Pro tips for improving the quality of your video calls

Video calling is a normal part of everyday life now, but if you haven't taken the time to dial everything in, you're doing yourself (and others!) a disservice

Trevor Mogg     July 1, 2021

SpaceX Starlink internet could be coming to an airline near you

SpaceX has revealed it's in talks with several airlines about the possibility of its Starlink service providing in-flight internet.

Trevor Mogg     June 9, 2021

This is the entire internet, visualized as an 18th-century map of the world

If all the websites on the internet were visualized as countries, with their sizes scaled in accordance with user traffic, this is what the map would look like.

Luke Dormehl     June 3, 2021

A cosmological commute: The tricky logistics of putting people on Mars

Putting people on Mars isn't as easy as loading up a rocket and blasting it off into space. Here's why it's trickier than it might seem.

Georgina Torbet     April 28, 2022

Your digital fingerprint is tracked everywhere online. Brave wants to change that

No matter how hard you try to remain anonymous, websites can often determine who you are using a technique known as fingerprinting. Brave wants to change that.

Shubham Agarwal     June 10, 2021

What is FTP?

FTP stands for "File Transfer Protocol" and is used to transfer files online. It's use is being phased out, but it can still be useful for some transfers.

Jon Martindale     May 29, 2021

Reports of the demise of iconic YouTube video may be exaggerated

Many news outlets are claiming the iconic 'Charlie bit my finger' video is about to be removed from YouTube. But reports of its demise may be exaggerated.

Trevor Mogg     May 26, 2021

Google deploys a Jaguar I-Pace as its first all-electric Street View car

It's taken a while, but Google has finally gotten around to deploying its first all-electric car for capturing Street View imagery.

Trevor Mogg     May 25, 2021

Airbnb boosts search features ahead of expected travel rebound

Accommodation service Airbnb is introducing a bunch of handy new features designed to improve the search experience on its website and app.

Trevor Mogg     May 24, 2021

The best product key finders

Are missing product keys getting you down? Finding keys for a specific piece of software can be hard. To help, here's our list of the best product key finders.

Mark Coppock     April 21, 2022

Apple Store looks set to retain mask mandate for now

Despite some major stores relaxing rules regarding face masks, Apple has reportedly decided that shoppers at its stores will still need to wear a face covering.

Trevor Mogg     May 17, 2021

We can all explore Zimbabwe on Google Maps Street View, thanks to one person

Google Maps' Street View offers detailed views of some of the most beautiful landscapes in Zimbabwe -- and it's all thanks to one man.

Christian de Looper     May 14, 2021

A.I. doesn’t usually forget anything, but Facebook’s new system does. Here’s why

Most A.I. systems are designed to remember absolutely everything they learn. But that's not always ideal, so Facebook decided to build one that forgets

Luke Dormehl     April 25, 2023

Microsoft restores Outlook after a bizarre bug affects users for hours

Microsoft 365 users experienced issues with Outlook making email text vanish on May 11. The company has now issued a fix.

Trevor Mogg     May 12, 2021

Cosmic comms: How the first humans on Mars will communicate with Earth

In order to establish a human colony on Mars, we'll first need to get a reliable communications network built. Here's how scientists are making that happen

Georgina Torbet     May 11, 2021

Amazon says it blocked billions of counterfeit products in 2020

Amazon's battle against fake goods is far from over, with the company revealing this week that it destroyed millions of counterfeit items in 2020 alone.

Trevor Mogg     May 11, 2021

SpaceX’s historic Crew-1 mission in pictures

SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronauts returned home on a Crew Dragon spacecraft on May 2, 2021, after nearly six months in space. Relive their adventure in pictures.

Trevor Mogg     April 28, 2022

Perfecting propulsion: How we’ll get humans to Mars

To get the details on what a propulsion for a crewed expedition to Mars might look like, we spoke to an expert in cutting-edge rocket propulsion systems.

Georgina Torbet     May 3, 2021

Zoom’s new Immersive View puts everyone in the same virtual room

Zoom's new Immersive View simulates a range of different meeting environments, giving online gatherings a much more natural feel.

Trevor Mogg     April 27, 2021

How a beaver knocked out the internet for a remote Canadian community

A mischievous beaver took down the internet service for residents of a community in British Columbia, Canada, at the weekend. So how did it happen?

Trevor Mogg     April 26, 2021

How to create a playlist on YouTube

Need to make a playlist of YouTube videos? It's actually easier than you think. Here’s our quick guide to creating playlists of your favorite videos on YouTube.

Anita George     April 23, 2021

The best chat clients

Chat clients are far from dead -- they merely evolved for modern times. We examine the best chat clients for Windows and MacOS designed for gamers and more.

Kevin Parrish     April 21, 2022

Astropsychology: How to stay sane on Mars

The first humans who visit Mars will face countless challenges, but perhaps the most difficult of all will be maintaining their mental health.

Meira Gebel     April 28, 2022

How to change your YouTube name

Need to learn how to change your YouTube name? You've come to the right place. We'll walk you through it step by step, whether you have a Brand Account or not.

Jon Martindale     April 20, 2021

These are the 10 most liked videos on YouTube

Ever wondered what the most popular videos on YouTube are? Check out our list to see which of your favorites made the top 10. The rankings may surprise you.

Anita George     October 22, 2021

What is Amazon Prime?

What is Amazon Prime? Is membership worth the cost? In this guide, we break down and consider the service's many features so you can make an informed decision.

Jon Martindale     April 26, 2022

Want to browse the web privately? Here’s how to do it for real

There are multiple ways to stay anonymous online, but which of these methods really work? Here's how tracking works and how to protect your data while browsing.

Justin Pot     April 25, 2023

The best browsers for privacy

There’s no shortage of browsers to consider, but when choosing one for yourself, it’s important that it fits your privacy needs. These are our favorites.

Anita George     April 25, 2023

Elon Musk reveals when Starlink internet service will likely exit beta

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed when Starlink's broadband service will likely exit beta, and also when the service could be available for moving vehicles.

Trevor Mogg     April 25, 2023

Castles made of sand: How we’ll make habitats with Martian soil

We can't just bring a bunch of lumber to Mars and build a habitat when we arrive. Instead, NASA wants to make habitats with the red planet's natural resources

Georgina Torbet     April 13, 2021

Google to ax its Shopping app in favor of web search

Google has confirmed it is shuttering its Shopping app for Android and iOS, selecting to focus on the web version instead.

Trevor Mogg     April 12, 2021

The best FPV drone videos of all time

Check out the some of the best FPV drone videos you’re ever likely to see, created by incredible pilots at the top of their game.

Trevor Mogg     May 4, 2021

Online gambler wins 3-year legal battle for massive payout

An online gambler who won the jackpot on a blackjack app was told by the firm it wouldn't pay as the win was the result of a software error. So he went to court.

Trevor Mogg     April 9, 2021

How to use Google Docs

Google Docs is more than a novelty web app. Here, we outline how to get started with the popular word processor so you can create documents and collaborate.

Anita George     May 3, 2024