A 1,000-core processor is such wonderful overkill
I don’t need a 1,000-core processor. You don’t need a 1,000-core processor. The NSA doesn’t need a 1,000-core processor. But that doesn’t stop me from …
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What happens when AR-15 rifle bullets tear through the human body
Someone just tried to assassinate presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump, and they didn’t even bring their own gun to the fight, choosing to try to …
Nest will now actively save you money
The Nest thermostat already ticks most of the boxes for a great piece of tech: elegant design, simple user interface, solves an actual problem, isn’t …
Robot surgeons might soon replace humans for complicated procedures
Anyone who has either gone under the knife or who has had someone close to them go under the knife can readily attest that the entire surgical …
LeBron James used a Steve Jobs speech to motivate the Cavs before game 3
Well, LeBron James finally accomplished what he set out to do when he announced his triumphant return to the Cleveland Cavaliers 2014: he brought an …
No one asked for Apple to kill the headphone port, and that’s ok
A number of simultaneous reports today, all from reputable sources, appear to have confirmed that this year’s iPhone will not have a headphone jack. As …
Brace Yourself: The Drones are Coming
Once an activity that only serious hobbyists engaged in, flying drones today has become something of a mainstream activity for the dads (and major companies) …
Amazon’s 10 best deals: Big Nexus 5X discount, wireless keyboard with touchpad, 128GB microSD, more
Another day, another post packed full of the best daily deals you’ll find on Amazon. We say this a lot, but today’s batch is seriously …
Someone tried to assassinate Donald Trump
Donald Trump’s campaign has been nothing if not controversial. The republican presidential hopeful knows exactly how to push everyone’s buttons. Among his supporters he can …
This is the cheapest an Apple Watch has ever been
Yes, the iPhone 7 is coming in three months, but that doesn’t mean you should stop buying the iPhone 6s. In fact, Best Buy has …
This is what it was like to have a job interview with Elon Musk
Elon Musk is one of the few people in the world with the vision and the resources to help shape our future. It sounds like a cliche, …
Watch this video of the most insane sport you’ve never heard of
The odds are very good that you’ve never heard of F1 sidecar racing before, but we promise that you won’t soon forget it. This crazy sport …
5G is coming: everything you need to know
Even though I’m still fighting to get 4G cell coverage at home, the industry is already looking to the Next Big Thing: 5G. The FCC …
NASA reveals the X-57, its electric plane project
An electric plane project is in the works at NASA, and the new aircraft is called the X-57. It’s an initiative the space agency hopes …
Netflix expected to make $500 million more per year after jacking up prices
One or two extra dollars a month might not sound like much, but when you have nearly 100 million subscribers paying for your service, it …
The world’s most powerful supercomputer is Made In China
Technological innovation is something the US prides itself on, but the world’s leading superpower has been slacking a little on supercomputing. According to the latest …
This crazy iPhone 6s scam on Amazon isn’t what you think
Check out these one-star reviews on Amazon for an unlocked 128GB iPhone 6s. Can you imagine how angry you would be if that happened to you? …
This is why your internet is slow today
Noticing that those dank memes are taking a little extra time to load today? You’re not alone. TeliaSonera, a Scandinavian ISP which controls some of …
This summer’s going to be a scorcher, but these 10 things will help you cool off
Unless just about every meteorologist across the country is wrong, this summer is going to be one of the hottest we’ve had in years. It …
Amazon’s 12 best daily deals: Tech that’ll save you hundreds, discounted drones, laptops, and more
We’re starting this week off with our strongest daily deals post in a long time. Maybe the first day of summer inspired us or maybe …
Researchers create glow-in-the-dark cement to light up cities without using electricity
We live in an exciting time for so many reasons, but the progress being made toward decreasing our dependency on fossil fuels is certainly high …
Apple reportedly boycotts GOP convention because of Trump
Remember when Donald Trump asked people to boycott Apple for refusing to help the FBI unlock the San Bernardino shooting (but then kept using his …
Solar power is providing a lifeline of hope to migrants in Greece
No blog post is going to do justice to the difficulties of being a migrant, crossing the Mediterranean, and finding yourself in an impossible position …
Meet Plume, the tiny pod that wants to fix Wi-Fi
We often look for tips and tricks for fixing your homeWi-Fi, and these fixes often include a “one more thing” kind of advice: upgrade your …
Google accused of stealing the tech behind its internet balloons
Google is facing accusations that it stole the technology behind one of its most intriguing moonshots, Project Loon. The project involves beaming internet down to remote areas …
That runaway Russian robot was probably a PR stunt
Yesterday, the internet went slightly crazy for the story of Promobot, a Russian-made “runaway robot” that escaped its handlers and caused a traffic jam on a …
Watch: SpaceX came so close to making it four in a row
SpaceX’s attempt earlier this week to once again land a rocket on a drone ship didn’t go well. But the difference between success and a …
Amazon’s 12 best deals: Nexus 5X back on sale, $20 VR headset, your ISP’s worst nightmare, and more
When the top executives at your cable company go to sleep each night, the last thought that runs through their heads is, “gosh I hope …
Alien contact could be 1,500 years away, say Cornell astronomers
If you are hoping to meet an alien then you may be in for a very long wait, according to astronomers at Cornell University. The …
Can $400 buy you perfect home Wi-Fi? Luma wants you to think so
Wireless routers are the most necessary but least-loved gadget that everyone has to buy. It’s difficult to make a light-up internet box interesting, but that’s …
