Microsoft’s HoloLens will soon let you simulate walking on Mars
Microsoft didn’t make too many splashy headlines during the opening of its Build conference on Wednesday but it did show off some really cool new …
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Top special operations snipers go head to head
Top sniper teams from the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines went head to head last week – but who proved they were the best? Snipers …
I survived Burger King’s new Angriest Whopper, and so can you
I made a huge mistake this morning. After BGR editor Brad Reed pointed out that Burger King had recently released its spiciest burger ever, I mentioned …
A man completely destroyed Wheel of Fortune, and the Internet is in awe
I’ve seen a lot of very impressive Wheel of Fortune contestants over the years but I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone quite as good as …
Did you know Amazon had a special store just for cool new tech you’ve never heard of?
What good is being a retail giant if you don’t use your size and power to help out the little guy every once in a …
How to watch the live stream of Microsoft’s Build 2016 conference at 11:30AM ET
Just over a week after Apple wrapped up its own spring event, Microsoft is preparing to kick off its annual Build Developer Conference at the …
Apple’s cheapest new iPhone ever might still be a bad deal
We knew just about everything to expect from Apple’s new iPhone SE long before it was announced on stage during a press conference last week. …
The good news is that Microsoft’s AI chatbot isn’t a racist anymore…
We have good news and bad news about Microsoft’s chatbot experiment involving Tay, a Twitter account that the company hopes will someday interact with other …
3 new projects pave the way for growing human organs from scratch
There are more than seven billion people in the world, and life expectancy keeps growing thanks to the unbelievable advancements in modern medicine. However, the …
Airbnb wants you to sleep with the fishes – well, sharks, to be precise
We’ve seen our fair share or unusual Airbnb listings, some a lot more welcoming than others, but sleeping underwater in a giant fish tank that …
There’s an addictive new YouTube channel dedicated solely to melting stuff
Not a day goes by when I don’t praise the heavens for YouTube. Why? Because without YouTube, countless oddballs who have strange fetishes for crushing …
Watch Ashton Kutcher and Jimmy Kimmel compare their Uber pasenger ratings
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live yesterday, A-list celeb Ashton Kutcher and Jimmy Kimmel decided to check their respective Uber ratings live on the air. While passenger …
Project Apollo 17 might be the most impressive interactive experience on the Internet
44 years. That’s how long it’s been since Apollo 17, the last manned mission to the Moon, returned to Earth. With all of the technological advancements that …
Apple can’t force the FBI to reveal how it broke into the San Bernardino iPhone
The FBI confirmed on Monday what many people suspected: The San Bernardino iPhone can be unlocked without Apple’s help. Using the services of a security …
How to watch the GOP town hall online tonight at 8PM ET
Although the presidential primary debates are over for now, that doesn’t mean we’ve escaped the madness of this political cycle altogether. Tonight at 8 p.m. …
In pictures: The surprise eruption of Alaska’s Pavlof volcano
The Pavlof volcano in Alaska erupted abruptly on Sunday, right before 4:00 p.m. local time. This was unexpected at the time and the volcano was on …
It’s hard to overstate how much of a disaster Nest has been for Google
Last week, we learned that Google’s decision to buy Nest back in 2014 has been an unmitigated disaster. In short, Nest’s product portfolio has grown very …
Everyone hates Instagram’s upcoming algorithmic timeline
Earlier this month, Instagram published a blog post on its website explaining that many of its users were missing the photos and videos they “might care …
Oculus Rift review roundup: It’s time to get excited about VR
After years of being categorized as a futuristic technology that might one day hit the mainstream, virtual reality is finally becoming, well, a reality. Today, …
Google’s ‘moonshots’ are crashing back down to earth
Google co-founder Larry Page has always had a thing for crazy and ambitious ideas that, at first blush, might strike many as completely impossible, if …
MIT researchers invented a drone that can exactly copy your own drawings, writing, and doodles
Over the past few months, we’ve seen drones do all sorts of crazy and impressive things. Whether it’s a drone that can livestream video or …
Trump speech gets run through Google Deep Dream, horror ensues
Donald Trump is literally the scariest presidential candidate in the 2016 race. In fact, a recent New York Times/CBS polls found that 50% of American voters said …
Samsung’s Smart Windshield is a clever way to keep motorcycle riders safe
You might know Samsung as a company that releases advanced smartphones and pretty snazzy HDTVs, but the Korean-based tech conglomerate has its hand in a …
Can we stop pretending the iPad represents the future of computing?
When the iPad burst onto the scene in 2010, the tech world had never seen anything like it. Sales immediately exploded as the device became …
The storm that ended this baseball game looked like the apocalypse
The cancellation of a live sports event on account of a storm is a great way to ruin everyone’s day. On the other hand, if …
The best and worst jobs you can have at Google
As a fan of technology, you might think that having a job at Google would be the best case scenario. What you might not realize …
Revolutionary new tech could lead to clothes that clean themselves in the sun
Forget all the smart washing machines you’ve seen at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, as there’s a fascinating new development that might let you clean your clothing …
Facebook’s Safety Check feature fails after deadly bombing in Pakistan
Less than a week after the deadly bombings in Belgium, a new terror attack took the lives of at least 70 people, wounding 340 others …
Number of dangerous drone sightings on the rise, FAA says
Flying drones, once an activity that was solely within the purview of serious hobbyists, is now more accessible and affordable than ever. While you’ll still …
Online game shows how risky driving and texting truly is
There was a time not too long ago when “Don’t drink and drive” was about the only cautionary advice drivers on the road had to …
