Articles by Eric Brackett
Amazon Interested In Buying Slack For More Than $9 Billion
Amazon is reportedly interested in buying Slack for over $9 billion and the idea isn't as strange as it looks. Here's why Amazon might be interested in the cloud-based messaging service.
Thanks To Free Streaming, Spotify Hits 140 Million Listeners, But How Does This Affect Artists
Spotify's user base has grown to surpass 140 million making it the most popular music streaming service on the market. However, Spotify's success may be having a negative impact on musicians and artists.
Want To Cut Your Electric Bill? This Solar Paint Could Do The Trick
Do you want to save the planet and your bank account? A team of Australian researchers has developed a new solar paint that could help provide clean and affordable energy for all.
Saturn's Rings Won't Look Like This For 15 Years: Here's How To See Them
Tonight, Saturn will be at its most bright and visible point in the night's sky, but that's not the only reason to break out the telescopes. Saturn's rings will be striking a pose that won't be seen again for 15 years.
After Being Hunted For A Century, America's Gray Seals Are Making A Comeback
After being hunted to the brink of extinction, New England's seal population is making a comeback. Current estimates put the population in the tens of thousands.
Did The Sun Have A Twin? Scientists Say Yes And It May Have Wiped Out The Dinosaurs
Latest study has led researchers to believe that all stars are born with twins. In the sun's case, Nemesis, as it is called, may have been responsible for the end of the dinosaurs.
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Says PlayStation Pro Is Competing With Xbox One S, Not The Xbox One X
The console wars are about to get even more heated. Xbox's Phil Spencer has thrown down the gauntlet by declaring that the PlayStation 4 Pro isn't powerful enough to compete with the Xbox One X.
World's First Two-Headed Porpoise Found Off The Coast Of Netherlands
A two-headed porpoise has been discovered off the coast of the Netherlands. This represents the world's first discovery of such a specimen.
Sprint Offers New Customers Unlimited Data For An Entire Year: Here's What You Need To Know
As part of its plan to take on Verizon, Sprint has a new promotion meant to entice new customers. Until the end of June, new Sprint customers can get free unlimited data for one year.
Evidence Points To Jupiter Being The Oldest Planet In The Solar System
What is the oldest planet in the solar system? New evidence suggests Jupiter is older than previously thought and predates other planets.
Jupiter Adds Two More Moons To Its Collection: Here's What We Know
Jupiter has more moons than any other planet in the solar system, and we keep finding more. Scientists have discovered two more moons in orbit around the gas giant.
It's Official: Verizon Purchases Yahoo For $4.5 Billion, Marissa Mayer Resigns From The Company
After months of negotiations, Verizon has completed its purchase of Yahoo. The wireless cell phone carrier purchased Yahoo for $4.5 billion, with plans to include it as part of its Oath brand.
Samsung S8 Active: New Benchmark Reveals Specs And Details Of Samsung's Upcoming Smartphone
The Samsung S8 Active has appeared on Geekbench and given us the details on the upcoming device. From battery life to RAM, and software, here's everything we know about the newest member of the S8 family.
Did Bethesda Announce Paid Mods For 'Fallout 4' And 'Skyrim?'
At E3, Bethesda announced a new system for content creators known as the Creation Club. Here's how it works and how it could affect games and modders.
NASA Once Again Attempts To Fill The Sky With Red And Blue Clouds: Here's How To Watch It
NASA's fifth attempt to launch a rocket that will produce multicolored clouds will take place tonight. Here's how to watch it and where you'll need to be
Cortana Wants To Save You Money As You Shop
Online shopping can be a great way to save time and money, but Microsoft has unveiled a new feature that may make it even easier. Here's how Cortana aims to save shoppers money when they use the Edge browser.
Fallout VR: Is Bethesda's Open-World Game The Future Of Virtual Reality?
At its E3 press conference, Bethesda showed off the first gameplay trailer for the VR port of 'Fallout 4.' The game looks great, but what does it mean for the future of virtual reality gaming?
With Sprint Exclusivity, Andy Rubin's Essential Smartphone Is Rendered Moot
Andy Rubin's Essential smartphone will now be a Sprint exclusive. If Rubin is hoping to repeat the success of the first iPhone, then he may be in for a rude awakening.
Motorola Says Its New E4 Plus Smartphone Will Last 2 Days Without A Charge
Lenovo and Motorola have announced new versions of the Moto E series of budget smartphones. In addition to a larger screen, the E4 Plus will feature a massive 5,000-mAh battery.
Xbox One X: Without Exclusives, Is Microsoft's New Console Really Worth $499?
The Xbox One X may be 'the most powerful console ever,' but that doesn't mean anything if it lacks exclusive content. Sadly, Microsoft has given us little reason to invest in the Xbox One X.
E3 2017: What To Expect From Nintendo, Sony, And Microsoft
It's that time of year again, E3 is almost here. What do Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft have in store for us this year?
Netflix Or Sleep: The American Academy Of Sleep Medicine Says You can Have Both, Here's How
Netflix is awesome, but, despite what we may wish, sleep is still a necessary part of life. Luckily, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has some advice to help you meet your entertainment and sleep needs.
Sick Of App Review Prompts? Apple Now Gives Users The Option To Disable Them Completely
App review prompts are the bane of IOS users and Apple is finally doing something about it. iOS 11 will limit how often developers can annoy users with review prompts.
First Major Leak Reveals That Google's Pixel 2 Will Be One Of The Best Smartphones Of The Year
Leaks are commonplace in the tech world and Google is no exception. The first major leak regarding the Pixel 2 is here and it tells us a lot about the upcoming smartphone.
Android O Developer Preview Confirms Version Number And Other Details
Android O is launching in a few months, and the latest version gives us some clues about the operating system's features. Here's what we know.
Google Announces The Last Patch For Nexus And Pixel Devices
Google has updated its support information for Nexus and Pixel devices. The new tables include information on Android updates, security updates, and technical support.
Verizon Acquires Yahoo And Plans To Cut 2,000 Jobs
Yahoo has finalized the sale of its assets to Verizon which could result in the loss of 15 percent of its workforce. Verizon intends to use Yahoo and AOL to create a new company known as Oath.
OnePlus 5: New Leaks Show Off The OnePlus 5
New leaks have revealed the OnePlus 5's design. It looks more than a little familiar and has garnered some criticism on social media as some people believe it is too similar to the iPhone.
Did Microsoft Reveal The Release Date Of Xbox One Scorpio Without Us Noticing?
Microsoft's recent trailer for the Scorpio gave us plenty to think about including a possible release date. Here's what one Twitter user found while examining frame by frame shots of the trailer.
Andy Rubin's Essential Raises An Additional $300 Million As It Prepares To Challenge Samsung And Apple
Andy Rubin's Essential company has raised an additional $300 million. Will it be enough to take on Samsung and Apple?
