Science/Tech

Walmart offers the Oculus Go virtual reality headset with a $30 gift card

Are you in the market for a virtual reality headset? Walmart is running a great deal on the Oculus Go VR headset. Here's everything you nee

Huawei bracing for a 40% to 60% drop in international smartphone shipments

Consumer uncertainty from the US export ban is devastating Huawei sales.

Domino’s serves up self-driving pizza delivery pilot in Houston

Domino’s really emphasizes its commitment to ‘innovation,’ but even if it’s a marketing tactic, the global pizza br

Spotify advertisers can now target listeners by what podcasts they stream

Spotify is taking the next big step in terms of building out its podcast business: it’s now offering the ability for advertisers to t

Early-bird pricing extended one week for TC Sessions: Mobility 2019

Procrastinate much? Then give thanks to Saint Expeditus, the patron saint of speedy causes, because now you have an extra week to save $100

Decentralized video infrastructure platform Livepeer raises $8m series A

Video is the core entertainment medium of the web. Platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Netflix and more deliver millions of hours of videos to

Intel is doing the hard work necessary to make sure robots can operate your m..

Training computers and robots to not only understand and recognize objects (like an oven, for instance, as distinct from a dishwasher) is p

A SIM Swap Horror Story: I've Lost Decades Of Data And Google Won't Lift A Fi..

First they hijacked my T-Mobile service, then they stole my Google and Twitter accounts and charged my bank with a $25,000 Bitcoin purchase

Huawei says US ban will cost it $30B in lost revenue

Following a string of trade restrictions from the U.S., China’s telecoms equipment and smartphone maker Huawei expects its revenues t

Buffalo Is Giddy As Heck Playing With A Huge Tire

Billy the Buffalo is a near-domesticated animal, having been bottle fed as a baby and ridden around like a horse by his owners.

Liu Cixin's War Of The Worlds

The leading sci-fi writer takes stock of China's global rise.

Marvel On Netflix: What Went Wrong?

There was a brief, shining moment when it seemed like this whole Marvel-Netflix thing was gonna work out just fine.

NASA taps CMU to develop robots to help turn pits on the Moon into potential ..

Lunar rovers are cool – but imagine how much cooler they’d be if they could also rappel. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University

Mastercard’s new card lets LGBTQIA+ customers use their true name

According to Mastercard, a major source of anxiety for those in the LGBTQIA+ community could be that their credit or debit card doesn't sho

SIM swap horror story: I've lost decades of data and Google won't lift a fing..

First they hijacked my T-Mobile service, then they stole my Google and Twitter accounts and charged my bank with a $25,000 Bitcoin purchase

5G reportedly coming to premium iPhones in 2020, all models in 2021

The latest report from renowned Apple leaker Ming-Chi Kuo already has an eye on 2020 and beyond. The news lines up with other reports aroun

iOS 13: Your iPhone could also be your passport and ID card

iOS 13 will give open up the iPhone's ability to read more NFC tags… a feature that some Android smartphones already have.

Habana Labs launches its Gaudi AI training processor

Habana Labs, a Tel Aviv-based AI processor startup, today announced its Gaudi AI training processor, which promises to easily beat GPU-base

This Garlic Peeling Hack Is Life-Changing

​As long as we can avoid jabbing a knife into our hand, this simple method for separating and peeling garlic cloves is going to save us s

The best folding e-bike and electric bike deals for June 2019

Looking for a more environmentally friendly way to get around? An electric bike is a great way to do just that. While riding a bike is the

Amazon’s IMDb Freedive rebrands to IMDb TV, adds new content and plans Euro..

Amazon-owned free streaming service, IMDb Freedive, is getting a new name, more content and is soon expanding to Europe, the company announ

Stop & Shop Now Has Big, Goofy-looking Robots Patrolling Its Aisles. What, Ex..

Marty the robot may take your picture, but his corporate owners say he doesn't want to spy on you.

You've Been Mowing Your Lawn Wrong Your Entire Life — Here's The Correct Wa..

Many people are subconsciously damaging their lawns by not mowing them properly.

Samsung's Security Reminder Makes The Case For Not Owning A Samsung Smart TV

Samsung has reminded owners of its smart TVs that they should be regularly scanning for malware using its built-in virus scanning software.

