TECHNOLOGY

Here's How to Change Your Name on Facebook

Facebook has strict rules when it comes to the name on your profile.

5 Robots That Screwed Up Big-Time

A newsbot reported an earthquake—almost a century later.

Mexico City Launches a Competition for Official Emoji

How do you capture an entire metropolis in just a few tiny images?

Why Do People in the UK Drive on the Left Side of the Road?

The answer may surprise you.

Find Your Next Job With Google’s Career Search

You were probably already browsing Google during your job hunt. The company is making it even easier.

Astronauts Are Getting a Space Bakery

Bread is banned on the ISS, but a German company aims to change that by bringing fresh rolls to microgravity.

There’s an Invisible Tracking Code Embedded in the Documents You Print

The tiny yellow dots help law enforcement track counterfeiters.

4 Amazing Archaeological Discoveries Spotted by Satellite

The view from above—sometimes way above—has revealed lost cities, forgotten pyramids, and ancient trading routes.

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Microsoft AI Achieves Highest Ms. Pac-Man Score Possible

It bested the old record by more than 700,000 points.

What Was The First Video Game?

It's a far cry from the immersive video game experiences of today, and it took a nuclear physicist to assemble, but 'Tennis for Two' was a milestone in gaming history.

Here's What Happens When a Dinosaur and a Dictionary Get Into a Twitter Fight

SUE the T. rex and the Merriam-Webster dictionary were both feeling feisty.

Holocaust Memorial Museum Launches Kickstarter to Digitize 200 Diaries

The initiative coincides with the birthday of Anne Frank.

Is Your Mobile Phone Use Bad for Your Mental Health?

Researchers are studying whether technology use is connected to depression, anxiety, and other issues.

27 Trendy Baby Names From the Future According to a Neural Network

Would you name your kid "Chhzzu?"

The Easy Way to Filter Out Unimportant Emails While You're on Vacation

Stay in the loop at work and keep your inbox manageable while still enjoying your break.

What's the Difference Between MP3 and MP4?

We'll sound it out for you.

Meet Woebot, the Mental Health Chatbot

Could a chatbot actually help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression? One San Francisco startup is aiming to find out.

Fixing Your Cracked iPhone Screen Will Soon Be Easier Than Ever

Until now, the company's so-called "Horizon machine" was a closely guarded secret.

You Could Be Donating to Charity Every Time You Open a New Tab

Tab for a Cause gives a portion of its adverting revenue to a charity every time you open a new tab through its site.

New Record Set for World’s Fastest Elevator

The high-speed elevator can reach a top speed of just under 47 miles per hour.

High School Students Design Drug-Detecting Straw to Fight Sexual Assault

The Smart Straw discreetly tests for three common date rape drugs.

The Collective Working to Save VHS Tapes Before They Decay

Magnetic media has a shelf life. That means that VHS tapes aren’t just doomed to become obsolete, but the video on them will be lost forever, too.

Latest iOS Update Will Block Notifications When You’re Driving

Apple is working to combat the dangers of distracted driving.

Vince Gilligan to Produce a Virtual Reality ‘Breaking Bad’ Experience

Fans may soon get the chance to step into Walt and Jesse’s yellow jumpsuits.

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