Surprise, Surprise: Reports Debunk Viral Project Veritas Video About Harvesting Ballots

The video claimed to prove Rep. Ilhan Omar committed election fraud. It does not.

Siri Is What's Really Holding the HomePod Back

It’s easy to dunk on Apple’s HomePod speaker. For one, it costs $300. Currently, it doesn’t support third-party music services (though that’s supposedly on the way). HomeKit is a mixed bag when it comes to controlling a smart home, and for the price, the Apple TV is arguably the smarter choice for a HomeKit hub. But…

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QAnon-Obsessed CBP Officer Arrested After Sending 'Numerous' Threats to Superior

An agent for Customs and Border Protection in New Jersey, Alberto Almeida, was arrested and is facing charges after he allegedly sent threatening messages accusing a senior CBP official of child trafficking and calling for his extrajudicial execution, the Daily Beast reported on Wednesday.

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Lilly COVID-19 treatment asks for first FDA antibody authorization

A new treatment for COVID-19 is seeking FDA emergency authorization, with pharma company Eli Lilly hunting early permission to get its SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody into hospitals. Lilly says that a million doses of the drug, known as LY-CoV555 monotherapy, could be ready in time for treatments in Q4 2020. Before they can be used, however, the US Food and Drug … Continue reading

Another reason to quit Facebook: Monopoly misdeeds

Today we’re taking a look at how Facebook users are finding reasons why to quit the Social Network entirely. Per the latest update from the US Government House Antitrust Subcommittee, Facebook wields substantial monopoly powers and maintains power in ways that are anticompetitive or outright nefarious. Part of this latest set of findings, quotes from Mark Zuckerberg appear as veiled … Continue reading

Boeing’s Starliner flight test just got an unexpected crew shake-up

NASA and Boeing have revealed a crew change for Boeing’s upcoming Crew Flight Test, which will see the CST-100 Starliner transport three crew members to the International Space Station next year. Barry “Butch” Wilmore will be replacing Boeing astronaut Chris Ferguson for the flight, joining Mike Fincke and Nicole Mann for the mission. Ferguson was set to command the mission, … Continue reading

Google Arts & Culture app lets you turn yourself into a Van Gogh painting

If you’ve ever wondered what your portrait would look like if Van Gogh or Frida Kahlo were to paint it, Google can help you find out. The company’s latest Arts & Culture app update is a set of augmented reality Art Filters you can apply to your f…

Boom unveils the XB-1, its supersonic testbed

The “Baby Boom” is finally here. After six years of development, Boom Supersonic is unveiling its XB-1 demonstrator. The craft is the company’s first supersonic plane, designed to prove the technology ahead of a full-size airliner, Overture. But toda…

Launch an exciting career in tech with this bundle

If you’re interested in beginning or furthering a career in tech or IT, you’re far from alone. Thanks to the high pay, countless job opportunities, and growing importance on the world stage, the tech industry is where today’s most talented and driven…

Trump Shunned Quack Coronavirus Cures For Himself That He Pushed On The Public