The Nights Are Filled With Glorious Auroras This Week

The aurora borealis is one of the most stunning light shows on Earth, but normally, it’s a treat reserved for the hardy souls living at the coldest edges of the world. The last few nights, however, people across the Northern and Southern hemispheres have enjoyed dazzling, colorful skies, thanks to a geomagnetic storm… »16 minutes ago11/04/15 8:15pm

How Warren Ellis Brought the James Bond Of Ian Fleming's Books To Comics

James Bond is back! And not just on the big screen—Britain’s most famous spy has returned to comics after decades away in today’s release of James Bond #1 by Warren Ellis and Jason Masters. To mark the release of issue one, we spoke Ellis to discuss how he brought Ian Fleming’s classic hero to life.
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Check out the difference between a new and used toothbrush in this cool microscopic view

The easiest way to be a lazy human with bad hygiene is to not change your toothbrush every so often. Maybe after watching this enlightening video from Applied Science, we all can change that. Using a powerful microscope, we get to see the difference between a brand new toothbrush and an old toothbrush. The new one is… »Today 6:40pm11/04/15 6:40pm

Everything You Need To Take Your Smartphone on a Run Is Under $20 Today

Workout-friendly Bluetooth earbuds and smartphone armbands go together like peanut butter and chocolate, except much less fattening. Now, you can own both for under $20. [Aukey Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless Sport Headphone and Aukey Sweatproof Sport Armband, $19 with code XJYHLAQE] »Today 6:15pm11/04/15 6:15pm

Watch how supersonic Russian bombers drop their giant cruise missiles

The Russian Air Force’s Tupolev TU-160 is a gorgeous-looking plane with sweeping wings and the capability to reach supersonic speeds. It’s also a scary powerful bomber aircraft with the ability to launch the frightening KH-555 cruise missile, an air-launched missile that can be equipped with a nuclear warhead and has… »Today 5:40pm11/04/15 5:40pm

SF's Nasty Prop F Battle Proves Airbnb Is More Powerful Than We Ever Imagined

Yesterday, San Francisco voters defeated Proposition F, a set of regulations for short-term rentals which many thought might help ease its housing problems. The defeat is being credited almost singlehandedly to Airbnb. Will the entire city of San Francisco become overrun with Airbnb rentals now? Probably not. Have we… »Today 5:20pm11/04/15 5:20pm

Everything You Need For 5.1 Channel Surround Sound is Under $200 Today

One of your favorite sound bars is only $198 shipped today from Amazon, and while the “bar” itself is great, what really makes this system special is its included wireless subwoofer and satellite speakers. That means you can experience true 5.1 surround sound at an incredibly cheap price, with no A/V receiver required.
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7 Things We Want In The New Star Trek TV Show

Yes, it’s finally happening: We’re getting a new Star Trek TV show for the first time in over a decade. Since this week’s announcement, Trek fans all over the world have been speculating and sharing their desires for the series—here’s just 7 things we’d love to see come 2017. »Today 4:37pm11/04/15 4:37pm