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Mysterious fast radio bursts look a lot like earthquakes, study finds
Astronomers have puzzled over possible sources since the first FRB was spotted in 2007.
Google wins Sonos patent case, immediately ships speaker software update
Experience Google v. Sonos patent battles in real time, via software updates.
Not burn-in: Scary OLED TV image retention may stem from “buggy” feature
TV compensation cycles can auto-fix the problem in minutes-assuming they run.
Pixel 8 Pro review—The best Android phone
7 years of updates, a flat screen, and better face unlock highlight Google's latest.
Plug-in powertrain is an efficiency win for the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime
Toyota has helpfully increased the size of the battery pack.
Qualcomm will try to have its Apple Silicon moment in PCs with “Snapdragon X”
We should learn more about Qualcomm's high-end Arm chip later this month.
Musk argues with EU commissioner over Israel/Hamas disinformation on X
"Your platform is being used to disseminate illegal content and disinformation."
Users mistake video game clips for real Israeli war footage on social media
"With every video taken down, ten more are uploaded each day," developer complains.
First-ever gene therapy trial to cure form of deafness begins
Researchers hope to transform treatment of auditory neuropathy.
Channel calling for aborting Black pregnancies temporarily restricted by YouTube
YouTube removed one video calling for Black abortions but left others.
The best headphones on sale for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
From Bose to Beats to Buds, there are a bunch of options.
A year from launch, the Europa Clipper spacecraft nears finish line
The future of NASA's planetary science division is clouded by a budget crunch.
The best Apple deals on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, all in one place
The best deals on the hottest Apple tech of the season.
Adobe’s AI image generators get beefy updates, including vector graphics
Firefly 2 improves detail, Firefly Vector generates scalable vectors from a prompt.
How a 23-year-old first-time Firefox coder fixed a 22-year-old bug
Tiny text boxes, lingering on screens like ghosts, exorcised after 2 decades.
SBF’s ex-girlfriend Ellison testifies: “He directed me to commit these crimes”
Sam Bankman-Fried's ex tells jury, "I would always ultimately defer to Sam."
Google will now make passkeys the default for personal accounts
Support was first offered in May, but now Google suggests it as the default choice.
There’s no Mac version of Counter-Strike 2 because there are no Mac players
Mac owners make up "less than 1 percent of active CS:GO players."
Newly found rooms in Sahura’s Pyramid challenge what we know of such structures
Cheap construction reduced the monument at Abusir in Egypt to rubble over millennia.
Facebook’s sexist, ageist ad-targeting violates Calif. law, court finds
"Shocking" ruling could have "devastating effects," tech law expert warns.
Here’s how car dealers will pass on the $7,500 EV tax credit next year
The credit will be transferable as long as it's applied to the car's purchase price.
Redesigned PS5 models slim down one of the bulkiest consoles ever
Digital Edition now sports a higher starting price, optional disc drive add-on.
SpaceX says FAA is wrong about Starlink satellite debris falling to Earth
SpaceX disputes FAA claim, says Starlink satellites fully burn up in atmosphere.
Reviewer tests $3 SATA SSD, gets exactly what they paid for
120GB "Goldenfir" SSD put through wringer by StorageReview.
Dealmaster: Top Amazon Prime Big Deal Days savings on Legos, Star Wars, and games
There are plenty of games on sale during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days to help you stay entertained.
Intel’s $180 Arc A580 aims for budget gaming builds, but it’s a hard sell
But cheap Arc A750 cards make the A580 feel redundant, at least for now.
So far, AI hasn’t been profitable for Big Tech
Microsoft loses around $20 per user per month on GitHub Copilot, according to the WSJ.
The best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days savings on Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox games
Get a great deal on some of the best games around during Amazon's sales event.
Game devs express joy over “long overdue” retirement of Unity CEO Riccitiello
But some devs urge caution while other Unity board members are still in place.
Israel-Hamas war has X and its users swimming in sea of disinformation
Flooded with old videos and video game footage, X is a bad place to stay informed.
The best laptop deals aren’t on Amazon. Here’s where to shop during Prime Big Deal Days
Laptops from Dell, Alienware, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft, and more.
For the third time in a year, Russian hardware on the space station is leaking
Will this leak be blamed on "external impacts" as well?
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket is about to become a workhorse for NASA
"It's an incredible capability for our nation. We're fortunate to have it."
Porsche’s Macan EV comes out in 2024—we drive the prototype
Expect engaging handling and very fast charging when it goes on sale next year.
Unity CEO John Riccitiello is retiring, effective immediately
Former EA CEO will be replaced in interim by James Whitehurst from IBM/Red Hat.
Thousands of WordPress sites have been hacked through tagDiv plugin vulnerability
If a site is redirecting visitors to scam sites, it was likely hacked by Balada.
“Church of Bleach” family gets years in prison for deadly “miracle” solution
Convicted fraudster Mark Grenon claimed he was the victim and US should pay him $5.7M.
Dealmaster: Pre-Amazon Big Deal Days tech deals that don’t require a Prime membership
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are coming, but you can already find savings at these retailers.
Report: Apple is already designing a lighter Vision Pro to fix “neck strain”
Vision Pro isn't out until early 2024, but next-gen plans are already underway.
Maya reservoirs relied on aquatic plants like water lilies to help keep water clean
Aquatic biota essentially served as self-cleaning "constructed wetlands."
Tired of shortages, OpenAI considers making its own AI chips
At an estimated 4 cents per ChatGPT query, OpenAI looks for cheaper AI chip solutions.
Striking UAW workers win key battery plant concession from General Motors
Further walkouts at GM factories were averted after the automaker made its offer.
Spanish company’s success comes at a critical time for Europe’s launch industry
"This launch culminates over 12 years of relentless effort."
Net neutrality’s court fate depends on whether broadband is “telecommunications”
We dig deep into how Supreme Court's "major questions doctrine" could affect FCC.
Enhance your calm: Demolition Man turns 30
The film remains an under-appreciated gem of 90s comedy/action flicks.
Lamplighters League is light stealth, heavy pulp style, and XCOM gun battles
There's a lot to dig in this intriguing blend, especially the voice acting.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites add to astronomers’ light-pollution woes
Scientists search for solutions as Amazon plans to launch 3,200 satellites.
Vaccine may save endangered California condors from succumbing to bird flu
Avian flu vaccines are being used on birds for the first time in the US.
Thousands of Android devices come with unkillable backdoor preinstalled
Somehow, advanced Triada malware was added to devices before reaching resellers.
US government considers protecting octopuses used in research
Prior to the pending rules, no invertebrates were subject to regulation.
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