Rocket Report: Say cheerio to Orbex; China is getting good at booster landings by Eric Berger on 2026-02-13 12:00 (#73HXQ) "You absolutely have to have a plan to compete with SpaceX on price."
Platforms bend over backward to help DHS censor ICE critics, advocates say by Ashley Belanger on 2026-02-13 12:00 (#73HXR) Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem sued for coercing platforms into censoring ICE posts.
When Amazon badly needed a ride, Europe's Ariane 6 rocket delivered by Stephen Clark on 2026-02-13 00:34 (#73HNG) This was the first launch of the Ariane 64, the most powerful rocket in European space history.
OpenAI sidesteps Nvidia with unusually fast coding model on plate-sized chips by Benj Edwards on 2026-02-12 22:56 (#73HKY) OpenAI's new GPT5.3CodexSpark is 15 times faster at coding than its predecessor.
Trump official overruled FDA scientists to reject Moderna's flu shot by Beth Mole on 2026-02-12 22:36 (#73HKZ) FDA's top vaccine regulator, Vinay Prasad, is known for overruling scientists.
Spider-Noir teaser comes in colorized "True Hue" and black and white by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-02-12 22:14 (#73HM0) Nicolas Cage described his character as "70 percent Humphrey Bogart and 30 percent Bugs Bunny."
ULA's Vulcan rocket suffers another booster problem on the way to orbit by Stephen Clark on 2026-02-12 21:33 (#73HHN) Vulcan's Blue Origin-made BE-4 engines appear to have saved the rocket from failure.
EPA kills foundation of greenhouse gas regulations by John Timmer on 2026-02-12 21:04 (#73HHP) The agency is betting the the Supreme Court will reverse a prior ruling.
Trump FTC wants Apple News to promote more Fox News and Breitbart stories by Jon Brodkin on 2026-02-12 20:30 (#73HHQ) FTC claims Apple News suppresses conservatives, cites study by pro-Trump group.
DIY PC maker Framework has needed monthly price hikes to navigate the RAM shortage by Andrew Cunningham on 2026-02-12 20:03 (#73HFH) And Framework expects things to get worse before they get better.
It took two years, but Google released a YouTube app on Vision Pro by Samuel Axon on 2026-02-12 19:53 (#73HFJ) App arrives months after Google requested takedowns of third-party options.
Attackers prompted Gemini over 100,000 times while trying to clone it, Google says by Benj Edwards on 2026-02-12 19:42 (#73HFK) Distillation technique lets copycats mimic Gemini at a fraction of the development cost.
Bringing the "functionally extinct" American chestnut back from the dead by John Timmer on 2026-02-12 19:00 (#73HFM) Wiped out in its native range by invasive pathogens, the trees may make a comeback.
Unique structure of elephant whiskers give them built-in sensing "intelligence" by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-02-12 19:00 (#73HFN) The material properties change gradually from base to tip for better navigation, more precise manipulation.
2026 Nissan Leaf review: The best budget EV on sale right now by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-02-12 18:49 (#73HFP) A week with the new Leaf in frigid weather did not cool our feelings for the car.
RFK Jr. food pyramid site links to Grok, which says you shouldn’t trust RFK Jr. by Beth Mole on 2026-02-12 16:44 (#73HCH) Grok generated a meal plan to fit RFK Jr.'s food pyramid, then explained why it's bad.
US consumers, business pay 90% of tariff costs, says Federal Reserve by Myles McCormick and Claire Jones, Financial Times on 2026-02-12 15:40 (#73H9Q) The Fed's research contradict Trump's claim foreign companies would bear the burden.
Party like it's 2001: Diablo II gets a new expansion, new playable class by Kyle Orland on 2026-02-12 15:36 (#73H9R) Alongside new endgame content, Blizzard says the Warlock is coming to other Diablo games soon.
We let Chrome's Auto Browse agent surf the web for us—here's what happened by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-02-12 12:00 (#73H0S) Auto Browse is capable of some impressive things, but it can also crash and burn spectacularly.
SpaceX takes down Dragon crew arm, giving Starship a leg up in Florida by Stephen Clark on 2026-02-12 02:23 (#73GS9) SpaceX's crew missions will now launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Trump orders the military to make agreements with coal power plants by John Timmer on 2026-02-12 00:02 (#73GQN) The administration's "reasoning" for doing so has little connection to reality.
El Paso airport closed after military used new anti-drone laser to zap party balloon by Eric Berger on 2026-02-11 23:50 (#73GQP) "I want to be very, very clear that this should've never happened."
Once-hobbled Lumma Stealer is back with lures that are hard to resist by Dan Goodin on 2026-02-11 22:11 (#73GKZ) ClickFix bait, combined with advanced Castleloader malware, is installing Lumma "at scale."
Byte magazine artist Robert Tinney, who illustrated the birth of PCs, dies at 78 by Benj Edwards on 2026-02-11 21:51 (#73GM0) He became one of the first to visualize personal computing by painting vivid cover art.
Yes, Rocket Lab is blowing up engines. No, it's not a big deal, CEO says. by Eric Berger on 2026-02-11 21:04 (#73GM1) "We are in the part of the program where we are doing very nasty things to the engine."
