Neutron star ‘glitch’ offers scientists a clue into its inner workings
Studying distant objects in space can be tricky for astronomers, especially when those objects begin to do unexpected — and unexplainable — things. Neutron stars …
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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau may have just confirmed the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G
Recently, OnePlus has been releasing new flagship phones in the first half of the year, and an updated version of the phone in the back …
Apple issues statement on ‘locking’ third-party battery replacements
It’s no secret that Apple has historically made it extremely challenging for iPhone owners to open up their devices and replace components, a stance which …
Mate 30 Pro’s wireless charging might be just as fast as the Galaxy Note 10’s wired charging
Now that the Galaxy Note 10 series is official, we’ve learned that the Galaxy Note 10+ needs only 65 minutes to recharge with the help …
Misfit’s Vapor X smartwatch is now available for $200
Misfit has launched its newest smartwatch as a follow-up to the Vapor 2, which packed in all the features you’d expect, like built-in GPS as …
Scientists say this massive asteroid definitely won’t destroy Earth… yet
If the thought of an asteroid careening toward Earth keeps you up at night you can breathe a little easier today, as scientists have now …
T-Mobile and AT&T are actually working together to stop robocalls
The scourge of robocalls and spoofed numbers is bad as now as it’s ever been, but in recent weeks, the government and the private sector …
More than 1 million people had their fingerprint data exposed by a huge security hole
The easiest thing you can do to protect yourself after a data breach is to change the exposed password, preferably to something unique and more …
7 paid iPhone apps on sale for free on August 14th
There were a bunch of solid paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free in yesterday’s roundup. Did you miss it? That’s unfortunate, but …
Amazon’s facial recognition system flags dozens of California lawmakers as criminals
Facial recognition technology has come a long way in recent years, and today many smartphone users rely on face unlock features to keep their devices …
‘No Man’s Sky’ Beyond is out: Here are 10 of the biggest changes and updates
Nearly three years to the day after the ambitious universe simulator No Man’s Sky launched, it is receiving what may be its most important update …
We might soon find out if the Earth-like worlds orbiting TRAPPIST-1 can support life
The James Webb Space Telescope is going to be an incredible tool for scientists to peer deep into space, returning information that could teach us …
My smart TV wasn’t actually smart until I got DISH’s new Google remote
Like most of you, I have several internet-connected “smart TVs” in my home, but I don’t use any of the smart features available on them. …
Your MacBook Pro might’ve just been banned from flights by the FAA
Apple announced a recall program a few weeks ago for a limited number of 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops with batteries that might overheat and pose …
I might never watch Netflix again unless I’m watching in this awesome new app
You know how HBO’s slogan is “it’s not TV, it’s HBO”? That statement wasn’t just a slogan for so many years, it was the truth. …
A Foxconn employee might’ve just leaked a ton of new iPhone 11 details
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ are a week away from being released, Huawei has killer new flagship phones on the way, the …
We might finally know the exact names Apple is using for its iPhone 11 lineup
Only about a month separates us from Apple’s iPhone press conference, where the company will unveil three new devices, part of the iPhone 11 family. …
The next OnePlus product to hit stores might not be a smartphone
OnePlus has been launching two flagship phones a year for quite a while now, but 2019 marks a turning point in the company’s brief history. …
This creepy deepfake shows Bill Hader morph into Tom Cruise mid-impersonation
Okay, this clip may qualify as my favorite deepfake video I’ve seen to date. We would direct your attention to the clip at the top …
Here are the four spots where NASA’s asteroid probe might land
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is currently hanging out around the asteroid known as Bennu. It’s been there for months, taking photos and scanning the asteroid’s surface …
Spotify users may finally be able to start using Siri commands to play music
Over the past few months, there’s been quite a bit of tension between Apple and Spotify. Not too long ago, for example, Spotify CEO Daniel …
‘Game of Thrones’ fans almost got to see Arya fight her way to the Night King
Among the massive pile of Emmy nominations Game of Thrones has garnered (a record 32) heading into next month’s awards ceremony, one of them is …
Google’s new password security upgrade might work best on the Pixel 4
Google has a brand new security feature that every Android user out there should be using, as long as they operate devices with built-in fingerprint …
NASA’s space-worthy nuclear reactor could be ready to fly by 2022
Today, scientists dream of one day building settlements on the Moon and even Mars, where research can be conducted and human travelers can live safely …
Security researcher demos a modified iPhone charging cable that can hijack your computer
As far as iPhone and Mac hacks are concerned, a California-based security researcher who goes by the name MG recently came up with one of …
Facebook ends human review of user audio after other companies do the same
Facebook is now the latest tech giant to put a stop to human review of user audio recordings, following a slew of companies from Google …
ESA’s Mars mission hits snag after second parachute test failure
Sending a spacecraft to Mars is no easy feat, but landing it on the Red Planet without making a crater is equally challenging. The European …
PlayStation 5 rumored to be officially revealed in February 2020
Both Microsoft and Sony have revealed that development on their next home consoles is well underway, but neither has made an actual announcement confirming the …
How to fix the Android bug that’s been killing your phone’s battery
If you’ve been experiencing worse battery life than usual on your Android smartphone recently, you should know that you’re not alone. There’s an Android bug …
CBS and Viacom to merge after 13 years apart
After much speculation, Viacom and CBS are back together once again after 13 years apart. Early this afternoon, the two media companies officially announced plans …
