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Congress isn’t happy about SpaceX’s lunar lander and may vent this week
"I would simply say, Congress supports SLS and Orion."
Steven Spielberg’s production company signs multifilm deal with Netflix
Not long ago, Spielberg was trying to disqualify Netflix films from the Oscars.
The ISRG wants to make the Linux kernel memory-safe with Rust
The simplest way to avoid C-language coding traps is to avoid coding in C.
Connecting to malicious Wi-Fi networks can mess with your iPhone
The world's most secure consumer OS is bitten by a garden-variety programming bug.
Texans regret opting in to power plan that remotely raises thermostat temps
Some Texans who opted in to energy-saving plan didn't realize what they agreed to.
CentOS replacement distro Rocky Linux’s first general release is out
CentOS co-founder Greg Kurtzer's new distro hit general availability today.
We pee or flush drugs into waterways—does that matter to aquatic life?
Many of the drugs we flush could change aquatic animal behavior—theoretically.
Even creepier COVID tracking: Google silently pushed app to users’ phones [Updated]
Massachusetts launched a COVID tracking app, and uh, it was automatically installed?!
Planes, trains, but not automobiles—why GM is developing fuel cells
We talk to GM about its hydrogen fuel cell strategy.
A range of good Garmin smartwatches and Fitbits on sale for Prime Day
Some of our top smartwatch picks are at their lowest prices yet for Prime Day.
Sony relists Cyberpunk 2077, includes new warning: Base PS4 “not recommended”
Version 1.23 approaches 30 fps on base PS4—but still isn't quite enough for PSN.
“Black fungus” surges in India—thousands blinded, maimed, dead
Experts hypothesize that a combination of factors linked to COVID is fueling the surge.
The Ariane 6 debut is slipping again as Europe hopes for a late 2022 launch
"This is a huge challenge that we need to work together on."
The best Prime Day 2021 tech deals from everywhere besides Amazon
A few good deals for those not wishing to give business to Amazon on Prime Day.
The best Amazon Prime Day 2021 deals under $50 we can find
We've cut through the noise to find Prime Day's best buys for bargain hunters.
Sony’s excellent WH-1000XM4 headphones are down to a new low for Prime Day
One of our favorite sets of true wireless earbuds is deeply discounted as well.
Porsche will build a high-performance battery factory in Germany
The joint venture with Customcells will focus on cells with silicon anodes.
The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard is the raunchy action/comedy we need right now
Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma Hayek carry film through the rough spots.
Sweet Tooth review: Evidently The Walking Dead just needed a deerboy
It's light(ish) but includes masks, disease-driven death, and humans being bad to each other.
Test out next-gen space tech in Kerbal Space Program
The rocket-building game lets you pilot a fusion-propelled craft right now.
Archaeologists recreated three common kinds of Paleolithic cave lighting
Experiments could enhance our understanding of the origin of prehistoric art in caves.
Two Viking burials, separated by an ocean, contain close kin
Two Viking Age warriors from the same family died hundreds of kilometers apart.
The efforts to make text-based AI less racist and terrible
Researchers try different approaches to solve problem of amplifying negative stereotypes.
Pornhub sued for allegedly serving “under-age, non-consensual” videos
"I seek justice for myself and the countless victims who don't come forward."
Ring gave cops free cameras to build and promote surveillance network
LAPD officers "spread the word" for the startup, helping it gain market share.
Arcade1Up pinball cabinet review: Fine for families, interesting for modders
The default package is worth its $600 cost, but do your research before buying.
Apple and Google’s AI wizardry promises privacy—at a cost
Upgraded data protection and less reliance on the cloud could lock users in.
Rocket Report: China launches crew mission, SpaceX runs into road troubles
"The Space Safari team intends to push the envelope."
Ukraine arrests ransomware gang in global cybercriminal crackdown
Arrests of Cl0p hacker group members adds to pressure on other countries to follow suit.
Game Boy Advance game gets split-screen multiplayer through new FPGA core
No link-cable needed for this emulated single-machine, single-display solution.
Newly discovered Vigilante malware outs software pirates and blocks them
Most malware tries to steal stuff. Vigilante, by contrast, takes aim at piracy.
Amazon joins Apple, Google by reducing its app store cut
Developers with revenues under $1 million are getting a new deal.
A number of recommended Nintendo Switch games are on sale today
Dealmaster also has early Prime Day discounts, Philips Hue deals, and more.
Microsoft’s Linux repositories were down for 18+ hours
The outage prevented Linux installation or upgrade of any Microsoft software.
FDA officials asked to step down after contentious Alzheimer’s drug approval
Three experts resigned in protest. Watchdog says it's FDA brass that should leave.
Researchers cool a 40 kg object to near its quantum ground state
Mirrors of the LIGO gravitational-wave detector get cool—extremely cool.
Here’s what’s inside Google’s first-ever retail store
Buy a speaker, try Google Stadia, or fix a cracked phone screen—the store is open.
Peter Jackson’s 6-hour Beatles documentary confirmed for Disney+ this November
Jackson thanks Beatles, Disney for "allowing me to present this story" as 6-hour beast.
Bethesda exec says he’s “sorry” for lack of PS5 Starfield
"I'm certain that's frustrating... but there's not a whole lot I can do about it."
World Bank slams bitcoin, declines to help El Salvador’s cryptocurrency plan
Bank faults bitcoin's “environmental and transparency shortcomings.”
Lordstown Motors now says that it has no binding orders for EV truck
It clarified with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it has no firm orders.
SpaceX to break the final frontier in reuse with national defense launch
Thursday's GPS mission is a high priority for the Space Force.
Ohio Republicans close to imposing near-total ban on municipal broadband
Bill's 10Mbps standard could make 98% of Ohio ineligible for municipal networks.
A new HTTP spec proposes elimination of obnoxious “cookie banners”
Explicit privacy communication mechanism can simplify UI and limit user fatigue.
Apple’s Tim Cook: Sideloading is “not in the best interests of the user”
The interview also touched on privacy, AR, health, and future products.
Ten-year hactivist fugitive Commander X arrested in Mexico
"We do not forgive. We do not forget." But neither do the feds.
Facebook begins tying social media use to ads served inside its VR ecosystem
Announcement doubles down on Facebook account requirement for Oculus hardware.
New Picard S2 teaser taunts us with return of Q, time shenanigans
Second season doesn't debut until 2022, but this whets our appetite.
Amazon blames social media companies for sales of fake Amazon reviews
Fake Amazon reviews are bought and sold on social media, including Facebook.
After ruining 75M J&J doses, Emergent gets FDA clearance for 25M doses
More than 100 million vaccine doses are still in limbo at the facility.
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