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10 unique features Galaxy S10 will roll with on release day

Chris Burns | Feb 12, 2019

There's a new set of phones coming from Samsung this month - three different models, all called Galaxy S10. Rumors seem pretty much a lock at this point that the Samsung Galaxy S10 will be joined by a smaller model called Galaxy S10E and a larger version called Galaxy S10 Plus. The three models will be revealed at the same event (with a few other devices at the same time) and we've got a handy-dandy list of features here that've been tipped to set the Galaxy S10 family aside from the rest of the smartphone universe and/or other recent Galaxy S smartphones from the last several years.

A van-sized meteor exploded over Cuba

Chris Burns | Feb 5, 2019

In the first of February, 2019, a van-sized asteroid-turned-meteor exploded over Cuba. This explosion and subsequent disintegration happened at a scale and height that allowed leftover pieces to be recovered in its aftermath. This space rock entered our Earthly vision at around West Palm Beach, Florida, and entered the atmosphere somewhere between there and Pinar del Rio, where it landed. We are in no current danger of any similar falling fireballs - none that've yet been detected, that is to say.

Fortnite update LTM giving griefers a bad time

Chris Burns | Jan 31, 2019

Fortnite's next update will include a Limited Time Mode (LTM) that stops users from dying - sort of. Users will see this mode enacted in the Marshmello concert set to take place on Saturday. At that time, the event will take place in the game at Pleasant Park. When this LTM is in play, users will respawn with the greatest of ease.

OnePlus 6T pop-up events start today: Here’s where and when

Chris Burns | Oct 29, 2018

The OnePlus 6T won't just be released on T-Mobile USA and online, it'll be released at pop-up events around the world. Users will be able to buy the OnePlus 6T at special events that'll be in-place at unique locations for a very short period of time. These events will be taking place in the USA, Europe, the Nordics, India, and China too. These events start on October 29th, 2018 - that's today!

Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Note 9: What we expect

Chris Burns | Jun 27, 2018

This afternoon we're having a look at the wide world of expectations we have for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 now that the device's announcement event was revealed. Samsung sent invitations to the press for a Samsung Unpacked event which will take place on the 9th of August, 2018. At that event we expect the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 to be revealed - and probably not a gold-encrusted salmon with Bluetooth, but who knows?!

WWDC 2018 Wrap-up: Everything Apple announced today, made simple

Chris Burns | Jun 4, 2018

Today we're wrapping up Apple's main WWDC 2018 keynote in as simple a fashion as possible. With what this article explains, I'll touch on the main topics and will offer an expanded look at each topic as it pops up, if you do so wish. For the average user, the announcements Apple made this morning can be summed up in a succinct set of paragraphs.

Extinct bird’s big ol’ egg discovered in museum storage

Chris Burns | Apr 27, 2018

An extinct bird's egg was found in storage at a New York museum this week, having been mistaken for a cast for decades. The creature that laid this egg was the Elephant Bird - aka Aepyornis maximus. "It's the biggest egg laid by any vertebrate ever," said Kathryn Leacock, Buffalo Museum of Science director of collections. It is indeed the biggest egg ever laid - it beats the previous record holder by just a TINY bit.*

Big Microsoft leadership shakeup detailed

Chris Burns | Mar 29, 2018

Today a big announcement was made by the CEO of Microsoft to all employees. In this message, several of the highest-ranking and most publicly visible leaders at the company are switching roles. Not so much switching as being re-assigned, or re-titled. Assignments are being traded up - it's a whole new world, all aimed at a "Microsoft 365 experience."

Stephen Hawking’s final resting place in Westminster Abbey: Amongst legends

Chris Burns | Mar 20, 2018

The final resting place of Professor Stephen Hawking was announced this week in London. The theoretical physicist was announced to be honored at a Service of Thanksgiving later this year (2018) at Westminster Abbey. At that time, Hawking's ashes will be interred at the Abbey near scientific minds of similarly revered status.

Microsoft Build 2018 returns to Seattle in May: registration opens soon

Brittany A. Roston | Feb 8, 2018

Microsoft has announced that its Build 2018 developers conference will be held in Seattle this year. The company will be opening registration on February 15, with the conference itself being scheduled for May 7 to May 9. Though Microsoft was fond of holding Build in San Francisco for years, it switched back to Seattle last year.

Apple Event live : We’re at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park!

Chris Burns | Sep 12, 2017

Today we're prepped and ready for the big Apple Event here at Apple Park, the company's new campus. This event takes place at the Steve Jobs Theater, and is the first public event ever held at this location. Below we've arranged a selection of photos from the event, separated by location on the map of the campus provided by Apple Maps.

Pokemon GO Christmas event details leaked early

Chris Burns | Dec 19, 2016

The Pokemon GO Christmas event is upon us, and Niantic is making some last-minute decisions on what to do. In Pokemon GO over the past several months, the developers at Niantic have been bringing special events to the game during holidays. These have included Halloween, Thanksgiving, and now Christmas, too. Some believe that the Santa Hat Pikachu is the only treat we have in store - we're inclined to disagree.