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Brazil’s Bolsonaro accused of “crimes against humanity” over COVID response
Brazilian lawmakers walked back initial claims of mass homicide and genocide.
Using recycled cathodes makes better lithium batteries, study finds
The materials create a more porous structure for the ions to negotiate.
Trapped in amber: Fossilized dinosaur-era crab bridges evolutionary gap
Discovery pushes back when crabs came to land, freshwater to 100 million years ago.
Drop Signature Series Islay Night hands-on: A $349, arrow-free keyboard
Holy Panda switches, tall, scooped keycaps result in custom look without the DIY work.
Attorney conflict could benefit Activision Blizzard in harassment suit
Game maker says it "could raise serious questions about... underlying investigation."
Could search engines be fostering some Dunning-Kruger?
Study shows that we think Internet searches are a sign we know more than we do.
Google ships Android 12 for the Pixel 3 and up
The source code has been out all month, but updates are finally hitting devices.
Amazon’s Android apps come to the latest Windows 11 beta
Android app support has higher system requirements than Windows 11 itself.
Theranos devices ran “null protocol” to skip actual demo for investors
Holmes personally approved of scripted tours, court hears.
Vikings were in North America by 1021 CE
An ancient cosmic ray event helped archaeologists pinpoint the date.
Klipsch Cinema 1200 impressions: Powerful, junior-sized Atmos—with compromises
5.1.4 in a reasonable package: Great sound reproduction stymied by usability issues.
God of War’s 2018 reboot arrives on PC in January 2022
Now up for preorder on Steam, with technical teases of widescreen support, much more.
Intel slipped—and its future now depends on making everyone else’s chips
Intel wants to be a foundry—again. Will this time be different?
Supply chain woes lead to a “temporary” Raspberry Pi 4 price hike
Raspberry Pi 3B+ production is also being "deprioritized."
It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity that grounded Boeing’s Starliner
NASA negotiating with SpaceX for additional crew missions to space station.
X-ray analysis reveals hidden composition under iconic portrait of the Lavoisiers
Painting was likely altered to appease growing French anti-aristocratic sentiment.
The new MacBook Pro seems to have an HDMI 2.0 port, not 2.1
120 Hz 4K monitors aren't the norm today, but they probably will be later.
Shipping times for Apple’s $19 Polishing Cloth slip to late November
Delays may drive people to buy inferior third-party polishing products.
The electric 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge puts style at a premium
Volvo hopes buyers will pay a little extra for this sleek electric crossover.
EPA: Chemicals called PFAS will see more research and new regulations
A large class of widely used chemicals is the target of a major EPA initiative.
SEC says GameStop’s stock surge was more than just a simple short squeeze
But excessive short interest "likely contributed" to the initial price spike.
The Pixel 6 is official—and it’s $300 cheaper than a comparable Samsung phone
The Pixel 6 has a killer price, a new camera, and the Google Tensor SoC.
The “Google Silicon” team gives us a tour of the Pixel 6’s Tensor SoC
Learn more about the Google Tensor from the people that designed it.
COVID vaccines for kids 5-11 up for preorder Wednesday ahead of FDA review
States will have 3 preorder windows in anticipation of a rollout in early Nov.
Coal bucks 15-year decline in US with 22% increase as natural gas prices rise
Record fossil fuel prices are contributing to inflation across the economy.
New Linux laptop offers RTX 3080 and 144 Hz 17-inch screen
Juno's priciest Linux laptop comes as 17-inch RTX 3080 options are limited.
Supporters and opponents of SpaceX launch site air their concerns
"This is a project that is profoundly going to change our area."
Myth, busted: Spider silk might not have antibiotic properties after all
Scientists extracted dragline silk from some spiders using a mechanical Lego apparatus.
With no new Apple monitors, here are the best high-res screens for your Mac
Get a monitor with the resolution and ports you need.
Valve’s “Deck Verified” program evaluates which Steam games are Steam Deck-ready
"Verified" games need to work with Steam Deck controls, have legible text, and more.
Starts at $1,999, ends at $6,099: Here’s what the new MacBook Pros will cost you
Switching to Apple's own chips hasn't simplified the MacBook Pro's config options.
Disinformation guru “Hacker X” names his employer: NaturalNews.com
Rob Willis now says no to a "half-assed whistleblow."
macOS Monterey is coming to a Mac near you on October 25
Focus, Universal Control, and Shortcuts will define this low-key release.
Apple intros 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros with display notches, M1 Pro, and M1 Max
M1 Pro and M1 Max include 10 CPU cores, 16 or 32 GPU cores, and up to 64 GB RAM.
Apple’s 3rd-generation AirPods arrive next week with a new design, spatial audio
New true wireless earbuds cost $179, take inspiration from the AirPods Pro.
Liveblog—All the fun stuff from Apple’s “Unleashed” event
Today's MacBook-y event gets started at 10:00 am Pacific / 1:00 pm Eastern.
Anti-vaccine school in Florida tells kids to stay home if they get a COVID shot
The school, which also barred vaccinated teachers, pushes vaccine falsehoods.
Toyota sets aside $3.4 billion for American electric vehicle batteries
The North American factory is part of a $13.5 billion electrification plan.
Lucy’s solar panel hasn’t latched—a problem for a mission powered by the Sun
"The team is analyzing data to determine next steps."
Stellantis will open a 40 GWh/year battery plant in the US in 2024
The joint venture will help Stellantis electrify 40 percent of its US sales by 2030.
Facebook AI moderator confused videos of mass shootings and car washes
Executive concerns of “over-enforcement” let hate speech through, report says.
The Good Life review: A messy RPG as unique as it is ridiculous
Dogs and cats and sheep, oh my!
Before the new version, let’s revisit 1984’s Dune—the greatest movie ever made
The pursuit of greatness must embrace the ridiculous.
Review: Needle in a Timestack explores how love endures when time is in constant flux
John Ridley based his film on 1966 short story by award-winning author Robert Silverberg.
Robert Pattinson broods and batters his way through new The Batman trailer
Also: Is that Michael Keaton returning as Batman in sneak peek for The Flash film?
John Cena shows off comedic chops in extended teaser for Peacemaker series
"What separates us from other killers is we only kill bad people. Usually."
Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds exhibit comes to LA’s Skirball Center
Spaceship models, Kirk's captain's chair, plenty of props—and so many Tribbles.
The Every: When Big Tech rules all, don’t say Dave Eggers didn’t warn us
Bestselling author talks latest "sequel," in which humanity cedes control to tech.
The Weeping Angels are as terrifying as ever in Doctor Who: Flux trailer
"There's no use being squeamish, we've got the future to save."
FDA advisors recommend J&J boosters for all as agency eyes mix-and-match doses
FDA advisors recommend a second J&J dose for everyone ages 18 and up.
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