Slow Wi-Fi could be completely eliminated by gigabit infrared light
Much as Wi-Fi is a marvel of modern technology, it also still really stinks. Two decades of development in, and we still can’t consistently beam …
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What Facebook designers think about ‘copying’ Snapchat’s features
It’s no secret that Facebook wants to dominate mobile and, in turn, views any mobile app that enjoys a sizable user base as a …
Walmart wants to deploy in-store drones
Tired of searching far-flung corners of a big box retail store for that item you want? Walmart may have a high-tech solution – the retail …
Brain scanning accurately predicts how well a movie will do in theaters
Filmmakers have long used focus groups and test audiences to determine how to best tweak their vision for maximum crowd appeal. It makes good business …
Someone found a way to hack Pokemon Go’s speed restrictions
Driving and playing Pokemon Go is a no-go, according to Niantic. The company will not let you collect any Pokemon rewards if the game detects …
World’s first computer virus hit the Apple II 35 years ago
35 years ago, the first piece of malware to ever spread out in the wild came into existence. Dubbed “Elk Cloner” and created by a …
Tesla’s Model S P100 D set new quarter-mile record with a blazing-fast time of 10.63s
Since unveiling the Model S P100D last summer, Tesla owners have been obsessed with pushing Tesla’s flagship vehicle to the limit. And with good reason, …
Apple’s own website hints new products might launch tomorrow morning
We’ve been hearing rumors swirling about some kind of Apple product launch this spring, but event invites are still nowhere to be seen. With time …
Personal electronics banned on flights to the US from 13 countries
All personal electronics, apart from cellphones, have been banned on flights to the US from 13 countries. Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national airline of Jordan, …
Watch Tesla’s Model X launch out of the way and narrowly avoid a serious collision
A new video making the rounds on Reddit showcases a quick thinking Model X driver take advantage of his vehicle’s instant torque to narrowly avoid …
Intel’s incredible new hyper-fast 3D drive is 10 years in the making
Intel on Sunday took the wraps off its first Optane SSD, a device that’s been in the making for at least 10 years. The new …
Report claims to shed new light on Apple’s iPhone 8 design
The much-anticipated iPhone 8 is expected to be a radically forward-thinking phone, but since it’ll essentially be the 10th anniversary iPhone, would it make sense to …
The secret behind Netflix’s mysterious ratings system
Netflix ratings aren’t as straight forward as they might otherwise appear. As a prime example, the first season of the Netflix original Iron First has largely been …
Some of Android O’s most important new features may have just leaked
We have no idea what Google’s next major Android update will be called, but a new report appears to reveal some of the most important …
Meet the $80 wireless over-ear headphones that beat Beats
$200 – $300 is a lot of money to spend on anything, let alone headphones, but Beats seem to warrant the expense for people looking …
The Walking Dead season 7, episode 14 recap: Meh
Walking into episode 14 of Walking Dead I had high hopes. With just three episodes left in the series, I expected things to escalate at …
10 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today
The start of a new week means the start of a fresh new series on the best paid iPhone and iPad apps that go on …
New leaks show how impressive Samsung’s Galaxy S8 design truly is
In 2017, it’s looking more and more like innovative new features will continue to be few and far between. Think about it: when was the last …
Galaxy S8 blasts through iPhone 7 Plus’ AnTuTu benchmark record
The Galaxy S8 is almost upon us, but the phone is hardly a well-kept secret. We know everything there is to know about its design, …
Things keep getting worse for Uber as president and mapping VP both just quit
It’s safe to say that 2017 hasn’t been particularly kind of Uber thus far, with its CEO’s public meltdowns, accusations of rampant sexism and harassment …
Nintendo finally issued a formal response to the biggest problem people have with the Switch
We just passed the two-week mark since Nintendo first released its hotly anticipated next-generation video game console, the Nintendo Switch. For those who haven’t managed …
Samsung’s new Siri and Alexa rival ‘Bixby’ is now official, coming soon to Galaxy S8
Samsung on Monday unveiled what’s probably going to be one of the Galaxy S8’s most important new features, the Bixby assistant. After months of speculation, …
Bloomberg: Apple is working on multiple exciting new AR features for the iPhone 8
Of all the rumored additions Apple is said to be bringing to the iPhone 8, few are as intriguing as augmented reality. Apple CEO Tim …
Galaxy S8 leaks: The 10 biggest leaks you missed over the weekend
With less than 10 days to go before Samsung officially takes the wraps off its new Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ flagship smartphones, the dam …
Watch the first trailer for The Walking Dead season 7, episode 15
We’re nearly there, Walking Dead fans… season 7 is almost over. Only two episodes remain of this year’s season, which definitely hasn’t always delivered what we …
Leaked Galaxy S8 photos show range of new color options
One of the easiest ways for smartphone manufacturers to increase interest in a new device is to introduce an array of new color options, a …
Galaxy S8 pricing leaks out ahead of Samsung’s March 29th unveiling
With Samsung’s Unpacked event now just 9 days away, there’s really not much we don’t already know about the company’s upcoming Galaxy S8 and S8 …
SNL’s ‘Weekend Update’ will become a standalone show this summer
Over the past few months, Saturday Night Live’s ratings have skyrocketed, a dynamic largely attributable to Donald Trump inadvertently providing the weekly sketch show with an abundance …
Siri has a very unfortunate response when you ask it for prostitutes
For the last few months, a bar in Toronto dedicated to e-sports has been getting a weirdly high number of requests for sex workers. It’s …
Holy crap, there’s a countertop oven that cooks your food for you and makes it perfect every time
How many products can you think of that have a perfect 5-star rating on Amazon? Go ahead, think about it long and hard. That’s right, …
