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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?
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.
The Tomorrowland Movie Review for Geeks... Disney's Dour Destiny
Are you an optimist, or a pessimist? That's the question at the heart of this Disney film. Is Tomorrowland worth watching? Read our spoiler-free review for geeks below to find out.
6 Technologies That Will Change How You Use Your Smartphone
What will our phones look like in five years? Let's talk about the exciting technologies that could change the way we use our phones in the near future.
7 Real Humanoid Robots That Will Give You Nightmares
Robots are starting to move, look, and speak like people. Unfortunately, as with any cutting edge venture, sometimes you fly a little too close to the sun.
The Oculus Rift Is Real and You Can Have One in Spring 2016
Oculus VR has finally announced a release window for the consumer Oculus Rift. VR fans and developers are on the edge of their seats.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin Launches First Suborbital Rocket
Elon Musk's SpaceX and Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic are changing the dynamics of reusable space technology. Now, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos get in on the action.
Why Steam's Paid Mods Would Have Been the Future of Community Content
A few days ago, Valve announced a new feature, that would have allowed modders to charge for Skyrim mods through Steam. The PC gaming community was... upset. But they shouldn't have been.
5 Fantastic Learning Channels on YouTube Kids
YouTube Kids is a mobile app, available for iOS and Android, which curates educational and entertainment content for kids and teens. We pick the top five channels you should catch today.
Hollywood Hacks: The Best and Worst Hacking in Movies
Hollywood and hacking do not get along. While real-life hacking is hard, movie hacking often involves just pounding away on a keyboard like your fingers are going out of style.
What to Take Away from the Food Babe's Meltdown
Vani Hari, "The Food Babe", is not having a good month. Here's why, what you can learn from this whole mess, and what the web needs to replace misinformation.
Can Virtual Reality Cut the Cord?
Cords are a tripping hazard and kind of a bummer. They prevent you from moving freely in any space or taking your VR device out of the room. But technology is working on the solution.
Get Smart: Watch the Best Futuristic Action Movies
There are a number of movies that combine hard-hitting action with deep concepts. These are smart, thought-provoking films that offer a most welcome form of intelligent entertainment.
Biotech Breakthrough Opens Door to Designer Babies: Here's What You Need to Know
CRISPR is a technology that will have one of the biggest impacts on the world and it's one that nobody is talking about. A brave new world of genetic modification has begun.
New Toshiba Breakthrough Could Kill the Hard Drive Soon
Right now, the biggest reason to still own a hard drive instead of a solid state drive is the cost. A new breakthrough from Toshiba might change all that.
Lab-Grown Burger Now Costs Less than $10.00
Can hi-tech burgers solve the food crisis? As demand for meat grows exponentially, tissue cloning could be the first viable way ahead to solve many environmental problems with some in-vitro magic.
5 Technologies to Make Sure Your Data Lives Forever
They say that on the internet, nothing ever goes away. In reality, almost all of our data is slowly being lost. Can we protect our media for future generations?