Red Dead Redemption 2’s first story trailer is here

After teasing as much last week, Rockstar has released the first story trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2. This new trailer introduces to some of the characters we’ll encounter as we play through the game, though as with any good trailer, it doesn’t give too much away. What it does show should definitely get fans of the original Red Dead … Continue reading

This Google Ultra Pixel 2 just hype-blocked iPhone X

This morning a device by the name “Ultra Pixel” appeared in a well-crafted set of “slides” on a computer shared with the press. This set of images depicts what seems to be a presentation showing the next Google-made smartphone – Pixel, but not just Pixel. This device would be called Ultra-Pixel, and it’d have an edgeless frontside as well as … Continue reading

SNES Classic Edition: Where to buy on launch day

After a long wait, the SNES Classic Edition arrives tomorrow. Reviews for the new retro console have been encouraging, labeling this as a worthy follow up to the extremely popular NES Classic Edition. It’s safe to assume that the SNES Classic Edition is going to be just as popular as its predecessor, so where will you have the best shot … Continue reading

Bed bugs are attracted to unwashed clothes: study

Bed bugs are a scourge that are difficult to spot before it is too late. Bring one home with you from a hotel or someone’s home and you could be facing thousands of dollars to eradicate them. People have gone to great lengths to avoid them, including toasting luggage in a heating chamber. Science says there’s a simpler solution, though: … Continue reading

Nokia 3310 3G gives a modern spin to a famous phone

UMD Global is attempting to bring the Nokia brand back to prominence among consumers, and what better way to do that than by re-releasing what was arguably Nokia’s most famous handset? Earlier this year, we saw the Nokia 3310 rise from the ashes, and now, UMD is releasing a new version that makes the phone just a little bit more … Continue reading

EU tells tech companies to curb hate speech or face consequences

The European Union (EU) has proposed a raft of new measures to tackle online hate speech, telling social media companies that they can expect legal consequences if they don’t get rid of illegal content on their platforms. Despite companies such as Fa…

'Marie Claire’s' shop of the future is stuck in the present

Traditional retail may be failing, but it’s giving way to tech-infused showrooms. Marie Claire, Neiman Marcus and Mastercard teamed up to showcase some of the concepts that will be driving that development in their New York City pop-up shop called Th…

IKEA buys TaskRabbit to help you build furniture

In yet another surprising union of traditional retail and the tech world, IKEA has reportedly snapped up the on-demand service TaskRabbit, Recode reports. The deal makes a lot of sense. TaskRabbit has made a name for itself as the go-to service for r…

Facebook sends help to Puerto Rico to get the island back online

Facebook has touted its ability to provide infrastructure for disaster-stricken areas before, and now it’s dispatching a team to Puerto Rico to help reestablish internet connectivity. “We’re sending the Facebook connectivity team to deliver emergency…

GoPro’s Fusion 360-degree VR camera ships in November for $699

We’ve been hearing a lot about GoPro’s Fusion 360 VR camera. Now we have availability and pricing details for you, thanks to an event in San Francisco today. It will ship in November, and the price is $699.