People first drove on the Moon 50 years ago today
NASA just celebrated another major moment in the history of Moon exploration. The New York Timesnoted that July 31st, 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the Lunar Roving Vehicle's first outing — and...
View ArticleOver 100 warship locations have been faked in one year
Abuses of location technology might just result in hot political disputes. According to Wired, SkyWatch and Global Fishing Watch have conducted studies showing that over 100 warship locations have been...
View ArticleApple Watch titanium models are largely unavailable
We hope you weren't planning to festoon your wrist with a titanium Apple Watch Series 6. As Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Mac Rumors note, the titanium Apple Watch is largely unavailable through the...
View ArticleThe creator of streaming 'Star Trek' shows will stay with CBS through 2026
Paramount+ effectively revolves around Alex Kurtzman given its continued dependence on Star Trek, and it's clear CBS will do whatever it takes to keep the director and producer aboard. CBS Studios has...
View ArticleGoogle won't let you sign in with very old Android versions after September 27th
Are you still holding on to a Nexus One for sentimental reasons? It might be time to move on. Reddit users and 91mobiles have learned that Google will no longer let you sign into the company's apps on...
View ArticleZoom will pay $85 million to settle lawsuit over privacy and 'zoombombing'
Zoom is facing more consequences for its earlier privacy and security lapses. Reutersreports that Zoom has agreed to pay $85 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the video chat giant of violating...
View ArticleYouTube suspends Sky News Australia uploads over COVID-19 misinformation
YouTube is no stranger to temporarily banning media outlets for spreading COVID-19 misinformation, but its latest crackdown might be its largest yet. The Guardian and BBC News say the video service has...
View ArticleThe next 'Fortnite' concert stars Ariana Grande
Epic Games is continuing its string of superstar Fortnite concerts. The game developer has revealed a "Rift Tour" concert series that will star none other than pop songstress Ariana Grande. The first...
View ArticleGoogle is now offering a permanent Chromecast and Stadia Controller bundle
With Stadia becoming available on Chromecast with Google TV in June, a bundle with the streaming dongle and a Stadia Controller made a lot of sense. At the time, Google offered the two at a special...
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IKEA's first smart air purifier is also a side table
There are plenty of reasons to buy an air purifier — e.g., breathing cleaner air or combating allergies — but does it have to be smart? Prices in the category can range from $80 to $800 for extras...
View ArticleSquare will pay $29 billion to acquire leading 'buy now, pay later' company...
Square has announced that it plans to pay $29 billion in stock for Afterpay, an Australian service that lets you pay for purchases over time with no interest, The Verge has reported. Square, led by...
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Scientists spot light behind a black hole for the first time
In a short span of time, astronomers have taken us closer to black holes than ever with unprecedentedimages of the cosmic giants. Now, for the first time, scientists have seen the phenomena that takes...
View ArticleSony's WH-1000XM4 ANC headphones fall back to $278 at Amazon
If you missed the all-time low deal for Sony's excellent WH-1000XM4 ANC headphones, you're in luck. The wireless over-ears are back down to the $278 we saw in the Spring, a solid $72 saving on their...
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The Morning After: IKEA hid an air purifier inside a table
If it’s not lamps that are smart speakers, it's artwork that doubles as a speaker. IKEA now thinks it’s time to play spot the air purifier.It’s introducing a family of smart air purifiers, and the...
View ArticleYouTube trials a cheaper 'Premium Lite' subscription that only removes ads
In a bid to boost YouTube Premium sign-ups, Google has offered everything from free hardware to access to unique features. Now, it's going back to basics. The company is testing a lower-priced...
View ArticleApple's 512GB M1 Mac Mini falls back to $799 at Amazon
If you've been eyeing Apple's latest Mac Mini as your next desktop, now is the time to act. You can currently get the 512GB model for $799 at Amazon, or $100 off the normal $899 price. The deal brings...
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Klipsch T5 II ANC earbuds use Bragi AI to let you answer calls by nodding
Klipsch's redesigned T5 II true wireless earbuds are a big improvement over the T5 that debuted in 2019. However, the company's 2020 models didn't offer active noise cancellation (ANC) and only the...
View ArticlePentagon believes its precognitive AI can predict events 'days in advance'
The US military's AI experiments are growing particularly ambitious. The Drivereports that US Northern Command recently completed a string of tests for Global Information Dominance Experiments (GIDE),...
View ArticleAn Apple TV bug is muting some purchased and rented movies
Some folks who buy or rent movies on Apple TV are running into a major issue when they watch films through the app. Occasionally, flicks are playing without audio, according to 9to5 Mac. The bug is...
View ArticleJBL's L75ms wooden speaker is built for high-res streaming
JBL might just have a HiFi tailor-made for the emerging world of high-resolution streaming music. The newly introduced L75ms doesn't have a catchy name, but it combines a slick-looking walnut wood...
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