Samsung Galaxy Note 7: First TV Ad Released, August Release Confirmed
The 30-second teaser clip doesn’t show the phone itself but hints at many features and confirms an August release for the device.
Tumblr Ads: Making Money From Your Blog
The Yahoo-owned blogging service is introducing ads on users’ blogs starting Thursday, which can also generate revenue for the bloggers.
Transgender Identity Not A Mental Illness, New Study For WHO Classification Finds
Findings from a new study may prompt the World Health Organization to remove transgender identity from its list of mental disorders in the next revision.
New Superfood? Cockroach Milk Crystals
Scientists found that the Pacific beetle cockroach produces a liquid food for its larvae that is unusually rich in protein, fat and sugar.
Roger Federer To Miss Olympics, US Open And The Rest Of 2016 Season
The Swiss tennis great will miss the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro next month, as well as the U.S. Open, he announced on Facebook Tuesday.
Tesla Motors, Mobileye Announce Breakup Ahead Of Gigafactory Opening
Days ahead of the Gigafactory opening, Mobileye said Tuesday its contract with the electric car maker for the chips that power Autopilot would not be renewed.
Domain Name Registrations Cross 326 Million In Q1 2016: Verisign
The total number of top level domain name registrations globally crossed 326 million during the first quarter of the year, according to Verisign.
Nexus, Android One Get Spam Protection Update From Google
Google is rolling out the feature that will warn users about potential spam callers and give them the ability to not just block but also report such numbers.
Milky Way’s Halo Spins At Dizzying Speed, Scientists Find To Their Surprise
Our galaxy and its smaller companions are surrounded by a much larger halo made of ionized plasma, or hot gas with temperatures of over 1 million degrees kelvin.
Instagram Crash: App Down For Many Users, Reinstalling May Help
Reports of the photo-sharing app crashing began coming in late Monday, and the company’s suggested solution isn’t working for everyone.
Indian Air Force AN-32 Missing Plane Update: Search Moves Into Third Day
The AN-32 aircraft, with 29 people on board, disappeared from radars after rapid loss of height over the Bay of Bengal on Friday morning.
Comic-Con: Sega Announces Sonic Mania, Another Unnamed Title For 2017 Release
Game maker Sega announced Saturday that Sonic Mania and one unnamed title will be released next year on the PC, as well as the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 consoles.
Wild Honeyguide Birds Help Humans Find Honey And Wax
In a rare example of a wild animal cooperating with humans, honeyguide birds in Mozambique were found to actively help the search for bees’ nests.
US Ranks 9th Among G-20 Nations For Well-Being Of Children, Report Says
A report by Save the Children, released Friday, lists a child prosperity index that is based on eight factors, including health, gender equality and education.
Tinder Social: How Does It Work?
The dating app, often associated with hookups, had been testing the feature in Australia since April and released it in six countries on Thursday.
Spotify Launches Programmatic Audio Ad Buying Globally
The music-streaming service has partnered with three platforms to allow advertisers to target its over 70 million non-paying users.
Kickass Torrents Alleged Owner Atrem Vaulin Arrested, Website Down
Atrem Vaulin, a 30-year-old Ukrainian, was arrested in Poland Wednesday and the website went offline following the seizure of its domains.
Republican Platform 2016: China Upset With ‘Groundless Accusations’
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman expressed hope Wednesday that the GOP will stop its “groundless accusations” against the country.
Facebook Wants To Use Laser To Deliver High-Speed Internet
Using laser beams and drones to transmit data does away with the need to acquire wavelength spectrum typically needed for wireless communication.
Apollo 11 Moon Landing Anniversary: Facts About Lunar Mission 47 Years On
It was on July 20, 1969, that a small step by Neil Armstrong, the first on the lunar surface, became the proverbial giant leap for mankind.
Brock Lesnar Failed Doping Test On UFC 200 Fight Night
The WWE and UFC star tested positive for a banned substance, based on samples collected on June 28 and July 9.
Auction Of Space Artifacts On Moon Landing Anniversary
The auction house will carry out the sale of rare items from space Wednesday, July 20 — the 47th anniversary of man’s landing on the moon.
Apple Music Gets iTunes Match With Audio Fingerprint For All Subscribers
The tech giant has brought a much-needed fix to its Apple Music service that, in its one year of existence, prompted many complaints from users.
‘VR Funhouse’: Nvidia Launches Its First-Ever Video Game
The company that powers the graphics to delight gamers has finally launched its own game, a virtual reality arcade-style games collection called “VR Funhouse.”
Global Biodiversity Falls Below ‘Safe’ Limit, Study Says
A new study published Thursday in the journal Science says loss of biodiversity could have a negative impact on “the sustainability of human societies.”
New Horizons: Top Discoveries About Pluto From One Year Of Data About The Outer Solar System
The invaluable trove of data that the spacecraft has sent back to Earth is contributing greatly to our understanding of planetary science.
Obesity Increases Chance Of Premature Death, Especially In Young Men, Global Study Finds
A new global study showed that being severely overweight increases the likelihood of a premature death — and men are at greater risk than women.
New Dinosaur Lineage, Gualicho Shinyae, With Tiny Arms Discovered In Argentina
Like its famous cousin the T. Rex, the recently discovered Gualicho Shinyae was big, fast and had sharp teeth.
Valve Doesn’t Want Steam Used By Gambling Websites That Trade CS:GO Skins
The video game maker’s move could shut down an illegal industry, estimated to be worth $7.4 billion in 2016, linked to its popular Steam platform.
Skype For Linux: Microsoft Launches Alpha Client To Replace Aging App
Microsoft announced the launch of the new desktop app Wednesday but added that “Skype for Linux Alpha is not a fully functioning Skype client yet.”