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Updated 2024-11-26 23:45
Hubble update: One camera back, more to come
Still uncertain of why it misbehaved, controllers are cautiously restoring service.
The best smartwatches for every type of user
We tested smartwatches of every stripe, shape, and price to find the best options for you.
Hyundai and Kia preview EVs due in 2024 with compelling three-row concepts
Upcoming Ioniq 7 and Kia EV9 will bring more EVs to a popular segment.
Apple addresses two iPhone and Apple Watch bugs with iOS 15.1.1 and watchOS 8.1.1
There are no new features, but iOS 15.2 probably isn't far away.
FAA forced delay in 5G rollout despite having no proof of harm to aviation
US delays even as 40 countries use C-band with no reports of harm to altimeters.
We know what invasive species can do on Earth—what about in space?
Invasion science can help keep Earth and other planets safe from alien microbes.
Why modern consoles can’t just “run any… older executable” [Updated]
Licensing agreements can hamper the dream of full console backward compatibility.
Google updates Pixel 6 fingerprint reader, confirms slow 23 W charging
Biometrics should work better after an update, but there's no fixing the charging.
Lord of the Rings $65 artisan keycap makes your keyboard more precious
Resin keycaps mark three iconic locations of the One Ring.
Ford and chipmaker announce noncommittal “partnership” to alleviate shortages
"Non-binding agreement" promises more supply but is light on particulars.
Theranos gave woman false-positive HIV result, then ghosted her
Court hears about ignored patient, missed revenue projections, and more.
Nvidia acquisition of Arm now under scrutiny by FTC
FTC highlights potential objections, adding to UK and European scrutiny of the deal.
Bill Gates’ nuclear power company selects a site for its first reactor
First-of-its-kind reactor to be built in Wyoming with heavy Dept. of Energy backing.
Boosters for all is critical, not a luxury, Fauci says as FDA decision nears
Boosters will help get us to our new normal of endemic COVID-19, Fauci says.
Hackers backed by Iran are targeting US critical infrastructure, US warns
Vulnerabilities already patched by Microsoft and Fortinet are being exploited en masse.
FBI raids home of Trumpist county clerk in probe of voting-system passwords leak [Updated]
FBI, Colorado obtain evidence on Tina Peters, who is already barred from elections.
A physicist studied Ben Franklin’s clever tricks to foil currency counterfeiters
Also: the Roman Emperor Nero was quite fiscally responsible about his coinage.
New firefighting tool delivers water directly to blazing EV batteries
Technique uses less water to bring battery temps down to normal.
Apple will soon send parts and tools to users who want to repair their phones
The change in tune may help address imminent regulatory scrutiny.
New iodine-based plasma thruster tested in orbit
Iodine doesn't need a high-pressure propellant tank, as it can be stored as a solid.
The newest zombie-brand Moto 360 doesn’t run Wear OS
"Moto OS" won't have third-party apps, but it claims two weeks of battery life.
Upcoming smart home products wirelessly charge without cable or pad
Security camera, fitness tracker, and other smart home tech with over-the-air charging announced.
Holmes jury learns how Theranos duped a savvy health care investor
Specialist hedge fund had three analysts investigating Theranos.
New images and analyses reveal extent of Cosmos 1408 debris cloud
"We took a major step backward on Monday."
Today’s best deals: Bose QuietComfort 45, Google Chromecast, and more
Dealmaster also has Garmin trackers, Amazon Fire TV Sticks, and gaming monitors.
Securing your digital life, the finale: Debunking worthless “security” practices
We tear down some infosec conventional wisdom—there's a lot of bad advice out there.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl review: Un-bucking convention
Remakes are true to the originals, at the cost of Sword's and Shield's scale.
Linux has a serious security problem that once again enables DNS cache poisoning
Bizarre behavior overlooked in Linux for more than a decade revives scary attack scenario.
Apple Watch Series 7 review: Time for a minor upgrade
Still the best smartwatch—but an incremental upgrade.
Visitors from other universes converge in new trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home
"Scooby-Doo this crap." Please.
Why Thanos couldn’t have snapped his fingers while wearing the Infinity Glove
A "Goldilocks zone" of friction produces the perfect finger snap, study finds.
Doctors are fighting back against fringe doctors pushing COVID misinformation
Misinformation from doctors is "unethical, unprofessional and dangerous."
Netflix begins reporting viewer numbers for its biggest hits
Red Notice and Narcos: Mexico top the charts in first release of streaming data.
After bombshell report, Activision employees walk out, demand CEO resign
WSJ report offers disturbing allegations of Kotick's treatment of harassment complaints.
IBM clears the 100-qubit mark with its new processor
Company says it's on track for 1,000+ qubits, useful computations in 2023.
Amazon’s new Prime Video app for Mac enables local downloads on desktop
Until now, downloading Prime Video shows and films was only possible on mobile.
Sorry PlayStation owners, Elder Scrolls VI will be an Xbox/PC exclusive
Announcement puts the final nail in the coffin for Bethesda's multiplatform history.
Microsoft will continue supporting Windows 10 with yearly feature updates
Windows 10 21H2 update is officially releasing today, and it won't be the last.
HHKB celebrates 25 years with arrow-less $350 wireless keyboard
HHKB's birthday gift is a white colorway and special keycap for one of its Bluetooth keyboards.
A Japanese toaster company makes the most unique Android phone of the year
A compact phone designed for human hands, rather than rectangular components.
California says Amazon must stop hiding COVID case counts from workers
Amazon denies breaking any law but agrees to settlement and will revamp policies.
Angry Texan who lost $1.2 million Theranos investment lights up Holmes trial
Theranos investor could have made 20x—why didn’t he sell?
$219 mini PC is the best, cheapest way for devs to try Windows on ARM
Low specs (and no return policy) make it bad for users but a good fit for devs.
The Solar System is at war in trailer for final season of The Expanse
"We need something to give us a reason to hope."
Logitech G303 gaming mouse gets a lighter, wireless second life
Logitech's updated G303 is a wireless rechargeable gaming mouse with a higher price tag.
New World disables wealth transfers as item dupes ruin in-game economy
Second shutdown this month has players despairing for the state of the young MMO.
UK announces national security probe of Nvidia’s $54 billion Arm deal
Phase 2 investigation into transaction ordered on public interest grounds.
Russia acknowledges anti-satellite test, but says it’s no big deal
"The orbit’s parameters did not and will not pose any threat to orbital stations."
New secret-spilling hole in Intel CPUs sends company patching (again)
Researchers figure out how to obtain the "fuse encryption key" unique to each CPU.
Valve provides a deep dive into Steam Deck’s custom hardware design
Power-saving and software compatibility feature in wide-ranging presentation.
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