Numerous eyewitnesses saw an extremely bright fireball over SouthEast Alabama on Thursday night. NASA Meteor Watch said a small asteroid of about 6 feet in diameter caused the fireball.
Science August 18, 2018
A new study found that exposure to DDT in pregnant women can increase the risk of developing autism in children. The infamous agent was already banned in many countries during the 1960s.
Health August 18, 2018
Google is expected to release a Google Home with display features before Christmas in the hopes of competing directly with the Amazon Echo Show. Google Home will be packed with a touchscreen display and will likely lean on voice commands.
Tech August 18, 2018
Kalypso Media announced that 'Tropico 6' for PC will be launched in January 2019. However, PlayStation and Xbox One users will have to wait until the summer of 2019 to enjoy the game.
Culture August 18, 2018
Transcranial magnetic stimulation was previously approved by the FDA as a means to treat depression and headaches. Now, the FDA just approved a TMS device to help patients with OCD.
Health August 18, 2018
'Diablo III' will launch on the Nintendo Switch as the first Blizzard game for a Nintendo console in 15 years. Does this open up the possibility for 'Overwatch' and 'StarCraft II' ports?
Culture August 18, 2018
Nokia will unveil its much-awaited flagship unit on Aug. 21. While details about the new phone remain unclear, many are expecting that Nokia will launch the Nokia 9.
Tech August 18, 2018
How does a low-calorie diet fare when it comes to mortality risk? Not too well, but it may depend on the type of protein and fat one consumes.
Health August 18, 2018
Google Drive will award WhatsApp users unlimited backup storage for Whats-App-related data starting on Nov. 12. WhatsApp is among the most popular chat apps in the world with more than 1.5 billion users.
Tech August 18, 2018
The iconic MP5 has returned to 'Counter-Strike: Global Offensive' following huge demands for its comeback. The MP5 will return as MP5-SD as a cheaper option to the MP7.
Culture August 18, 2018
What could a CDC- and USDA-released graphic novel possibly be about? Naturally, it's about a mystery illness and the meticulous disease detective work that happens during outbreaks.
Feature August 17, 2018
Multiple sources suggest that the Switch is getting another Wii U port: 'New Super Mario Bros. U.' The game is going to come with brand-new content, apparently.
Culture August 17, 2018
MoviePass is now officially rolling out its new subscriber plan, which will restrict customers to just three films per month, unlike yesteryear’s watch-till-you-drop plan. It gets worse.
Culture August 17, 2018
Google Search just got a little bit better. Featured Snippets now display relevant subtopics because Google knows you’re too lazy to search for them yourself.
Tech August 17, 2018
With HP and Asus adopting ARM chips on their devices, ARM is confident that the Deimos and Hercules chips will challenge Intel in the next couple of years. Deimos will debut in 2019 while Hercules will hit the market in 2020.
Tech August 17, 2018
Scientists have discovered that mini-moons are orbiting the Earth. Researchers believe that it could provide a better understanding on what makes up asteroids. However, finding the objects could be a challenge because of its small size.
Science August 17, 2018
If you smell rotten eggs, garbage, or spoiled food even when they aren’t there, you might be experiencing what’s called as phantom smells. This shouldn’t be ignored, according to a new study.
Health August 17, 2018
Electronic Arts together with DICE released the Gamescom 2018 trailer of 'Battlefield V,' which will be shown in next week's Gamescom. Gamescom will take place in Cologne, Germany from Aug. 21 to 25.
Culture August 17, 2018
Oceans are now experiencing intense heat waves. A record-breaking temperature was recorded off the San Diego Coast and is expected to significantly impact marine life especially coral reefs and kelp forests.
Science August 17, 2018
PlayStation VR systems have reached a milestone with around 3 million units sold worldwide. In addition, the company said around 21.9 million VR games were sold around the world as well.
Culture August 17, 2018
Researchers reveal that the strange mass they found in an Egyptian tomb was likely a 3,000-year-old cheese. It is, however, 'cursed' with a harmful bacteria infestation.
Science August 17, 2018
Pairing hearing aids with iPhones are easy. On Android, it’s essentially non-existent — but that will change soon thanks to a new protocol called ASHA that Google has developed.
Tech August 17, 2018
Android Messages is rolling out a new version that features a helpful dark mode. The said mode transforms the interface background color to black, which will undeniably aid its users who want something less bright.
