Technology is easier than ever to use — and it’s making us miserable
Frictionless experiences have long been a top priority for interface designers, but the war on friction has led to some unintended consequences
How to get around websites that block right-clicks
If you run into a site that keeps you from right-clicking and copying, there are ways around it - here are the top solutions.
What happened to Vine?
Vine erupted onto the scene, allowing users to share six-second videos. Vine quickly grew in popularity, but then it was shut down by Twitter -- what happened?
The next presidential debate on Zoom? It may yet happen
President Donald Trump's positive COVID-19 test has prompted one of his campaign advisers suggesting the next presidential debate could take place virtually.
Microsoft services recovering after going down globally
Multiple web-based services operated by Microsoft went down for users around the world at around 3:30 p.m. PT on September 28.
The key to farming on Mars might be breeding parasitic space worms
Future space crops could require protection from insect infestations, just like on Earth. Parasitic worms could be the answer.
How Earth’s spacefaring nations are joining forces to build an asteroid defense system
If there's one thing that all of the world's governments can agree on, it's that we need a plan to avoid an Armageddon-level asteroid catastrophe
Four former eBay employees to plead guilty in bizarre harassment case
Four former employees of eBay are expected to plead guilty for their alleged role in a bizarre harassment campaign that targeted critics of the company.
An old TV crashed an entire village’s broadband for 18 months
Residents of a village in Wales kept losing their broadband connections at the same time every day. The cause? One resident's aging television set.
The time we almost nuked the moon
Near the middle of the Cold War, in the early days of the space race, the U.S. hatched a plan to detonate a nuclear bomb on the moon.
Giant weights, liquid air, and beyond: How we’ll store energy in the future
In order for the world to transition to clean, renewable energy, we first need more ways to store power. Here's an overview of the best methods.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Most influential Latinas in tech
Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States, beginning on September 15 and ending on October 15. Established in 1968, the celebration seeks to recognize the contributions and achievements of the Latin American community in this country.
Scotch, lasers, and the multimillion dollar battle against counterfeit booze
Counterfeit whisky is a bigger problem than you might think. Fortunately, laser spectroscopy is coming to the rescue. Here's how.
Apple One subscription brings all of Apple’s services together starting at $15 per month
The Apple One Service bundles Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, more iCloud storage, and more services starting at $15 per month.
With coronavirus on campus, college freshmen face a disorienting orientation
Addison Cross is a college freshman at Texas A&M who's learning the ropes as she navigates her first year at school.
The best 2020 fantasy football rankings to help you draft your perfect team
Currently planning your fantasy football lineup? Here are the latest expert rankings for the best fantasy football picks to help you draft your dream team.
How NASA’s top illustrators use data to draw invisible interstellar objects
Even with super powerful telescopes, many interstellar objects are difficult to get a clear picture of. That's where NASA illustrators come in.
Google’s new Fundo app gives creators and fans a new way to connect
Fundo is a new app from Google that lets YouTube creators and other influencers easily set up virtual experiences and events for their fans.
FCC says it will cost more than $1.8 billion to replace Huawei, ZTE equipment
U.S. telecom providers will need to spend more than $1.8 billion to replace the Huawei and ZTE equipment in their networks, according to an FCC report.
Keyboard warriors: How the internet can be a lifeline for disabled activists
While it's sometimes labeled as lazy or ineffective, online activism is a crucial accompaniment to physical protest -- especially for those with disabilities.
CenturyLink subscribers report widespread internet outages
Thousands of CenturyLink subscribers reported problems with their internet service, in a service outage that has sprung up across the U.S. and parts of Europe.
What to expect from the IFA 2020 Technology Show
The IFA 2020 show is still scheduled to be held in Berlin, though it will be different than years' past as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
YouTube reveals why it’s been removing far more videos than usual
YouTube relied more on technology to remove 11 million videos in the last three months, as the coronavirus pandemic meant fewer human reviewers.
The best hurricane trackers for two severe storms now approaching Gulf Coast
Whether you're in a storm zone or simply fascinated by extreme weather events, these online resources offer up-to-date information on incoming hurricanes.
Apple won’t force WordPress app to offer in-app purchases
Apple has backed down from its beef with WordPress, in which it tried to force a free app to allow in-app purchases of which it gets a 30% cut.
WordPress claims Apple wants 30% of App Store profits even though its free
A founding developer for WordPress, an app that lets users create websites for free, said Apple is preventing the app from being updated in the App Store.
Privacy is dead, but it may not matter as much as we think
Digital Trends interviewed Firmin DeBrabander about his new book, Life after Privacy: Reclaiming Democracy in a Surveillance Society.
Meet the startup founder who combats climate change by canceling cow burps
Cows release methane into the atmosphere during their normal digestion. Adding seaweed to their food could help, says Symbrosia's Alexia Akbay.
Apple becomes the first $2 trillion U.S. company
Apple is the first publicly traded company in the U.S. to reach a $2 trillion market cap.
See how Google Maps is using color to add even more detail
Google Maps is getting even better with the greater use of color to show additional details in natural features. Changes to urban maps are also incoming.
One of the world’s most famous hotels is targeted by scammers
Hackers recently breached the reservation system of London's iconic Ritz hotel to launch a phone scam that nabbed customers' credit card details.
Nerve-zapping earbuds could boost your ability to learn languages
Vagus nerve-stimulating earbuds could help wearers learn languages more effectively. Here's the experiment that's got researchers excited.
Facebook’s new privacy tool convinced me to delete my account
You already know Facebook tracks you but this tool will make you worry about your privacy like never before. Here's why it convinced me to delete my account.
The best productivity apps for Android and iOS
If you're trying to get a team on the same page, then you need a way to collaborate. These are the apps that will take your productivity to the next level.