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 …
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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 …
Video: Man lights 6,000 matches and the result is mesmerizing
Lining up and then knocking down upwards of 6,000 dominos is certainly interesting, but we’ll do you one better. Recently, the HTD YouTube channel thought …
The most powerful passports in the world
One might reasonably and understandably assume that all passports are created equal, which is to say that a passport from most any country will provide a consistent level …
2 new ballpark foods may leave you dead by the 7th-inning stretch
Remember the good old days when going to the ballpark meant buying a hot dog, crackerjacks and a Coke? Like most good things in our …
Must Watch: Man creates primitive bow and arrow with his hands
Over the past few months, videos from the YouTube account Primitive Technology have amassed more than 30 million views. And with good reason, the videos …
There’s only one way to properly celebrate Easter this weekend
This weekend is Easter weekend and families across the country will get together to celebrate. They’ll eat, they’ll drink, they’ll be merry, and they might …
Fascinating instructional video from 1984 explains to viewers how to use email
In 2016, email is inescapable. If you check your email less than 10 times a day, consider yourself lucky, because it has completely taken over many …
Future of the Internet: Researchers set new record with 57 Gbps fiber optic data transfer
When you think of prestigious and influential Computer Science and engineering programs, schools like MIT, Stanford, University of Michigan, and Carnegie Mellon are likely to …
Microsoft explains why its cute AI chatbot became a crazed Nazi in under a day
Earlier this week, we brought you the tragicomic story of Tay, an artificial intelligence chatbot that was designed to interact with and learn from people …
Controversial new handgun design looks exactly like a smartphone
A new company from Minnesota that’s appropriately enough called Ideal Conceal has created quite a bit of controversy after touting the creation of a handgun designed to …
Hotel hack: Save money and get perks by booking a room directly instead of online
Back in the old days (read: pre-Internet), reservations for most anything were made directly. Need a flight? Call up an airline. Need a hotel room? …
Oh good, another theory on what’s going to kill the iPhone
Apple’s iPhone is doomed. It’s going to die. We’ve been hearing about various “iPhone killers” ever since Apple’s first smartphone was released back in 2007. Apparently, …
Struggling Apple rival slams the new iPhone SE
Ahead of its iPhone SE introduction earlier this week, the last time Apple had released a new smartphone with a 4-inch screen was all the …
It sounds like buying Nest has been a total disaster for Google
Back when Google bought Nest in 2014, many people expected great things to come from the partnership. More than two years later, however, the Nest …
Watch: Siberian wind pulls 41-ton Boeing 737 along the runway like it’s a toy
Planes and high winds aren’t the best of friends, especially when the aircraft is grounded. We’ve seen storms lift parked planes off the ground in …
Forget Android rivals, the only phone the iPhone 7 needs to top is the iPhone 6s
Earlier this week, longtime technology journalist Walt Mossberg penned a piece for The Verge arguing that the iPhone 7 needs to “be spectacular,” particularly because …
