Researchers believe Jupiter’s Red Spot is heated by thunder

Despite its distance from the sun, Jupiter is a surprisingly hot planet with temperatures ranging around 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit in the middle latitudes. According to new findings published today in the journal Nature, temperatures over the planet's…

Mercedes unveils world’s first completely electric semi truck

European car companies are starting to invest more heavily in green vehicles. Audi unveiled three more electric cars on Monday and Porsche added 400 jobs to how many it estimates it will create to make its electric Model E come to life. Today, Daimle…

Apple has finally sold its billionth iPhone

Apple has managed to pull in some extremely impressive numbers when it comes to its flagship mobile phone. While iPhone sales overall had begun to decline over the last quarter, that didn't stop the company from selling its one billionth iPhone last…

Samsung’s mobile division is the company’s top earner

Samsung's operating profits really did reach 8.14 trillion won ($7.2) like it expected, marking the second quarter of 2016 as its strongest in two years. The Korean corporation has released its detailed earnings report for Q2, where it also revealed…

The internet’s Ice Bucket Challenge funded a medical discovery

Internet sensations can do more than just trigger fond memories or confusion… sometimes, they might just lead to a vital cure. Some of the $100 million-plus in donations from the Ice Bucket Challenge (the viral video-fueled awareness campaign for…

Windows Phone’s next update will support smart cases and giant devices

Windows Phone 8.1 may have only just reached the general public, but it’s already in line for a surprisingly large update. Microsoft has posted developer documents (sign-in required) for Windows Phone 8.1 GDR1, a tweak that fills in a few key…

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Florida Senator Wants Bill Making Dinesh D’Souza’s ‘America’ Movie Required Viewing for Teens in State

Despite a dismissive attitude by liberal politicians towards filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza and his latest movie, “America: Imagine a World Without Her,” a Florida state senator plans to introduce a bill that would make the docudrama required viewing for most teenagers in the state.

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Gadget Rewind 2005: BenQ Z2

BenQ may not be a familiar name to some — at least not in the US — but its roots in the electronics industry date back to the ’80s. The company, formerly a division of Acer, was spun off in 2001 in an attempt to build a brand name for itself. With…

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