Carrie Fisher’s mother, Debbie Reynolds, dies at 84
A day after her daughter passed away, Debbie Reynolds also died. Reynolds, 84, was the mother of Carrie Fisher, the beloved Star Wars actress who …
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Laying bricks like giant dominos is the laziest, most impressive way to work
I don’t know much about dominos, and I surely don’t know anything about bricks, but this domino brick setup is simply mesmerizing. Some clever bricklayers …
Finally, a robot vacuum you can control with Amazon Alexa
The Roomba — that oversized hockey puck vacuum you used for a month before it got stuck under the couch and you never bothered to …
A look at all the best movies from 2016
As far as movies are concerned, it’s always hard to tell how good a particular year was for film until a few years after the …
Amazon busts big holiday move, ships over one billion items
Alexa, how are we doing? We seem to be doing well. Amazon shipped more than one billion items worldwide with Prime and Fulfillment this holiday …
Lie-detecting kiosks are coming to an airport near you
Making it through a security checkpoint at an airport can be a stressful ordeal even if you don’t have anything to hide. Those moment between when …
These thin diamond wires might make future gadgets extra tiny
The smaller the inner components of a device, the lighter and thinner that device will become, not to mention that there would be more room …
Hate Windows 10’s automatic updates? Microsoft might be killing them
One of the most rage-inducing parts of the Windows 10 experience is the system’s obnoxious habit of automatically updating at the exact moment when you …
Wow, Apple’s definition of a ‘runaway success’ has really changed
Earlier today, Apple CEO Tim Cook took his nephew on a tour of a noted tourist destination called the New York Stock Exchange. While sightseeing, …
Looking forward to the iPhone 8? We have good news
A report said a few days ago that poor yields for 10nm chips might impact the launch of several high-profile smartphones next year, including next-gen iPads …
Samsung’s iPhone-compatible SmartCam can pan and tilt for the same price as a boring old Nest Cam
The Google-owned Nest Cam is a decent enough home security camera. But at $170, it’s a bit pricey for a device that really doesn’t include …
The final minute of 2016 will have one extra second – here’s why
It might feel like 2016 has already overstayed its welcome, but if you’re counting down the seconds until 2017 shows up, you better add one …
Apple still hasn’t fixed its iPhone battery problem
If you’re using an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s right now, you may be running into unexpected battery problems. The phone may turn off unexpectedly …
Medical marijuana program accidentally exposes thousands of addresses and social security numbers
Letting the world know you sell marijuana — even exclusively for medical purposes — is something not every medical marijuana employee is comfortable with. There’s still a …
LG thinks you want to wear a collar with built-in speakers, so it made one
Earlier this year, Apple publicly declared war on the headphone jack. Lots of people were upset, and understandably so, but at least AirPods are kinda, …
I really hate how much I love Apple’s AirPods
Apple’s AirPods are weird. There’s no way around it. Apple has been known for the stunning designs of its products for decades, but the company’s design …
10 paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now
2016 might take all of our favorite celebrities before the year is through, but it can’t take all our cash. Today’s list of paid iPhone …
T-Mobile’s Super Mario ad is absolutely amazing
Carrier adverts have to work hard to make radio waves into a cool and interesting thing you want to buy. We’ve seen every permutation of …
A restaurant in San Fransisco is plating food on iPads
With a prime location in San Francisco’s Financial District, Quince is widely heralded as one of the city’s finest restaurants. It has plenty of buzz, premium pricing, an …
Your dreams just came true: Download any content on Netflix with this free app
After years of clamoring from users all around the world, Netflix finally — and somewhat surprisingly — gave subscribers what they wanted late last month. On …
This is the Galaxy S8 rumor we’ve been waiting for
Even the most hardcore Galaxy Note 7 buyer will have to admit defeat and turn in the potentially faulty phablet, as Samsung and its partners …
The Jet White iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are the stuff dreams are made of
A few weeks back, a rumor emerged claiming that Apple was planning to release a new Jet White color option to its iPhone 7 lineup. …
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and more Star Wars cast members react to Carrie Fisher’s death
Carrie Fisher passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning after a heart attack, and the world is in mourning. Former Star Wars colleagues and friends have …
Watch Tesla’s Autopilot software predict and prevent a serious accident
Over the past few months, Tesla’s Autopilot feature has been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism. And with good reason, the company’s …
What becomes of Princess Leia now?
Carrie Fisher passed away on Tuesday morning, after suffering a massive heart attack on Friday. The actress became famous thanks to her performance as Princess …
This giant manned robot might patrol the North Korean border
Robots can be terrifying all on their own, but stick a human being inside and give them control of the mechanical muscles that provide superhuman strength …
Apple beat Samsung by 2-to-1 in the war for Christmas sales
Apple has won yet again the informal battle for Christmas. Apple products, and the iPhone in particular, are highly coveted Christmas gifts, and there’s new …
Apparently driving while caffeinated is now a crime
If you picked up a coffee this morning on your way to work you were driving in the same condition that Joseph Schwab was when he …
Here’s where all those missing ‘Rogue One’ scenes went
Rogue One is a great Star Wars movie even if it’s not included in the sagas — well it ties the first two trilogies, but …
China is going to beat the United States back to the Moon
When China’s Chang’e 3 mission successfully landed a rover on the Moon in 2013 it was the first time a spacecraft had achieved a soft …
