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AT&T to spin off WarnerMedia, basically admitting giant merger was a mistake
WarnerMedia and Discovery to merge, and standalone AT&T will focus on broadband.
Forget multiple cameras—Sharp phone has one giant 1-inch camera sensor
It's the biggest smartphone camera sensor ever—or at least tied.
City pays $350,000 after suing “hackers” for opening Dropbox link it sent them
Employee mistakenly sent the link when replying to a records request.
It’s not enough to trust science on vaccines—others have to as well
Personal trust and societal consensus have an additive effect.
Why Roblox’s definition of “games” is key to the Epic vs. Apple case
The line between "game" and "experience" has major implications for iOS App Review.
From apes to birds, there are 65 animal species that “laugh”
Laughter is spread widely across mammals and occurs in birds, too.
A brief look at electric vehicles from the dawn of the automobile age
Electric vehicles were well represented during the early decades of the car.
Neutrons unlock the secrets of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek’s microscopes
His most powerful microscope holds a lens likely made with Robert Hooke's 1678 recipe.
Google I/O 2021 preview: Google resurrects Wear OS and Android tablets?
The Google I/O schedule promises to resurrect some long-dead form factors.
GameStop FOMO inspires a new wave of crypto pump-and-dumps
Discord groups promise big earnings by manipulating the crypto market.
The chip shortage is driving up tech prices–starting with TVs
Some high-end televisions already cost 30% more than they did last summer.
Colonial Pipeline paid a $5 million ransom—and kept a vicious cycle turning
Stopping payments would go a long way to stopping ransomware.
China has successfully landed on Mars [Updated]
China has become only the second nation to make a soft landing on the red planet.
Pipeline attacker DarkSide suddenly goes dark—here’s what we know
The closure may mean the group is ceasing or altering ops—or pulling an exit scam.
Researchers force two mice to hang out and induce FOMO in a third
Synchronized activity between brains seems to be the key to socializing.
Despite big Marvel and Star Wars shows, Disney+ falls short of targets
The limits to recent explosive streaming platform growth might be in sight.
ISPs claim broadband prices aren’t too high—Biden admin isn’t buying it
Biden still plans "bold action" to lower Internet prices despite heavy lobbying.
Mysterious health “attack” cases rise to 130, US officials confirm
The cases, linked to brain injuries, are still piling up, with one in the last few weeks.
TSMC is considering a 3 nm foundry in Arizona
The already planned 5 nm Arizona plant may be joined by a second, 3 nm plant.
Mount Vesuvius victims died just moments away from rescue
A skeleton unearthed at the site may belong to a high-ranking naval officer.
Multiple US agencies probing world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange
The IRS, DOJ, and CFTC are looking at potential criminal violations.
Google Pixel 6 leak shows off distinctive new design
Besides the all-new Google "Whitechapel" SoC, it's reportedly getting a new design.
After Epic v. Apple namecheck, Itch.io runs one-day-only dev-friendly promo
Similar to "Bandcamp Fridays"—comes after Itch.io was disparaged in Epic v. Apple.
Ireland’s health care system taken down after ransomware attack
Doctors left unable to access patient records after "very sophisticated" attack.
Rocket Report: Starship orbital flight details, Ariane 5 may delay Webb launch
Also, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft gets a new launch date.
Lenovo’s new “Go” brand of travel gear kicks off with a wireless-charging mouse
Also announced: a 20,000 mAh portable charger for users' various devices.
New users can get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $1 today
Dealmaster also has deals on iPhone cases, Garmin watches, and robot vacuums.
New analysis confirms hypothesis for source of mysterious auroral “dunes”
Ongoing collaboration between physicists and amateur stargazers yields new insights.
Tesla owner who “drives” from back seat got arrested, then did it again
Man jailed for leaving driver seat empty says he feels safer in back seat.
Vaccinated people can now go maskless in most indoor locations [Updated]
With vaccines generally available and highly effective, the US shifts its advice.
Microsoft Surface Duo fire sale puts device at 50% off
Microsoft's weird dual-screen Android phone hits the bargain bin.
Microsoft puts Windows 10X variant on the back burner
It looks like Microsoft is abandoning its plans for the tablet-focused distro.
Musk: Bitcoin is bad for climate (and you can’t buy Teslas with it anymore)
Tesla CEO flip-flops, says that environmental concerns drove the decision.
Biden signs executive order to strengthen US cybersecurity
Move comes after high-profile hacks, including attack on crucial fuel pipeline.
Congress fires warning shot at NASA after SpaceX Moon lander award
"This bill, in the main, is not supposed to be about space."
Real robotaxi service gets a step closer in San Francisco (Updated)
Waymo and Cruise have both applied for permits to deploy a commercial service.
Mass Effect Legendary Edition: Tests, thoughts, and a 10 am EDT Twitch stream
If you can't make the morning Twitch stream, we still have tons of impressions to share.
Steam’s “price parity rule” isn’t wreaking havoc on game prices
Game publishers aren't "passing on the savings" from "cheaper" online storefronts.
Colonial Pipeline resumes operations after ransomware prompted closure
Closure led to panic-buying, price hikes, and other disruptions in East Coast states.
Vizio TV buyers are becoming the product Vizio sells, not just its customers
Vizio's ads, streaming, and data business grew 133 percent year over year.
CDC advisory committee recommends COVID vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds
Formal approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech by the CDC expected within 24 hours.
Amazon’s 2nd-gen Echo Show offers better cameras, CPUs, and speakers
Echo Show 8 features a 13mp wide-angle camera, 8-core CPU, and digital pan/zoom.
Better than holograms: 3D-animated starships can be viewed from any angle
Unlike holograms, the optical trap display produces images viewable from all angles.
Xiaomi and the US government bury the hatchet, settle investment ban
Trump's DOD called Xiaomi a "Communist Chinese military company" in mid-January.
Neural implant lets paralyzed person type by imagining writing
A paralyzed individual hit 90 characters per minute, 99% accuracy.
$50 monthly broadband discounts available starting today via 825 ISPs
FCC's emergency pandemic fund is open, with 825 home and mobile ISPs participating.
Snap suspends Yolo, LMK anonymous messaging apps after lawsuit over teen’s death
Lawsuit alleges messaging apps were “dangerous and defective.”
Valve’s Gabe Newell hints at vague console plans coming “this year”
Indefinite tease comes during Q&A with New Zealand students.
J&J vaccine supply has run out; Emergent says it’s working on improvements
Vaccine production at Emergent's facility is still halted.
Volvo and Daimler bet on hydrogen truck boom this decade
Swedish and German groups expect fuel to challenge diesel in long-distance freight.
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