Billie Lourd Has Some Wise Words For People Grieving During The Holidays

Her mom, Carrie Fisher, and grandma Debbie Reynolds died days apart in 2016.

OPPO rolls up Q3 best-selling phone list after Apple, Samsung

The top-selling phones for the third quarter of the year, 2019, includes a short list of top brands. A couple of these brands you’ll expect – Apple and Samsung have been the biggest smartphone brands for unit sales for quite a few years. But after Apple’s iPhone XR, and a couple of Samsung Galaxy A models, the brand up next … Continue reading

FAA proposes new rule to easily ID rogue drones – and track the rest

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published its Remote ID rule proposal, detailing the system it envisions for identifying and locating the vast majority of drones operated in the United States. Under the proposed rule, drones that weigh more than 0.55lbs, including ones used exclusively for recreation, would be required to broadcast identifying information using one or two different acceptable … Continue reading

Theoretically, Yoda Wasn't Even 30 When He Died

There’s a big, if unintentional, consequence of Baby Yoda’s existence. Because we were told how old the little guy is (50) and we think we have a decent understanding of how old Baby Yoda is developmentally (approximately 18 months) considering what we’ve seen of his actions so far in The Mandalorian, we can infer how…

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The ‘Peloton Husband’ Gave His Actual Girlfriend A Peloton For Christmas

Here’s hoping it goes over better than it did the first time.

YouTube makes it easier for creators to address copyright claims

YouTube’s copyright claims system can be a headache for creators. Content ID — the platform’s automated cross-checking system — is often overzealous in demonetizing or removing videos. Plus, filing disputes against erroneous claims isn’t a clear-cu…

Stadia Pro's free January games are 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' and 'Thumper'

Google is bolstering Stadia Pro’s ‘free’ game lineup once more, although you might not be quite so thrilled with the consequences. The game streaming service is adding both the adventure sequel Rise of the Tomb Raider and the rhythm title Thumper to…

Sony is an unexpected victim of its own success

Sony smartphones may not be flying off the shelves, but even if you bought a recent iPhone or one of many Android phones you’re actually a Sony customer – and contributing to its production headache. While Sony Xperia handsets remain niche, despite the company’s best efforts to pitch unlocked and SIM-free devices, its camera sensor business is struggling to keep … Continue reading

High BMI may improve some cancer treatments, but it’s complicated

A new study investigates the ‘obesity paradox,’ which refers to the fact that excess body fat may be a cancer risk, but could also improve a patient’s response to cancer treatment in certain cases. The new research comes out of Flinders University, where scientists looked into clinical trials involving an immunotherapy treatment used for non-small-cell lung cancer called atezolizumab. Patients … Continue reading

AirPods dominate earbuds market like iPad leads tablets

With AirPods, Apple has the largest presence in the wearables market today, by a long shot. Unit shipment tracking in the wearables market for Q3 of 2019 showed Apple ahead of the pack, by a long shot. According to the IDC, Apple had 35% of the entire world’s wearables market, with the closest competitor coming in with just 14.6% (that’s … Continue reading