Mercury’s Volcanoes Went Silent 3.5 Billion Years Ago, Mostly
The finding is in stark contrast with volcanic activity on other terrestrial planets where the phenomenon is more recent, or in the case of Earth, still ongoing.
Walmart-Jet.com $3 Billion Deal Announced Monday
Walmart will reportedly keep Jet founder Marc Lore as head of the online retail division as part of the deal, which was announced Monday.
Philippine Drug War: President Duterte Launches Corruption Purge
On Sunday, President Rodrigo Duterte publicly named judges, mayors, lawmakers, as well as police and military personnel he accused of being involved in illicit drug trade.
Virtual Reality Content Creation: Mindshow Lets You Be The Star
Los Angeles company Visionary VR has created a platform called Mindshow, which lets users create their own virtual reality videos.
Torrentz, Largest Torrent Search Engine, Shuts Down
Torrentz.eu, the world’s largest meta-search website for torrents, removed its search function without any notice or explanation.
New Form Of Light Could Make Study Of Quantum Phenomena Easier
A new theoretical model created by scientists at Imperial College London shows a form of light that combines the properties of photons and electrons.
Pokémon GO Rolled Out In 15 Asian, Oceanic Countries After Third-Party Trackers Blocked
The augmented reality game which has taken the world by storm was officially rolled out in parts of Asia and Oceania on Saturday.
Sungrazing Comet Seen Plunging To Its Death
The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory saw a bright comet, which would usually whip around the sun, get torn apart and vaporized.
Climate Change Could Reveal Toxic Waste From Former US Military Base In Greenland
The U.S. abandoned a military base in Greenland in 1967, assuming its toxic and radioactive wastes would stay buried under snow forever.
US Veterans’ Suicide Rate Rose 32% Since 2001: Official Data
The data, which shows suicide rates jumped by nearly a third from 2001 levels, is from a report by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Trent Reznor Says NIN September Single Rumors ‘Not True’
Breaking a six-month Twitter silence, the Nine Inch Nails frontman reacted to rumors about a September single release by the industrial rock band.
Intel Basis Smartwatch Recall: How To Get Your Refund
The Basis Peak device can overheat severely, causing burns or blisters on the skin. If you own one, here’s how you can get your refund.
China’s Elevated Bus The Future Of Transport?
Cities in the world’s most populous country have grown at explosive rates and there have been reports of traffic being held up for days.
State Of The Climate: Annual Report Lists Toppled Records, Continuing Trends
The year was the warmest on record, surpassing 2014 by 0.1 degrees Fahrenheit, according to an annual NOAA report that summarizes global climate behavior.
Instagram Launches Snapchat-Like Stories
The new feature offered by the Facebook-owned, popular photo-sharing service will give your posts a 24-hour life span.
Did US Bribe Iran To Release Americans? $400 Million, Report Says
A report by the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday said the U.S. paid Iran the money around the time four Americans prisoners in the country were released.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 To Ship With Hiya For Robocall, Spam Protection
Samsung’s new flagship smartphone, being unveiled Tuesday, will integrate Hiya, allowing users to screen and block unwanted spam calls.
Instagram’s Comment Filter Rolled Out, But Only For The Internet-Famous
The new feature, currently available only for high-profile users of the photo-sharing service, is aimed at curbing online harassment.
Apple iOS 10 Adds New Emojis To Reflect Diversity
The new emojis will feature in iOS 10 and will bring “more gender options to existing characters, including new female athletes and professionals.”
Salesforce (CRM) Buys Quip Word Processor For $582 Million
The word processing startup was launched in 2012 as an app and has since diversified to desktop and web-based versions.
Pokémon GO: Hacking Group PoodleCorp Threatens To Take Game Offline Monday
PoodleCorp, a hacking group, had taken credit for taking down the game’s servers on July 16 and said they would do so again, on a larger scale, on Aug. 1.
August Sky Watch: Perseid Meteor Shower, Planetary Pairings
This month promises a higher than usual peak for the annual Perseid meteor shower and two planetary pairings.
Artificial Leaf That Produces Fuel From CO2 And Sunlight
Scientists from the University of Illinois at Chicago have filed for a provisional patent for a solar cell that converts carbon dioxide into a usable fuel.
Uber China, Didi Chuxing To Merge In $35 Billion Deal
The two ride-hailing companies have spent billions of dollars in the past, competing to lure customers in the world’s most populous country.
Facebook’s Birthday Posts Recap Extends Its Video Focus
As the social media giant increases its focus on video content, the latest move is another instance of it creating personalized content for its users.
Sandy Hook: New School Building Opens To Public On Friday
The old Sandy Hook Elementary School was razed following a murderous rampage in December 2012 in which a gunman killed 26 children and teachers.
Ukraine NATO Representative Killed In Missile Explosion Accident
A NATO representative was among the three people killed Thursday at a defense facility.
James Bond’s Home, Pinewood Studios, May Be Sold For $425 Million
Pinewood Studios, on London's outskirts, has been used for shooting several 007 films, as well as some scenes for the Star Wars and Harry Potter franchises, among others.
Apple Electric Car Focus Shifts To Self-Driving Software, Report Says
The technology company is moving its focus away from plans to manufacture an electric vehicle and is instead working on self-driving software, according to a Bloomberg report.
Yahoo Messenger Desktop App Updated For Windows And Mac
Before the Windows and Mac update Wednesday, the technology company had launched the app for its instant messenger on Android and iOS in December 2015.