Scientists discover a pulsating star that only gets brighter in one hemisphere

Researchers at Penn State have announced they have discovered a new type of pulsating star with a brightness that oscillates periodically but only over one of its hemispheres. Pulsating stars typically have brightness that oscillates periodically across its entire surface. The team says that the stars located in a binary star system, and its unusual single-sided pulse is because of … Continue reading

Why the tech world is waging war on bezels

Our screens have always been defined, at least in part, by their frames. Early TVs had tiny 10-inch screens, housed in enormous cases that looked more like furniture than anything you’d recognize as a modern television. But those borders slowly disap…

Huawei will livestream its P40 phone unveiling on March 26th

Huawei is joining the ranks of companies moving to online events to minimize the risk of coronavirus infections. The Chinese tech giant is now set to introduce its P40 series phones through an online launch on March 26th instead of the in-person Par…

A popular analytics platform secretly scraped user data via VPN apps

Popular analytics platform Sensor Tower has been secretly harvesting data from millions of people with Android and iOS ad-blocking and VPN apps, according to an investigation by BuzzFeed News. It’s not clear that the apps — which include Free and Un…

Dyson's Corrale is a $500 straightening iron with flexing plates

Following the success of the Supersonic hairdryer and Airwrap curler, Dyson is ready to unveil its latest hairstyling device. The company is leveraging its experience in heating and cooling home appliances to make beauty gadgets that can style your t…

I Can't Afford Dyson's $500 Cordless Flatiron, But It's Kind of Amazing

I never know what to do with my hair, and boy oh boy have I made countless mistakes using flat irons. I’ve burned my hair, fingers, and other parts of my body with my clumsiness. When my budget for Japanese straight perms ran out, I went through periods of lopping off my mane entirely. Unfortunately, the “may-I-see-y…

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New research sheds light on why sea turtles eat plastic

Plastics floating in the ocean are a hazard for marine creatures, particularly sea turtles. Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have conducted new research to try and determine precisely why sea turtles eat plastics. The team found that the reason the turtles are eating the floating plastics comes down to how the plastic smells. The research … Continue reading

Sega Saturn classic 'Panzer Dragoon' is getting the VR treatment

Well, that was unexpected. Out of nowhere, a relatively unknown game developer has announced a VR version of Panzer Dragoon, a beloved rail shooter franchise that started on the Sega Saturn in the mid-1990s. Panzer Dragoon Voyage Record will be a sin…

Adidas' smart insoles use Google tech to improve your 'FIFA Mobile' scores

Just a few days ago Google and Adidas teased a smart insole designed to work with FIFA Mobile — now we know exactly what it looks like. The Adidas GMR slips into your sneakers to monitor your performance during real-world soccer play, measuring your…

'Phantasy Star Online 2' will finally come to North America next week

It’s been a long time coming, but Phantasy Star Online 2 is set to make its North American debut this month. Japan’s hotly-anticipated online action RPG will launch in open beta on Xbox One on March 17th. You’ll be able to start downloading the clien…