One more reason to get Amazon Prime: One-hour alcohol delivery program kicks off in Seattle
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Stephen Hawking challenges everything we thought we knew about black holes
Those of us who were raised on science fiction shows and books know that black holes are something to be avoided since they will inevitably …
I can’t stop watching this aerial footage of a dolphin teaching its young to hunt
Dolphins are some of the smartest creatures on the planet but a lot of their brainpower goes toward figuring out ways to get their next …
Major cancer breakthrough: Doctors solve long-standing mystery of how to stop cancer from growing
Cancer is a terrifying disease that researchers around the globe are obsessively working to cure. Now scientists from the USA have made a breakthrough discovery …
Public urinators beware: San Francisco tests out wall paint that will deflect pee back on your pants
People who think it’s cool to pee in public alleyways may be about to receive a rude awakening. Quartz brings us word that the city of …
This infuriating story shows how Amazon treats some employees like complete garbage
Major tech companies are ruthlessly competitive pressure cookers where employees are expected to log in much more than 40 hours a week. That said, there …
A guide to recovering deleted files from iCloud
Losing data in the cloud is a tragically hopeless feeling. Although Apple’s iCloud service is incredibly convenient for accessing files between different devices without having …
The secret way to land a job at Google
So let’s say you want to work for Google. In all likelihood, you might think achieving this will involve finding a job listing on its careers …
Here’s everything we know about Virginia shooting suspect Vester Lee Flanagan
The manhunt for the man who killed two Virginia WDBJ7 employees on the air earlier this morning has come to an end. Police are now …
This iPhone 6 case adds a second E Ink screen to your iPhone, and it’s $19 off on Amazon
Seriously… how cool is this? popSLATE has created a protective case for the iPhone 6 that does much, much more than just protect your iPhone — …
Alleged Virginia shooter live-tweeting while on the run
A horrific tragedy struck Virginia earlier today when a gunman, presumed to be a disgruntled employee, shot two WDBJ7 employees live on the air. The …
Burger King just proposed the unthinkable
Other than Coke-vs.-Pepsi, I can’t think of a fiercer food company rivalry than McDonald’s-vs.-Burger King. Because of this, I was astounded to see that Burger King has asked …
The U.S. Navy is working on a drone that can fly and swim underwater
Always on the lookout for new and creative ways to gather information in hard to reach locations, the United States Naval Research Laboratory (USNRL) has …
American parents are increasingly naming their kids after Darth Vader
OK, nerdy parents — this time you may have gone too far. Per Entertainment Weekly, it seems that the name “Anakin” last year climbed into the …
Have a Samsung smart fridge? Your Gmail credentials might be at risk
With each passing year, more and more everyday objects are being outfitted with network connectivity. This type of futuristic world — dubbed The Internet of …
Video: Jimmy Kimmel shows why virtual reality Facebook will be an absolute nightmare
We all know that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is fascinated by virtual reality, which he sees as the next big platform for social networking. But …
Siri can be a life saver… literally
Siri probably isn’t the most frequently used feature on your iPhone. It’s occasionally hard of hearing, it’s rarely more convenient than simply unlocking your phone and …
Twitter just made it more difficult to hold politicians accountable
Nothing ever really disappears on the Internet. It’s both terrifying and fantastic, depending on the circumstances — and on which end of the stick you’re …
Things are getting worse and worse for Ashley Madison
As we’ve mentioned before, notorious cheating website Ashley Madison is extremely screwed. If you still somehow believe that Ashley Madison will somehow come out of …
Scientists discover new reef that might be even bigger than the Great Barrier Reef
You know Great Barrier Reef off the eastern coast of Australia that you’ve seen in countless videos and pictures? Well, it turns out there’s yet …
Irony: NSA worried hackers with super computers might break current encryption standards
The National Security Agency (NSA) has a bunch of sophisticated tools at its disposal to conduct massive data collection operations all in the name of …
Go get your $900 flamethrower now before the government bans them
Last month, we brought you exciting news that a company called XMatter has started selling flamethrowers on the consumer market for surprisingly affordable prices. What made …
Caught on video: 12-year-old trips and falls into a $1.5 million painting
A 12-year old in Taiwan got more than he bargained for while visiting an art show in Tapei over the weekend. While on a semi-leisurely stroll, …
Devastating Washington State wildfire could burn until it starts snowing this winter
The Okanogan Complex wildfire in Washington State that you keep hearing about on the news is even more serious than you think. According to recent estimates, …
Turn any television in your house into a huge touchscreen with this $130 gadget
The way we interact with screens has changed drastically over the past few decades. We rarely go more than a day without touching the display of a …
Sony just unveiled an amazing drone that can fly 106 MPH
Sony this past year partnered up with a Japanese robotics company called ZMP to establish a new drone company called Aerosense. While the joint partnership understandably raised …
Comcast to offer gigabit Internet nationwide by 2018
Though maligned for its customer support and billing practices, the one thing Comcast decidedly does well is offer fast Internet service. In recent nationwide testing, …
Not-so-instant messaging: The oldest message in a bottle is found 108 years later
We live in a world where we crave instant results, instant iMessage responses and immediate rewards. And technology makes it all happen. Just pull whatever smartphone …
Consumer Reports explains why you should stop cooking burgers medium rare
Everyone loves eating a juicy hamburger that’s nice and red on the inside. However, a new study from Consumer Reports warns that eating non-organic ground beef …
‘Reasonably safe’ new drug makes you smarter and helps with your sleep disorder
Modafinil is a drug that was designed to help you deal with your sleep disorder – specifically, with narcolepsy – but the drug is also …
