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 …
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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 …
Apple poaches Amazon’s Fire TV boss to lead Apple TV business
The word “best” is never really an absolute in consumer tech since opinions, needs and wants vary so dramatically. When that word is tossed around …
Are you ready for clothing designed by a smartphone app?
If you’re sick of the trend of everyone calling everything “smart” and cramming pointless technology into every aspect of everyday life, it’s probably best to …
Barack Obama goes kiteboarding on a private island, and there’s video to prove it
Since leaving the White House, former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have been living the good life. Making good on his promise …
Watch Microsoft’s HoloLens bring ‘Portal’ to life in the real world
Last summer, the world lost its collective mind over Pokemon Go. Thanks to augmented reality, smartphone owners were able to find and catch Pokemon in the real …
If you live your life without mental health issues, science says you’re the weird one
Everyone gets the flu, chicken pox, and a broken bone or two by the time they hit 40, and if you don’t you’re in a very …
2017 wasn’t bad enough, so Merriam-Webster added all these cringeworthy words to the dictionary
So far, 2017 is turning out to be… not so great. Tensions are running high at home and abroad, and there’s no end in sight …
This supermassive black hole slowly consumed a gigantic star for a full decade
Black holes are scary things. They suck in everything within their reach, and there’s no escaping their pull, even for something as massive as a …
Twitter says it’s actually, really, definitely cracking down on abuse this time
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a social network that has been notoriously lax in its policing of intense targeted harassment promises that …
Tesla and SpaceX join legal fight against Trump’s travel ban
It’s been a hectic start for President Donald Trump’s presidency, and things aren’t getting any better. Trump’s executive order that instated a so-called Muslim ban …
This gorgeous retro watch uses tubes to display the time, and you’re going to want one
With all the talk about smartwatches in recent years maybe it’s time for us to all just take a moment to appreciate how awesome old …
This incredible ‘Vertical Forest’ is being built right now in China
How do you combat the ills of poor air quality and pollution in a massive city of over eight million people, where there’s hardly room to plant …
The Mars rover just sent back data that has scientists completely stumped
The Curiosity rover has been cruising around on Mars since late 2012, so you’d think that scientists would have a pretty good handle on the …
Samsung’s ‘nerve center’ sees major shake-ups following corruption investigation
A few weeks ago, Samsung’s chief Jay Y. Lee spent a night in jail while waiting for a judge to decide whether he should be …
Trump’s border tax would massively help Tesla
In recent weeks, Donald Trump has been kicking around the idea of an import tax on Mexican goods. The specifics are nowhere to be found …
Use this Chrome extension to easily find Netflix’s hidden categories
Much like In-N-Out or Chipotle, Netflix has a secret menu of sorts in the form of hidden categories. Unfortunately, you can’t just ask Netflix to …
China announces it now produces more solar power than anyone
China takes a lot of flak when it comes to environmentalism. Some of the most striking images to come out of the country in recent …
