There’s a reason why so many horror movies claim to be based on actual events. Reality can be scary as hell, and it’s often weirder and more nightmare-inducing than anything on the big screen. Here are seven events that sound like the plots of some …
Lees meerCompromised accounts tied to No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games led to a series of faked official statements today calling the ambitious space exploration game “a mistake.”Read more...
Lees meerThe internet hivemind's vile side was at it again this morning. This time, by apparently hacking the Twitter, Linkedin and email accounts of No Man's Sky developer Hello Games. Buckle up because this gets messy. "No Man's Sky was a mistake.…
Lees meerWith over 63 million people already paying for Prime, Amazon is now expanding its subscription service to one of the largest marketplaces in the world: China. The retailer has announced that mainland users can now enjoy free, unlimited ship…
Lees meerAlthough the FBI previously concluded that Hillary Clinton should not face charges over the usage of her personal email server, the Bureau apparently isn't done looking into Clinton's emails after all. "In previous congressional testimony, …
Lees meerThe island of Giraglia is a windswept pile of rocks that sits within eyeshot of the northern tip of Corsica in the Mediterranean sea. Humans never lived here, but two types of geckos do. One runs free; the other’s a prisoner—and their story may help…
Lees meerSome artists work with paint, others use clay, while some chip away at chunks of marble. Shinri Tezuka prefers the medium of candy, turning melted sugar into stunning crystal-like creations through the Japanese art of amezaiku.Read more...
Lees meerIf you’re in the market for a new laptop, there’s a good chance you’re already considering the new MacBook Pro. It looks fantastic with that curious Touch Bar right above the keyboard, and the machine’s specs are finally (almost) up-to-date. The new…
Lees meerThe big one-day suiting sale will get you halfway there, but Amazon’s also offering huge markdowns on a variety of wallets, ties, and belts from Tommy Hilfiger to help you pull your outfit together.Read more...
Lees meerThe individual behind the 2014 iCloud image leaks -- more commonly known as the Fappenning -- has been sentenced. Ryan Collins, 36, will serve an 18 month jail term for one count of violating the Computer Fraud and Misuse Act and another of…
Lees meerTwitter has its reasons for shuttering Vine, the service that popularized short, looping videos. But from the outpouring on social media, it's clear that many will miss it. While most Engadget editors stopped using Vine a long time ago, the…
Lees meerIf you feel there’s something missing in the entryway of your McMansion with its towering ceiling, the world’s largest arcade cabinet might be exactly what you’re looking for. But if it ends up seeming out of place, that’s too bad, because at 14.4-f…
Lees meerIn a rare international collaboration, twenty four countries and the European Union have unanimously agreed to establish the largest marine sanctuary in Antarctica’s Ross Sea, a region which conservationists have called “the last great wilderness on…
Lees meerGeorge "Geohot" Hotz, PlayStation and iPhone hacker extraordinaire, has canceled production on Comma One, a $1,000 aftermarket add-on that he said would allow some cars to operate semi-autonomously. He claimed the tech was "about on par" wi…
Lees meerMobile wallets aren't just for getting in and out of Starbucks that bit quicker. In several parts of the world, many people rely solely on mobile wallets for all their financial needs. These are particularly prevalent in Kenya, for example,…
Lees meerHere’s the bad news: Those awesome-looking new MacBook Pros are more expensive than they were before.Read more...
Lees meerThe iPhone 7 is the first version of the phone to use a stationary home button, so if it stop working, it can be a little scary. Thankfully, Apple built in a failsafe, so you can keep using your phone until you have time to go into the Apple Store a…
Lees meerDeep down you know it’s not much better than eating chocolate frosting right from the container, but somehow you’re able to justify doing it with Nutella. Unless you’re YouTuber CemreCandar who filled his entire tub with 600 pounds of Nutella before…
Lees meerIt's not just Samsung that has problems with combusting batteries, as NASA's office of Safety and Mission Assurance has just revealed. The body has announced that NASA centers have seen at least four major explosions and a number of close c…
Lees meerFacebook has "borrowed" a lot of ideas from Snapchat lately, including the concept for Instagram Stories and Facebook Live selfie filters. In perhaps its most audacious move yet, the social network has started testing a new camera that lets…
Lees meerAbzû, the best game about exploring the depths of the ocean (sorry Ecco the Dolphin), will get a physical release on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this January. It's a beautiful and relaxing adventure, focused on a deep sea diver as he t…
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