Largest-ever asteroid is about to fly by Earth
Near-Earth objects make passes by our planet on a fairly regular basis, but the space rock that’s going to cruise by on September 1st is …
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Even Tesla engineers don’t think Autopilot is as good as Musk claims
Public perception of Tesla’s suite of Autopilot features has undergone a dramatic and remarkable shift in recent months. When Tesla first introduced the feature in …
HTC might (and totally should) sell off its Vive division, and I know who should buy it
HTC isn’t having a ton of luck in the smartphone market these days, but its Vive virtual reality headset is actually doing really, really well. …
These new Overwatch changes are really going to annoy someone
Overwatch came out over a year ago, but Blizzard isn’t giving up on its hit FPS. It’s constantly updating with new maps and heroes, and there’s …
Our favorite mesh Wi-Fi system just dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon
Mesh Wi-Fi systems from leading home networking companies are expensive. For example, the Netgear Orbi system costs $350, and the Linksys Velop whole-home Wi-Fi system …
The unexplained sinking of a Civil War submarine finally has an answer
A Civil War mystery that has held strong for over 130 years finally has an answer. The sinking of the combat submarine H.L. Hunley, resulting …
Bloomberg: 4K Apple TV in the works, set to be revealed alongside iPhone 8
The iPhone won’t be the only Apple product receiving a major upgrade this fall. According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning to unveil a new Apple …
Here’s the iPhone 8 image analysis you’ve been waiting for
Earlier today, Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted out a picture of him hanging with his best buds at an Apple supplier’s factory in Cincinnati. Prominently …
9 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now
Whether you’re looking to turn your iPhone into a keypad for your Mac or a dashboard for your car, we’ve got you covered with today’s …
This is the 20TB hard drive your computer deserves
Okay, most people will not need to have 20TB of storage space within reach at any given time. But if your job requirements include dealing …
It’s a good afternoon to watch a SpaceX rocket launch
Just a week after its last launch, SpaceX is back at it. The 11th mission it’s attempting this year is to send an Earth-observation satellite, …
The best convertible Chromebook ever made is discounted right now on Amazon
When most people think of Chromebooks, they think of low-cost laptops that are only good for light web browsing and streaming Netflix. Well, we’re here …
Components leak of the other new iPhones coming this fall
With all of the hype and excitement surrounding the iPhone 8, it’s easy to forget that Apple will introduce not one, but three brand new …
Interview: Mr. Robot writer and consultant discuss what’s next
Life, like the man said, is what happens while you’re busy with other plans. Which partly explains how Kor Adana and Ryan Kazanciyan — computer …
Survey: Loyal iPhone owners will buy the iPhone 8 no matter how much it costs
There has been a great deal of consternation over the rumored four-figure price of the iPhone 8 in recent weeks and months, but will a …
There’s a rare Sonos sale happening right now on Amazon
When it comes to Sonos, there are two facts that cannot be disputed. The first is that Sonos speakers are among the best in the …
The iPhone may soon steal Samsung’s only remaining unique smartphone feature
Everybody copies everybody else in the smartphone business, whether it’s hardware or software. Samsung got where it is today in the mobile business after deciding …
The Essential phone essentially doesn’t exist
So, let’s just get this out of the way — I wanted an Essential phone to play around with. The high-end manufacturing and edge-to-edge screen …
Don’t believe this insane ’15 days of darkness’ rumor that NASA has already debunked
Ah, the internet. It’s given us complete freedom to communicate with basically whoever we want and provides a wealth of information to anyone who takes …
Trustworthy report says iPhone 8 will start at $999
Samsung just introduced the most expensive mass-market smartphone in the world, the Galaxy Note 8 that’s currently available for preorder. While Samsung and its partners …
How to preorder Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 right now from any carrier or retailer
Android fans, the wait is finally over! Well, one wait is finally over, since many of the most hardcore Android users out there are still …
We now know exactly when Google will unveil the Pixel 2
Google earlier this week released the Android 8.0 Oreo update without launching any new hardware that would run the operating system right out of the …
Android Oreo has a cool new anti-malware feature, but it won’t keep you safe right now
Earlier this week Google unveiled the official name of Android 8.0, confirming all the Oreo rumors and hopes. Soon after that, the company made the …
Mars is a winter wonderland at night
When you think of the surface of Mars you probably think of a dusty, largely featureless wasteland of orange dust and jagged rocks right? Thanks …
Verizon is even screwing up landlines now
It’s a bad week to work in Verizon’s PR department. Yesterday, the company announced that it’s making its Unlimited plans far worse, with new confusing …
Even if the iPhone 8 does cost $1,000, this wireless deal is still worth it
It’s no secret that Virgin Mobile loves the iPhone. It’s the only smartphone the carrier sells right now. But the company just revealed a great …
Android Oreo is wreaking havoc with people’s Bluetooth
The final beta of Android Oreo is out for Pixel and Nexus owners, which means that there’s more people than ever running experimental software on …
Stronger-than-steel ‘unbreakable’ rubber bands may be on the way
It’s hard to argue with the simplicity and design of a rubber band. I mean, it has a million uses, but at the end of …
Experts plan world’s biggest sailing cargo ship
The Quadriga sustainable shipping project aims to build the world’s largest cargo sailing ship, which could carry up to 2,000 cars. Quadriga, which was first …
Of course Samsung is working on an Amazon Echo rival
About two months ago, a speculative report surfaced indicating that Samsung was busy working on a Bixby-powered smart speaker designed to compete with the likes …
