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Updated 2025-11-04 14:00
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.
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."
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