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			 by Eric Berger on  (#5R166) 
				So why don't all rocket engines have giant nozzles? 
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| Updated | 2025-11-04 14:00 | 
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			 by Kyle Orland on  (#5R167) 
				Future-proofed update will let coders "repurpose the hardware for more things." 
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			 by Ars Staff on  (#5R12V) 
				Dealmaster also has discounts on new TVs and SSDs, gaming chairs, and more. 
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			 by Eric Bangeman on  (#5R12W) 
				Worldcoin reveals "orb" scanner, aims to distribute cryptocurrency to 1 billion people. 
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			 by Andrew Cunningham on  (#5R12X) 
				Performance regressions could affect performance by up to 15 percent. 
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			 by Scharon Harding on  (#5R0Y4) 
				Decked-out performance, solid port selection make a strong competitor. 
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			 by Eric Berger on  (#5R0VX) 
				"We do not see any meaningful positive catalysts for the stock." 
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			 by Jennifer Ouellette on  (#5R0B7) 
				Director Ruben Fleischer's film is a prequel and origin story to the video games. 
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			 by Samuel Axon on  (#5R093) 
				It's the latest in a series of rev-share changes meant to preempt regulation. 
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			 by John Timmer on  (#5R094) 
				CDC hearing came the day after the FDA expanded its authorization for booster shots. 
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			 by Sam Machkovech on  (#5R095) 
				Brief video lacks any semblance of release date—but that won't stop our drool. 
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			 by John Timmer on  (#5R026) 
				Researchers have identified genetic factors that stop tusk development. 
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			 by Jennifer Ouellette on  (#5R027) 
				Also: A hardened wood nail performed as well as its stainless steel counterpart. 
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			 by Andrew Cunningham on  (#5QZZW) 
				The Windows 10 November Update, or 21H2, is now available to download. 
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			 by Scharon Harding on  (#5QZZX) 
				Razer is combining adjustable haptic feedback with its best proprietary audio drivers. 
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			 by Kyle Orland on  (#5QZZY) 
				Design patents, brand confusion, and "familiar-but-legally-distinct" logos. 
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			 by Ron Amadeo on  (#5QZWS) 
				After its consumer flop, Google wants to license Stadia tech to companies. 
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			 by Tim De Chant on  (#5QZS8) 
				Jury hears details about sketchy investor demos and marketing inaccuracies. 
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			 by WIRED on  (#5QZNY) 
				Spate of attacks turned creator channels into cryptocurrency scam livestreams. 
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by Jonathan M. Gitlin on  (#5QY47)
		The electric car failed in the 1920s because of a lack of rural electrification.
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			 by Financial Times on  (#5QZJF) 
				Former US president to go public with TRUTH Social via merger with SPAC. 
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			 by Sam Machkovech on  (#5QZFC) 
				"Must watch" for classic Dune fans does not mean the same thing as "must love." 
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			 by Jonathan M. Gitlin on  (#5QZC9) 
				The lithium iron phosphate cells are less energy-dense but much longer-lived. 
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			 by Beth Mole on  (#5QYN3) 
				Brazilian lawmakers walked back initial claims of mass homicide and genocide. 
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			 by Jonathan M. Gitlin on  (#5QYKE) 
				The materials create a more porous structure for the ions to negotiate. 
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			 by Jennifer Ouellette on  (#5QYHT) 
				Discovery pushes back when crabs came to land, freshwater to 100 million years ago. 
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			 by Scharon Harding on  (#5QYHV) 
				Holy Panda switches, tall, scooped keycaps result in custom look without the DIY work. 
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			 by Kyle Orland on  (#5QYFX) 
				Game maker says it "could raise serious questions about... underlying investigation." 
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			 by John Timmer on  (#5QYFY) 
				Study shows that we think Internet searches are a sign we know more than we do. 
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			 by Ron Amadeo on  (#5QYFZ) 
				The source code has been out all month, but updates are finally hitting devices. 
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			 by Andrew Cunningham on  (#5QYDV) 
				Android app support has higher system requirements than Windows 11 itself. 
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			 by Tim De Chant on  (#5QYDW) 
				Holmes personally approved of scripted tours, court hears. 
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			 by Kiona N. Smith on  (#5QYDX) 
				An ancient cosmic ray event helped archaeologists pinpoint the date. 
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			 by Sam Machkovech on  (#5QYAK) 
				5.1.4 in a reasonable package: Great sound reproduction stymied by usability issues. 
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			 by Sam Machkovech on  (#5QYAM) 
				Now up for preorder on Steam, with technical teases of widescreen support, much more. 
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			 by Tim De Chant on  (#5QYAN) 
				Intel wants to be a foundry—again. Will this time be different? 
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			 by Andrew Cunningham on  (#5QY7M) 
				Raspberry Pi 3B+ production is also being "deprioritized." 
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			 by Eric Berger on  (#5QXA2) 
				NASA negotiating with SpaceX for additional crew missions to space station. 
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			 by Jennifer Ouellette on  (#5QX8Q) 
				Painting was likely altered to appease growing French anti-aristocratic sentiment. 
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			 by Samuel Axon on  (#5QX47) 
				120 Hz 4K monitors aren't the norm today, but they probably will be later. 
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			 by Andrew Cunningham on  (#5QX48) 
				Delays may drive people to buy inferior third-party polishing products. 
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			 by Jonathan M. Gitlin on  (#5QX22) 
				Volvo hopes buyers will pay a little extra for this sleek electric crossover. 
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			 by John Timmer on  (#5QX23) 
				A large class of widely used chemicals is the target of a major EPA initiative. 
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			 by Kyle Orland on  (#5QWZ8) 
				But excessive short interest "likely contributed" to the initial price spike. 
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			 by Ron Amadeo on  (#5QWZ9) 
				The Pixel 6 has a killer price, a new camera, and the Google Tensor SoC. 
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			 by Ron Amadeo on  (#5QWZA) 
				Learn more about the Google Tensor from the people that designed it. 
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			 by Beth Mole on  (#5QWVQ) 
				States will have 3 preorder windows in anticipation of a rollout in early Nov. 
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			 by Tim De Chant on  (#5QWVR) 
				Record fossil fuel prices are contributing to inflation across the economy. 
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			 by Scharon Harding on  (#5QWRK) 
				Juno's priciest Linux laptop comes as 17-inch RTX 3080 options are limited. 
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			 by Eric Berger on  (#5QWJJ) 
				"This is a project that is profoundly going to change our area." 
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