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Microsoft makes Outlook for Mac free, no Office or Microsoft 365 required
Mac Outlook is still a different app from the Windows version, but not forever.
Why the floppy disk just won’t die
A surprising number of industries, from embroidery to aviation, still use floppies.
After nearly a decade in development, Japan’s new rocket fails in debut
Japan's science minister said the failure was "extremely regrettable."
Sonos replaces the Sonos One with new Era 300 and 100 speakers
Plus: Sonos' Trueplay (sort of) comes to Android.
Threat actors are using advanced malware to backdoor business-grade routers
Hiatus hacking campaign has infected roughly 100 Draytek routers.
Dealmaster: Microsoft’s Surface laptops and tablets are on sale today
Laptops and tablet-PCs that span a range of use cases are on sale from Microsoft.
Microsoft aims to reduce “tedious” business tasks with new AI tools
LLM tech comes to Power Platform and Dynamics 365, courtesy of OpenAI partnership.
Scientists have found Lake Huron wreck of 19th-century ship that sank in 1894
The Ironton schooner collided with the freighter Ohio, which was found in 2017.
Twitter revenue, earnings reportedly fell 40% shortly after Musk buyout
Twitter doesn't report earnings publicly anymore but told investors of decline.
New “Canary” channel will showcase more-experimental, less-stable Windows builds
More frequently released updates means more channels for public beta testing.
Twitter API error broke the site today as Musk blames “brittle” platform
Error message: "Your current API plan does not include access to this endpoint."
Thousands scammed by AI voices mimicking loved ones in emergencies
In 2022, $11 million was stolen through thousands of impostor phone scams.
The small launch industry is brutal—yes, even more than you thought
"He must be out of money by now, surely?"
Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Air reportedly coming soon, along with new Mac Pro and iMac
15-inch Air would be Apple's first crack at a cheaper large-screened laptop.
Stealthy UEFI malware bypassing Secure Boot enabled by unpatchable Windows flaw
BlackLotus represents a major milestone in the continuing evolution of UEFI bootkits.
Meta Quest Pro sees 33 percent price drop after less than five months
High-end headset goes from $1,500 to $1,000; Quest 2 gets partial price drop, too.
Amazon’s big dreams for Alexa fall short
Teams working on voice assistant hit hard by the largest cuts in company’s history.
Tesla cuts Models S and X prices for the second time in eight weeks
The EVs were revolutionary at launch but are now aging compared to competitors.
Tesla is recalling 3,470 Model Y crossovers for second-row seat fix
This time the recall requires physical inspection, not an OTA software update.
Rivian recalls nearly 13,000 electric trucks and SUVs for seatbelt fix
A missized sensor can stop the passenger airbag from working properly.
The gold rush for the next round of military launch contracts has started
Everything you've ever wanted to know about military launch procurement.
HBO’s The Last of Us episode 8 ruins one of the game’s best villains
Joel and Ellie barrel through a grisly speedbump on the way to the finale.
As Kenya’s crops fail, a fight over GMOs rages
Faced with extreme drought, Kenya’s president OK'd a controversial new crop.
The sketchy plan to build a Russian Android phone
A Russian tech giant plans to launch new Android phones and tablets.
Do masks work? It’s a question of physics, biology, and behavior
A recent review from a prominent scientific source has reignited the debate over masks.
Feast your eyes on this image of remnant from earliest recorded supernova
Dark Energy Camera captures rare view of RCW 86, remnant of supernova recorded in 185 CE.
Measles exposure at massive religious event in Kentucky spurs CDC alert
Kentucky has one of the lowest vaccination rates among kindergartners in the country.
AI-powered Bing Chat gains three distinct personalities
Bing Chat is no longer unhinged, but it can hallucinate more if you want it to.
Netflix fights attempt to make streaming firms pay for ISP network upgrades
Netflix to EU: ISPs are trying to charge twice for the same infrastructure.
How The Last of Us re-created a 2003 arcade with the help of true enthusiasts
"We're stupidly proud of this. All of it."
WHO “deeply frustrated” by lack of US transparency on COVID origin data
Politicization makes the world less safe, WHO said, as it called on US to share data.
Dealmaster: Top deals on gaming laptops
We have deals from Acer, Alienware, Asus, Lenovo, MSI, Razer, and more.
Qualcomm wants to replace eSIMs with iSIMs, has the first certified SoC
SIMs were plastic cards, then motherboard chips, and soon will just be in the SoC.
New Windows 11 preview improves volume mixer, color management, and more
Microsoft is likely working to finalize the feature list for the 23H2 update.
Florida bill would make bloggers who write about governor register with state
Rules for bloggers who write about elected officials raise First Amendment concern.
Microsoft/Activision deal will win EU approval, sources say
Offering rivals long-term licensing deals on Call of Duty may save the merger.
Radio interference from satellites is threatening astronomy
A proposed zone for testing new technologies could head off the problem.
F1 will use sustainable fuels in its F2 and F3 series this year
The plan calls for 300,000 liters of synthetic carbon-neutral fuel by 2027.
After 17th court hearing, woman with TB ordered to jail for refusing treatment
Washington judge issued an arrest warrant and ordered her to involuntary detention.
The 8 best fitness trackers for each type of user
We tested trackers of all types and prices to deliver the top picks.
Rocket Report: Rocket Lab may drop helicopter recovery; ULA up for sale?
"This turned out to be quite a happy turn of events."
Biden administration wants to hold companies liable for bad cybersecurity
Amid an onslaught of cyberespionage and ransomware, Biden calls on tech to step up.
Scientists have mapped a secret hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza
The corridor is 30 feet long and likely slopes upward. Where it leads is still a mystery.
Pixel Watch bill of materials estimate can’t explain the sky-high price
Counterpoint Research says the Pixel Watch costs just $123 to build.
Developers of disabled third-party Twitter clients ask users to forgo refunds
Musk's Twitter abruptly shut off API access for third-party clients in January.
With peer group benchmarks, Apple undercuts third-party app analytics tools
Comparative app metrics debut within App Store Connect.
Exotic bacteria species show promise as rare-earth element recyclers
Researchers think they’ve found the ideal bacteria to recover wasted elements.
Dealmaster: Save on Ring home security systems before features get paywalled
Secure your home with these Ring security system discounts.
Reddit tells court: Film studios spewed “nonsense” in demand for users’ names
First Amendment covers users who anonymously discussed piracy, Reddit tells court.
Waymo hit by second round of layoffs, has cut 8 percent of staff this year
Waymo says the cuts will let it “focus on commercial success.”
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