China’s most recent space launch almost ended in tragedy
China’s most recent space launch almost ended very, very badly, as a rocket booster tumbled back down to Earth near a school. A huge plume …
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Nintendo is reportedly telling developers to make Switch games ‘4K-ready’
Nintendo Switch Pro rumors persist as Nintendo reportedly tells developers to make their games “4K-ready” for a new model with upgraded resolution. Nintendo is boosting …
Post-coronavirus syndrome affecting children might be worse than we thought
The novel coronavirus can cause a mysterious syndrome in some children that present itself a few weeks after a COVID-19 infection. Known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome …
A farmer planted 2 million sunflowers to make 2020 a little less terrible
A Wisconsin farmer decided to plant flowers over 22 acres of land in the hopes of spreading some cheer in a terrible year. Scott Thompson …
One leading coronavirus vaccine might be ready next month
One of the most promising novel coronavirus vaccine candidates might complete the Phase 3 stage of clinical trials as soon as next month, and the …
Motorola’s foldable Razr 5G coming this fall with upgraded specs and design
Motorola has announced a new version of the foldable Razr with 5G support and upgraded specs. One of the key improvements of the new Razr …
Here’s how the coronavirus might ‘kill’ the flu this winter
Health officials are worried about the imminent coronavirus-flu “twindemic” that will impact several countries in the coming months, advising people to continue to respect safety …
Apple just released iOS 14 beta 8 and iPadOS 14 beta 8 to developers
Apple rolled out iOS 14 beta 8 and iPadOS 14 beta 8 for developers on Wednesday. Now that public betas are rolling out as well, …
Dyson V11 Outsize is a crazy new cordless vacuum you’ve never heard of, and it’s on Amazon for the first time
Dyson is widely regarded as the world’s top vacuum manufacturer, especially where cordless vacuums are concerned. Everyone knows that, of course, but you might not …
The number of children in the US who have been diagnosed with the coronavirus floored me
The American Academy of Pediatrics has provided a coronavirus update showing how many children have been diagnosed in the US with COVID-19 so far during …
You won’t believe these two Instant Pot deals we just found on Amazon
Heading into the fall season, there’s nothing as popular as Instant Pots as people look to refresh their kitchen arsenals ahead of the holidays. Today, …
Netflix’s October 2020 lineup is massive – here’s a sneak peek at 31 new movies and shows
October is shaping up to be a massive month for Netflix. The streaming giant hasn’t yet announced its full lineup of releases for October, but …
One of the most promising coronavirus vaccine trials was halted due to a serious adverse reaction
AstraZeneca confirmed that the Oxford vaccine’s Phase 3 trial was paused as it investigates the matter to determine what caused a serious adverse reaction in …
Xbox Series X launches on November 10th for $499
Xbox Series X will launch on November 10th for $499, Microsoft announced on Wednesday. Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S preorders will open on …
Waze just got an incredibly useful Google Maps feature
Google owns two of the most popular navigation apps on Android and iPhone, Waze and Google Maps, and the company has been working on bridging …
Is Google growing tired of Android?
Google just released the final version of Android 11, which can be installed on Pixel phones and a few select Android handsets from several Chinese …
Epic’s legal battle with Apple over ‘Fortnite’ could prove to be costly
Apple kicked Fortnite off the App Store last month after Epic Games allowed users to make direct payments for in-game transactions. Some have estimated that …
Researchers sent mice to space and they came back super buff
Mice sent to the International Space Station returned with more muscle than they had when they arrived thanks to a new treatment. Muscle loss in …
Make sure you don’t have any of these 6 sketchy Android apps on your phone
A new batch of malware-laced Android apps has been found by security researchers and subsequently booted from the Google Play Store. The apps were infected …
After searching 10 million stars for signs of life, researchers find nothing
Scientists using a powerful radio telescope array scanned over 10 million stars in the hunt for technological signatures that would indicate the presence of intelligent …
Microsoft’s aggressive Xbox Series S pricing puts Sony at a disadvantage
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Series S will launch on November 10th for $299. The Xbox Series S isn’t quite as powerful as the …
Disney accused of forcing staff with COVID-19 to work
A new report alleges that Disney’s park in California — which is holding an event called “Downtown Disney” — is a coronavirus hotspot. Workers are …
Microsoft to launch a more affordable Surface Laptop this fall
Microsoft will launch new Surface devices this fall, including a cheaper, more compact, lighter Surface Laptop version. The new laptop features a 12.5-inch display, and …
These are the 10 countries where the coronavirus death rate is increasing rapidly
While the United States has seen nearly 200,000 coronavirus-related deaths, the country currently experiencing the highest rate of coronavirus deaths is Kosovo. During the last …
Interactive map shows you where your home was millions of years ago
A scientist built a web tool that lets you find out where your town was millions of years ago on Earth. Earth’s plates have shifted …
Here’s the safety pledge that 9 coronavirus vaccine makers just signed
Nine companies involved in coronavirus vaccine research inked a pledge to uphold the scientific principles that would ensure the safe development of COVID-19 vaccines. A …
iPhone 12 and AirTags appear to be on track for October launch
iPhone 12 mass production will start before the end of September, according to a new report. Industry sources say that Apple was initially looking at …
Coronavirus deaths are rising in these 3 states at the worst possible time
Coronavirus cases have hit a record low in the US as a whole, which is welcome news after the country endured months of the pandemic …
If you have any of this dog food, throw it out immediately
The FDA has announced a voluntary recall of various dog food brands do to the possibility that they contain toxic mold at high levels. The …
Netflix boss explains why the streaming service will never have commercials
Netflix has never had ads or commercials, even though other popular streaming services have been able to launch free or cheap tiers with advertisements. Netflix …
