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Deep Space Exploration Could Permanently Damage Human GI Tracts
A new study from Georgetown University and NASA suggests it may be much harder than we thought to ensure astronauts maintain healthy gastrointestinal (GI) tract tissue in space.

Google Announces Project Stream, a Game-Streaming Service for Chrome
Google is launching a new streaming test to push Assassin's Creed Odyssey to the Chrome browser.

Microsoft Re-Open-Sources MS-DOS on GitHub
Microsoft has released MS-DOS as open-source software — again — but this time, on GitHub. Party like it's 1983, baby.

Surface Pro, Surface Laptop Updates Leak, Still Lack USB-C
Leaks suggest that Microsoft's Surface products are getting a significant hardware upgrade, but USB-C won't be making an appearance.

New Sprayable Antennas Could Mean Thinner, Lighter Mobile Devices
What if antennas could go anyplace and be any shape? That might be possible with new spray-on antennas developed at Drexel University’s College of Engineering.

25 Best Android Tips to Make Your Phone More Useful
Make your Android phone all it can be with these tips and tricks.

Users Report Some iPhones Won’t Charge if Plugged in While Asleep
According to reports, not all devices suffer from this issue. Those that do will simply refuse to draw power from the cable.

FBI Forces Suspect to Unlock Phone Using Face ID
In what's believed to be a legal first, federal agents have forced a US criminal suspect to unlock his iPhone using Face ID.

University Develops Simulated Martian Soil, Is Selling It for $20 Per Kilogram
A project from the University of Central Florida's Planetary Sciences Group sought to create the best replica of Martian dirt yet, and it's selling the material for $20 per kilogram.

2019 Nissan Altima Review: All-Wheel-Drive, ProPilot Assist Revive a Sedan
The last of the three top-selling sedans gets a complete redo, including all-wheel-drive. The odds of beating Accord and Camry on sales would improve if more Altima safety gear came standard on all trim lines.

Apple Reportedly Demands $9B From Google for iOS Default Search
Apple will reportedly charge Google $9B this year to remain the default search option on iOS. Nice work, if you can get it.

How to Set Up Subscription-Free Offsite Backup
With the advent of hard drives as large as 14TB and personal NAS devices for as little as $99, it is possible to avoid the high-cost of cloud backup with a DIY solution if you have a friend, colleague, or second location you can rely on.