Astronomers explain why Uranus is so weird
Japanese astronomers have a theory to explain all the weird things about Uranus, including its rotation speed and the angle at which it spins. The …
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These ‘Simpsons’ continuity errors will surprise even hardcore fans
The Simpsons has been around for more than 30 years and two continuity errors, to the surprise of many fans, were recently discovered. The most …
Twitter’s Jack Dorsey is donating almost 30% of his wealth to coronavirus relief
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey announced via a Twitter thread on Tuesday that he’s preparing to give away almost 30% of his wealth, in the amount …
Boeing will have to reattempt failed Starliner test flight
Boeing will attempt another test flight to the International Space Station without crew members aboard its Starliner spacecraft, the company announced this week. Late last …
Germany wants to track coronavirus outbreaks with smartwatches
Germany is looking to analyze data from smartwatches and fitness devices to track the emergence of new coronavirus outbreaks in the country. Pulse, temperature, and …
Don’t miss tonight’s Super Pink Moon, the biggest supermoon of 2020
Tonight’s Super Pink Moon will be the largest supermoon of 2020, with the Moon reaching its closest point to Earth, called perigee. The Super Pink …
Bill Gates thinks US coronavirus deaths will be lower than predicted
We haven’t had much good news since the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak began, but there are starting to be faint glimmers of hope regarding what quickly …
Netflix is giving parents more control over what their kids watch
Netflix announced a series of new parental controls features for its streaming service on Tuesday. Parents now have the ability to remove individual shows and …
Doctors think coronavirus can attack the heart directly
Doctors think the novel coronavirus might affect the heart directly in some COVID-19 patients. The virus might be damaging the heart even in patients who …
Yet another study finds that Android security is total crap
A new study of Android apps has found that thousands seem to contain hidden backdoors that facilitate secret behavior, in what is but the latest …
The WHO wants coronavirus vaccines to be widely available ASAP
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that coronavirus vaccine and cure research is advancing at “incredible speed.” The WHO will soon announce an initiative to …
Galaxy Z Flip with 5G support may be coming later this year
Samsung may release a Galaxy Z Flip with 5G support in 2020. It’s not yet clear if the new Galaxy Z Flip will also support …
Meet DualSense, the brand new controller for the PS5
Sony unveiled the design of its new PS5 controller on Tuesday afternoon. The DualSense builds upon the design of the PS4’s DualShock 4, but has …
Nintendo reportedly boosting Switch production as consoles continue to sell out everywhere
Nintendo Switch consoles have been increasingly hard to find in recent weeks, perhaps signaling that Nintendo is struggling to keep up with demand amid the …
Use this locator to find a coronavirus test site near you
For too long during the current coronavirus global pandemic, testing has remained something of a bottleneck. More testing still needs to be done to find …
Coronavirus expert explains why soap is better than hand sanitizer
Coronavirus expert from Mayo Clinic explains why soap is such a powerful weapon against the spread of the virus. Health experts recommend washing your hands …
Release info just leaked for Apple’s over-ear headphones and AirPods X
Apple will reportedly launch over-ear headphones and exercise-centric AirPods X this year. The over-ear headphones will debut at WWDC 2020 and will cost $350, while …
Apple just released iOS 13.4.1 for the iPhone and iPadOS 13.4.1
Apple recently released iOS 13.4.5 beta for developers, but it will be a while before that new version makes it to the general public. In …
Latest Galaxy Fold 2 leak is the best news we’ve heard yet
The Galaxy Fold was both the first foldable phone Samsung had ever released as well as the most expensive when it came out in September …
Bill Gates-backed coronavirus vaccine enters human trial phase
A novel coronavirus vaccine that received funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has begun human trials. The INO-4800 DNA vaccine from Inovio has …
Amazon’s best TV deals include a Fire TVs from $249 and a 75″ Roku TV for $799
With the novel coronavirus outbreak looking like it’s not set to slow down anytime soon, we’re all in store for quite some time in quarantine. …
Scientists might be able to tell which coronavirus cases will be fatal
Researchers have examined the detailed medical records of 85 patients who died in Wuhan of COVID-19, looking for commonalities. They searched for comorbidities, symptoms, and …
Crazy new smartphone app listens to your cough to diagnose coronavirus
Scientists built a web-based app that listens to your voice and the sound of your cough to determine the likelihood that you have a coronavirus …
iOS 14 on iPhone 12: I can’t stop staring at this iOS 14 concept video
Apple’s iPhone 12 release is the most hotly anticipated product launch of 2020, and a recent report from a reliable source suggested that it’s still …
Xbox Series X will have a huge price advantage over the PS5
Microsoft isn’t ready to announce the Xbox Series X price, but the company will sell the new console through its Xbox All Access subscription plan. …
New leak shows the iPhone 12 Pro’s purported design
A new iPhone 12 leak shows the phone’s purported design, including changes to the notch, the rear camera, and the home screen. The iPhone 12 …
NASA’s Perseverance rover got some sweet new wheels
NASA’s Perseverance rover got some gorgeous new wheels. The wheels are different from those of the Curiosity rover, and will play a pivotal role in …
Louis C.K. just released his first new stand-up special in years
Louis C.K. released a new stand-up special called Sincerely which can be purchased for $7.99 from his website. Sincerely is the first special from Louis since the …
PS5 and Xbox Series X games will likely be ported to the Switch
Nintendo has made sure that some of the biggest PS4 and Xbox One multiplatform titles have eventually been ported to the Switch, even if compromises …
Someone paid $5.6 million for an actual rocket in China
An unidentified bidder spent $5.6 to buy an actual rocket and launch services on the Chinese auction site Taobao. The auction includes the rocket, launch …
