The earthquake in Nepal was so violent it moved mountains. Satellite imagery shows that the parts of the Himalayas sank three feet—and the area around it as much as five feet—as tectonic plates snapped under extreme pressure. But the mountains will regain their height, slowly but surely, thanks to the geologic forces at work.
I regret buying an Apple Watch (and I knew I would)
I bought an Apple Watch. I didn’t preorder it, because at first I didn’t even want one. I warned people who asked me about the company’s first wearable:
This Chart Shows When You Should Use Ibuprofen vs. Acetaminophen
Not all pain relievers are created equal. Ibuprofen (Advil) and Acetaminophen (Tylenol) have different effects on the body. This handy chart can quickly tell you which one to use for which purposes, and when to avoid them.
Really enjoyed this show back in the day.
Really enjoyed this show back in the day.
Original series stars William Petersen and Marg Helgenberger will return for the movie, while Ted Danson has signed on to star alongside Patricia Arquette in surviving spinoff ‘CSI: Cyber.’
The only thing Apple knows well is how to market the crap out of something. Lucky for them, there’s …
The only thing Apple knows well is how to market the crap out of something. Lucky for them, there's a lot of sheep in this world.
Apple Watch has taken the smartwatch market by storm—garnering over 50% marketshare in just a few
Microsoft needs to be far more clear on the details. Guess it was too good to be true.
Microsoft needs to be far more clear on the details. Guess it was too good to be true.
One of the most confusing areas of discussion right now is if Windows 10 will be a free upgrade, and if it will be gifted to Insiders. We take a look at official responses and answer the question.
Where to Find the Best Live Streams on Meerkat and Periscope
Meerkat and Periscope are two apps with a similar purpose: To let you broadcast live video over the web for anyone who wants to tune in. But what if your circle of friends aren’t live streaming enthusiasts? Here’s how you can find some streams of note on both networks.
Simple video tries to explain where all the aliens are
The universe is very big and some parts are very old and if we somehow exist on a planet that’s relatively young, aliens must also exist somewhere. But where the hell are they? Kurz Gesagt tries to figure that out in this lovely animation explainer that touches on The Fermi Paradox and different types of potential civilizations.
“Don’t Put It Down, Put It Away”
If you’re trying to keep your home or workspace a little more tidy, this simple mantra will help you avoid clutter buildup.
Google Will Unveil Voice Access At I/O, Allowing You To Control Apps Entirely By Voice
Touchscreens are okay, but what about putting those pipes to better use? The description of one of Google’s talks at I/O later this month points to an inte… by Ryan Whitwam in Applications, News
Freightliner Just Revealed The First Real Road-Legal Autonomous Big Rig
The Freightliner “Inspiration Truck” will be the first autonomous commercial truck to drive on American roads. Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval and Daimler Chairman Wolfgang Bernhard just bolted on its Autonomous Vehicle license plate to prove it’s the real deal, and it’s already been spotted in action.
I hope a redesign is happening very soon, and this looks like a step in the right direction.
I hope a redesign is happening very soon, and this looks like a step in the right direction.
We first saw Ultraviolet, Google’s Hangouts app for Chrome, back in August. Just a couple of months later, the app went live for Chrome users wit… by Liam Spradlin in Applications, Google, News, Rumors
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Nice!
May the 4th be with you!
May the 4th be with you!
What better way to celebrate the upcoming Star Wars Day than by watching a Super Star Destroyer shat
The Google app: Questions
A question is the most powerful force in the world. It can start you on an adventure or spark a conn
Very cool stuff.
Very cool stuff.
Over on the Android Developer’s Google+ page an awesome new feature for Google’s voice search was just announced. A small selection of applications will no… by Jeff Beck in Applications, Google, News
These should help if you’re constantly throwing food out.
These should help if you're constantly throwing food out.
Every year, people waste tons of food—a serious and saddening issue. If you sometimes throw out food because they’ve spoiled, these printables can help.
Sign PDF Documents Without Printing and Scanning Them From Any Device
Need to sign a document and email it? Don’t print, sign, and then scan it back in again. Skip the entire process and apply your signature electronically. It saves time and you don’t need a printer or scanner.
The Trick to Cracking a Master Combo Lock in 8 Tries or Fewer
Look, we all know that Master combo locks, which go for $4 a pop, are not paragons of security. But damn, this looks easy. In a new video, hacker Samy Kamkar demonstrates a dead simple trick that he claims can break into most Master combo locks in just a few tries.
A new study published in BMC Evolutionary Biology shows that lower back pain is more frequent in peo
A new study published in BMC Evolutionary Biology shows that lower back pain is more frequent in peo
A new study published in BMC Evolutionary Biology shows that lower back pain is more frequent in people whose spines are similar in shape to those of chimpanzees. “[Our] study suggests that the pathological vertebrae of some people may be less well adapted for walking upright,” noted lead researcher Kimberly Plomp.