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Q Link Wireless made private customer information accessible with just a phone number
A mobile carrier allowed anyone with one of its customers phone numbers to access their personal information, including name, address,…
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The White House wants to spend $100 million to monitor the air we breathe
Today, the White House proposed spending $100 million on a new program aimed at tracking air quality in some of…
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Breaker Breaker, These Are the Best Two-Way Radios
Radios and walkie-talkies may seem like relics from your childhood, but nothing can quite compare to the convenience and simplicity…
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Lil Nas X released a Montero lo-fi remix to help you study for your Demonology test
In the latest virtuoso move to promote his hit song “Montero (Call Me By Your Name),” Lil Nas X posted…
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The Most Attractive and Practical Outdoor Storage and Deck Boxes to Buy Right Now
Staff Extra storage space is always a plus, particularly in summer when you need a spot to neatly stow everything…
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Physicists working with Microsoft think the universe is a self-learning computer
A team of theoretical physicists working with Microsoft today published an amazing pre-print research paper describing the universe as a…
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DuckDuckGo promises to block Google’s latest ad-tracking tech — if Google allows it
Google is just starting to test its replacement for third-party cookies, but DuckDuckGo is already announcing that it wants to…
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No One Knows What to Make of This Mysterious Space Jellyfish
There’s a brand new, million-light-year space jellyfish in town. The USS Jellyfish is likely the remnants of a supermassive black…
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More than 500 Alphabet employees demand Google stop protecting harassers in open letter
More than 500 Alphabet employees have signed an open letter demanding Google stop protecting the subjects of harassment complaints. The…
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Top Gun: Maverick is the latest major blockbuster to skip the summer movie season
Top Gun: Maverick, the sequel to the ’80s classic Top Gun starring Tom Cruise, will now premiere on November 19th,…
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Biden calls for new funding to fight semiconductor shortage in budget request
In its first budget proposal to Congress on Friday, the White House called for new funding to fight the ongoing…
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Google updates YouTube ad targeting terms to remove hate speech
Google says it has blocked several terms associated with hate speech from being used as ad keywords on YouTube videos.…
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Top Rated Outdoor TVs for the Best Backyard Setup
If you’ve been looking for more ways to enjoy your outdoor space, consider installing an outdoor TV to keep you—and…
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Hitman’s best feature, the Elusive Target, has arrived in Hitman 3
Fans of Hitman’s excellent Elusive Target missions will be happy to hear that the first of these made for a…
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Carpet-Cleaning Secrets You’ll Need to Get Out Any Problem Spot
Despite the wide variety of residential flooring products now available—laminate, bamboo, tile, vinyl, wood, stone, and cork—carpeting remains extremely popular.…
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Facebook’s ad delivery system still has gender bias, new study finds
An audit by researchers at the University of Southern California found that Facebook’s ad delivery system discriminates against women, showing…
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This is why China and Russia want to build a base on the Moon
The Russian space agency Roscosmos and China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) recently agreed to establish lunar outposts on, and in…
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The Navy Is Getting Really Into Lasers
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Morgan K. Nall The U.S. Navy is installing laser weapon systems…
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Sony is reportedly remaking The Last of Us for PS5 as it chases big hits
Sony is reportedly working on another remake of Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us — first released in 2013 for…
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One side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine could be a heavier period
Katharine Lee got her COVID-19 vaccination early on in the United States’ rollout. So did a friend of hers —…
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G Cloud is unlimited cloud space to backup all your mobile devices, all for just $39.99
TLDR: With a G Cloud Mobile Backup Unlimited Storage Plan subscription, you can backup everything from all your mobile devices…
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Here’s the Minute-by-Minute Breakdown of the Ever Given’s Crash
Late last month, a colossal container ship called the Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal, ensnaring one of…
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I’m salivating over this new four-volume Philip K. Dick collection by the Folio Society
The Folio Society has released a limited-edition, four-volume set of Philip K. Dick’s collected short stories and I am seriously…
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Watch a cyborg monkey play Pong with its mind, thanks to Elon Musk’s Neuralink
Elon Musk hopes to put computer chips in our brains that will enable “human-AI symbiosis.” But for now, he’s focused on…
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Apple says iMessage on Android ‘will hurt us more than help us’
Apple knows that iMessage’s blue bubbles are a big barrier to people switching to Android, which is why the service…
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Are wind-powered cars a reality or just science fiction?
