'Madden NFL' now has a soundtrack album
You'd think EA would have released a Madden NFL soundtrack years ago given its penchant for licensed music, but no — it's only getting to that now. The publisher has teamed with Interscope Records to...
View ArticleNASA's latest space station cargo includes a 3D printing system for lunar soil
NASA has edged one step closer to building Moon and Mars colonies using the celestial bodies' soil. Universe Todaynotes that NASA's latest International Space Station resupply mission included a...
View ArticleHomeland Security may use companies to find extremism on social media
The Department of Homeland Security might not rely solely on in-house systems to spot extremist threats on social media. Intelligence officer and initiative leader John Cohen told the Wall Street...
View ArticleAmazon's Fire TV Cube is back on sale for $100
Now might be a good time to shop if you're looking for a do-it-all media player. Amazon has dropped the price of the Fire TV Cube to $100 (down $20) as part of a larger sale, making it a tempting...
View ArticleHuawei accused of pressuring US firm into installing a data backdoor
Huawei is once again facing claims that it's placing backdoors in networks. The Wall Street Journalreports that American contractor Business Efficiency Solutions (BES) has filed a federal lawsuit...
View ArticleT-Mobile investigates claims of giant customer data breach
T-Mobile is grappling with yet another reported data breach. The carrier told Motherboard in a statement that it's investigating an "underground forum" member's claims that they're selling data for...
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Google might unveil the Pixel 5a on August 17th
More evidence has surfaced that the Google Pixel 5a might be right around the corner. Android Police has obtained what it says are repair shop photos (pictured below) of Pixel 5a parts that appear to...
View ArticleThe Switch is the first console to sweep Japan's game sales chart in 33 years
The Nintendo Switch isn't struggling to compete against the PlayStation 5 on its home turf in Japan... far from it. Game Data Library, Axios and IGN report that every game on Famitsu's August 8th...
View ArticleApple's AirPods Pro fall back to $180
Apple's AirPods Pro are back down to $180, their best deal barring Black Friday lows. That's $70 off the normal price of the popular wireless earbuds, which remain our top pick for iOS users. The...
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The Morning After: You might not have to wait long for Google’s cheaper Pixel 5a
We knew Google was readying another phone ahead of its new own-chip Pixel 6 flagships, but the company’s cheaper A series might reappear earlier than we thought. The Pixel 5a could appear any day now,...
View ArticleAndroid 12 beta feature lets you control your phone with your face
Beyond its ownaccessibility apps, Google offers a powerful API that lets developers create tools for people with disabilities. The beta version of the Android Accessibility Suite — which was part of...
View ArticleAmazon's Fire and Fire Kids tablets are on sale for up to 40 percent off
Amazon is known for making affordable tablets that get the basics right. As of now, the retailer is offering discounts on a range of its own-brand slates that cut up to 33 percent off its biggest and...
View ArticleAmazon knocks up to 30 percent off Echo devices in its 'off to college' sale
Regardless of if you're personally heading back to school in a few weeks, Amazon's latest sale is a good opportunity for anyone to grab a new Echo device. In addition to Fire tablets and Fire TV...
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Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders review: Not for most people
With major phone manufacturers like Apple, Google and (in some regions, at least) Samsung building their own processors, Qualcomm's premium Snapdragon CPUs are facing stiffer competition than ever. But...
View ArticleTesla's Autopilot is under federal investigation following crashes
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an investigation of Tesla's Autopilot system. The probe follows 11 crashes with parked first responder vehicles since 2018,...
View ArticleIntel Arc, the company's first gaming GPUs, will debut in 2022
Intel has chosen a name for its high-performance consumer graphics products: Intel Arc. The branding will cover the hardware and software sides of its high-end graphics cards, as well as services.The...
View ArticleAmazon's Kindle Paperwhite is on sale for a record low of $80 right now
While nothing can replicate holding a new hardcover book in your hands, you can't beat the convenience of an e-reader. Devices like Amazon's Kindles let you take your whole library with you, so you're...
View ArticleBlue Origin takes NASA to court over SpaceX lunar lander contract
Following a $2 billion Hail Mary, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has filed a complaint with the US Court of Federal Claims over NASA's handling of the Human Landing System program. The court challenge comes...
View ArticleMIT developed a low-cost prosthetic hand that can help amputees feel again
The field of neuroprosthetics has advanced significantly in recent years, but the technology is still nowhere near accessible enough to make a difference in the lives of most amputees. However, a new...
View ArticleAnonymous chat app Yik Yak is back from the dead
Anonymous messaging apps were all the rage back in the mid-2010s. Yik Yak, one of the most popular of those back in the day, shut down in 2017, but now it's back from the dead. A new version has hit...
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