NASA details government plan for dealing with asteroids near Earth

NASA has contributed to a multi-agency report detailing ways the United States can prepare to deal with near-Earth objects, more commonly called NEOs. Though our planet isn’t at immediate threat of being struck by one of these large space rocks, it’s only a matter of time before a comet or asteroid gets too close for comfort. When that time comes, … Continue reading

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer deserve its name?

Bringing a nameplate back from the dead can be a risky move for an automaker, especially when it’s one with enthusiasts taking its return very seriously indeed. Chevrolet has taken a big chance with the 2019 Blazer, then: few SUVs in its back-catalog inspire such loyalty. Get it right, and there’s an instant audience. Get it wrong, well, you’ll be … Continue reading

Microsoft’s ICE involvement illustrates tech’s denial problem

Nearly a decade ago, I had the good fortune of being one of the last people to interview the founder of Commodore International, Jack Tramiel (famous for Commodore computers and the popular C64), before he passed away. At 83 he died from heart failur…

Tesla built Model 3 assembly 'tents' to meet production goals

Remember how Elon Musk casually mentioned that Tesla had built a new assembly line in just three weeks to help it meet its lofty Model 3 production goals? It was more audacious than you might have thought. A combination of follow-up tweets from Mus…

Amazon brings its kid-friendly FreeTime Unlimited app to iOS

Amazon’s kid-friendly FreeTime Unlimited first launched onto Fire devices in 2012. The curated video and book service made the jump to Android last year and has just landed on iOS. It brings with it the same features as on other platforms, including…

Senate Candidate Arrested Trying To Deliver Supplies To Detained Kids

Maine Democrat Zak Ringelstein tried to deliver water, toys and books to children housed in a Texas detention center.

Self-Driving Uber Driver May Have Been Watching Hulu During Crash, Cops Say

Tempe Police concluded the accident was “entirely avoidable.”

‘Queer Eye’ Gifts Us A Bonus Episode In Yass, Australia And We’re Emotional

“Breaking down toxic masculinity in front of everybody of Australia, honey!” says Jonathan Van Ness.

Why The American Dream No Longer Includes Home Ownership

“It turned into a horrible nightmare,” one homeowner said.

Chris Evans And His Dog Troll Chris Pratt On His Birthday

Dodger the dog played a crucial role.