This article was originally published by Martin Banks on Clean Fleet Report, a publication that gives its readers the information…
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Google’s blocklist to hide YouTube hate videos from advertisers is patchy
This story is the first of two parts. If you want to find YouTube videos related to “KKK” to advertise…
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Cambridge Audio’s Evo is a stunning streaming amp for your hi-fi setup
Cambridge Audio is an old name in audio, known for making high-quality amplifiers and components for your hi-fi system. The…
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Watch: Elon Musk’s Neuralink says this monkey is playing Pong with its mind
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s company focused on developing brain-machine interfaces, has posted a video to YouTube that appears to show a…
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Students of color are getting flagged to their teachers because testing software can’t see them
Proctorio, a piece of exam surveillance software designed to keep students from cheating while taking tests, relies on open-source software…
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Another 500 million accounts have leaked online, and LinkedIn’s in the hot seat
You might still be reeling from the news that personal information from 533 million Facebook accounts has been made freely…
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Avengers Campus is finally opening at Disneyland on June 4th, complete with aerial Spider-Man robot
After being delayed for almost a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Avengers Campus will finally open at Disneyland,…
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The Best Bird Feeders to Buy Right Now
Staff Few of us will forget how loud the birds were in the spring of 2020, as our world became…
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Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is getting a 4K HDR remaster on June 8th
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children — the 2005 CGI spinoff film that dared to ask “What if the already incredible,…
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These Vertical Gardens Are the Ultimate Plant Lover’s Dream
Staff For those who don’t have backyard space for dozens of vegetables or perennials, a vertical garden is the answer.…
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Armored Brigade is even more fun with this fantastic WWII mod
Matrix Games today announced the launch of a World War II mod for Armored Brigade. I’ve spent a little time…
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Verizon is recalling 2.5 million hotspots that could overheat and cause burn or fire damage
Verizon said Thursday it is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to recall 2.5 million hotspot devices after…
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Intel’s new AI helps you get just the right amount of hate speech in your game chat
The Intel microprocessor company was founded in 1968. It’s bushwhacked a trail of technology and innovation in the decades since…
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The 20 Most Impressive Ancient Builds You Have to See in Your Life
Suspension bridges and skyscrapers are marvels of modern engineering, but some of the world’s most impressive constructions are thousands of…
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Cycling legend Greg LeMond on his new e-bikes, his failed partnership with Trek, and the future of cycling
It shouldn’t come as a shock, but electric bikes can weigh a ton. It’s not uncommon for an e-bike to…
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This Nuclear Reactor Just Made Fusion Viable by 2030. Seriously.
Private startup TAE has announced it’s just 9 years from a commercial nuclear fusion plant. The challenges of plasma fusion…
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Take a ride on this man’s model train set
Some people spent the pandemic writing the next King Lear, others lamenting the fact that they weren’t. It doesn’t really…
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AI helps recreate painting hidden under a Picasso masterpiece
AI has helped recreate an artwork that had been hidden under a Pablo Picasso painting for nearly 120 years. The…
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That Fyre Fest tweet with the sad sandwich will be auctioned as an NFT for medical expenses
Trevor DeHaas is auctioning his 2017 tweet of the “dinner” he received at Fyre Fest as an NFT. But unlike…
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Three questions that will decide Epic v. Apple
On May 3rd, Fortnite publisher Epic Games will finally have its day in court, forcing Apple to defend kicking Fortnite…
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The Best PC Controllers for Gaming
Staff While keyboard and mouse control used to be far and away the most popular option for PC gaming, recent…
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The best of Yahoo! Answers
During the aughts, there was a vague notion among techno-optimists that crowdsourcing knowledge was the answer to just about every…
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PS5 exclusive Deathloop has been delayed again until September 14th
Deathloop has been delayed again, with Arkane’s timed PS5 console exclusive moving from its previous May 21st release date to…
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Expedia launches a new tool to check coronavirus travel restrictions
As more people get vaccinated against the coronavirus and spring weather coaxes people outside, we’re all thinking about those travel…
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The Black Rover electric skateboard is the perfect 2021 answer to neighborhood travel
TLDR: You can remake your commute and all your in-town travel with the eco-friendly and exhilarating Faboard Black Rover Dual…
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