A series of tornadoes has brought devastation to the Midwest. Ideally, we could forecast such twisters,…
Category: Science & Technology
Self-driving startup Aurora will acquire Blackmore for its lidar tech – Roadshow
If you can't beat 'em, buy 'em.
Facebook will launch its own cryptocurrency in 2020, report says – CNET
It plans to begin testing the coin by the end of this year, according to the…
Quit Starbucks and make your own cold-brew coffee for $68 – CNET
The KitchenAid Cold Brew Coffee Maker normally sells for $100, but here's a Cheapskate-exclusive discount. Plus:…
Best Buy cancels Samsung Galaxy Fold preorders
Samsung is taking its time bringing the Galaxy Fold back to market. And frankly, that’s probably…
WIRED’s 14 Must-Read Books of Summer
It's time to charge up the Kindle.
The Tricky Physics of How the Avengers Manage to Fly
To understand how Star-Lord flies, you have to consider both the forces acting on him (hello,…
New US Senate bill would mandate rear-seat alerts for new cars – Roadshow
It would also require investigating the feasibility of retrofitting older cars with the same tech.
Snapchat employees spied on users with internal tool, report says – CNET
Multiple employees abused privileged access to user data, reports Motherboard.
Alien is 40, and still terrifying. Shame about the sequels – CNET
Four decades after it burst from screens, we celebrate Ridley Scott's peerless sci-fi horror hybrid.