Articles by Eric Brackett
The Essential Phone Hits A Delay, But Andy Rubin Promises It's Coming In A 'Few Weeks'
Andy Rubin's Essential smartphone hit a few snags along the way, but its release date is almost upon us. Rubin has said the phone will ship within a few weeks.
Users Claim Verizon Is Throttling Their Streaming Speeds On Netflix And YouTube
Is Verizon placing data caps on users who use Netflix and YouTube? Verizon says no, but some users have reported speed caps when accessing Netflix or YouTube.
Here's How You Can Save $300 On An Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 Or S8+
The Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the best smartphones money can buy, and it goes even further. Here's how to save $300 on the S8 or S8 Plus.
Lyft Is Now Working On Its Own Technology For Self-Driving Cars
Lyft has announced that it will begin work on technology for use in self-driving cars. Previously, the company said it would allow self-driving cars on its network, but would not develop the technology itself.
Destiny 2 Hits Open Beta For PS4 And Xbox One Users
Destiny 2 has officially hit open beta for PS4 and Xbox One users. Here's what gamers can look forward to in Bungie's upcoming multiplayer shooter.
Twitter Has Updated Its Harassment Policies, But Are They Working?
Twitter says it is winning the war against harassment, but some are skeptical. What are Twitter's policies regarding online harassment and have they been effective?
Elon Musk Says He Has Verbal Approval To Begin Work On Hyperloop Train Tunnel From New York To DC
He's conquered space and electric cars, so what's Elon Musk's next step? Well, it looks like the billionaire will begin work on high-speed rail to connect two of America's largest cities.
Microsoft Sees Strong Earnings This Quarter Thanks To The Cloud
This quarter has turned out to be a good one for Microsoft. The company's cloud and productivity divisions saw strong growth even though its personal computing departments were pulled down by lagging phone sales.
Microsoft Confirms That Older PCs May Lose Windows 10 Support
Microsoft has confirmed that certain PCs may lose Windows 10 support as time goes on. The reason has to do with its Windows as a service policy.
Pokémon GO: How To Unlock Legendary Pokémon Go Such As The Legendary Birds Or MewTwo
Legendary Pokémon are almost here. Here's what you need to know about unlocking and capturing these rare creatures.
How Much Plastic Has Humanity Produced? More Than 8.3 Billion Metric Tons
Humanity has literally produced more than a ton of plastic for every person alive today. On top of that, the majority of those end up in landfills or polluting the environment.
New Study Indicates That Humans Lived Alongside Australia's Megafauna
A recently discovered collection of relics has revealed that people settled in Australia 20,000 years before they did in Europe. It was also discovered that humans lived alongside Australia's megafauna.
SpaceX Is Rethinking How It Will Get To Mars, But Elon Musk Still Wants A Lunar City
SpaceX's Elon Musk has said his company is having to rethink the landing systems for their Dragon spacecraft. Mars isn't out of the question, but first, he wants a base on the moon.
Bixby Voice Chat Is Now Available For U.S. Users. How Does It Compared To Siri And Google Assistant?
After several months of delays, the voice features of Bixby are finally available on the S8. How does Samsung's digital assistant compare those offered by Google and Apple?
Google Introduces Feed, A News Stream Built Around Your Personal Interests
Today marks the end of Google Now and the beginning of the Feed. Google's personalized take on the news feed will make it easier for users to find stories of interest.
The Future Of The Note 7 Is The Recycling Bin
Samsung has announced that it will begin recycling components from the recalled Note 7 devices. The company expects this to reduce the environmental impact of the recall.
Google Glass Is Back With An Eye Toward Business
After a lackluster initial launch, Google Glass is back. This time, the company is setting its sight on business enterprises with the Google Glass Enterprise edition.
Netflix's High Subscriber Numbers Has Sent Its Stock Soaring
Netflix has released its new subscriber numbers and things are looking good for the world's most popular streaming service. The streaming service's stock has risen by 18 percent.
We've Got Our First Look At Atari's New Console And It's Weird
We've finally got our first look at Atari's newest video game console, the Ataribox. The upcoming retro console will play both classic and modern games.
Amazon's Alexa Is Now Available For HTC's U11. How Does It Compare To Other Digital Assistants?
Amazon's Alexa has arrived on the HTC U11 smartphone. What does the new digital assistant bring to the table in comparison to other digital assistants?
Maryam Mirzakhani, The First Woman To Win Mathematics' Fields Medal, Dies At 40
Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the Fields Medal, has died at the age of 40. She is survived by her husband and daughter.
The Smallest Star Ever Found Might Have Earth-Like Planets
Researchers have discovered the smallest star ever found in the universe. More interestingly, it may harbor Earth-like planets that might be capable of sustaining life.
Amazon Could Be Facing Anti-Trust Hearing Over Whole Foods Deal
Amazon's deal with Whole Foods could be in trouble. David Cicilline from the House of Representatives antitrust subcommittee has called for a hearing.
Prime Day Was Bigger Than Cyber Monday Or Black Friday
This year's Prime Day was one of the biggest days in Amazon's history. Sales surpassed those of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Facebook To Unveil $200 Oculus Rift VR Headset This Year
Despite the hype, virtual reality hasn't quite caught on, but Facebook is hoping to change that. The company is rumored to unveil a $200 standalone headset later this year.
NASA Discovers Sunspot That Has A Core Larger Than The Earth
NASA has discovered a massive sunspot that is larger than the Earth itself. While not dangerous, sunspots can cause solar flares which could damage satellites.
New Report Claims The Galaxy Note 8 Will Arrive On Aug. 23
Samsung is rumored to unveil the Galaxy Note 8 next month. If true, it could give the company an advantage over Apple's upcoming iPhone 8.
Moon Express Wants To Deliver Goods To The Moon And Beyond
Moon Express is closer than ever to winning Google's $20 million prize, but the company's ambitions go much further. It plans to be among the first companies to provide commercial transportation to the moon.
What Is Net Neutrality And Why Should You Care?
The internet, as we know it, is in trouble. If we lose the fight for net neutrality then we lose the fight for an open and free internet.
Blizzard Shakes Up The eSports Scene By Unveiling The First Seven Teams For Overwatch League
Blizzard has given us some new details about its upcoming Overwatch League. Read on to find out what it means for the future of eSports.
