Emily Price
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 95 articles
Emily is a freelance writer based in San Francisco. Her book "Productivity Hacks: 500+ Easy Ways to Accomplish More at Work--That Actually Work!" was published in December 2018 by Simon and Schuster/Adams Media.
Pablo Escobar’s brother made a folding smartphone and he says it’s unbreakable
The brother of infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar is taking on Samsung with a new foldable smartphone called the Escobar Fold 1. He also has his sights set on suing Apple next year. Similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, the Escobar 1 features a flexible screen that allows users to fold it into a tablet.
Google is secretly gathering personal health data on millions of Americans
Google is reportedly working alongside one of the nation's largest health care systems to collect and analyze the personal health information of Americans across 21 states. The joint effort with the St. Louis-based company Ascension began last year, but increased dramatically over this summer and fall.
You need to delete these 24 malware-infested Android apps right now
A number of apps have recently made their way into the Google Play Store with a little something extra: malware. The malware, which has been dubbed “Joker,” is designed to sneakily sign users up for subscription services, ones that they might be charged for over the course of several months.
Elon Musk says computers will eventually surpass us in every single way
Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk said that computers are getting smarter, so much so that they are surpassing human intelligence. At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Musk told Alibaba's Jack Ma that he guarantees humans will eventually be surpassed by computers “in every single way."
Apple contractors listening to Siri requests hear sex, drug deals, and more
Apple contractors routinely hear sensitive things like confidential medical information, couples having sex, and drug deals as part of their work related to quality control for the company’s virtual assistant Siri. It was revealed that earlier this year that humans also evaluate things overheard by Amazon's Alexa
Google Nest gives 100,000 Home Minis to people living with paralysis
Google Nest is giving away 100,000 free Home Minis to people who are living with paralysis. The company announced a partnership with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Friday to provide the devices to paralyzed individuals to help them gain some additional independence.
SpaceX’s Starhopper rocket bursts into flames during tests
SpaceX ran into trouble Tuesday evening when a small fire erupted from the engine of a prototype rocket it was testing at the company’s facility in Boca Chica, Texas. It's not clear if the fire caused any damage to the rocket itself
President Trump attacks Facebook Libra, says it’s not dependable like the dollar
President Trump attacked Facebook's new Libra cryptocurrency on Thursday, claiming it will have "little standing or dependability" and that Facebook would need to seek a banking charter if it wanted to move forward.
The best arcade machines to give as gifts this holiday season
Arcade machines can be fun to play on your own or have on hand in your game room when you’re hosting a party. While an arcade game can mean something with a larger cabinet that takes up a good amount of space in your room, you can also find some great options these days with a smaller profile.
Track Bill Nye’s LightSail 2 solar spaceship in real time as it makes history
The LightSail 2 has sent its first signals back to Earth, and The Planetary Society has made it possible for enthusiasts to track those signals from home through an online dashboard. The spacecraft is expected to remain in orbit for a year and demonstrate the viability of solar sailing.
NASA’s TESS satellite discovered three new planets right next-door
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, affectionately called TESS, discovered three new worlds during its latest exploration. The exoplanets are the smallest, nearest known to date and orbit a star that’s just 73 light-years away,
Only about 75 people actually made it to the viral Area 51 raid
Only about 75 people with dreams of seeing aliens showed up at the gates of Area 51 on Friday, a far cry from the millions who had said they were going to attend the Area 51 raid. That said, at least one of them actually managed to Naruto Run nearby, and only two people were detained.
Bowflex’s new C6 offers a Peleton-like biking experience for half the price
Bowflex has a new indoor bike that might potentially give Peloton a run for its money. The Bowflex C6 cycling bike offers a connected biking experience at less than half the price of Peloton’s offering, making it a more affordable solution for someone who wants an indoor bicycle.
Is Gradient the next FaceApp? What you need to know about the new look-alike app
Gradient is a viral new photo app that takes a picture of your face and tells you what celebrity you look like. After being out for barely a week, the app has been downloaded more than 1 million times. Here's what you need to know about the app -- including whether it's safe to share your face with it.
Google is bringing some Translate features into Google Maps
Google is bringing Google Maps and Google Translate a little closer together by adding part of Translate to Google Maps. You can tap on a button within Google Maps to have the name of your destination and the address read out in the local language. It will be available to users over the next month in over 50 languages.
Pax’s newest cannabis vape tells you what’s inside each cartidge
The pocket-sized Pax Era Pro cannabis vaporizer includes a new PodID feature that allows users to read more about the cartridge they inserted in their device through the PAX app. The Pax Era Pro is available starting for $70 on Pax’s website, as well as at licensed retailers.
The ultimate Frozen gifts for your kids ahead of the movie’s sequel
Frozen 2 officially premiers in theaters on November 22nd, which means if the Frozen fever hasn’t hit your house for the second time yet, consider yourself warned: winter is coming. If you need to stock up on Frozen gifts, here are some great options.
Paul Rudd and Peyton Reed will return for Marvel’s Ant-Man 3
Paul Rudd will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for yet another outing as Ant-Man, the shrinking (and growing) superhero, joined by series director Peyton Reed. This will be the 5th movie where Rudd has portrayed the character. It's not clear yet if Evangeline Lilly will return as his partner, the Wasp.
U.S. government launches national security investigation into TikTok
The U.S. government has launched a national security investigation into the popular app TikTok. The national security review is specifically looking into the China-based company’s acquisition of the app Musical.ly. TikTok purchased the company for $1 billion roughly two years ago.
One day you might get emergency alerts through Netflix and Spotify
One day you might get emergency alerts through streaming services like Netflix and Spotify. A bipartisan bill was reintroduced in the Senate to require audio and video streaming services to display emergency alerts while you’re watching or listening to them.
Facebook details plans to combat election interference on the platform
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg held a conference call on Monday to discuss abuse and election interference on the platform. He detailed a number of different initiatives the social network has implemented and is launching to help prevent interference in the 2020 presidential election.
Uber Eats is close to delivering your dinner using a drone
Along with announcing Uber Cash Monday, Uber shared a few more details about its plans to bring drone delivery to Uber Eats. Uber unveiled the design for the drones at the Forbes 30 under 30 summit. The drones will have rotating wings with six rotors and will be able to take off and land vertically.
Uber gets further into the cash game with Uber Money app and debit card
Uber announced a new division of its business Monday called Uber Money, a digital wallet and debit and credit card aimed at drivers on its platform. The new financial products are designed to help drivers get paid faster, and manage money better. The debit account doesn’t require a minimum balance or have overdraft fees.
AT&T will offer an ad-supported version of its HBO Max streaming service in 2021
HBO Max will reportedly have a cheaper, ad-supported tier in 2021, making it the first HBO product to include commercials. According to Reuters, the ad-supported version of HBO Max would launch roughly one year after the launch of HBO Max, which will be an ad-free subscription service.