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Earlier this year, Twitter introduced a feature called Tip Jar that allows users to give creators tips directly on their profiles. The feature is one of the multiple new ways Twitter is enabling its users to monetize the...

Here's some Mr. Robot-level intrigue for you: Imagine an innocuous-looking USB-to-Lightning cable that, once plugged into your machine, actually helps hackers steal all of the data from your iPhone and inject malware ont...

In 2017, astronomers detected an unusual source of extremely luminous radio waves. Scientists have now been able to determine what caused that unusual radio wave burst. According to a team of astronomers from Caltech, th...

Pfizer has announced the third phase of its RSV vaccine candidate clinical trial for older adults. The company is calling the trial’s third phase ‘RENOIR,’ noting that it involves giving its RSVpreF vaccine candida...

Members of the "Boogaloo Boi" movement in northern Nevada have installed Amazon Ring camera systems in their homes in the hopes that the tech will allow them to ambush any federal agents who come along, according to an F...

Apple is delaying the launch of its controversial child safety features, postponing the system which would scan iCloud Photos uploads and iMessage chats for signs of illegal sexual content or grooming. Announced last mon...

NASA is currently working hard to develop processes and technology acquired to send humans to the moon again. Currently, astronauts aboard the ISS are using augmented reality applications to assist them in making repairs...

Epic surprised Fortnite players with its most recent game update by implementing a major interface redesign. The company usually leaves these big design changes for new season launches, but that wasn’t the case this ti...

Five years ago, a couple of astronomers declared they had found evidence for another planet in our solar system, a so-called "Planet X." Though now commonly referred to as Planet Nine, the cosmic object--much bigger than...

Lyft will cover the legal fees of drivers sued under the state of Texas' recently enacted SB8 abortion law, the company announced on Friday. The law prohibits women from terminating a pregnancy after six weeks. That's a ...

Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9's regular round-up of the best toys and merchandise news you can shake your bank savings at. This week: Todd McFarlane delivers the Todd McFarlane-iest Batman yet, Figuarts swings into Spid...

Fans of Neil Gaiman could soon see another of the author's creations get the TV treatment. According to a report from Variety , WarnerMedia has ordered a pilot for a potential HBO Max series featuring the Dead Boy Detect...

The so-called Texas abortion ‘whistleblower’ website may go dark in the near future if it doesn’t find a new host. The website’s current host, GoDaddy, has warned Texas Right to Life that it has 24 hours to find ...

Rivian has announced the official EPA range numbers for its first R1T and R1S, and it’s a healthy showing for the all-electric pickup truck and SUV. The figures are for the 2022 R1T Launch Edition and the 2022 R1S Laun...

Firefly Aerospace's first attempt to launch its two-stage Alpha rocket has ended in a spectacular fireball. No one ever said starting a rocket company was going to be easy.

Over the last couple of weeks we’ve been working with the Elegoo Mercury X Bundle Washing and Curing Machine(s) for 3D printing. This set of devices is made for post-print cleaning for 3D printed products made with lig...

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a rousing, fantasy adventure filled with great characters, stories, conflict, and more. If it wasn't a Marvel movie, it would be one of the coolest superhero movies you've eve...

The US Department of Energy (DoE) has earmarked $25 million to tackle some of plastic recycling’s biggest problems. The agency has selected 10 research projects that involve putting plastic waste to good use as the rec...

BMW's Motorrad division has been on something of a roll in recent years, delivering fun and futuristic concept vehicles. Take the CE 04 electric scooter as an example. It looks like the company's design team pulled the i...

Looking for a way to have a ton of fun? Look to the Trigger Cannon. Offering a barrel that comes in two different colors--black and silver--it also works with three different calibers: .17, .22, and .30. In fact, the .22...

Safely transport your laptop through the city or on your commutes with the Harber London Everyday Travel-Friendly Leather Briefcase. Designed with double padding, this briefcase protects your 13-16-inch laptop and keeps ...

Get a totally unique nighttime timepiece experience with The Electricianz Hybrid Mechanical Time Display Series. By day, they are watches with powerful designs. However, by night, they offer an incredible light experienc...