Did seabird poop fuel rise of Chincha in Peru? by Jennifer Ouellette on 2026-02-11 20:55 (#73GM2) Guano dramatically boosted the production of maize, and the surplus helped fuel the Chincha Kingdom's economy.
OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads, warns of "Facebook" path by Benj Edwards on 2026-02-11 20:44 (#73GM3) Zoe Hitzig resigned on the same day OpenAI began testing ads in its chatbot.
"Windows 11 26H1" is a special version of Windows exclusively for new Arm PCs by Andrew Cunningham on 2026-02-11 20:28 (#73GM4) Arm PCs have enjoyed special treatment from Microsoft for the past two years.
Google recovers "deleted" Nest video in high-profile abduction case by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-02-11 20:15 (#73GM5) Users only get three hours of free Nest video storage, but Google can retrieve videos much later.
US decides SpaceX is like an airline, exempting it from Labor Relations Act by Jon Brodkin on 2026-02-11 20:05 (#73GH6) US labels SpaceX a common carrier by air, will regulate firm under railway law.
Apple releases iOS 26.3 with updates that mainly benefit non-Apple devices by Andrew Cunningham on 2026-02-11 19:49 (#73GH7) It's getting a little easier to move from iOS to Android, if that's your thing.
China showcases new Moon ship and reusable rocket in one extraordinary test by Stephen Clark on 2026-02-11 19:35 (#73GH8) The test marks a significant step in China's push to land humans on the Moon by 2030.
Smart home PSA: Apple's "new architecture" for Home app becomes mandatory today by Andrew Cunningham on 2026-02-11 18:18 (#73GH9) Updated Home app is required for Matter support and some types of accessories.
What's next after the Trump administration revokes key finding on climate change? by Marianne Lavelle, Inside Climate News on 2026-02-11 15:10 (#73G86) The EPA is revoking the finding for legal, not scientific, reasons.
The Feds closed air space around El Paso on Wednesday to address "cartel" drones by Eric Berger on 2026-02-11 13:16 (#73G87) Violators were told they would be shot down.
America, it's time to think beyond leather for luxury car seats by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2026-02-11 12:00 (#73G5B) Some brands are already ahead of the curve, while others leave the US in the cold.
FDA refuses to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine by Beth Mole on 2026-02-11 01:21 (#73FVW) The move comes amid RFK Jr.'s relentless efforts to enact his anti-vaccine agenda.
SpaceX's next-gen Super Heavy booster aces four days of "cryoproof" testing by Stephen Clark on 2026-02-10 23:35 (#73FS5) The next Starship flight is a key precursor for more ambitious missions.
Archive.today CAPTCHA page executes DDoS; Wikipedia considers banning site by Jon Brodkin on 2026-02-10 19:29 (#73FN0) DDoS hit blog that tried to uncover Archive.today founder's identity in 2023.
Yet another co-founder departs Elon Musk's xAI by Kyle Orland on 2026-02-10 18:54 (#73FN1) Tony Wu leaves a company now entangled with social media, space-based IPOs.
Dewormer ivermectin as cancer cure? RFK Jr.'s NIH funds "absurd" study. by Beth Mole on 2026-02-10 18:44 (#73FN2) There's no reason to think ivermectin cures cancer, but RFK Jr's NIH is on it anyway.
Windows' original Secure Boot certificates expire in June—here's what you need to do by Andrew Cunningham on 2026-02-10 18:04 (#73FHZ) PCs without the new certificates could eventually have trouble booting new OSes.
Upgraded Google safety tools can now find and remove more of your personal info by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-02-10 16:59 (#73FEW) The Results About You tool is getting an upgrade.
The Kia PV5 electric van combines futuristic looks and thoughtful design by Alex Goy on 2026-02-10 16:20 (#73FEX) Forget VW's expensive retro bus-this is the electric van we've been waiting for.
Alphabet selling very rare 100-year bonds to help fund AI investment by Euan Healy, Tim Bradshaw, and Michelle Chan, Finan on 2026-02-10 14:44 (#73FBX) Alphabet becomes first tech company to issue 100-year bonds in nearly three decades.
After Republican complaints, judicial body pulls climate advice by John Timmer on 2026-02-10 12:15 (#73F8T) Meant to help judges handle scientific issues, document is now climate-free.
Just look at Ayaneo's absolute unit of a Windows gaming "handheld" by Kyle Orland on 2026-02-09 22:51 (#73EX7) The Ayaneo Next II pushes past 3 pounds, is 13 inches wide, and costs up to $4,300.
No humans allowed: This new space-based MMO is designed exclusively for AI agents by Kyle Orland on 2026-02-09 21:09 (#73ETB) SpaceMolt envisions a world where AI plays with itself and the humans just watch.
Google experiments with locking YouTube Music lyrics behind paywall by Ryan Whitwam on 2026-02-09 20:40 (#73ETC) After a lengthy test, YouTube Music is making lyrics a premium feature.
Trump FCC investigates The View, reportedly says "fake news" will be punished by Jon Brodkin on 2026-02-09 20:27 (#73ERB) FCC recently issued equal-time warning to late-night and daytime talk shows.