Everything new coming to Netflix this week, and everything leaving (week of August 4)
Although the latest month of Netflix releases technically kicked off a few days ago, this feels like the first real week of August, as we …
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The most accurate model of our galaxy ever created shows the Milky Way is warped
Considering we can’t actually see the Milky Way from the outside — since, you know, we’re in it — astronomers know a surprising amount about …
The next two months could be make-or-break for Huawei
Huawei chairman Liang Hua at a press conference a few days ago deftly avoided giving a direct answer when asked by a reporter whether the …
6 new trailers you need to watch from this week: The Irishman, The Lighthouse and more
If you’ve been dying to see the Fast & Furious spinoff, Hobbs and Shaw, well, the film is finally ready for mass-consumption, and it’ll likely be …
‘Hobbs & Shaw’ writer talks to us about the latest blockbuster ‘Fast & Furious’ movie
The newest installment in the Fast & Furious franchise — Hobbs & Shaw, topped by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Jason Statham — looks headed …
The Unihertz Titan is a bargain-priced Blackberry-alike built for punishment
It goes without saying, but BlackBerry isn’t what it once was. The brand, which now relies on partners to manufacture its devices, has had a …
Equifax on the hot seat for running out of data breach settlement funds
Even when making restitution to victims of its massive 2017 data breach, Equifax still can’t seem to avoid a mess. The credit reporting agency is …
Watch Tesla’s ‘Sentry Mode’ catch a man keying a Model 3 for no reason
Always looking to leverage technology in clever ways, Tesla this past May introduced a new security-oriented feature dubbed Sentry Mode. The feature, as the name …
The Galaxy Note 10 might be even cheaper than we expected
Set to be revealed next week, the Galaxy Note 10 is expected to carry a sky-high price tag, just like most other recent flagship phones. …
E-scooters aren’t as green as you think
E-scooters have a very environmentally-friendly image. Tiny and battery-powered, they seem like a convenient, responsible alternative to making short trips in a car, but new …
Upgraded standard Nintendo Switch model now rolling out around the world
Nintendo wasn’t able to keep the Switch Lite under wraps ahead of its official unveiling last month, but the company had another surprise up its …
Apple tipped to launch a 5G MacBook as soon as next year
Apple has never made MacBooks with cellular connectivity, but that might change as soon as next year, as a new report says that the first …
Apple suspends Siri review program following report that private conversations can be heard by contractors
The Guardian last week ran an expose highlighting how contractors working to improve the reliability of Siri can sometimes listen to information that should by …
Astronomers stumble upon a new kind of star, and it’s a heavy breather
Humans don’t yet possess the technology required to visit neighboring stars, but astronomers can still learn a great deal about them just by looking. The …
Why there’s no ‘Avengers 5’ in MCU Phase 4, and why we’re definitely getting more Avengers movies
Avengers: Endgame and Spider-Man: Far From Home have just concluded Marvel’s Infinity Saga, and Marvel announced all the upcoming movies and TV shows that will …
The 10 best movies and shows coming to Netflix in August 2019
Netflix has done an admirable job of spacing out many its best original shows throughout 2019, and that looks to be continuing into August, as …
Verizon just introduced four new unlimited plans that are cheaper than before
Verizon may never make choosing a data plan easy for customers, but at least it occasionally cuts prices. On Friday, the mobile carrier announced a …
Nintendo Switch is almost ready to launch in a huge new market
The Switch may have sold like hot cakes in international markets since March 2017, but it has yet to reach stores in China. Nintendo has …
The 4 things we know for certain about next year’s Galaxy S11
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 lineup isn’t exactly revolutionary, but it’s a massive and much-needed upgrade compared to the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+. The S9 series …
New Galaxy Note 10 specs leak packs a huge surprise that no one saw coming
With just a few days to go until the Galaxy Note 10 becomes official, we have an unexpected twist in the Note 10 story. It …
Crazy concept imagines an iPhone 11 with a curved display that wraps around the edges
Apple has set the bar when it comes to smartphone design ever since the original iPhone was introduced in 2007. Actually, we need to amend …
Google will charge rivals to be the default search engine on Android in Europe
Google last year received its biggest multi-billion in Europe so far, a $5 billion antitrust penalty for abusing its mobile dominance in the region. Specifically, …
Apple won’t let other people listen to your Siri recordings anymore unless you opt-in
A report a few days ago revealed that third-parties listen to parts of Siri voice recordings to improve the accuracy of the service. A former …
Watch ‘electrofishing’ boat stun hundreds of invasive carp in Kentucky
Invasive species can be a major problem no matter where they’re found, but for researchers trying to combat invasive fish species, the challenges are unique. …
‘Game of Thrones’ finale script explains why Drogon burned the Iron Throne
It’s been a few weeks since Game of Thrones ended, and many fans are still fuming. Season 8 was maybe the most anticipated final season …
Scientists just discovered a planet shaped like a football
If you were to make a list of exoplanets that would be worth visiting in person, WASP-121b wouldn’t be anywhere near the top of your …
More details about the Huawei Mate 30 display and camera revealed
Huawei has garnered a ton of excitement for the new flagship handset it’s launching in October, with the Mate 30 Pro expected to bring a …
Leaked press renders give us our first look at the upcoming Fitbit Versa 2
Not many smartwatches have held a candle to the Apple Watch in terms of sales or notoriety since its debut in 2015. That hasn’t stopped …
Solar sails actually work, and LightSail 2 just proved it
The idea seems totally crazy: A spacecraft with no active propulsion system that can travel through space using light in the same way that a …
‘Avatar 2’ actor fires shots at ‘Avengers: Endgame’ after it beat ‘Avatar’ at the box office
As he took the stage last week at Comic-Con, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed what everyone had known was coming, it was just a …
