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Activists’ phones targeted by one of the world’s most advanced spyware apps
"Pegasus," developed by Israel-based NSO Group, stalks 2 Moroccan, researchers say.
When practical effects ruled the world: VFX legend gets his due in new doc
New film explores iconic stop-motion animator's work on Star Wars, Robocop, Jurassic Park.
Behold Corvette’s new racing car, now with its engine in the middle
It's all change for Corvette Racing in 2020, with a brand new mid-engined layout.
Ranked: Every Ticket to Ride map
With so many options, it can be hard to know where to start.
Why lightning strikes twice as often over shipping lanes
The heavens cast their wrath and fury on the ships more than on the fishes.
Blizzard reinstates Hong Kong protestor’s prize, says “China had no influence”
Bans reversed; statement juggles cultural, political diversity with "focus on the game."
Disney’s Jungle Cruise looks like an entertaining rehash of The Mummy
The Mouse House hopes to recapture some of that Pirates of the Caribbean magic.
iPadOS review: The iPad is dead, long live the iPad
Step by step, Apple is taking the iPad in a wholly new direction.
AT&T raises prices 7% by making its customers pay AT&T’s property taxes
AT&T tacks on fee after locking customer into contract, raises it from 3% to 7%.
Alien’s origin story chestbursts anew in stirring new documentary
Surprising new stories, insight uncover a refreshing take on Scott’s classic.
Google’s next Pixelbook is basically a Macbook that runs Chrome OS
Google's followup to the Pixel Slate is in a much more traditional form factor.
To try to understand the youths, researchers snooped through their trash
The researchers confirmed teens like flavored tobacco products.
Extreme disasters costing more but killing fewer
While the average cost isn't changing much, the most costly disasters are rising.
How self-driving shuttles could enable car-free living in the suburbs
Optimus Ride is aiming to begin driverless commercial operations in 2020.
“Troll Factory” turns disinformation campaigns into teaching game
Finnish broadcaster Yle's game uses real samples to show how disinformation is spread.
Rocket Report: Virgin Orbit targets Mars, SpaceX to launch rideshares on time
In which rideshare missions are compared to "herding cats."
What if your refrigerator cooled your food by twisting wires?
Unusual cooling mechanism could be more efficient than current appliances.
Gay World of WarCraft guild forced to change name because of user complaints [Updated]
"GAY BOYS" name change comes during week of heightened Blizzard scrutiny.
Feds hit GirlsDoPorn owners with criminal sex trafficking charges
"I was in a state of panic when I first found out," one alleged victim testified.
Attackers exploit an iTunes zeroday to install ransomware
Apple patches actively exploited flaw that let ransomware crooks evade AV protection.
Elon Musk and NASA chief get on same page, vow to complete Crew Dragon
A flight during the first quarter of 2020 is the best-case scenario.
The 2021 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car has more luxury, less ugly
With its second-generation fuel cell, Toyota could be turning a tech corner.
AT&T and other carriers want to hide detailed 5G maps from FCC and public
As FCC requires more accurate broadband maps, carriers want 5G to be left out.
OnePlus’ best phone isn’t coming to the US
The OnePlus 7T Pro brings a Snapdragon 855+, higher base specs, and limited availability.
Elven brothers go on a quest to find lost magic in Onward trailer from Pixar
Tom Holland and Chris Pratt provide voices for brothers Ian and Barley Lightfoot.
In flip-flop, Apple bans app used by Hong Kong protestors
"The app has been used to target and ambush police" in Hong Kong, Apple claims.
Rent-a-troll: Researchers pit disinformation farmers against each other
With a fake company and $6,050, Recorded Future tracks troll factory tactics.
Dealmaster: Get another 12 months of PlayStation Plus for $39 today
Plus deals on USB-C PD power banks, a Switch + Amazon gift card bundle, and more.
Political ads can lie if they want, Facebook confirms
Last month, the company said paid speech was different. This month, not so much.
Iran shows off new killer wheeled robots designed to take on tanks, infantry
Heidar 1 project's uncrewed ground vehicles shoot guns, roll under tanks, blow up.
Waymo tells riders to get ready for fully driverless rides
Handpicked riders in the Phoenix area will start riding in driverless vehicles.
Adobe backtracks, will refund customers after canceling their accounts
Adobe still deactivating Venezuelan accounts but will give money back to users.
A detailed look at Ubuntu’s new experimental ZFS installer
Let's take a sneak ZFS peek under the hood of Ubuntu Eoan Ermine's latest build.
Forum cracks the vintage passwords of Ken Thompson and other Unix pioneers
Security in the early days of Unix was poor. Then, there were the passwords.
As NASA tries to land on the Moon, it has plenty of rockets to choose from
One of them is even something the agency is calling a "commercial" SLS.
Steam’s next big feature will make any “local multiplayer” game work online
Late October launch; supports up to four computers; requires only one copy of game.
AT&T, facing $158 billion debt, to sell Puerto Rico network for $2 billion
Liberty to buy AT&T wireless and fiber networks in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.
A Chemistry Nobel we can use: Lithium-ion batteries
A Nobel in chemistry for figuring out how to do a bit less chemistry.
Essential’s new smartphone has the aspect ratio of a TV remote
Essential throws out all the usual conventions with "Project Gem."
Home buyers, beware: Contamination from cooking meth can linger for years
Exposure to contamination has adverse health effects, especially in young children.
Vaginal-fluid transplants treat incurable condition in pilot study
Transplanted vaginal fluids fully restored healthy microbiomes in 4 of 5 women.
Comcast incorrectly charged 2,000 customers for exceeding data cap
Comcast issues refunds after software bug caused inaccurate data-meter readings.
FBI misused surveillance data, spied on its own, FISA ruling finds
Contractor looked up relatives; data was used to vet agents, sources in US.
Twitter transgression proves why its flawed 2FA system is such a privacy trap
Twitter 2FA is every bit as bad as critics said it was. Site signals a change is coming.
Doom Eternal joins this year’s game-delay club, will launch March 2020
For some reason, id Software is also delaying this year's port of 1997's Doom 64.
Nobel in physics is a two-fer: Big Bang and exoplanets
Two unrelated topics unevenly split this year's prizes.
Dealmaster: Google’s Pixel 3a phone is a better value at $350 today
Plus a Switch + Amazon gift card bundle, a Fire TV Stick 4K discount, and more.
Senator proposes mandatory labeling for products with mics, cameras
The bill aims to protect consumers from unpleasant surprises.
Sony confirms the PlayStation 5 is coming in 2020, reveals new hardware details
An interview with architect Mark Cerny includes new hardware and software details.
Blizzard bans pro Hearthstone gamer for statement supporting Hong Kong
"I think it's my duty to say something about the issue," Hong Kong gamer says.
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