A computer science class didn’t notice one of its TAs was a chatbot
The Turing test has always been an approximate benchmark for good AI. In the test, a human is supposed to converse with a machine over …
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Clever hackers can steal money directly from banks, ignoring customer accounts
Although we typically think of malware and phishing attacks being aimed at consumers, some cybercriminals choose to target banks directly rather than their customers so they …
11 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today
It’s the end of yet another long week, and there’s no better way to celebrate the upcoming weekend than by grabbing a bunch of paid …
Windows has finally fixed its awful auto-update system
Anyone who’s used a Windows PC for more than 20 minutes has probably run into the scheduled updater. This evil snippet of code will, on …
To make the iPhone exciting again, Apple has to launch… an Android phone?
It’s time to make Apple great again! We have arrived at an interesting chapter in the story that is Apple. Sure the company is still pulling in far …
Police can’t explain why their spy SUV was disguised as a Google truck
An image emerged online earlier this week showing a parked SUV that looked nothing like a Google Streetview car, even though it had a Google Maps …
Hate Instagram’s new logo? Here’s how to get the old one back on your iPhone
Facebook-owned Instagram rolled out an updated version of its mobile app earlier this week and it has been making waves ever since. This is the …
Watch a Tesla Model X in Ludicrous Mode go head to head with a McLaren 650S supercar
When it comes to raw acceleration, it’s no secret that the Tesla Model S and Model X provide more bang for the buck than any other …
45,000 people are demanding that Netflix do something it definitely won’t do
Netflix is one of the most universally adored services out there. Where as most companies have as many outspoken critics as they do fans, heaps …
Google’s Android VR headset seems all but confirmed
In just a few days, Google will kick off this year’s edition of its popular Google I/O developer conference. We already have an idea of …
Here’s why Apple just invested $1 billion in Uber’s biggest rival
With some investors and analysts clamoring for Apple to make a bold acquisition, Tim Cook & Co. recently decided to go in a different direction. …
Forget baseball cards, old iPods are selling for thousands of dollars on eBay
The market for old electronics products is a bit bizarre. While a brand new iMac might set you back about $1,200, trying to get your …
Hidden high-tech ocean pods will unleash Naval drones
What if the U.S. could seed secret pods deep in the oceans that suddenly burst out of the water unleashing devastating surprise attacks on the …
Galaxy Note 6 will launch at least a month before the iPhone 7 Plus
The Galaxy Note 6 is going to be one of the hot smartphones of the second half of the year, hitting stores around the same …
The entire world is still tearing Instagram’s horrible new look apart
Nobody likes change, and the tech community in particular seems to be especially averse to any sweeping or even minor changes made to software that …
An app that will let you know if you’re addicted to your phone
Have you ever wondered just how much time you spend on your phone every day? More specifically, have you been curious about how much time …
Explained: Why you constantly hear phantom phone vibrations
Have you ever heard or maybe even felt a faint vibration in your pocket that seemed like your iPhone or Android phone was signaling an incoming text, only …
Meet the first all-in-one Windows-style desktop that runs Android
Hardcore Android fans already know what Jide is. It’s the company behind Remix OS, the Windows-style Android operating system that can be installed on any …
Here’s the list of 1,000 websites that Facebook thinks are most important
To address allegations of anti-conservative bias in its trending news topics, Facebook has published more transparent details about how and where it sources news. Included …
IBM helped develop a ‘magic bullet’ that might kill Zika, Ebola and other viruses
IBM isn’t just a computer company anymore. The IBM Research arm partnered up with the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) in Singapore to create …
Our favorite iPhone weather app ever finally comes to Android
Google isn’t the only company with a surprise app release today. On Thursday, the developers behind Dark Sky finally launched their popular weather app on …
We’re still a long way from a real Hyperloop
Yesterday, Hyperloop One conducted the first test of the propulsion system that may eventually shoot people through tubes at very high speeds. Hyperloop One’s CEO Rob …
A deep dive into the new Instagram logo everyone hates
Instagram released a major app update earlier this week for iPhone and Android that brought some user interface changes as well as a major icon design …
Never pay for home phone service again for as long as you live
If you’re looking for ways to cut back on your monthly expenses, we’ve got something that’s about to make you a very happy camper. Some …
These 3D models likely show us exactly what the iPhone 7 will look like
Apple’s next-generation iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are still months away from being announced, and Apple could really use a hit in light of …
12 paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time
We have big shoes to fill after yesterday’s batch of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free, but we think we’ve done a pretty good …
The most popular Android apps of all time
On March 6th, 2012, Google officially launched Google Play in order to consolidate its mobile stores and compete more effectively with Apple’s App Store. Four …
The hottest iPhone you’ve ever seen will never exist
Designing a flagship smartphone is beyond easy when you don’t actually have to design a flagship smartphone. Things like technological limitations melt away and the …
Google just released a keyboard for the iPhone with built-in search
Google just announced and launched a new keyboard for the iPhone that it’s calling Gboard. The keyboard has built-in Google search functionality, as well as …
Guitar legend Fender launches first in-ear headphone line (and yes, they rock)
My name is Zach and I am a recovering musician. I began playing the guitar at a very young age and took to it immediately. …
