Amazon drones will bombard your house with satellite-guided Prime deliveries
While America’s drones conduct aerial warfare overseas, Amazon is planning to rain down a very different kind of munition on American consumers. Plans for Amazon’s …
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Science proves how superficial humans are, just in times for Valentine’s Day
It’s Valentine’s Day, which means you’ll probably spend some time today either shining up your appearance for your special someone, or perhaps improving your aesthetics …
Facebook ruins News Feed using autoplaying videos with sound
Facebook is about to get louder. On Tuesday, Facebook announced a series of changes and additions that are currently rolling out to the site’s video platform. …
This VR add-on lets you actually feel virtual weather
Virtual reality is all about suspending your disbelief and letting your mind pretend that you’re actually present in the space your eyes and ears are …
Samsung’s top exec is about to be arrested for allegedly bribing the president
Here’s something you don’t see every day: a massive scandal in South Korea could see the head of the country’s largest conglomerate jailed and the …
Mesh is the hottest trend in home Wi-Fi, so we tested every top system to find the best
The market for consumer grade Wi-Fi routers had been stagnant for more than a decade until a new trend recently swept the industry. Setting up …
Astronomers open massive database of stars to the public
We already know that space is awesome, but if you’re tired of the bright minds from places like MIT and NASA having all the fun, …
These eyeglasses automatically adjust focus no matter where you look
Just like most parts of the human body, our eyes have a tendency to get worse with age. You might take your ability to focus …
Apple stock just closed at a new all-time high
Since late 2009 — right around the time the iPhone graduated from being a cool but expensive gadget to the smartphone that everyone wants — …
Samsung heir in hot water again as bribery evidence piles up
Things are going from bad to worse for Lee Jae-yong, 48-year-old vice chairman and presumed heir of Samsung Group. After spending a whopping 22 hours …
Grammys 2017: Complete list of winners (and losers)
Another weekend, another awards show. This time around, musicians were in focus as the 2017 Grammy Awards rolled around on Sunday night. We’re not usually …
NASA reminds us that space is gorgeous with breathtaking new Hubble snapshot
While you were sitting in your office this morning, sipping your half-milk soy latte, space was out there being awesome. It was there when you …
Scientists invented a battery that could work for a decade without degrading
Energy storage degradation in rechargeable batteries is a pretty serious problem that many of us put up with on a regular basis. It’s why your …
These are the tiny drones that could save us if bees go extinct
As has been well documented in recent years, the population of many species of bees are in serious peril. The Trump administration is dragging its …
There are three awesome things happening in the sky tonight
Usually a night with a comet or a lunar eclipse is reason enough to peel yourself away from the couch for a bit to gaze …
Review: Samsung’s Chromebook Pro will change the way you look at Chrome
Taking over the world isn’t easy, but Google is well on its way. The company’s Android platform is still in its infancy in the grand …
Facebook’s new Oculus gloves let you type in VR
You need special controllers to manage virtual reality environments, but Facebook is already working on a different kind of accessory that would give you a …
Self-destructing phones are finally a reality
The idea of a self-destructing phone is usually something you only encounter in goofy spy movies, but it’s actually a potentially valuable invention that could …
One of the world’s largest ISPs is going to war with pirating sites
The war between pirate sites and rights-holders isn’t ending any time soon. But Cogent Communications, a giant ISP that underpins the backbone of the internet, …
Target’s big Apple Watch sale is still happening right now
This past Monday, we told you about a big sale Target was having on the Apple Watch. While Google just unveiled Android Wear 2.0 along …
Giant credit card hack hits Arby’s because nothing is sacred anymore
According to a report from respected security journalist Brian Krebs, hundreds of Arby’s stores have had their payment systems hacked, compromising the credit cards of hundreds …
Winter Storm Niko: Over 3,000 flights have already been cancelled
After a relatively mild winter in many parts of the Northeastern United States, a massive winter storm hit the region on Thursday morning. While the …
Men may soon have a new contraceptive option that’s actually reversible
Guys who wish to no longer father children often opt for a vasectomy, which is equal parts effective and permanent. Men who undergo the operation …
These are Google’s brand new Android Wear 2.0 ‘Nexus’ watches
Apple’s Watch may be the best-sold wearable out there, but Google hasn’t given up on its smartwatch platform. The company finally released the Android Wear …
Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to cure ‘all diseases’ gets off the ground
Following in the footsteps of Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg is using his tremendous wealth and clout to help improve the quality of life for individuals across …
Even without the lawsuit, the Oculus Rift appears to be collapsing
When Oculus first hit the scene back in 2012, everyone assumed that the Rift was going to be the king of the virtual reality revolution. …
Sean Spicer doesn’t need SNL’s help to be funny
SNL recently found the perfect person to play White House press secretary, Melissa McCarthy. The comedian delivered an amazing performance, covering all of Spicer’s blunders since he …
The 6 best new features of Android Wear 2.0
Smartwatches have had a rough go of it in their relatively short lives thus far. Sure, the Apple Watch sold well enough that people don’t …
A fascinating look at Apple prototypes that were never released
Given Apple’s remarkable success and unrivaled profitability, the company maintains an incredibly streamlined product lineup relative to its size. Whereas some companies tend to throw …
E3 2017 will be open to the public
E3, the biggest video game trade show on the planet, is finally allowing consumers to attend this year. On Wednesday, the Entertainment Software Association, which …
