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Technology By Eli Shayotovich July 19th, 2022

How To Tell If Your Amazon Echo Is Spying On You, And What You Can Do About It

Your smart speaker might be listening, but there are steps you can use to secure your conversations from this potentially nosey piece of technology.

Electric Vehicles By Kyle Encina July 19th, 2022

This Record-Setting Tesla Model S Has Clocked Over 1 Million Miles

A Tesla Model S recently broke 1 million miles, hitting a milestone for electric vehicles. But the cost of reaching such high mileage wasn't cheap.

Cars By Mark Cowley July 19th, 2022

The 10 Coolest Features Of The 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor

From its 3.0L twin-turbo V6 engine to marine-grade vinyl seats, the 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor is sold out for the season for more than one good reason.

Cars By Eli Shayotovich July 19th, 2022

This BMW From 1955 Got Better Gas Mileage Than Any New BMW

BMW's "Bubble Car" took fuel efficieny to a new level, though it was designed at a near miniature size.

Gaming By Gabriel Moss July 19th, 2022

LEGO's Atari 2600 Set Is An Expensive Blast From The Past

The classic Atari 2600 is back ... sort of. LEGO has introduced a blocky version of the iconic gaming system, one that includes three game cartridges.

Electric Vehicles By Rahul Srinivas July 19th, 2022

Samsung's Next Event Teases Foldables In Short Order

Samsung has officially announced its upcoming Unpacked event for August, and there's a good reason to believe it's all about foldable smartphones.

Gaming By Keyede Erinfolami July 19th, 2022

Today's Wordle Answer #396 - July 20, 2022 Solution And Hints

The next Wordle puzzle is live and it brings with it a relatively tricky word that you likely never use during ordinary conversations. Here's the latest hints.

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Space By Rahul Srinivas July 19th, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope's Massive Images Are Stored On A Tiny SSD

The James Webb Space Telescope has a solid-state drive onboard that takes care of recording data before it's transferred to Earth, a few GB at a time.

Gaming By Monica J. White July 19th, 2022

Here's When 3DS And Wii U eShop Purchases End

Nintendo has finally confirmed its plans to shutter eShop access on its aging consoles. Gamers have only weeks left to add funds before the option disappears.

Technology By Nadeem Sarwar July 19th, 2022

The Real Reason Apple Is Getting Sued For Apple Pay

Apple is facing another lawsuit, this one over the company's controversial decision to limit its devices to its own Apple Pay contactless payment platform.

Electric Vehicles By Alvin Reyes July 19th, 2022

This Little-Known Corvette From 1988 Is Faster Than A Brand New Tesla

This unique custom-fitted Corvette was gifted with optimizations that allow it to reach a top speed that leaves even a brand new Tesla vehicle in the dust.

TVs and Streaming By Nadeem Sarwar July 19th, 2022

Netflix Cracks Down On Password Sharing By Testing 'Add A Home' Fee

All your account sharing with friends and family might be at an end as Netflix tests a new fee attached to users tapping in from a location outside your home.

Wearables By Rahul Srinivas July 19th, 2022

Wear OS Is Finally Getting The Smartwatch Chip To Fully Take On Apple Watch

Qualcomm has taken the wraps off two new smartwatch chips, as well as the first models that will pack this new hardware starting with the next Oppo Watch.

SUVs and Crossovers By Kyle Encina July 19th, 2022

2024 Blazer EV Gives Chevrolet An Affordable Electric SUV

Chevrolet's next big EV release is a 2024 Blazer, delivering an affordable electric SUV to the masses in several distinct trims.

Electric Vehicles By James Dolan July 19th, 2022

Chevy's 5 Biggest Car Flops Of All Time

For years, Chevy has built many of the most successful American cars, but along with that have been a few stinkers. Here are some of their biggest flops.

Drones By Dave McQuilling July 19th, 2022

Here's Where Amazon's Prime Air Delivery Drones Will Be Dropping Orders Next

After a lot of build up, Amazon has slowly been rolling out its drone delivery service. Here's where Amazon's drones will begin making their deliveries next.

Cars By Alvin Reyes July 19th, 2022

Ford Just Made The Maverick Pickup More Expensive

Ford just increased prices for the Maverick pickup as demand seems to have far outrun supply on some models. Buyers will still need patience, regardless.

Android By Nor'Adila Hepburn July 19th, 2022

How To Fix An Android Phone That Keeps Crashing

If your Android smartphone or tablet keeps crashing, there are a few different issues that may be behind the problem. Google explains how to fix them.

Gaming By Ewdison Then July 19th, 2022

Apple Arcade Is About To Lose A Bunch Of Games

Apple Arcade is a great deal for iPhone and iPad owners who enjoy mobile games, but it looks like a bunch of titles will disappear in the near future.

Gaming By Rahul Srinivas July 19th, 2022

Alienware's Latest AMD Gaming Laptop Has A 480Hz Display

Alienware and Dell deliver gaming laptops with new AMD graphics and display tech, like the m17 R5, with a 480Hz display and AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT GPU.

Cars By Alvin Reyes July 19th, 2022

The Most Expensive Car In Danny Koker's Collection

Danny Koker is a singer, actor, and car fanatic all at once, so it's no surprise the star owns a large collection. Here are some of his priciest cars.

Internet By Gabriel Moss July 19th, 2022

How To Delete Twitter

Whether you're concerned about data and privacy or you just need a good off-screen break, deleting your Twitter account is easy to do. Here's how.

Electric Vehicles By Chris Davies July 19th, 2022

2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring First Drive: Electric Upstart Leads The Pack

The biggest surprise with the 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring isn't how good the EV luxury sedan is, but that Lucid Motors managed to get it to production at all.

Technology By Ewdison Then July 18th, 2022

This Is What The Mid-Range Surface Duo 2 Lite Could Have Been

An unreleased variant of Microsoft's Surface Duo folding smartphone made an appearance in an online listing, revealing what could have been a mid-range option.

Gaming By Dave McQuilling July 18th, 2022

Survey: A Vast Majority Of People We Polled Don't Actually Own A VR Headset

Virtual reality has been around for years, but most people don't own a VR system, at least according to a survey we conducted. Will that ever change?

Technology By Nadeem Sarwar July 18th, 2022

Amazon Prime Video Gears Up For A Big Redesign: Here's What's Changing

Amazon is finally updating its Prime Video interface with some of the features users have been requesting for quite some time, making it easier to navigate.

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Space By Nadeem Sarwar July 18th, 2022

Scientists Spot First Sleeping Black Hole In Our Galactic Backyard

Researchers have revealed what might be the first 'dormant' stellar-mass black hole ever discovered outside the Milky Way, complete with its own companion star.

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