Could a high-performance Nissan Leaf steal the mighty GT-R’s lunch money?

Nissan developed the electric Leaf with range and practicality in mind, but the hatchback could lend its hardware to a high-performance fla

MIT develops a system to give robots more human senses

Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) have developed a new system that could equip robots wit

How to turn on Now Playing and see music history on your Google Pixel

The new Now Playing feature is perfect for if you often hear songs you like but don't know the name of. The feature essentially shows songs

India’s Bounce raises $72 million to grow its electric scooters business

Bounce, a Bangalore-based startup that offers thousands of electric scooters for rent in India, has raised $72 million to accelerate its bi

Where Does Your Recycled Plastic Go? Probably Not Where You Think

A global investigation tracks how US waste makes its way across the world — and overwhelms the poorest nations

Domino’s will start robot pizza deliveries in Houston this year

Delivery company Nuro raised $940 million in February, also delivers for Kroger.

Startup founders need to decide how much salary is enough

Startup founders don’t typically launch a company as a get-rich-quick scheme. Most know that it will be a long, hard slog if they are

Comcast adds gaze control to its accessible remote software

The latest feature for Comcast's remote software makes the clicker more accessible to people who can't click it the same as everyone else.

A new survey by Adobe shows an evolving market for voice applications

A new consumer survey conducted by Adobe Analytics has uncovered a growing desire for more diversity in voice-controlled applications and d

Firefly opens first Alpha rocket launch to academic and educational payloads

Company appears to be taking its commitment to STEM to another level.

Which Extinct Animal Would Have Made The Best Pet?

The cat/dog paradigm has reigned for far too long; whole new realms of cuteness and companionship might be in store for us, once we start r

Why Mazda is purging touchscreens from its vehicles

What an interesting coincidence – a story from earlier this year that lines up well with our story from yesterday. Tablet-like touchs

The Poisons Released By Melting Arctic Ice

Pollution, anthrax  — even nuclear waste — could be released by global warming.

Fisker wants to make sure Tesla’s Model Y isn’t in a class of one when it..

Fisker Inc. plans to launch an electric SUV with a base price of under $40,000, and a range of around 300 miles in 2021. The unnamed vehicl

Is Jim Jarmusch's Zombie Movie 'The Dead Don't Die' Any Good? Here's What The..

Jarmusch is bringing his signature style and a seriously stacked cast — including Bill Murray, Chloë Sevigny and Adam Driver — to a di

Where America's Renters Want To Move Next

A new report that tracks apartment searches between U.S. cities reveals the moving aspirations of a certain set of renters.

Living And Dying At The Port Of Ancient Rome

Analysis of human remains from Portus, the maritime port of Imperial Rome, has reconstructed for the first time the diets of its inhabitant

Hunting The Elusive Rhino-Horn Cartel Of Thailand

From an outpost in northeastern Thailand, a couple of shadowy men have for years been running the world's most elaborate poaching ring. Now

What Really Happened To Malaysia's Missing Airplane

Five years ago, the flight vanished into the Indian Ocean. Officials on land know more about why than they dare to say.

Clockwise nabs $11M Series A to make your calendar smarter

Almost every organization, regardless of size, is inundated with meetings, so much so it’s often hard to find dedicated time do actual wo

Lyrics site accuses Google of lifting its content

“Over the last two years, we’ve shown Google irrefutable evidence again and again that they are displaying lyrics copied from Genius,â€

If You Prick Watto, Does He Not Bleed?

Much like the unscrupulous, greedy banker goblins in the Harry Potter books, Watto reflects antisemitic tropes that are so deeply embedded

The Lovable 100-Calorie Snack Has A Backstory Too Weird To Ignore

The 100-calorie snack's history is full of retractions, alleged misconduct and a charismatic food researcher.

Finally, An Intervention That Might Have Helped Keep High-Risk Teens Alive

Training trusted adults to check in on recovering adolescents could be an important, yet overlooked, strategy in preventing suicide.

Get The Freedom To Create & Design Your Own Toys With This 3D Printer

Sure, toys are great — but nothing's better than something that's custom-designed. This Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe Bundle lets kids print t

Fourth Of July Pick: Pull-String Fire Starters Make Bonfires Easy

Don't stress out about getting your fire started. Pick up this nine-pack of simple starters, and enjoy your celebratory bonfire.