Another Great Way to Prove Moon Hoax Conspiracy Theorists Wrong

Another Great Way to Prove Moon Hoax Conspiracy Theorists Wrong

Humans have landed on the moon six times, but conspiracy theorists still insist the actual number is zero. They cite bad science, misunderstandings of physics, and outright lies to try to convince you that American astronauts never set foot on our moon. Here’s one more way to prove those wackos wrong.

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Leica's latest rangefinder camera is both speedier and stealthier

Digital rangefinder cameras may look like retro fashion items, but they’re genuinely handy for pros — they’re good for moments when you need quality without carrying a big, conspicuous DSLR. To that end, Leica has just launched the M-P, a new…

Apple offers battery replacements for some early iPhone 5 units

It’s hardly uncommon for smartphone batteries to lose some of their oomph over time, but Apple just might be able to help if your iPhone 5’s battery has been flakier than usual. The folks in Cupertino have figured out that some of the iPhone 5s sold…

Looks like Twitter's plan for an in-tweet "Buy" button is moving forward: Re/code says mobile paymen

Looks like Twitter’s plan for an in-tweet “Buy” button is moving forward: Re/code says mobile payment company Stripe is signing up businesses interested in Twitter sales. [Re/code]

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New wearable wants to help you run better, smarter and safer

As great as running is for your health, it can also cause you some pain if not done properly — like a lot of things in life, overdoing it could turn out unwanted results (hello, shin splints). Thankfully, there’s a new Kickstarter project which is…

FXX's Wrong Aspect Ratio Is Ruining the Fantastic Simpsons Marathon

FXX's Wrong Aspect Ratio Is Ruining the Fantastic Simpsons Marathon

FXX network’s gargantuan marathon of every Simpsons episode ever made the internet swoon. That sweet Simpsons nectar has turned a little sour, though: Some of the greatest sight gags from the show’s golden era are being ruined by braindead HD cropping. Won’t someone think of the ratios?

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New York Attorney General asks Airbnb to hand over 124 hosts' personal data

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is not done scrutinizing Airbnb’s and its hosts’ business practices just yet. He’s now asked the company to hand over full, unredacted personal information on 124 hosts in the state, months after receiving…

SpaceX rocket malfunctions and explodes during 'complex' test

No one ever said rebooting spaceflight was going to be easy. The SpaceX team might know that better than anyone, especially on a night like this: one of the company’s experimental F9R rockets malfunctioned in a test flight over McGregor, Texas and…

Chromecast software vulnerability paves way for another root exploit

Google regularly rolls out Chromecast updates that plug up previous root-friendly exploits, but there’s a new method you can use if you want complete control over your streaming device. A group of hardware hackers (fail0verflow, Team Eureka and…

Sony is shutting down PlayStation Home in Japan

Can you remember the last time you logged into PlayStation Home? Neither can anybody in Japan, apparently. According to a statement released on the Japanese website, the 3D social space will permanently close in March of next year. Sony didn’t give a…