tech security feature
Foiling people who manufacture fake money can be a pretty challenging task, which is why governments regularly role out new security enhancements to their legal …
Completely insane architects are planning to hang a skyscraper from an asteroid
Words like “insane,” “crazy,” and “nuts” get thrown around a lot — I use them more than my fair share, if I’m being honest — but …
This is not a drill: Nintendo Switch and NES Classic will be in stock today at Best Buy
As the first quarter of 2017 comes to a close, thousands of consumers are still desperately searching for Nintendo’s two latest consoles: the Switch and …
Live coverage: Watch live streaming video from Samsung’s big Galaxy S8 event
It’s so close we can almost taste it now, Samsung fans — the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ event you’ve been waiting for is about …
Samsung’s new smartwatch patent is all about the rim
If you really stop and think about it, smartwatches are one of the wildest ideas for a mass market gadget. It’s a computer with a touchscreen …
One specific food may have given us our big fancy human brains
Science tells us that humans evolved from primate ancestors, and that despite the fact that apes still exist, we’re actually just a different branch on …
JetSmarter, the Uber for private jets, launches bold new #CharterHope initiative
In an industry often associated with the elite and super rich, billion-dollar private air travel startup JetSmarter has launched a new initiative that will allow …
Warren Buffett gets into wearable technology
From smart bracelets to smart engagement rings, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is getting into wearable technology. Richline, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire, is launching a …
The best smartwatch for iPhone is Apple Watch, but not the one you think
Whether you’re looking to track your fitness goals, access important emails, or simply tell the time at a glance, the perfect smartwatch should be an …
Ikea is now a smart home company, and the end times are near
Never one to let an opportunity to slap a hard-to-pronounce name on a new line of products pass it by, Ikea has decided it’s time …
This is the discrete bulletproof clothing that protects countless presidents
Whether democratically elected, appointed by government officials, or swept into power by a coup, being the leader of a country automatically puts you in the …
Scientists just found the largest dinosaur footprint ever
Dinosaur discovery news doesn’t find its way to the mainstream all that often these days, simply because it’s hard for scientists to sell each individual fossil …
Apple introduces collaboration tools, Touch ID protection and more in massive iWork update
It was a busy day for Apple on Monday, with the company releasing a sizable and feature laden iOS 10.3 update for the iPhone and …
