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This is Airstream’s idea of a battery-powered EV travel trailer
This concept won't go into production, but many of the ideas might.
Satya Nadella: Microsoft has “permission to build the next Internet”
$75B deal for Activision Blizzard is central to shaping online interactions in the metaverse.
Mac malware spreading for ~14 months installs backdoor on infected systems
Mac malware UpdateAgent only gets better over time.
Tonga in lockdown after COVID spread from wharf workers
The five new cases bring Tonga's pandemic case count to six.
Gran Turismo 7 preview: A return to expansive, grindy, car-collecting roots
We learned about new PS5 features, but questions remain about the PS4 version.
For T-cells, omicron is nothing unusual
T-cell response from earlier infection or vaccination is down, but not by much.
Producer: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will connect to a famous wrathful villain
Prequel series on Paramount+ will also feature a return to episodic storytelling.
Google Workspace to strip privacy control from admins, re-enable tracking
Users that shut off "Web & App Activity" will have data retention turned back on.
Windows PCs prioritized over Chromebooks in components shortage
Chromebooks are getting increasingly popular, though.
NSO tried to buy access to cell networks for “bags of cash,“ whistleblower says
"We drop bags of cash at your office": NSO allegedly sought access to SS7 network.
NASA delays SLS rocket rollout, says launch date is TBD
"We'd like to hold off and talk about that after we get to the wet dress."
EU plans to label natural gas and nuclear power plants “sustainable”
Critics pan the proposal but face uphill battle to kill the measure.
Today’s best deals: Apple iPad Air, 400GB MicroSD cards, and more
Dealmaster also has Fitbit trackers, Wacom tablets, and many video game deals.
64-bit Raspberry Pi OS exits beta, is available for all Pi 3, 4, and Zero 2 boards
"Many closed-source applications are only available for arm64."
New “Starlink Premium” costs $500/month, ships sooner than standard Starlink
Starlink Premium ships in Q2, "has more than double the antenna capability."
This AI mechanic scans your car or tires to diagnose defects
Hyundai, Volvo, Toyota, and Carmax have all invested in UVeye.
Joe “just conversations” Rogan defends misinformation like a classic grifter
Money, misinformation, & snake oil: Joe Rogan has a lot in common with Gwyneth Paltrow.
Mini-review: No, I don’t want to play Dying Light 2 for 500 hours
Promising zombie-parkour game is slow to open its wings, stumbles along the way.
A deep freeze is coming to Texas, and no one knows if the power grid is ready
"The Texas electric grid is more prepared for winter operations than ever before."
Chromecast, Fire TV Stick, or Roku: What’s the best streaming stick for ~$50?
We pit the premier streaming sticks around $50 head-to-head to see which is best.
The Pixel 6 is a hit: Google touts “record sales” in Q4 2021
Google's best phone in years is also its best seller.
Publisher pauses printing of Anne Frank book after allegations of “shoddy” research
Dutch publisher Ambo Anthos said it should have taken more "critical stance" on book.
With new acquisition, Sonos signals more advanced Bluetooth audio products
Sonos doesn't make headphones now, but they could be coming.
Senate Republicans: Don’t let states choose where to spend broadband money
Treasury rule lets states use funds in areas that already have 25Mbps/3Mbps speeds.
Study: Few places will struggle to balance renewables and conservation
We can do massive wind and solar rollouts without sacrificing key habitats.
Hiding Windows 11’s Teams icon doesn’t just save taskbar space—it also saves RAM
If you're not using these preinstalled Windows features, disable them.
Mysterious port-less laptop is 7 mm thin
Think USB-A ports are getting rare? Count your blessings.
Gmail’s next big redesign starts rolling out next week
Gmail gets an additional sidebar for Google Chat, along with new colors.
Spotify’s Rogan problem is a cautionary tale for other tech platforms
As Spotify seeks profits, it has become a very different type of business.
Tesla recalls 53,822 cars because they won’t stop at stop signs
The government is not happy with the software's "rolling stop" function.
Big Tech increases funding to US foreign policy think tanks
Tech giants battle US moves toward stricter regulation using anti-China lobbying.
After a dazzling evening launch, SpaceX going for Falcon 9 doubleheader
Seeing stage separation in a whole new light after this flight.
Omicron may have FDA rethinking vaccine strategy for kids under 5 [Updated]
If the goal is baseline protection, we can get there with 2 doses, Gottlieb says.
Physicists discover that clouds of ultracold atoms can form “quantum tornadoes”
The effect is similar to the macro-scale phenomenon of Kelvin-Helmholtz clouds.
New York Times spends “low seven figures” to buy Wordle
Game's creator will be stepping aside and handing over the reins to the NYT.
Peloton launches a $90 forearm-worn heart-rate monitor with LED indicators
The arm-worn strap uses optical sensors and features an LED array for quick device info.
Surprise eruptions are Earth’s overlooked threat
We knew that volcano was prone to eruptions—but there are many we're not sure about.
Acura wins overall, and GTD Pro delivers at the Rolex 24 at Daytona
It was the final 24-hour race for the DPi category.
BlackBerry sells mobile and messaging patents for $600 million
The buyer, "Catapult IP Innovations," will have to monetize these patents somehow.
A wacky, $3.6 billion end to gaming-acquisition January: Sony buys Bungie
House that built Halo will now build content for Sony—yet pledges to remain cross-plat.
Scalloped iceberg sculptures occur due to the weirdness of water
Water’s strange properties turn nature into a natural abstract sculptor.
500 Hz PC monitor prototype is fastest panel ever
Chinese panel maker claims to surpass 360 Hz with enhanced thin film transistor tech.
Spotify publicly posts content policy as Rogan responds
Streaming service struggling with transition from platform to media company.
A new video of Tianwen-1 flying above Mars is pretty epic
"The space industry will contribute more to China's growth as a whole."
New Halo TV series trailer: The good, the bad, and the Cortana
First look at how TV series inserts familiar characters, events into "Silver" timeline.
Review: MNT Reform laptop has fully open hardware and software—for better or worse
Slow ARM CPU almost single-handedly derails an intriguing laptop experiment.
We’ve driven Ford’s other electric workhorse: The 2022 E-Transit
Ford's best-selling van now has an EV variant.
Kia’s new EV6 electric crossover goes straight to the head of the pack
It's highly efficient, fun to drive, and loaded with equipment, too.
HP wins huge fraud case against Autonomy founder and CEO Mike Lynch
Hours after the ruling, the UK home secretary approved Lynch's extradition to the US.
The weekend’s best deals: Steam Lunar New Year Sale, Fitbit trackers, and more
Dealmaster also includes the newest Pokémon game, AirPods, and the Surface Pro 8.
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