Inside the ingeniously sneaky tricks Comcast uses to get what it wants
One of the biggest mysteries in life is why a company that’s as universally hated as Comcast seems to get whatever it wants when it …
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NASA is launching a wild project to make Venus’s atmosphere habitable
The surface of Venus is not anything close to habitable, since its average surface temperature is around 864 degrees Fahrenheit. But what if we never bothered …
This beer claims it actually can make you smarter
Although some people may see beer drinking as a sport, for others it can be a useful tool, especially creative individuals who’re stuck with writer’s …
When’s the best time to buy gifts? This site shows you sale prices in real time
Black Friday has come and gone, and Cyber Monday feels like a distant memory. The busiest shopping season of the year is finally behind us, …
Bill Gates gives a lucky person one of the best Secret Santa gifts ever
Reddit has a massive Secret Santa gift exchange every year and one of its most high-profile participants is none other than Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates. This …
The Pirate Bay might be resurrected soon
Police raided The Pirate Bay’s servers in Sweden almost two weeks ago, and while fans believed the massive online downloads resource would quickly be brought back …
Rogen’s revenge? It looks like someone’s attacking North Korea’s networks
You just knew that someone, whether it was the United States government or an independent hacker collective such as Anonymous, would try to make North …
T-Mobile forks over $90 million to settle ‘unfounded’ cramming charges
Remember how indignant T-Mobile got when it was accused by the Federal Trade Commission of profiting from scams against its customers? Well now T-Mobile has …
You’ll never want to fly again after watching this video of a plane in a winter storm
Fear of flying is all too common, but it’s typically unfounded. Your chances of being in an accident are astronomical, but if you went through what …
Apple’s response to the BBC’s sweatshop labor report is completely tone deaf
Apple is a terrific company in many ways but it often does not handle criticism all that well. Although there have been times when Apple has …
10 must-have gaming gifts under $25 on Amazon
Christmas is less than a week away. Hopefully, you’ve already finished your gift shopping, but it never hurts to have a last-minute guide to fall …
Obama comes out swinging against North Korea, says Sony made a ‘mistake’ pulling the film
President Barack Obama on Friday had tough words not only for North Korea — which earlier in the day had been named by the FBI …
This video will tell you whether or not your $99 Amazon Prime subscription is worth it
Amazon has recently increased the cost of its Amazon Prime subscription plan from $79 to $99 a year, but the service is certainly valuable to …
New report slams Apple for ‘broken promises’ on sweatshop labor
Believe it or not, there might be worse things Apple does than giving you a free U2 album. A major new report from BBC Panorama has …
The 15 worst web hoaxes of 2014
Betty White is not dead. The Earth will not suffer six days of “total darkness.” There is no incredible machine that can turn water into …
Verizon says it’ll still charge Netflix interconnection fees no matter what the FCC decides
Verizon earlier this week told the FCC in a filing that it’ll still charge Netflix interconnection fees, Ars Technica reports, no matter what the Commission …
Is the party over for BlackBerry?
Even though BlackBerry was able to eke a small profit this quarter, perhaps the optimism surrounding CEO John Chen may be a bit misguided, as the …
The Waterloo miracle? BlackBerry ekes out tiny profit in Q3 2015
One year ago, BlackBerry was in truly retched shape. Now, though, it looks like the company has stopped the bleeding. BlackBerry on Friday reported its …
Ingenious digital wristband records what you’re watching when you fall asleep on the couch
We’ve all wanted to watch a show or movie late at night and missed the end of it because we were just so exhausted and …
Meet the man who tracks down and shames the Internet’s worst trolls
Trolls are a staple of Internet culture but recently some Internet users have taken to exposing some of the very worst offenders who do things …
Canada is investigating Apple over possible shady dealings with carriers
The Canadian Competition Bureau wants to have a closer look at Apple’s contracts with local carriers, as it’s interested in whether or not they contain …
Video: Samsung counters Apple’s heartfelt holiday ad with one of its own
Apple earlier this week released an inspirational holiday TV ad focusing more on the holiday spirit than on product placement, although the spot is obviously intended …
Today’s Microsoft deal offers huge savings on a top 2-in-1 tablet
Microsoft’s 12 Days of Deals Christmas campaign is slowly coming to an end, but the company still has a couple of special offers for customers …
Comcast employees reveal secret tricks for lowering your cable bill
Cable bills have been rising at three times the rate of inflation lately but that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to keep paying higher prices forever. …
This is your last chance to get a great deal on an Xbox One or PS4 in 2014
Let’s say you missed all the Black Friday deals last month and you didn’t pay attention during all the subsequent sales events, but you still …
Here’s the full internal memo that Tim Cook sent to Apple employees for the holidays
Apple certainly has a lot to be thankful for this year. The company’s stock is up 39% year to date, its new iPhone 6 and …
26 mind-blowing facts you never knew about Google
Hundreds of millions of people rely on Google for everything from web searches and email to finding directions and scheduling our lives. Call Google “evil” …
Amazon’s Prime Now service delivers your order in one hour
Remember that string of companies like Kozmo.com that popped up in the late 1990s and offered same-day delivery service on thousands of items? The cost of …
Facebook will now automatically enhance your mobile photos
The photos you upload straight from your phone to Facebook typically aren’t works of art, but starting this week, you don’t have to worry about tinkering …
Microsoft has some great deals for Xbox 360 owners
After including a special Xbox One bundle package in its 12 Days of Deals sales a few days ago, Microsoft now offers gamers looking for …
