Big Question: Why Does Scratching Make You Itch More?
Physical itchiness—whether it’s from a wool sweater, a mosquito bite, or poison oak—is usually only temporary. But sometimes that goes…
Apple Turns 40: Reflecting on Four Decades of History
Apple, co-founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976, celebrates its 40th anniversary today. Last…
VR Shouldn’t Just Be Isolating—Here’s How It Can Be Social
The immersive nature of VR can be isolating—not just for the person in the headset, but the people around her.…
This new jobs site helps data scientists and employers hook up
Now that “data scientist” has been declared this year’s hottest job, it seems a safe bet that there are plenty…
BrandPost: April Fools: Oops, I Have the Wrong Contact Information!
So here we are. April Fool’s Day! One of those non-official, yet fun, “holidays” that we all enjoyed growing up.…
What makes the PERFECT smartphone?
With every launch of a new smartphones comes the inevitable discussion about how the phone fails in certain departments, and,…
Verizon adding a $20 upgrade fee, even for those who buy their phones outright
Verizon already charged a $40 fee for customers upgrading to a new phone on contract, but now they are bringing…
FCC votes to expand Lifeline program to include broadband subsidy
The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-to-2 along party lines Thursday to expand the Lifeline telephone subsidy for low-income Americans to…
DMCA takedown critics flood Copyright Office with comments
Critics of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act have flooded the U.S. Copyright Office with tens of thousands of comments complaining…
For Windows 10, March goes out like a lion
After a slow February, Windows 10 boosted its growth in users during March, data published today showed. According to U.S.-based…