How slow will your computer be once Intel fixes the ‘meltdown’ security flaw?
Intel, ARM, and AMD are dealing with a significant security flaw that affects all sorts of computers including smartphones, laptops, and desktops, as well as …
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Mysterious ‘alien megastructure’ star might finally have an explanation
For a far-off star, KIC 8462852 sure has been getting a lot of attention recently. Earlier this year the star — which has been nicknamed “Tabby’s …
There’s a way to have a Super NES Classic in your hands by next week
Nintendo’s Switch might be the hottest video game console in the world right now, but it’s not the only hot console out there. In fact, …
Scientists have been trying really hard to figure out how this spider has a rainbow on its butt
We humans like to think of ourselves as the masters of design but sometimes Mother Nature shows us that we’re really just amateurs. That’s exactly …
Why on Earth did I wait so long to disable Siri on my iPhone X?
I’ve never really been a fan of voice assistants. I test solutions like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant often since staying current on their capabilities …
Marlboro maker Philip Morris just said it’s done with cigarettes
Ditching a nasty smoking habit is a popular New Year’s Resolution around the world. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t — and as a …
This year’s iPhone X successors will have a processor unlike anything available on Android
The Galaxy S9 may be one of the hotly anticipated Android phones set to launch in the first quarter of the year, but it’s not …
OnePlus 5T will be released next week in a new limited-edition color
China-based Android smartphone maker OnePlus hit a rough patch in early 2017. The discovery that its OnePlus 5 flagship phone was quietly collecting data did …
FCC chairman Ajit Pai just bailed on his planned CES appearance after killing net neutrality
Suffice it to say, FCC chairman Ajit Pai isn’t exactly a popular guy these days, and for good reason. Pai’s concerted effort to overturn net neutrality …
AT&T will launch its 5G network this year, but we still don’t know how fast it’ll be
AT&T on Thursday morning announced its intention to be the first wireless carrier in the United States to deploy a 5G network in a dozen …
The Galaxy S9 chip that will let Samsung copy the iPhone X is official
Samsung on Thursday unveiled its next-gen Exynos chip, the processor that will equip its flagships this year, including the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy Note …
What you can do right now about the severe Intel chip security flaw
Tech scandals appear to be in fashion in the first days of 2018. For days, Apple’s iPhone slowdown issue was the most talked about blunder …
Lenovo unveils vast lineup of Kaby Lake laptops and premium monitors for 2018
We’re still a few days out from the beginning of CES 2018 in Las Vegas, but Lenovo is kicking things off early tonight with the …
Stunning discovery could rewrite the early history of Native Americans
The long-buried remains of an infant girl are helping to rewrite what archaeologists know about the initial migration of humans to North America. The discovery, …
Amazon and Google want their smart speakers in your home, no matter how much it costs them
Amazon and Google are fierce enemies in a new business: Smart speakers. Amazon’s Echo has a clear lead on Google Home, and Apple’s HomePod delay …
Tesla Model 3 production approached 2,700 units in 2017
In typical fashion, Elon Musk earlier this year enthusiastically boasted that the mass market Model 3 wouldn’t be subject to the type of frustrating production …
Galaxy Note 8, S8 users report that their screens are waking up on their own
Battery explosions are a thing of the past for Samsung phones. But that doesn’t mean Samsung’s latest flagships are immune to battery issues of their …
Intel issues statement on security flaw, notes that AMD and ARM chips are also vulnerable
Late last night, a bombshell report from The Register detailed a worrisome new vulnerability said to impact all Intel chips released over the past decade. …
Google is going to force you to update to its new web Calendar soon
Last October, Google announced a new user interface and new features for Google Calendar on the web. It takes the modern look and feel of …
Wisconsin has a massive, decade-old tornado scar that is still visible from space
Tornados can be absolutely devastating forces of nature, especially when they materialize over a populated area with little warning, but the destruction they bring often …
Purported Galaxy S9+ prototype shows up in hands-on video
We may have to wait almost two months for Samsung to unveil the Galaxy S9, but we know pretty much everything there is to know …
‘Bomb Cyclone’ threatens to deliver biting cold and hurricane-level winds to the East Coast
From deadly hurricanes to sweeping and bitter cold fronts, many areas across the U.S. in recent months experienced some of the most extreme weather conditions …
2017 was the worst year for movie ticket sales in the US in over two decades
Movie theaters have been struggling to compete with the influx of quality television, affordable streaming services and rising ticket prices for years, but 2017 box …
Sonos’ most popular speaker is somehow still on sale at its Black Friday price
The incredibly popular Sonos Play:1 Compact Wireless Speaker briefly dropped to a new all-time low this past Black Friday before the price jumped back up …
Science just proved that you can spot a sick person without knowing they’re sick
It’s often pretty easy to tell when a person is sick — a loud cough and runny nose are good indicators — but sometimes the …
8 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today
Looking for new iPhone and iPad apps? Don’t want to pay any money? Well you’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up the best …
Microsoft discontinues Kinect Adapter for Xbox One, killing the accessory once and for all
Despite making a splash when it launched for the Xbox 360 in 2010, the Kinect never seemed to find a foothold in the market. There …
Guess what: You can order a Nintendo Switch right now and have it in your hands tomorrow
2018 might be more of the same in a lot of ways, but there’s already one major change that we’re beyond excited to see. Where …
Galaxy S9 shown powered on in flood of freshly leaked photos
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ were two of the most popular smartphones of 2017, so it stands to reason that the upcoming Galaxy S9 …
Roku is working on a voice assistant of its own
Roku, best known for making the most popular media streaming devices in the US, announced plans on Wednesday to expand its licensing program to include …
