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Firefly completes design of Moon mission, aiming for 2023 launch
"We’ve picked good partners, and we’ve watched them carefully."
Securing your digital life, part one: The basics
In this first of two parts, we go over some security steps everyone should be taking.
When it comes to solar farms, sheep are great groundskeepers
USDA funds project to build new group in support of solar grazing.
Plastic industry pollution to overtake coal in US by 2030, report says
Supply chain for plastic production is rife with carbon emissions.
A look inside Apple’s silicon playbook
Apple execs talk on the record about the new Apple silicon.
300-year-old tree rings confirm recent uptick in hurricane-driven rainfall
There’s been nothing like these cyclone seasons for at least several centuries.
Microplastics may be cooling—and heating—Earth’s climate
Tiny bits of plastic swirling in the sky could be subtly affecting the climate.
Pixar lamp and Mystique inspire novel approaches to shapeshifting materials
Two new papers highlight promising methods for making shapeshifting structures.
If you ever wanted to help find new planets, now’s your chance
Scientists ask the public for help in figuring out which signals are real.
iFixit’s Apple Watch teardown includes a theory about device’s delayed launch
Supply challenges related to the screen may have delayed the launch.
Ever wondered about the F1 safety car? We talk to its driver
The veteran of 420 F1 races tells us about his job.
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy on Nov. 11: Cartoonier, flashier, and Game Pass-ier
Transition from PS2 era means top-to-bottom update—plus teases on Xbox Game Pass, PS Now.
FBI, others crush REvil using ransomware gang’s favorite tactic against it
Multi-nation operation succeeds as gang member makes critical mistake.
Amazon makes it easier to bring different types of silicon to Alexa devices
Greater variety in SoCs may give products more control over things like battery life.
Cardboard shortages deal another blow to strained supply chains
And just in time for the holiday shopping frenzy.
How SpaceX ignited a new Raptor engine on Starship without an explosion
So why don't all rocket engines have giant nozzles?
John Carmack pushes out unlocked OS for defunct Oculus Go headset
Future-proofed update will let coders "repurpose the hardware for more things."
An all-time low on Sony noise-canceling headphones, plus more of today’s best deals
Dealmaster also has discounts on new TVs and SSDs, gaming chairs, and more.
More than 100,000 people have had their eyes scanned for free cryptocurrency
Worldcoin reveals "orb" scanner, aims to distribute cryptocurrency to 1 billion people.
AMD and Microsoft release fixes for Ryzen slowdowns in Windows 11
Performance regressions could affect performance by up to 15 percent.
MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo review: A flip in the right direction
Decked-out performance, solid port selection make a strong competitor.
Rocket Report: South Korea just misses orbit, Ariane 5 to set payload records
"We do not see any meaningful positive catalysts for the stock."
Tom Holland is a dashing young fortune hunter in Uncharted trailer
Director Ruben Fleischer's film is a prequel and origin story to the video games.
Google halves its revenue share of in-app subscriptions on the Play store
It's the latest in a series of rev-share changes meant to preempt regulation.
CDC advisory panel unanimously approves expanded COVID vaccine boosters
CDC hearing came the day after the FDA expanded its authorization for booster shots.
Stardew Valley’s creator announces pixel-art followup Haunted Chocolatier
Brief video lacks any semblance of release date—but that won't stop our drool.
Poaching drove the evolution of tusk-free elephants
Researchers have identified genetic factors that stop tusk development.
Watch this wooden knife cut effortlessly through juicy, medium-well-done steak
Also: A hardened wood nail performed as well as its stainless steel counterpart.
Microsoft prepares another major Windows update… for Windows 10
The Windows 10 November Update, or 21H2, is now available to download.
Razer’s new Kraken gaming headsets bring controller-like vibrations to your head
Razer is combining adjustable haptic feedback with its best proprietary audio drivers.
PS5 faceplate or IP violation? The law behind Dbrand’s “Darkplates”
Design patents, brand confusion, and "familiar-but-legally-distinct" logos.
Google Stadia’s salvaged future as a back-end cloud service is here
After its consumer flop, Google wants to license Stadia tech to companies.
Elizabeth Holmes personally approved investor presentations, court hears
Jury hears details about sketchy investor demos and marketing inaccuracies.
How hackers hijacked thousands of high-profile YouTube accounts
Spate of attacks turned creator channels into cryptocurrency scam livestreams.
On Back to the Future day, Porsche celebrates 1.21 GW charging capacity
The electric car failed in the 1920s because of a lack of rural electrification.
Trump to launch social media platform to compete with Twitter and Facebook
Former US president to go public with TRUTH Social via merger with SPAC.
Dune 2021 film review: The spice must flow, but it stops abruptly
"Must watch" for classic Dune fans does not mean the same thing as "must love."
Tesla made $1.6 billion in Q3, is switching to LFP batteries globally
The lithium iron phosphate cells are less energy-dense but much longer-lived.
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.
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