Articles by Eric Brackett
Fossils Discovered In Morocco Shatters Our Understanding Of Mankind's Origins
Homo Sapiens remains discovered in Morocco have challenged the accepted view of humanity's origins. The new discoveries predate similar finds by about 100,000 years.
Einstein's Theory Of Relativity Used To Measure A Star's Mass
Using a century old experiment, first discussed by Albert Einstein, scientists were able to determine the mass of a distant star. This experiment also offers new proof for the theory of relativity.
Apple Unveils Several Welcome Features For Safari
Apple has announced some new privacy and ad blocking features to the upcoming version of Safari. These changes may anger advertisers, but they should please consumers.
The Galaxy Note 8 May Be Launching Sooner Than Expected
In an attempt to preempt Apple's iPhone 8, Samsung may release the Galaxy Note 8 sooner than expected. Here's what we know about the release date and specs of Samsung's upcoming phablet.
Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon Aren't Enough: Nintendo Owes Its Fans Better
Nintendo's Pokémon-themed Nintendo Direct turned out to be a disappointment and Nintendo owes its fans better. Here's what Nintendo needs to do to make things right.
Scientists Discover New Planet That Is Hotter Than Some Stars
Scientists have discovered a new exoplanet that is hotter than some stars. KELT-9b orbits a blue star that is 650 miles away from the Earth.
Amazon Offers Prime Discount For Those On Government Assistance
Amazon has announced steep discounts to Prime for members on government assistance. Qualifying customers will see the monthly membership fees cut to $5.99.
Samsung Announces New Entries In The J Series (2017)
Samsung has revealed the details of its upcoming J series (2017) of smartphones. Here's what you need to know about the mid-range phones.
OnePlus 5 To Be Revealed On June 20
OnePlus's newest flagship phone, the OnePlus 5, will be revealed later this month. Here's what we know so far about the OnePlus 5.
Mega Man Legacy Collection Brings The Classic Platformers To Modern Consoles
Capcom is giving us an early E3 present with the latest entry in the 'Mega Man Legacy Collection.' The latest entry in the series will bring Mega Man 7, 8, 9, and 10 to modern consoles.
Amazon Reportedly Working On A New Smartphone Codenamed Ice, Can It Avoid The Fire's Fate?
Amazon's Fire Phone was one of its biggest failures, but now the company wants a second chance. Here's what we know about the Ice Phone.
Pokémon GO: Here's Everything We Know About The Upcoming Pokémon-Themed Nintendo Direct
Curious about the future of 'Pokémon Go?' Here's what we expect from tomorrow's Nintendo Direct event.
IBM Announces 5nm Chip With 30 Billion Transistors
Despite what you may have heard, Moore's Law isn't dead yet. IBM has announced a chip the size of a fingernail that can hold 30 billion transistors.
Andy Rubin's Essential Smartphone Faces Legal Threat Prior To Launch
Andy Rubin recently unveiled his Essential smartphone, but a legal battle could spell trouble for the new smartphone. A company has alleged that Rubin's phone is a violation of its trademark.
Be A Bug Bounty Hunter: Google Is Offering Up To $200,000 For Android Exploits
Despite its strengths, Android has several security flaws that Google seeks to address. In order to do so, the company increased the payout on their bug bounty program.
With 'Wonder Woman,' DC Saves Its Cinematic Universe
With 'Wonder Woman,' DC finally steps out of Marvel's shadow. In fact, it even allows DC to take the lead on one very important issue.
Microsoft Accidentally Releases Windows Update That Bricks Devices: Is There A Fix?
A recently released build from the Windows Insider program has caused issues for users of the PC and Mobile versions of Windows 10. Here's the problem and how to fix it.
Larsen C Ice Shelf May Soon Break And Produce One Of The Largest Icebergs Ever Recorded: Here's Why
The Larsen C Ice Shelf is on the verge of a split, which could create one of the largest icebergs in history. Here's what that means and how it could affect the planet.
Best Streaming Services: Netflix vs Hulu vs Amazon Prime Video vs YouTube TV
In the world of streaming services, users have plenty of options, but which one is the best? Here's our guide to picking the best streaming service.
The Great Barrier Reef Isn't Alone: Scientists Warn That US Coral Reefs Could Be Gone Within A Few Decades
The Great Barrier Reef isn't the only one in danger. Seventy percent of the world's reefs have been affected by global warming and more could follow.
Unlocked Versions Of The Samsung Galaxy S8, BlackBerry KeyOne Now Available
Unlocked models of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and BlackBerry KeyOne are now available from select retailers. Curious about unlocked phones? Read on for the pros and cons.
Nintendo May Increase Production Of The Switch, But Their Software Calendar Is Equally Important
As Nintendo ramps up production of the Switch, it's important to keep an eye on their software calendar. Will the Switch have enough games to maintain its current momentum? Here's our take.
Andy Rubin's Essential Smartphone And The Future Of Modular Phones
Andy Rubin's Essential smartphone has promised a modular design. Here's how we think it could affect the wider smartphone industry.
Intel Unveils Its New X-Series Chips
Intel has announced its latest generation of processors including a chip more powerful than AMD's Threadripper. Here's what we know so far about Intel's i9 series.
Here's What 'Monster Hunter XX' Will Look Like On Nintendo Switch [Video]
'Monster Hunter XX' is coming to the Nintendo Switch. Here's a look at the first gameplay trailer.
Overwatch: Play Blizzard's Hit Shooter For Free This Weekend During The Anniversary Event
Overwatch is free to play for one weekend. We've got all of the details to help you get started in Blizzard's hit shooter
Free Photo Editing Software: Here Are Several Online Alternatives To Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop remains the industry standard, but what if you don't want to pay the industry price? Luckily, there are plenty of free photo editing software that can be found online.
Acer Announces New Set Of Tablets At Computex
Ahead of Computex, Acer unveiled two new tablets. The first is the Iconia Tab 10, which offers plenty of media-centric features, and the other is the Iconia One 10, which is focused on productivity.
Android Co-founder Andy Rubin's New Essential Smartphone Has Promised Something Big. Here's What We Think It Could Be
Andy Rubin, the co-founder of Android, has been working on a new smartphone, dubbed the Essential, for some time now. Yesterday, he teased that the phone would do something big.
$300 Surface Pro Competitor Makes Waves On Crowdfunding Site
The newest Surface Pro isn't even out yet, but Microsoft already has some competition. The SurBook isn't quite as powerful, but it's much cheaper.
