Long jump champion freezes sperm ahead of Olympics as Zika fears swirl
News emerged earlier in the week that some journalists are refusing to cover the 2016 Summer Olympics over fears that they might contract Zika, a …
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Amazon’s 12 best daily deals: Over a dozen storage deals, killer smartphones, a gaming laptop, more
Today’s batch of Amazon’s best daily deals came about only after we dug through more than 600 different bargains on the Amazon site — but it …
Your first look at Google’s redesigned search page
The most popular webpage in the world also happens to be one of the simplest and most recognizable. While other search companies in the early …
Revolutionary glasses help color blind man see the world in color for the first time
An artist himself, Toledo, OH native Roger Grieve has undoubtedly appreciated thousands of works of art over the years. But this past Sunday, Grieve walked into …
Here’s a 91-year-old experiencing technology for the first time
We all know how frustrating it can be to try and teach your grandparents about technology. But there’s also a definite sense of wonder to …
The hilarious cat myth story the internet is buzzing about
It’s not just cat videos that can go viral on the web. Merely telling cat stories can be equally entertaining, and there’s one such story …
One of Google’s most exciting futuristic products might not actually exist
While some companies are slammed by investors and the tech media for dumping time and resources into far-reaching projects that may or may not ultimately …
Google’s latest iPhone app adds even more missing features to iOS
Seriously, Google, can you just take over my iPhone already? I’ve been dreaming for years now of an iPhone experience that places as many Google …
Meryl Streep should win an Oscar for best Donald Trump impersonation
Whether you love the guy or you hate him, Donald Trump has certainly made an impression on people across the country and the world. Using …
HTC Vive begins shipping immediately as demo locations expand across the US
The launch of the first VR headsets has been rife with issues, but on Tuesday, HTC announced that the Vive could finally be purchased directly …
Amazon’s 11 best deals: Google OnHub router, Xbox Live Gold, iPhone-connected Sous Vide, and more
If you thought Monday’s batch of Amazon’s best daily deals was great, you’re definitely in for a treat today. We’ve got an even more varied selection …
Groundbreaking ‘bionic leaf’ converts sunlight and water into liquid fuel
We recently told you about an exciting development at MIT, where researchers discovered a way to double the amount of energy generated by solar cells. …
Kimbo Slice, legendary fighter and internet sensation, dead at 42
Shortly after being hospitalized in Florida on Monday for undisclosed reasons, mixed martial artist Kimbo Slice passed away at the age of 42. Speaking with …
In-flight Wi-Fi is about to get a whole lot better
In-flight Wi-Fi is almost worse than having no Wi-Fi at all: sure, you can look at all those funny memes, but they only load one …
Crazy video shows why you should never turn your back on a lion
It’s funny how the lion is considered to be the king of the jungle, yet as anyone who has watched a nature documentary can attest, …
Google’s Nest acquisition was more disastrous than we thought
On paper, Google’s 2014 acquisition of Nest had all the makings of a perfect marriage. Nest at the time was riding high on the popularity …
Ultra-thin flat lenses could make smartphone cameras better than DSLRs
For all the sophisticated technology humans have invented to capture images, the lenses we use on cameras still rely on 19th-century technology. All that could be …
T-Mobile is giving away tons of free stuff, here’s how to get it
T-Mobile is known for doing things a little differently to other carriers, and its rewards program is much the same. T-Mobile CEO John Legere just …
Amazon’s 12 best daily deals: Pebble smartwatches, 3D printer, 4K TVs, a blowtorch and more
We’re starting this week off with a terrific round of daily deals that include a number of items you’ve never seen before here in our …
Mark Zuckerberg’s social media has been hacked, because no one is safe
If there’s one person you’d think would use good security to protect social media accounts, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg would be a good bet. But …
This is the rapper who came up with McDonald’s famous ‘I’m Lovin’ It!’ jingle
Every year, corporations around the globe spend untold billions on advertising. And while consumers have learned to ignore most advertising campaigns, there are a few …
Apple is making me buy the iPhone 7 I don’t want
It’s early June, and the iPhone 7 is more than four months away. But like every year, we already know pretty much everything there is …
Walmart will Uber and Lyft your groceries to you
Forget about going to Walmart to pick up your groceries! Soon, the groceries will be coming to your door with an Uber or a Lyft. …
Can you spot how Facebook’s new font is different?
Nope, you’re not going crazy — Facebook has changed its font ever-so-slightly. But unless you’re a graphic design fiend, you probably haven’t noticed exactly how it’s different.
New tech makes tank armor ‘see-through’
What if tank crews could see through the heavily armored walls of their vehicle? BAE System’s cutting-edge tech, called BattleView 360, lets warfighters do just …
Facebook is planning for life after Zuckerberg
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg is one of the most influential people in tech – remember how the crowd went nuts when he stole Samsung’s Galaxy S7 …
Nvidia may finally bring desktop-grade graphics to laptops
According to PC Gamer, Nvidia is planning to release versions of its top-end 1000-series graphics cards that will work in gaming laptops. These aren’t some …
Nest co-founder Tony Fadell is leaving his company
In a blog post late today, Nest co-founder and CEO Tony Fadell has announced that he’s leaving the company. His departure from the Google-owned company …
Legendary Apple marketing guru believes Apple has ‘lost its way’
Writing for The Guardian, longtime Apple marketing guru Ken Segall argues that Apple, in the absence of Steve Jobs, has lost its way. Whereas the …
Watching a SpaceX rocket land on a barge is always amazing
SpaceX has landed a couple rockets in a row on its drone barge, but that doesn’t mean that it ever gets old. There’s something about …
