How to enable Flash in Google Chrome
With Flash capabilities coming to an official end in early 2021, what options are left for Chrome users? Here's how Flash content is being preserved online.
Raging celebs, impromptu weddings, and more of our best CES war stories
Hors d'oeuvres with B-list celebs, food poisoning, and midnight benders. In a town renowned for excess, CES always brings out the craziest experiences.
CES award winners: Where are they now?
Before CES 2021, let’s take a look back at the gear we’ve highlighted from the last decade to see when we picked the marvels … and when we’ve missed the magic.
How to share a calendar in Google
Google Calendar is a great way to keep track of appointments, events, and more. This guide shows you how to easily share any calendar you have in Google.
Why are we going to the moon again? NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren explains
NASA has plans to send astronauts to the moon again. But why? What's the goal? We spoke with astronaut Kjell Lindgren to get a breakdown.
2020 was full of giant leaps for mankind’s return to crewed space missions
In 2020, humanity laid the foundation for an exciting new era. Thanks to these breakthroughs and major milestones, manned space travel is set for a comeback.
2020 was a big year for the moon. Here’s a recap
Following a lull in interest after the moon landing in 1969, 2020 was proof positive that moon mania has taken hold of the world once again
Get ready, kids, these Santa trackers are about to fire up!
Santa is about to embark on his busy delivery run to homes around the world. Here's how you can track his every move ...
Why do you see ads for stuff you’ve already bought?
Right now, you're probably seeing ads for all the stuff you already bought for Christmas. Curious why that happens? We did some digging to find out.
Martian dust is a big problem for astronauts. Here’s how NASA fights it
The biggest thing standing between humanity and colonizing the red planet is actually quite small. Martian dust creates tons of problems for astronauts.
Are you using any of these browser extensions? Uninstall them now
Security firm Avast has identified 28 malicious Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge extensions that have received 3 million downloads globally.
Zoom to lift its 40-minute meeting limit for holiday celebrations
Zoom is lifting the 40-minute meeting limit for free accounts during several upcoming holidays, so you can chat for as long as you like.
Twitter is about to close its Periscope livestreaming app
Periscope will soon be broadcasting its final livestreams after owner Twitter announced it is closing the app.
Gmail experiencing disruption globally, Google confirms
No, it's not just you. Google has confirmed that Gmail is currently experiencing issues, with users around the world affected.
Hackers target U.S. government agencies as FBI investigates
The FBI is investigating cyberattacks on at least two U.S. government departments in which some reports suggest internal emails may have been accessed.
The best history podcasts for Android and iOS
Listen to our pick of the best history podcasts for bizarre true histories that put fiction to shame and in-depth analysis of famous events and characters.
How to schedule a Zoom meeting
Need to schedule a Zoom meeting but have no idea where to start? We'll take you through the process from start to finish and get you chatting in no time at all.
SpaceX’s Starlink wins major cash boost to bring internet to rural areas
SpaceX’s Starlink initiative aimed at beaming broadband from space will receive $885 million in federal funding to help it serve rural communities in the U.S.
A.I. hit some major milestones in 2020. Here’s a recap
Here's a rundown of the six biggest developments, shifts, and emerging themes that popped up in the world of artificial intelligence in the year 2020.
The best comedy podcasts right now
Do you like comedy? Love to laugh? Then take a look at our list of the best comedy podcasts available right now, from the satirical to the downright silly.
The best true crime podcasts
Skip the hardboiled detective stories -- the best crime stories are true. We've curated a list of the best true crime podcasts to keep you up at night.
French broadcaster posts obituaries of famous folks who are very much alive
Radio France Internationale has been left red-faced after it accidentally posted the obituaries of around 100 prominent figures who are still very much alive.
The plan to suck CO2 out of the atmosphere and use it to rebuild Earth’s coasts
Carbon capture and sequestration isn't necessarily a new idea, but scientists are currently mulling over a clever new way of doing it
YouTube is back after global service outage
YouTube says its service is up and running again after an outage that lasted several hours on Wednesday, November 11.
These teachers aren’t just enduring the remote education era — they’re thriving
After adjusting to the new normal of pandemic-are education, many teachers have discovered not only how to survive, but how to thrive in a virtual classroom
How to set up a VPN on your PS4
Want the advantages of a VPN on more than your computer or smartphone? Learn how to set up a VPN on a PS4 to access exclusive content and improve performance.
How a hyperrealistic robo-dolphin is paving the way for animatronic aquariums
Ex-Hollywood practical effects artist Roger Holzberg is on a mission to revolutionize aquariums. How? By replacing the animals with hyperrealistic robots
Despite obvious dangers, autonomous killer robot tech is charging ahead
Thanks to the proliferation of lethal autonomous weapon tech, the world's military powers are now engaged in an arms race that's increasingly difficult to stop.
20 years in orbit: A video tour of the past two decades of life on the ISS
The space station celebrates 20 years of continuous human habitation on November 2, 2020. Here's what daily life is like on the orbiting outpost.
Feeding astronauts is hard, so this startup wants to grow steaks in space
Meat is a rarity in space. It's difficult to transport, and raising livestock in orbit is out of the question. But what if we could grow meat without animals?
Alphabet’s Loon balloon sets new record for longest stratospheric flight
A high-altitude internet balloon operated by Google parent Alphabet has made its longest stratospheric flight yet, staying aloft for 312 days.
How to share a Google Calendar
Whether you're making a work schedule or arranging a family reunion, keeping everyone informed can be hard. Learn how to share your Google Calendar with ease.
How astronomers study dark matter, the most mysterious substance in the universe
Most of the universe is made up of dark matter and dark energy, two things scientists have never detected directly. How do we study what we can't detect?
Zoom launches end-to-end encryption, but with a catch
Months after announcing a plan to introduce the feature, videoconferencing platform Zoom has finally added end-to-end encryption for improved security.