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Updated 2024-11-26 11:45
Microsoft’s tactics to win cloud battle lead to new antitrust scrutiny
Licensing terms changed fees for Microsoft products running in Amazon, Google cloud.
Subaru is the latest automaker to add what3words navigation
Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, Lamborghini, and Lotus also use w3w.
Titanosaur nesting spot found in Brazil
Find suggests the titanosaurs didn't need to migrate to favorable nesting sites.
Tim Cook delivers speech railing against “data industrial complex,” sideloading
"Unintended consequences will be profound," Cook claims.
As gonorrhea becomes untreatable, a repurposed vaccine may prevent it
The effectiveness is modest but could still prevent a large number of infections.
Russia’s Sandworm hackers attempted a third blackout in Ukraine
The attack was the first in five years to use Sandworm's Industroyer malware.
US seizes RaidForums, the “go-to” site for hackers selling stolen login details
RaidForums was one of the top sites to "buy and sell hacked or stolen databases."
Developer discovers new Mac mini model in Studio Display firmware file
"Macmini10,1" model identifier references a new Mac, but not much other info.
Vivo X Fold turns up the heat on Samsung’s foldables line
BBK is pumping out phones with Samsung's foldable displays and ultra-thin glass.
EVE Online’s success shows why gaming doesn’t need NFTs
Developer CCP says it has no blockchain plans "for the foreseeable future."
Porsche’s $1,800 PC monitor is actually cheap for what you get
Mini LED drives the monitor into standout territory.
Who cares about climate change? Biden brings back E15 gas
E15 is no better than gasoline for climate change, and it lowers fuel efficiency.
DuckDuckGo announces a new privacy-focused Mac web browser
WebKit browser includes ad blocking, password manager but no extension support.
Stranger Things goes full-on Lovecraft in S4 trailer, and we’re here for it
Looks like we'll finally get the full scoop on the show's underlying mythology.
NASA to restart fueling test of SLS rocket, with key modifications
"We’re very comfortable with the path forward."
Lucid adds even more powerful, even more expensive EV to its lineup
The Air Grand Touring Performance will cost $179,000 and go 446 miles on a charge.
“Implausible:” Zero deaths in Shanghai’s COVID spike spurs skepticism
Low vaccination among elderly and reports of deaths in hospitals raise questions.
Fitbit gains FDA clearance for new atrial fibrillation-detection feature
The Google-owned company adds a feature previously seen in the Apple Watch.
The simple 9-minute, no-attack method for beating Elden Ring
Speedrunners use glitches to warp through the entire map without killing a single enemy.
Apparent software signing issue breaks updates for some Studio Displays
Apple appears to have fixed the server-side update issue as of Sunday night.
Check out the portable, cranky Playdate before our review goes live next week
Unboxing and cute intro video for now; full crank-filled review coming in a week.
Google Fi unlimited plans get lower prices, higher data limits
With the per-line costs dropping $5-$10, family plans can save a lot.
DC’s Gridiron COVID outbreak tally hits 72 as cases tick up nationwide
Washington's wave shows how BA.2 is exploiting relaxed health measures.
Elon Musk won’t join Twitter board, can thus exceed 14.9% ownership cap
Analyst: Musk may build bigger stake and take "hostile stance toward Twitter."
Driverless car appears to flee the scene after being pulled over by cops
The Cruise autonomous vehicle was stopped in San Francisco's Richmond District.
Company that aims to race SpaceX to Mars plays with fire
"We knew better as untrained college students."
Researchers home in on possible “day zero” for Antikythera mechanism
arXiv preprint suggests December 23, 178 BCE; others think it was summer 204 BCE.
An old music industry scheme, revived for the Spotify era
The promise of exposure can lead artists to sign deals they otherwise wouldn't consider.
Apollo 10 1/2 review: A Linklater movie about nothing (and the Moon landing)
New animated movie from Richard Linklater is all about the vibes, man.
Scientists spy on Mount Etna with fiber-optic cables
Researchers detect volcanic activity by watching how light moves through a cable.
The weekend’s best deals: Nintendo eShop gift cards, Apple devices, and more
Dealmaster also has Logitech's MX Master 3, Samsung microSD cards, and lots of video games.
The Senate bill that has Big Tech scared
Biggest platforms would be barred from advantaging themselves over the little guys.
Could high-flying kites power your home?
Companies are betting on computer-controlled, airborne wind energy for future power.
Trend says hackers have weaponized SpringShell to install Mirai malware
Researchers have been in search of vulnerable real-world apps. The wait continues.
The painfully simple reason Hong Kong saw one of the highest COVID death rates
The most vulnerable weren't vaccinated.
Google and iFixit team up to offer Pixel parts online
Following the lead of Samsung and Apple, Google is supporting DIY repairs.
Cox customers fight back against sneaky broadcast TV and regional sports fees
Lawyer recruits cable customers for mass arbitration that could be costly for Cox.
Archaeologists unearth ancient Sumerian riverboat in Iraq
The bitumen-coated boat once plied the waterways around one of the world’s first cities.
Nissan, NASA aim to ditch rare, pricey metals in solid-state batteries
Partnership to use computational materials science to speed development.
Bandai Namco scrubs Ms. Pac-Man from its own classic game
Pac-Land re-release includes "Pac-Mom" in place of the legally disputed "Miss."
Google Maps brings traffic-light and stop-sign icons to navigation
Dramatically more detailed maps are coming to the navigation mode.
“pi” no more: Raspberry Pi OS ditches longtime user account for security reasons
Change could break some software that uses hardcoded directory names.
Roberta and Ken Williams open up about their first video game in 25 years
No fear of Colossal failure: "If this game sinks, it ain't gonna change our life at all."
Dragon launches, carrying four private citizens to the space station [Updated]
Crew expected to dock with the ISS on Saturday for an eight-day mission.
The Hummer EV is an electric truck for people who think EVs are stupid
GMC wants the 2023 Hummer EV to appeal to EV doubters and skeptics, not converts.
Elon Musk says Cybertruck will happen in 2023 at Texas plant opening
Tesla's CEO also promised the Semi and Roadster will arrive next year.
Rocket Report: NASA buys a SpinLaunch, Space Force brass visits Starbase
"It’s an amazing facility that gives you a lot of ideas of what the future could be."
Ransomware sent North Carolina A&T University scrambling to restore services
ALPHV/Black Cat ransomware group has claimed at least 3 victims so far.
Russian Doll S2 trailer is a trippy time-traveling delight
"The universe finally found something worse than death. I broke time."
Apple’s iWork 12.0 adds new features to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
The most notable addition is new Shortcuts support in iWork apps on macOS.
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