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Astronomers discover a strange galaxy without dark matter
New observations suggest that dark matter isn't as ubiquitous as scientists thought.
The 7 most exciting PC monitors from CES 2022
1440p at 360 Hz? The tallest consumer monitor ever? Quantum dots? CES had them all.
Alan Tudyk’s awkward alien is humanity’s only hope in Resident Alien S2 trailer
Humanity is probably screwed.
Radeon RX 6500 XT is bad at cryptocurrency mining on purpose, AMD says
Ongoing mining craze is actually affecting how some products are designed.
CDC head talks screwups, 4th doses, omicron’s wave in long-awaited briefing
The wide-ranging briefing gave a better view of how the CDC sees omicron playing out.
Verizon’s 5G upgrade imposes new hotspot data limits on older phone plans
Verizon will make 5G more useful with C-Band but remove unlimited hotspot data.
Sega cites fan backlash in surprisingly cautious take on gaming NFTs
"If it is perceived as simple money-making," Sega would "like... not to proceed."
Patch systems vulnerable to critical Log4j flaws, UK and US officials warn
One of the highest-severity vulnerabilities in years, Log4Shell remains under attack.
Entangled microwave photons may give 500x boost to radar
Stretched, entangled microwave pulses are the key.
Biden’s vaccine mandates come before the Supreme Court
Do existing regulations apply, or must Congress step in?
Amazon’s Fallout TV series is about to enter production
"War... war never changes."
Final reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
Mere hours left to add to a charity haul of nearly $38,000 so far.
The adorable VW ID Buzz electric van will debut in March
Autonomous Buzzes powered by Argo AI are already testing in some German cities.
Holmes’ testimony backfired—jurors rated her the least credible witness
Two “smoking guns” helped jury decide Holmes’ fate.
Google loses Sonos patent case, starts stripping functionality from speakers
Rather than pay royalty fees to Sonos, Google is sending downgrades to customers.
Rocket Report: SpaceX raises more cash, buy your own New Glenn
"SpaceX ... is currently drafting responses for the over 18,000 public comments."
Study: 1960 ramjet design for interstellar travel—a sci-fi staple—is unfeasible
"It is very unlikely that even Kardashev civilizations of type II might build magnetic ramjets."
Lawsuit: Facebook recommendations helped extremists meet and plan murder
Facebook sued by sister of federal security officer shot to death at protest.
GameStop stock takes off as plans for NFT marketplace come into focus
Two of 2021's weirdest trends come together to start 2022.
Omicron is not mild and is crushing health care systems worldwide, WHO warns
"Just like previous variants, omicron is hospitalizing people, and it is killing people."
Samsung shows off foldable laptop, tablet, and smartphone concepts at CES
After the success of the Galaxy Fold, Samsung shows off more ambitious designs.
E3 makes months-in-advance call to skip convention hall in 2022, go “virtual” [Updated]
Official statement cites COVID-19; at least one journalist says otherwise.
Mac architecture lead Jeff Wilcox defects to Intel to design new SoCs
It's a homecoming for Wilcox, who left Intel for Apple in 2013.
Lenovo announces an ultrawide laptop with an extra screen
Laptop screens seldom come this wide.
Moonfall trailer is gloriously ridiculous
"If the Moon really is what you think it is—suit up."
Asus takes a page from Lenovo with new foldable PC
It's like a 17.3-inch OLED tablet that can fold in half.
GM readies Qualcomm-powered Ultra Cruise driver assistance for 2023 launch
The Snapdragon Ride Platform uses Qualcomm's 5 nm SoCs.
France orders Google and Facebook to offer one-click cookie rejection
France fines Google and Facebook €210M, says complex cookie opt-outs are illegal.
Konami looks to cash in on NFT mania with digital collectible collection
14 crypto-signed Castlevania curios in honor of the series' 35th birthday.
Two research teams independently used vacuums to measure biodiversity
Collecting environmental DNA in water has become common—can we do it in air now?
Volvo’s 2023 electric SUV will use lidar to drive itself
Automaker will initially restrict Level 3 autonomy to roads within California.
Meltdown prediction: Intellivision Amico doesn’t seem long for this world
A decent retro console idea for 2018, but delays and questions have changed our tune.
5 months on, Apple has yet to fix iOS bug that sends devices into a crash spiral
Denial-of-service vulnerability can be triggered by sending a malicious HomeKit invite.
Report finds that US accounts for more than half of global space spending
Nations around the world spent $92 billion on the "space sector" in 2021.
Chevrolet readies a $30,000 Equinox EV crossover for 2023
Details are scarce, but it will be joined by an electric Chevy Blazer as well.
Stars from ancient cluster found in the Milky Way
A stream of stars that formed less than 3 billion years after the Big Bang.
Written in the bones: Medieval skeletons tell story of daily life in Cambridge
The working class had higher risk of injury than friars or sheltered hospital inmates.
CDC muddles message on rapid tests while defending controversial guidance
CDC says tests can't tell infectiousness. But if positive, you're likely infectious.
Lenovo’s 2022 laptop lineup is ready for the year’s video calls
Lenovo's next high-end consumer laptops focus on communication and new CPUs.
Report: Meta pulls the plug on its AR/VR operating system ambitions
Meta will continue to use a modified version of Android after all.
Google fixes nightmare Android bug that stopped user from calling 911
An integer overflow/underflow crash lets misbehaving apps lock users out of 911.
The launch of NASA’s titanic SLS rocket slips toward summer 2022
The rocket will now roll out of its Florida hangar no earlier than mid-February.
Explaining QD-OLED, Samsung’s display tech that is wowing CES
Samsung's OLED tech brings new options for TVs and monitors in 2022.
Dell’s new UltraSharp 4K monitor has a monstrous 4K webcam built in
In a remote world, Dell thinks some extra bulk is worth it for 4K video calling.
Activision goes to court to stop Call of Duty cheat software
"EngineOwning" software helped "tens of thousands" of cheaters, lawsuit alleges.
FAA agrees not to seek any more 5G delays from AT&T and Verizon
Agreement reached after airlines threatened lawsuit and mass flight cancellations.
Today’s best deals: Nintendo Switch Online + microSD card bundle, iPads, and more
Dealmaster also has Philips Hue lights, PC games, and Google Nest devices.
Chrysler to go all-electric by 2028, starting with the Airflow in 2025
Though technically a concept, the Airflow appears set for production.
First victim of the tsunami that trashed the Eastern Mediterranean found
The remains of a young man and a dog lay buried beneath rubble for 3,500 years.
Chevrolet shows off the 2024 Silverado EV, its first electric pickup
The first versions will have a 400-mile range, but they won't be cheap.
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