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 …
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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 …
See Mark Zuckerberg’s hilarious Facebook Live Q&A with Jerry Seinfeld
Earlier this week, Mark Zuckerberg hosted the first ever Facebook Live Q&A through the company’s live streaming video platform. He discussed a myriad of topics …
You can play PlayStation VR at these retailers starting tomorrow
Although Sony didn’t have any new consoles to announce at E3 2016, there was one piece of hardware that stole the spotlight during the company’s …
T-Mobile gave away so much free pizza it broke Domino’s
T-Mobile Tuesdays is a brand-new freebie program that the company unveiled last week amid much fanfare and swearing. It’s a simple idea: every week, T-Mobile …
This new video of Magic Leap’s augmented reality tech might blow your mind
Of all the impressive virtual and augmented reality demos we’ve seen to date, Magic Leap’s videos always stand out. The company is far from releasing …
Amazon’s 10 best deals: $20 Wi-Fi router is back, giant foam bean bag chair, Core i3 PC and more
Bargain hunters, you’re in for a real treat today. We had some awesome deals for you to check out on Wednesday but Thursday’s list offers …
Facebook is ‘reinventing’ Messenger with a brand new home screen
Ever since it was introduced, Facebook’s Messenger has consistently been one of the most downloaded apps on the App Store and Google Play. In that …
Tesla Coil + light bulb = world’s greatest DIY project
Remember that awesome little plasma ball you had in your bedroom when you were growing up? Remember how much fun you has staring at those little …
Trent Reznor says YouTube is ‘disingenuous,’ built on ‘stolen content’
Of all the surprises from Apple at WWDC 2016 this week, few were more welcome than the complete visual overhaul of Apple Music. A year after …
There is now an Uber for private jet travel and it is a game-changer
JetSmarter is a brand new private transportation startup that many are calling the Uber of private jets. It is in a sense, but this company’s model is even better. …
Code in macOS may confirm MacBook Pro with OLED touch panel and Touch ID
WWDC came and went without any new hardware, but new APIs found in the recently released beta of MacOS Sierra seem to confirm that a MacBook …
Amazon sale knocks $20 off its three most popular Kindle eReaders
Amazon is singlehandedly responsible for the shift from paper books to eReaders and after all these years, the company’s Kindle lineup is still the best …
We might’ve just found out when the Apple Watch 2 will launch
One of the best software updates announced at WWDC 2016 earlier this week affects Apple’s Watch. watchOS 3 is a massive overhaul of the watch’s …
