Intel Storage Breakthrough Enables Instant Bootup
What if you never had to look at a loading screen again? What if computers booted -- not "in seconds" -- but instantly? Recently, Intel announced a new technology that could make all this possible...and more.
How Virtual Reality Will Change Sex and Dating by 2020 (NSFW)
Every generation has found ways to use new technology to shock their parents. VR is probably next. The technology is rapidly improving, and it's eventually going to touch the most intimate areas of life.
My Week With Soylent: Why Nerds Are Forgoing Food
As I write this, I'm sipping from a glass of beige ooze which is, theoretically, lunch. Here's what Soylent is, and why you might be interested.
How 95% of Android Phones Can Be Hacked with a Single Text
A new Android vulnerability has the security world worried - and it leaves your smartphone extremely vulnerable. The StageFright bug allows malicious code to be sent by MMS. What can you do about this security nightmare?
4 Reasons Why You Should Watch Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty is the smartest, darkest, and most original comedy on television right now. This article explains why you, along with everybody else in the world, should watch this hilarious animated show.
Get Started Making Virtual Reality Games in Unity 5 for Free
Let's say you want to get involved in VR development. Where do you start? This guide will provide you with all the tools and info you need to get started!
8 Ways Upgrading to Android Lollipop Makes Your Phone More Secure
Our smartphones are full of sensitive information, so how can we keep ourselves safe? With Android Lollipop, which packs a big punch in the security arena, bringing in features that improve security across the board.
Ashley Madison Leak No Big Deal? Think Again
Discreet online dating site Ashley Madison (targeted primarily at cheating spouses) has been hacked. However this is a far more serious issue than has been portrayed in the press, with considerable implications for user safety.
Should You Change Your Skype Password to Avoid a Spam Attack?
Complaints have been made to Microsoft that some Skype accounts are messaging diet pill and pornographic spam to contacts. Microsoft is now asking users to change their passwords, but what is behind this apparent breach?
What Is the OPM Hack, and What Does it Mean For You?
For several weeks, news coming out of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has been getting steadily worse, following a hack of historic proportions. But what really happened, and what can you do about it?
7nm IBM Chip Doubles Performance, Proves Moore's Law Through 2018
A number of fundamental physical limits are converging to put a stop to the progress of traditional silicon computer chips. A radical new breakthrough could help to stretch the limits a bit more.
Create Your Own Artificial Fever Dreams with Google's "DeepDream"
Have you seen the trippy images coming out of DeepDream? Want to make your own? Look no further!
How Does Autofocus Actually Work?
Autofocus is a feature of modern cameras that's easy to take for granted, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself how it works? How does your smartphone do it so easily?
The Terminator Genisys Movie Review for Geeks... Arnie Is Back, Unfortunately
Is Terminator Genisys worth watching? Read our spoiler-free review below to find out. Spoiler alert: Arnie is back, but he probably should have stayed away from this mess.
Is Google Eavesdropping on Chromium Users?
Open source developers have found that the Debian version of Chromium is downloading code from Google records the user via PC mic and streams the audio back for analysis. Is Google eavesdropping on you?
Welcome to the Holodeck, That'll be $30: MakeUseOf Chats with "The Void"
The Void is a new virtual reality experience opening in Utah in summer of 2016. Let's get an idea of what they're trying to do and the exciting possibilities in store for us.
Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo - Who Had the Best E3 Showing?
It's E3 again, which is like Christmas for gamers, if Santa told you about your presents a year in advance and then spent Christmas morning selling them to you in bits and pieces.