NASA’s Perseverance rover shoots lasers that can vaporize rocks
By now you already know that NASA’s Perseverance rover is an impressive machine. It survived the long journey from Earth to Mars, landed in one …
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iOS 15 will try to make your accounts unhackable
On the same day that Apple was announcing the newest software features built into this year’s major operating system updates, we learned about the mother …
Top insider leaks Apple’s biggest iPad design overhaul in years
Apple’s smallest iPad version targets a particular type of tablet buyer. It’s meant for people who want a more compact device, but who aren’t interested …
This viral iPhone app turns you into a cartoon, and it’s really freaking me out
If you’ve opened Twitter or Instagram within the past 24 hours or so, it’s likely you’ve seen some cartoon-style images in your feeds. It’s thanks …
10 deals you don’t want to miss on Saturday: Early Prime Day blowout, $50 off AirPods Max, $20 Blink Mini cam, more
With Prime Day 2021 now just over one week away, Amazon is definitely the place you want to go to see all the hottest deals …
The first Android flagship with a camera hidden under the screen might’ve been revealed
Chinese handset maker ZTE launched the world’s first phone with an under-display camera in early September last year, the Axon 20 5G (image above). Aside …
iPhones dominate Android in North America, but we didn’t know it was this bad
Back in April, we reported new sales data out from Counterpoint Research, which showed that Apple’s iPhone 12 series was not only selling like hotcakes …
24 biggest announcements from Netflix’s Geeked Week 2021
Netflix just wrapped up the first-ever Geeked Week, which it describes as “a virtual fan-facing event revealing first looks and celebrating all things genre entertainment …
This is what happens when you recharge your phone at 200W
Smartphone battery charging speeds have increased dramatically in recent years, with various companies pushing the envelope on what’s possible on phones and challenging each other …
Netflix now has an online store with merch from its top shows
It’s been nine years since Lilyhammer made its debut, marking Netflix’s entrance into the world of content production. In 2021, there are now hundreds of …
Something mysterious is blinking near the center of our galaxy
When astronomers peer into the depths of the Milky Way galaxy, which is our home, they can see a lot of stuff going on. There …
Last chance: All of Amazon’s early Prime Day Fire TV deals are about to disappear
When 2020 finally came to an end and January 2021 arrived, Amazon kicked off the year with some awesome Amazon device deals. We’ve also seen …
‘Loki’ might have just uncovered Marvel’s biggest lie from ‘Endgame’
We’ve been telling you that Loki would be one of the most exciting TV shows of the MCU Phase 4, and it appears that’s exactly …
Microsoft is now trolling us with maddening Windows 11 teases
Six years ago, Microsoft’s Jerry Nixon stated unequivocally that “Windows 10 is the last version of Windows.” Microsoft skipped over Windows 9 to get to …
Today’s best deals: Free $15 Amazon credit, early Prime Day deals, first M1 iMac sale, $20 Blink cam, $600 projector for $300, more
Prime Day 2021 is right around the corner, but any true bargain hunter knows that Amazon’s early Prime Day deals offer discounts that are just …
This secret lets you shop all of Amazon’s Prime Day 2021 deals without paying for Prime
Good news, bargain hunters: Amazon’s big Prime Day 2021 sale is just over one week away! We were all obviously bummed last year when Amazon …
If you have this popular gadget, it might electrocute you so stop using it
If you have a voltage tester from Klein Tools, you’ll want to check the model to make sure it’s not one that was recently recalled …
10 incredible early Prime Day deals that are about to end at Amazon
If you’re a Prime member then by now, you should definitely know the drill. Prime Day is Amazon’s biggest sales event of the year each …
How iOS 15’s exciting Live Text feature works
We’re using our phones’ cameras not just to save memories of special events for posterity but also to pretty much grab and preserve all the …
Apple’s unreleased iPhone 13 models just appeared in a European regulator’s database
Circumstantial evidence indicates that Apple might launch the iPhone 13 models on time this year, although there’s no confirmation from the iPhone maker at this …
NASA’s Perseverance rover is finally getting down to business
NASA’s Perseverance rover landed on Mars way back in February. Just moments after its safe touchdown, the massive machine sent back images of the Martian …
Someone rebuilt iOS 4 from the ground up as an iPhone app
This Monday, we saw the future of Apple’s various operating systems at WWDC 2021, including a sneak peek at iOS 15. The next big iOS …
Leak reveals Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 is on track for a fall 2021 release
Microsoft’s first dual-screen Android smartphone has largely been a flop. Announced months ahead of its summer 2020 launch, the device featured 2019 hardware in an …
This solar generator gave me a tiny, sweet taste of living off the grid
Maybe it’s the fact that I spend so much time reading and writing about technology, but every few months I let myself fantasize about what …
There’s a new ‘Lord of the Rings’ prequel movie coming to theaters
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim will be the very first theatrical release set in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth since The Hobbit: …
Google’s AI is designing Google’s improved AI chips
Having machines design and build other machines is a recipe for disaster. At least, that’s what all the sci-fi movies tell us. Computers will advance …
Apple accidentally spoiled a new Apple Watch feature at WWDC 2021
For many Apple fans, the annual Worldwide Developers Conference begins and ends with the keynote address. This is when the company shows off all of …
If you care about privacy, delete these 4 apps from your phone
At WWDC 2021 a few days ago, Apple made it clear that the iPhone maker is doubling down on its commitment to privacy with future …
This new Android rival hit 10 million users in just one week
Earlier this week, Huawei announced HarmonyOS 2 — the new operating system that will replace Google’s Android on various smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and other smart …
SpaceX’s Starlink might give in-flight internet a speed boost
No matter how quick our home internet and mobile data speeds get, the internet service we pay for on our flights never seems to improve. …
