Roller coasters might help you pass a kidney stone

According to an new study from Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine, roller coasters can, in fact, do more than just give you a temporary thrill. Specifically, study author David Wartinger and his co-author Marc Mitch…

815 Things to Do Instead of Watching Tonight's Debate

Watching the debate will not make you a happier or healthier person. It probably won’t even make you a better informed person. It’s just a sad reminder that our political system is broken and everything is really bad. Maybe it will be OK, maybe it…

Amazon's Login Screen Is a Secret Portal to Sonic Hell

While many people struggle to prove they’re humans in the real world, doing so online is generally pretty easy, accomplished by copying down a couple scribbly words. For the visually impaired, however, things can be a bit more complicated and, in Am…

Fax machines' custom Linux allows dial-up hack

Don't laugh. Epson printer/fax machines dating back to 1999 have this problem Party like it's 1999, phreakers: a bug in Epson multifunction printer firmware creates a vector to networks that don't have their own Internet connection.…

Best Buy's new project highlights tech startups' creations

You'll soon see curious spots in Best Buy stores that aren't hawking any big-brand company's products. Instead, they will be stocked with electronics from companies you probably never heard of before. See, the big-box store has launched a n…

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Leaked Image of Google's New Pixel Smartphone?

Check out this leaked image of Google's rumored new Pixel smartphone, obtained by VentureBeat. Google is expected to unveil several new gadgets at a hardware event on October 4th including a Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphone.The smartphones will …

Uber’s Self-Driving Car Passengers Were Signing Their Lives Away

Uber’s fleet of self-driving cars in Pittsburgh are super exciting for anyone interested in the future of transportation—but they could come at a huge risk for passengers riding in the vehicles.Read more...

watchOS 3: Mickey and Minnie Mouse Can Now Speak the Time

One of the coolest Apple Watch faces has been Mickey Mouse, tapping his foot in time with the seconds. Now, watchOS 3 adds Minnie to the fun. Plus they can each speak the time out loud with a tap. John shows you how.

Microsoft puts AI to work in Office 365

Microsoft isn't just trying out artificial intelligence through bots and voice assistants -- it's going all-in. The crew in Redmond has revealed that Office 365 is wielding cloud-based AI to automate many tasks. Tap for Word and Outlook s…

Canada's main answer to Netflix shuts down November 30th

It's tough to compete against the Netflix juggernaut, even if you throw a ton of money at the problem... just ask Shomi. The Canadian streaming video service is shutting down on November 30th, a little over two years after it got off the g…

There's Only One Way the Rumored Jumanji Plot Actually Works

After Karen Gillan’s skimpy jungle wear showed up in the Jumanji set photo last week, there were constant promises that it would make sense once you saw the film. These new plot rumors actually do explain the outfit, but there’s only one way they …

iOS 10: How to Use Maps Extensions

iOS 10 lets third party apps link into Maps, which means you can find where you want to go and request an Uber, decide where to eat and make a dinner reservation, and more. Follow along to learn how to use extensions in Maps with TMO’s video tip.

TMO Background Mode: Interview with Founder & President of Bombich Software, Mike Bombich

Mike Bombich is the founder and president of Bombich Software, the developer of Carbon Copy Cloner. It’s a backup app for the Mac that has saved the day for many users. He started his career at Bowling Green State University studying aquatic ecology…

Unlucky Luckey: Oculus developers invoke anti-douchebag clause, halt games for VR goggles

Founder boss's funding of Trump trolls sparks backlash A number of game developers have decided to end their support of the Oculus virtual reality headset over reports that its founder Palmer Luckey is actively funding "Trump trolls."…

OpenSSL's security patches now need their own security patches

Recursion (n): See recursion Sysadmins and devs, fresh from a weekend spoiled by last week's OpenSSL emergency patch, have another emergency patch to install.…

Unlucky Luckey: Oculus developers invoke anti-douchebag clause, halt games for VR goggles

Founder boss's funding of Trump trolls sparks backlash A number of game developers have decided to end their support of the Oculus virtual reality headset over reports that its founder Palmer Luckey is actively funding "Trump trolls."…

Google Pixel render shows off its software tweaks

Along with its leak of the 4K Chromecast earlier today, VentureBeat is showing off this picture that it says is of Google's upcoming Pixel phone. Along with the larger Pixel XL, it's expected to be the successor to previous Nexus devices, w…

Facebook briefly suspended accounts of Palestinian journalists

Last week, seven Palestinian editors from two different publications reported that they had been locked out of their personal Facebook accounts without notice or reason. The social giant told The Electronic Intifada that it was accidental a…

Why Beef Is About to Get Cheaper

Fire up the grill and invite me over, friend. Today, we feast in celebration.Read more...

Palantir Sued By Department of Labor For Race Discrimination

Palantir Technologies, the secretive CIA-funded startup founded by Peter Thiel, is being sued by the United States Department of Labor for discriminating against Asian applicants.Read more...