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It's been a hot year in the Arctic, with sea ice melting earlier and faster than ever before . New data shows that May saw its lowest-ever sea ice extent, by a significant margin. Which means it's very likely that by the...

When it comes to home entertainment, the experience that one's senses go through are slowly but surely about to reach the par of that of a cinema, although unless you are someone who is flush with cash, chances are you w...

The Los Angeles Police Department has decided to go with BMW over Tesla for its electric car plans, awarding BMW a contract for 100 EVs. All of those 100 vehicles will be provided in the form of the BMW i3, the maker's a...

At this rate, soccer (aka football) clubs signing eSports teams is quickly becoming an everyday occurrence: Valencia CF has become the first club in Spain's La Liga to have its own eSports team. It's not certain just how...

A man directs traffic during a power outage on 14th in 2003. Image: AP With the L train shutdown looming , some legislators are putting forward a radical proposal to make life easier for crosstown commuters: re-think 14t...

The latest version of Android just hit a big, big milestone. Google's early June developer stats have revealed that Marshmallow is now on just over 10 percent of Android devices, representing a huge jump from just 2.3 pe...

Back in December, adidas and Parley for the Oceans detailed a running shoe made with ocean plastic. Now, half a year later, adidas has showcased a finished pair of those shoes, as well as providing pictures and details a...

If watching dry ice sublimate is already one of life's pleasures , what can we call the joy of watching dry ice being submerged in water? Never seen it? Forgotten what it looks like? Well, watch this whole brick of dry i...

After considering BMW's i3 and Tesla's Model S to replace a group of aging vehicles, the LAPD awarded the bid to the German automaker. 100 of the electric vehicles will be used as part of the department's motor pool that...

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Simple synthesizers are great for kids who are interested in music, and a pair of Dutch designers have built another instrument that does just that. The Dato Duo is two-panel synth features an 8-step sequencer on one sid...

When you're counting sheep jumping over a fence to help you fall asleep, you're inevitably going to leave some behind. You can't count them all! You need to sleep! But those poor imaginary leftover sheep never get to cle...

Ever since Google launched Project Fi, you've had to hop between just two networks: Sprint and T-Mobile. But what if you're in an area where one or neither is particularly great? You might have an easier time of things a...

I am quite sure by now that we all know how not all smartphones are created equal, and having said that, there are different kinds of models for you to pick and choose from that should be able to suit all budgets. While ...

On paper the Canadian dollar is struggling to keep up with US currency and doesn't seem like a wise investment. But when you discover that the Canadian Mint now makes an entire line of Star Trek-themed collectible curren...

There’s nothing wrong with getting your hands dirty while you eat. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with not getting your hands dirty while you eat too. Ribs slathered in BBQ, hot dogs, pizza, and burritos are all go...

Everything is fake. Or at least it's starting to feel that way. With the American campaign season still going strong, and the internet still, well... existing, we've been seeing a lot of suspicious photos in our social m...

Now that Mark Zuckerberg has talked to astronauts using Facebook Live, he's ready to talk to the Facebook community at large... and it might just be one of the biggest showcases of the streaming service to date. The soci...

If there's one thing modern gaming consoles are missing, it's a stylish wood veneer finish. That's what classic '80s consoles did best, and if you're feeling nostalgic for those gaming machines of yesteryear, why not bui...

Finally, a memoir that actually stands a chance of being worthwhile. Ellen Pao is working on Reset, billed as "a fearless first-person account exposing the toxic culture that pervades the tech industry and defined her ex...

Rumors, leaks, and tips from unnamed sources lead the way to the next big thing from Apple: an iPhone Pro. While we have yet to see any sort of confirmation from Apple itself, the prospect of an iPhone Pro is so exciting...

If you travel for business, staying in an Airbnb is a great way to enjoy the comforts of home, but getting that room booked can be a little tricky. Until now, you'd have to book the room yourself with a company card or g...