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Android could get tracking controls after "seeking input" from ad companies.

Why I don't expect Apple to focus on driverless taxis or delivery services.

The review process is expected to take several weeks.

Plex Media servers using SSDP let DDoSers amplify attacks by a factor of 5.

"This takes us a step closer to our mission of improving life on Earth from space."

The Tlingit built the Sapling Fort in 1804 to repel a Russian naval attack.

Mutations are changing, but not eliminating, the antibody response to the virus.

50 years ago, the Apollo 14 astronaut hit a golf ball that traveled roughly 40 yards.

Password-protecting meetings is among the most ineffective protections.

No PPG, no problem: Just stick your fingertip on top of the camera lens.

Electric co-ops say Starlink is "experimental" and shouldn't get FCC money.

Plus, our analysis: How legit is this idea, anyway?

Dealmaster also has deals on recommended laptops and noise-canceling headphones.

Matze claims he wanted platform back online, but other leadership refused compromise.

Footage of potentially dangerous situations will be uploaded to the cloud.

After grave robbers damaged the remains, embalmers undertook emergency repairs.

"We urge you to proceed with the planned selection."

Automakers canceled orders due to COVID-19, and foundries switched to other customers.

Not quite as much fun—or efficient—as a Tesla Model 3.

It dates back 50 million years, so this group may be twice as old as previously assumed.

Fixes come as SolarWinds sorts out its role in a major hack on its customers.

If the results hold up—a big if—we'll have another good vaccine option.

Ideally, the arrangement would both confirm consent and keep performer data private.

Amazon is aiming to put 100,000 Rivian electric trucks on the road by 2024.

Open letter to CEO asks why AT&T left DSL areas with shoddy Internet access.

28 malicious extensions disguised traffic as Google Analytics data.

GSK, Sanofi, Novartis step up to help boost global COVID-vaccine supply.

Yeah, it works as an Apple TV remote—but it's also beautiful to behold.

The world's most advanced commercial robot can now open doors and turn valves.

Record-pace gaming profits face drag from loss-leading PS5's "strategic price points."

Google has vowed to shutter Australian search engine before paying for news links.

Randy Pitchford will stay on atop Gearbox under Swedish conglomerate Embracer.

Out: Max Polyakov. In: Two senior US government officials.

The TL;DR of our first-day impressions: "This nearly launched as a $70 game?!"

It's real, and it's spectacular.

"It's not like they were huge idiots who wanted to throw their rocket away."

It's the same underlying process behind the coffee ring effect and wine tears.

Easing off restrictions while cases are still common is asking for another surge.

There's a lot of unknowns, but it's clear the virus isn't done trying to outwit us.

Partnership with CLC means new title will feature rights to 100 individual schools.

What if everything—and we mean everything—was a container?

AWS executive Andy Jessy will replace Bezos as Amazon CEO in Q3 this year.

About 5,500 workers will receive a few hundred dollars each from the deal.

Speeds raised to 50Mbps down and 5Mbps up after complaints from students.

Stealthy Kobalos malware has infected HPC networks belonging to high-profile organizations.

Among the changes: game-streaming clarification, payment requirements, and more.

In late January, the automaker told NHTSA there was no defect; NHTSA disagreed.

It's time to see if SN9 can stick the landing in South Texas.

...but they certainly aren't helping.

I'm Commander Shepard, and this is my favorite 4K upgrade on the Citadel.