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Tor use is likely more harmful in “free countries,” researchers say. Tor isn’t so sure.

Opening planned after months-long coronavirus delay; US versions to come.

Google's AI specialists tackle biology's toughest computational problem.

ISP didn't connect entire city as required but will add 500K households by 2023.

The FTC seems pretty sure there's a "there" there but isn't sure how to proceed.

Apple's Notification Center had already long ago replaced Growl in most cases.

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After hitting the barriers at 140mph, the car split in half and caught fire.

Democrats may gain 2-1 FCC majority Jan. 20, with Rosenworcel as possible chair.

The CDC has 3 open investigations, and FDA announced 4 recalls this month.

Microsoft already has the Windows Subsystem for Linux, so why not Android, too?

He’s seen things you people wouldn’t believe—and he’ll explain, if you have 45 minutes.

GM will supply hydrogen fuel cells for Nikola’s semis, but that’s it.

George Lucas dubbed in James Earl Jones to provide Vader’s voice.

This creature lived long before modern birds evolved large beaks.

Some spiders pair puny males with gigantic females, making mating both tricky and dangerous.

New HBO docuseries is an observational marvel. It’s also very funny.

You’d need the feathers from 4 to 10 turkeys, according to WSU anthropologists.

What happens when you set biotechnologists loose without any practicality limits?

From the archives: 15 years ago around Thanksgiving, Ebert set video game Internet ablaze.

"I'd absolutely love to have [an M1 laptop] if it just ran Linux," Torvalds said.

Review: No piece of hardware is perfect, but man, this is a hell of a laptop.

Think wry smiles rather than laugh-out-loud moments or even hearty chuckles.

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Long-awaited project to arrive as soon as January, with just one dollar-backed coin.

Plus deals on Roku and Fire TV devices, as well as Sonos soundbars.

One-time payment will be made in January as calls for industrial action grow.

Including price drops on new M1 Macs, AirPods Pro, and Apple Watch Series 6.

Branding collaboration with Logitech amounts to a single, stitched letter "G."

"Optimizing" meetings, from automated scheduling to facial recognition to measure attention.

The PS5 and new Xboxes are still MIA, but dozens of notable games are on sale.

Exploring the comment-section emotion of music as served by a mysterious algorithm.

In 2020, the couch isn't the same respite it used to be. But we're still streaming.

The “how?” and “why?” are open questions—along with “what now?”

Deliveries of the ID.4 should begin in the next few weeks.

A new study highlights our consensus on the virus’s spread and how we can change it.

1,500 Xbox users have downloaded the “retail” version of RetroArch, dev says.

Vaccine allocated based on population, not cases or high-risk groups.

Next year, even bigger sets will arrive. But these combined 15 discs are plenty.

Internet prices to rise $3 a month; “Broadcast TV” hidden fee going up $4.50.

“It’s the ultimate restoration and a perfect synergy between science and history.”

Unprivileged users can start and stop WireGuard tunnels via the UI now.

Midway created icons from Mortal Kombat to NBA Jam; this doc is finally widely available.

Easily the sleekest ebike we've ever tested, but look closer before committing.

Don’t just count on planted trees to offset your next flight.

“This is what we've been waiting for,” senior CDC official says.

Expanded beta is coming in January, and there's no plan for data caps.

Sheriff's office allegedly sought 200 iPads in trade for concealed carry permits.