Samsung's 65-Inch Q60 QLED Smart TV Falls to $750

Samsung 65-inch Q60 QLED Smart TV | $750 | Amazon
Samsung 65-inch Q60 QLED Smart TV | $750 | Best Buy

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3 Reasons Why The Legend of Korra Is Just as Good as Avatar: The Last Airbender

In the hierarchy of the Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise, The Legend of Korra often gets slighted. But Korra is just as good, if not better than, The Last Airbender. Here are three reasons why our pal Max thinks the follow-up series deserves more credit.

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Smartphones Knowing When You're Drunk Is the Next Frontier of Data Spying

In case your smartphone tracking your travels, web browsing, dating history, job changes, diet changes, shopping habits, and general content consumption wasn’t enough for you, there’s good news. Soon, the little snitch in all of our pockets might be able to tell us when we’re plastered just by measuring a few of our…

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Damaged SETI Observatory Could Be Sidelined for Months

The iconic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico was damaged last week when a large cable fell onto the radio telescope’s main reflector dish. We’re now learning more about this unfortunate incident, including how long it might take until the beleaguered observatory is back online.

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Google Maps’ new UI is colorful genius

Google Maps is getting a graphics upgrade, making it easier to see where lakes, beaches, forests and more are at a glance. The new update brings more color to the regular Google Maps view, distilling some of the details from Google’s satellite imagery, but not letting it overload the default interface. Until now, Google Maps has had some indications for … Continue reading

Ford, BMW and others sign binding emissions agreement with California

Five major automakers have signed a binding agreement with California that will compel them to follow the state’s vehicle emissions standards. Its fuel economy rules are stricter than federal ones, which has put the state at odds with the Trump admin…

Google Maps update makes it easier to see an area's actual landscape

Google Maps is already one of the most popular services for navigating and remotely exploring the world. Starting this week, though, its default view will be even more colorful and, hopefully, useful for travellers. Google took its satellite imagery…

Research shows answering one robocall doesn't lead to more

In an attempt to better understand robocalls, researchers from North Carolina State University set up 66,606 fake phone lines and recorded 1,481,201 unsolicited calls over an 11-month period. Their research debunks a couple longstanding myths, but it…

'Subnautica' arrives on Nintendo Switch in early 2021

It took quite some time before alien undersea survival game Subnautica made its way from PC and Xbox One to PlayStation 4. A bit more than two years after that port, Nintendo Switch owners will be able to check it out too. As announced during the Ind…

Radio Flyer's $100 Tesla Model Y is powered by kids' feet

A few years ago Radio Flyer teamed up with Tesla to create a kids’ version of the Tesla Model S. That drivable mini electric sedan packs a lithium-ion battery and costs $500. Now, the companies are releasing a Tesla Model Y for kids. This mini whip i…