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Astronomers find growing number of Starlink satellite tracks
SpaceX's approved satellites will mean all this telescope's images will have tracks.
iOS developer donates unexpected windfall from unrelated Wordle app
Five-year-old game suddenly went from 1-2 downloads a day to 200,000 a week.
Google wants to make it easier for you to send yourself files
Self Share focuses on file transfers across your own devices.
Mass. lawmakers want to tweak connected car “right to repair” law
OEMs argue that the law as written creates a cybersecurity risk.
Dark matter asteroids (if they exist) may cause solar flares
The trick is distinguishing a potential dark asteroid flare from a normal solar one.
The Pixel 6 gets its first stable update since November
After pulling the December patch and delaying January's, Google gets caught up.
Review: An archivist gets drawn into a spooky cold case in addictive Archive 81
Found footage series evokes psychological horror of classics like Rosemary's Baby.
Tabletop Simulator removes global chat amid LGBTQ moderation controversy
Developer Berserk Games donates $10,000 to trans charity by way of apology.
Amazon halts plan to ban Visa credit cards in UK
Retailer delays implementation of policy as companies work on "potential solution."
North Korean hackers stole nearly $400 million in crypto last year
"Banner year” thanks to skyrocketing cryptocurrency values, vulnerable startups.
Logitech Signature M650: A quiet wireless mouse for big, small, or left hands
A mid-priced, cable-free option strikes the right balance.
Pregnant people are still not getting vaccinated against COVID
Misinformation and muddled public health messaging have failed expectant parents.
The weekend’s best deals: HBO Max, new AirPods, Apple Watch Series 7, and more
Dealmaster also includes Bluetooth speakers, gaming headsets, and the Mac Mini.
Backdoor RAT for Windows, macOS, and Linux went undetected until now
Never-before-seen, cross-platform SysJoker came from an "advanced threat actor."
The underground network bringing Japan’s arcades to the US
One writer's obsession with getting her hands on an obscure anime rhythm game.
Hark back to the late 1990s with this re-creation of the dialup Internet experience
Check out what happens when you try to visit modern websites using Windows 98.
Netflix cites “more entertainment choices than ever,” raises prices again
Tracking 11 years of price hikes—now as part of the competitive 2022 streaming world.
Shkreli’s infamous 4,000% price hike gets him a lifetime pharma ban
New York's attorney general celebrated with Wu-Tang Clan references.
Intel “mega-fab” coming to Ohio, reports say
Massive $20 billion site would be like “a little city.”
Old stone toilet reveals Jerusalem’s wealthy elite had intestinal parasites
Scientists identified egg remnants from roundworm, tapeworm, whipworm, and pinworm.
Russia says it has neutralized the cutthroat REvil ransomware gang
"Big-game hunter" REvil has menaced the world for 3 years with massive attacks.
EFF praises Android’s new 2G kill switch, wants Apple to follow suit
In some countries, 2G only serves as an attack vector, so why not turn it off?
Microsoft Teams turns your phone into a walkie-talkie
Make your iPhone work like an old Boost Mobile phone.
PUBG maker sues mobile clone, Apple, Google for copyright infringement
Free Fire does look awfully familiar, right down to the frying pan.
PayPal stole users’ money after freezing, seizing funds, lawsuit alleges
User policies “cannot be used as a ‘license to steal.’”
We don’t know why, but being in space causes us to destroy our blood
Space anemia is tied to being in the void and can stick around awhile.
Ukraine says government websites hit by “massive cyber attack”
Kyiv has yet to assign blame for disruption to at least 70 sites.
Rocket Report: Neutron may land in Virginia; it’s to be Starship for Starlink
"We made decisions, understanding that there would be great risks."
Humble subscription service is dumping Mac, Linux access in 18 days
Coincides with service's February 1 shift to a Windows-only launcher.
Raised by Wolves S2 trailer promises another wild, crazy (possibly maddening) ride
"I have to keep my children safe."
Android 13 leaks: More Material You options, opt-in to app notifications
Android 13 won't be out for seven-ish months, but that hasn't stopped the leaks.
Comcast trying to “torpedo” Biden FCC pick Gigi Sohn, advocacy group says
New Comcast lobbyist listed "FCC nominations" as key issue in initial filing.
New Chrome security measure aims to curtail an entire class of Web attack
Hackers have long used browsers as a beachhead. Google aims for PNA to change that.
Microwave hack replaces flat keypad with mechanical keyboard switches
Keyboard switches give this microwave a more tactile feel.
A very common virus may be the trigger for multiple sclerosis
Scientists have long linked the virus that causes mono to MS.
Supreme Court on vaccine mandates: Hospitals OK, general employment a “no”
Split decisions from a deeply divided court.
2021 obeyed physics, was one of the warmest years on record
La Niña in the Pacific meant no new record, but warming continues apace.
Ancient Peruvians partied hard, spiked their beer with hallucinogens to win friends
If you lived in the Central Andes circa 850 CE, you definitely wanted to party with the Wari.
One of Nintendo Switch’s best puzzle games is now (mostly) free for 7 days
"Free with subscription" perk is easy (and fun) to complete before trial expires.
Holmes to face maximum of 80 years in prison when she’s sentenced in September
What’s another few months after a delayed and drawn-out trial?
Decade-old volume indicator gets a new look in latest Windows 11 preview
Unifying Windows' still-jumbled look and feel is a priority for Microsoft.
Dropbox starts testing native Apple M1 support
File-sharing service's latest macOS beta supports Arm.
SpaceX abandons Starlink plan that Amazon objected to, but fight isn’t over
SpaceX settles on plan for 30,000 new satellites as Amazon asks FCC for delay.
Report: Sony will use the PS4 to fill the PS5 supply gap
Meanwhile, Microsoft confirms it quietly discontinued the Xbox One in 2020.
TSMC invests in new capacity despite forecasts chip demand will ease
TSMC investment will "put a ceiling" on Samsung, Intel's foundry plans.
Falcon 9 completes launch, has now lifted 550 satellites into orbit [Updated]
This was the booster's 10th flight to space.
Immune system vs. virus: Why omicron had experts worried from the start
How the immune system targets viruses and shapes viral evolution.
Prime Video releases red-band trailer for Legend of Vox Machina animated series
It's based on popular Critical Role web series; S1 funded by Kickstarter campaign.
CDC to update advice on best masks—but just wants you to wear one, any of them
The best mask is the one Americans will actually wear, CDC director says.
Sony brings a compact, flagship smartphone to the US
Sony's small phone has a headphone jack and a microSD slot.
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