genealogy
23andMe’s ancestry tools are getting better for people of color
23andMe is beefing up its African, East Asian and Native American ancestry capabilities — something it has sorely lacked. Specifically, 23andMe has added 12 new regions across Africa and East As
DNA analysis site that led to the Golden State Killer issues a privacy warning to users
As more details emerge about the arrest of the man suspected to be the Golden State Killer, it’s clear that one of the most infamous unsolved cases of all time was cracked using a popular free o
How MyHeritage found a new business in DNA
At first glance, genealogy may seem like a quiet hobby you take up in your retirement, but it's also a big industry, with the likes of Ancestry, MyHeritage, Helix and others all vying for new users.
Apple picks up Reese Witherspoon thriller starring Octavia Spencer
Apple is adding another TV project to its upcoming slate: Are You Sleeping, a crime show based on America's love affair with true crime podcasts (which are, ultimately, all Apple's fault). The show ha
More dead commenters appear to come out against net neutrality
Two more dead commenters have been spotted commenting on the FCC’s foregone net neutrality vote, a small but not insignificant discovery considering that, while public outcry for net neutrality
Apple orders two seasons of Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon TV drama
Apple’s original content ambitions just landed some premiere talent, per The Hollywood Reporter: A drama series focused on a fictional version of the morning TV show world, based on background f
MyHeritage launches DNA testing service to help you uncover your family’s history
The popular online genealogy service MyHeritage today announced the launch of its MyHeritage DNA service for helping its users uncover more about their family’s history and ethnicity. Users who