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EC2's new mac1.metal EC2 type isn't virtualized—it's actual Mac minis.

Nikola's stock price has nose-dived for four straight trading days.

Recently patched WebLogic security bug requires little skill and no authentication.

Sensor, computer vision hardware come as tech giant pushes into industrial sector.

Scoreboard alleges “decades-long pattern of abuse, impropriety, nepotism, and fraud.”

Regulator argues that water-resistance claims reflect lab tests, not reality.

Suit alleges that toxicity in the company hurts Pinterest’s “nice” brand image.

It’s 2020: Do your museum heists, archeological digs, and alchemy tests from home.

Between the Galaxy S, Fold, and Flip, Samsung doesn't have room in the lineup.

The EPA estimates 550,000 medium pickup trucks have disabled emissions controls.

Dmitry Rogozin seems to be doing a good job of spreading the blame around.

Entire support system fails, all cables and instruments crash into the disk.

The Asian nation currently has seven spacecraft operating near or on the Moon.

Assuming you can find one when it launches tomorrow, what performance can you expect?

The chiropractor-designed Backstrong C1 gives lumbar support a unique approach.

“Our team has already started working on upgrades for future recovery missions.”

Lab device splits water efficiently in Martian conditions.

The government’s new reading of the CFAA surprised legal scholars.

Snag last-minute deals on Macs, Surface devices, standing desks, storage, and more.

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.

We've sifted through the junk to pick out the tech deals most worth your time.

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.

We've pored over hundreds of Black Friday offers to find the best deals for you.

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.