Tech August 17, 2018
Students of SLU will have quick access to important school-related information with the help of Echo Dot smart speakers. SLU has placed more than 2,300 units in every student living place in the university.
Tech August 17, 2018
Following the release of the Zephyrus M in April, Asus took another leap forward after unwrapping the Zephyrus S. With a 14.95 to 15.75 mm frame, the Zephyrus S is considered as the slimmest gaming laptop in the world.
Tech August 17, 2018
A 16-year-old hacker pleaded guilty to infiltrating Apple's servers. The Australian student accessed customer accounts and stole 90 GB worth of secure files, which he amusingly placed in a folder named 'hacky hack hack.'
Tech August 17, 2018
An auction for an unopened box of First Edition 'Pokémon' cards started at $20,000 and ended at $56,000. The winner is likely hoping that the box contains a foil Charizard, one of which sold for $55,000 last year.
Culture August 17, 2018
'PUBG Mobile' has just hit 100 million downloads on App Store and Google Play. To commemorate this milestone, Tencent Games is organizing two big eSports events named the Player Well Known Invitational and Player Well Known Championship.
Culture August 17, 2018
Magnesite is capable of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to help fight climate change, but it is very slow to form naturally. Scientists, fortunately, have figured out a way to make the mineral in the lab cheaper and faster.
Science August 17, 2018
Ford enthusiasts can now order the Ford Ranger pickup truck, which will mark its return after a seven-year hiatus. The Ranger, which will be available for delivery next year, has a starting price of $25,395.
Tech August 17, 2018
Google is developing a device that will focus on tracking the health and fitness. The one of a kind gadget will also be able to plan weekly meals and recommend restaurants for its users.
Tech August 16, 2018
The FDA is fighting on all fronts when it comes to the opioid epidemic. Veterinarians are called to partner with the agency in fighting the public health crisis.
Health August 16, 2018
A surgeon allegedly removed a woman's healthy kidney during a surgery to remove her adrenal gland. She now suffers from kidney disease and is said to have depression and mental distress.
Health August 16, 2018
Everyone always says that vegetables are good for you, but they never tell exactly which ones. Now, researchers have figured out which types of vegetables are beneficial for gut health, potentially preventing colon cancer.
Health August 16, 2018
YouTube has probably never taken down an advertisement simply for being too scary for audiences. Until now, that is, thanks to a film called ‘The Nun.’
Culture August 16, 2018
T-Mobile just announced a bunch of music-related perks for customers. The most notable among them is a year’s worth of Pandora Plus at no extra cost.
Tech August 16, 2018
Apple is seeking engineers to help make a custom chip that will help develop more complex health tracking information. The new and improved chip would also measure relevant body information to effectively help its users.
Tech August 16, 2018
Apple is rumored to be unveiling three new iPhones this September. According to market analyst TrendForce, two of them will have apple Pencil support and be offered in 512 GB.
Tech August 16, 2018
Fitbit is upgrading its traditional trackers. The Fitbit Charge 3 will apparently be more like its smartwatch siblings, complete with a touchscreen and a new design — but no GPS, though.
Tech August 16, 2018
NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said he fully supports President Donald Trump’s proposal to build a military space command. The Trump appointee, however, believed there should be a clear demarcation between NASA and the future military unit.
Science August 16, 2018
StarVR has outdone itself again after producing a virtual reality headset that sports an eye-tracking component. The one-of-a-kind VR headset was revealed on Tuesday at the SIGGRAPH 2018 which was held in Vancouver, Canada.
Tech August 16, 2018
Researchers have linked sleep deprivation with feelings of loneliness and isolation, as people without enough sleep avoid social interactions. Apparently, sleep deprivation has negative effects on a person's physical, mental, and social state.
Health August 16, 2018
An accidentally published article confirmed that 'Diablo III' for the Nintendo Switch will launch before the year ends. The port will include all the paid expansions of 'Diablo III' and will support four-player local-multiplayer and online multiplayer.
Culture August 16, 2018
Facebook is making an effort to elevate their content. The company has just 'acqui-hired' Vidpresso, a video startup that works with publishers and TV broadcasters to generate interactive online content videos on social media platforms.
Tech August 16, 2018
Google's Pixel and Pixel 2 owners can enjoy the latest features of the Android 9 Pie, but recording phone conversations is not one of them. However, rooting can allow owners to install apps to record phone talks.
Tech August 16, 2018
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