Here’s why people thought the iPhone XS has a ‘skin softening’ filter
Last week, iPhone XS users galore swarmed to the forums, internet pitchforks in hand, to complain that their new phones’ selfie cameras were secretly applying …
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The most recent Facebook hack is way worse than you probably realize
Carolyn Everson, Facebook’s vice president of global marketing solutions, was as ominous as she could be during an Advertising Week panel today in describing whoever …
Samsung and AT&T have teamed up to launch a 5G testbed in Austin
The next generation of mobile communications technology, encompassing everything from chipsets to devices themselves, data rates and higher system capacity, will certainly be reshaped by …
These scientists were so interested in a tiny fish they totally missed a 10-foot shark
Scientists are usually pretty smart folks, but that doesn’t stop them from suffering from tunnel vision every once in a while just like the rest …
The FBI has forced someone to unlock their iPhone with Face ID, and there’s no law against it
A couple of years ago, I set out to interview every member of Congress I could find with a computer science degree as a result …
The University of Central Florida made fake Mars dirt, and now it’s selling it
Mars is a long, long way away, but it’s abundantly clear that getting there is mankind’s next great challenge. Space agencies from around the world …
Add a gigabit Ethernet port to any room in 5 seconds with this $50 device
Do you wish your computer, video game console, or media streaming device had a faster and more reliable internet connection? Do you have no interest …
Report: New Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Pro 6 still won’t have USB-C ports
Microsoft on Tuesday will update its Surface notebook lines with the new Surface Laptop 2 and Surface Pro 6 models. Neither laptop, however, will deliver …
Elon is raising eyebrows on Twitter again, this time sharing a ‘Naughty by Nature’ hip-hop video
Sigh. After agreeing to a settlement over the weekend with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which brought a suit against the Tesla CEO a …
The smart power strip that’s 4 Alexa smart plugs in one is under $20, an all-time low
Why on Earth would you buy one Wi-Fi smart plug for between $25 and $30 when you can get a smart power strip with four …
HP just launched a laptop that’s made of leather
Forget the new Surface laptops that Microsoft will unveil on Tuesday, or Google’s Pixel Slate Chrome OS tablet that’s coming next week complete with Windows …
North Carolina endured Hurricane Florence, but now it’s being invaded by an army of mosquitos
Hurricane Florence tested the resolve of the Carolinas when it made landfall earlier this month, claiming dozens of lives and displacing thousands of coastal residents. …
The hot new robot vacuum backed by Xiaomi is on sale at its lowest price ever
If you’re on the lookout for a hot new robot vacuum that’s somewhere in between the cheapo models on Amazon and the crazy expensive high-end …
Yet another Marvel star confirms her character survived ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
A few weeks ago, we saw Dave Bautista casually mention that he’s going to be in both Avengers 4 and Guardians 3, even though Drax, his …
Meet Project Stream, Google’s new service that lets you stream full games in Chrome
Many companies have tried to make game streaming a reality, but up until now, none of them have managed to catch on, with most failing …
Logitech Harmony’s most popular remote and hub bundle is at an all-time low if you don’t mind refurbs
The Logitech Harmony Smart Remote Control and Hub bundle isn’t just the most popular Logitech Harmony product out there, it’s one of the most popular …
How to play Google’s secret adventure game
One of Google’s most iconic Easter eggs is that dinosaur game that becomes playable any time the Chrome browser is unable to connect to the …
Matt Damon captures Brett Kavanaugh’s devotion to beer in SNL’s new cold open
Last Thursday, millions of Americans tuned in to watch Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh give testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee about an alleged …
It’s not too late to save $20 on Amazon’s most popular Instant Pot
If you’re on the hunt for a great deal on a multi-use pressure cooker from the world’s most popular brand, we have good news and …
Netflix wants you to decide how your favorite TV shows and movies will end
Pulling off a satisfying ending for a series, a season, or even a single television episode can be difficult. We all have certain expectations for …
Cable companies are furious that we’re telling everyone about this $50 box
Well, it looks like we won’t be getting any Christmas baskets from cable companies this year. Why not? Because we’ve made it our mission to …
Creepy skull-shaped asteroid will cruise by Earth after Halloween
If you were planning on holding a Halloween bash on October 31st, you might want to reschedule. A very special asteroid is going to make …
Today’s best deals: World’s strongest coffee, Harmony Hub bundle, Instant Pot, $21 Wi-Fi extender, more
We’re kicking off the new month and the new quarter with a fantastic roundup of daily deals. Highlights from today include a rare sale on …
‘Minecraft: Dungeons’ is a new action-adventure game from Mojang
Over the weekend, Minecraft developer Mojang discussed the future of its wildly popular video game franchise at an event called Minecon Earth 2018. Streaming for …
This accessory can stream 1080p HD video to your TV wirelessly from any device
If you want to stream 1080p HD content from your laptop or mobile device to your TV, without having to worry about using different boxes …
Google Maps adds new Commute tab that shows your bus or train in real time
With the latest Google Maps update, Google wants to improve your commute, especially if you’re using a combination of personal and public transportation to get …
The Solo 5 is a Bose sound bar you can actually afford
Do you wish you could have Bose sound on your TV but you have no interest in paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars to …
Amazon’s big National Coffee Day sale includes a deal on the world’s strongest coffee
Coffee drinkers, start your engines! National Coffee Day was officially this past Saturday, September 29th, but Amazon knows that true coffee fans need their coffee …
Best Buy mistakenly sold a next-gen Chromecast well before Google’s Pixel 3 event
Google just can’t catch any breaks when it comes to leaks this year. With less than two weeks to go until the October 9th Pixel …
OnePlus 6T is getting its own headphone jack dongle, a new leak says
OnePlus will soon unveil its second flagship phone of 2018, but the company already announced two of the phone’s most important features. First of all, …
