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iPhone 12 design rumors suggest it'll look pretty slick: Colors, screen size and more - CNET
CNET - 11 Oct 2020 18:30
A refreshed design, attractive new color and bigger sizes -- the iPhone 12 is almost here.
Apple's AirPods Pro return to an all-time low price of $199 at Amazon
Engadget - 12 Oct 2020 01:04
You still don't have to pay full price if you're considering Apple's AirPods Pro. Amazon has once more discounted the true wireless earbuds to an all-time low of $199, or $50 below the official price. We haven't seen tha...
Google drops curated news plans in Australia over 'unworkable' policy
Engadget - 11 Oct 2020 22:15
Google's dispute with Australia over online news is about to claim a major feature as a casualty. The internet giant has decided to freeze plans to launch its curated News Showcase in Australia over claims the draft News...
Ewan McGregor says Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series starts filming March 2021
Engadget - 11 Oct 2020 19:45
The Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series has been held up by staff changes, rewrites and the COVID-19 pandemic, but it finally has a more concrete filming schedule... hopefully. Lead actor Ewan McGregor said on The Graham Norto...
SpaceX commercial crew mission delayed to investigate Falcon 9 engine issue
Slash Gear - 11 Oct 2020 19:18
NASA has announced that it has delayed the commercial crew mission slated for the first half of November to give SpaceX time to investigate an engine issue that happened during a recent Falcon 9 launch attempt. NASA anno...
Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality Is Bringing the Doctor's Time-Twisting Adventures to Game Consoles
Gizmodo - 11 Oct 2020 19:15
A new Doctor Who video game? On consoles? You have our attention.
The early internet kept showing us the future, and we rolled our eyes every time
Mashable - 11 Oct 2020 17:00A Mysterious F1.4 Lens Gave the CIA Gear Lust and a Surprise
The Phoblographer - 11 Oct 2020 08:00
I'm very optimistic that most people reading this have ever heard of a brand called Wild. But they made lenses that particularly caught the eyes of the CIA. If you've been following the Declassified series, you'll know t...
Black hole-sized magnetic fields could be created on Earth, study says
SPACE.com - 11 Oct 2020 16:07
The magnetic fields are more than a thousand times stronger than the magnetic field used in MRI machines..
Hurricane-Ravaged Louisiana Just Can't Catch a Break
Gizmodo - 11 Oct 2020 02:51
Hurricane Delta tore through southern Louisiana late Friday evening, leaving hundreds of thousands without power in a state still reeling from the last powerful windstorm that hit the region just six weeks ago.
NASA delays commercial crew mission to study Falcon 9 engine issue
Space News - 11 Oct 2020 02:45
NASA is delaying the launch of the first operational SpaceX commercial crew mission to the first half of November to provide more time to review a problem during a recent Falcon 9 launch attempt. SpaceNews
EU reportedly drafts 'hit list' of big tech companies to face stricter rules
Engadget - 12 Oct 2020 01:56
It's no secret that the European Union wants a further crackdown on tech giants, and it may use a simple shortlist to decide which companies face new restrictions. Financial Times sources say the EU is drafting a "hit li...
What We Do in the Shadows Teases a Few Tasty Hints About Season 3
Gizmodo - 12 Oct 2020 01:00
Most of 2020 has outright sucked, but at least we got a brilliant season of What We Do in the Shadows--and news of another on the way. Though season three hasn't started filming yet, the FX show's New York Comic Con pane...
'Five Eyes' Alliance Demands Ways to Access Encrypted Apps
SecurityWeek - 11 Oct 2020 22:59
The "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance demanded Sunday that tech companies insert "backdoors" in encrypted apps to allow law enforcement agencies the access they say they need to police online criminality.
Report: Nikon firmware for using CFexpress Type B cards with D5, D850 and D500 will arrive 'before the end of 2020'
DP Review - 11 Oct 2020 22:25
Back in February 2019, Nikon announced it was working to develop a firmware update for its D5, D850 and D500 DSLR cameras that would bring support for using CFExpress Type B memory cards. Since then, we haven't heard a w...
Critical fuel loading test for the SLS core stage happens this month
Slash Gear - 11 Oct 2020 21:27
NASA is making preparations on multiple levels for the historic return of humans to the moon in the coming years. Engineers intend to conduct a critical test on the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage rocket that will h...
How to watch Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks live stream
Android Central - 11 Oct 2020 21:15
Minnesota earned its first win last week, but in doing so may have led to the Houston Texans firing their head coach over it. Regardless, the Vikings are still looking for a way to squeeze out some more wins and grab a p...
Grab one of several Nokia smartphones for as low as $89 for Prime Day
Android Central - 11 Oct 2020 18:17
Nokia is getting ready for Prime Day a little early. Prime Day starts Tuesday, but the savings start now. Grab an unlocked Nokia smartphone on sale with deals that will last until October 18. The least expensive option i...
Watch a Jet Suit Pilot Glide Up a Mountain in a Test for Wilderness Paramedics
Singularity Hub - 11 Oct 2020 18:00
A few years ago, I saw a guy in a jet suit take off in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The roar was deafening, the smell of fuel overwhelming. Over the span of a few minutes, he hovered above the ground and moved abo...
Fortnite isn't coming back to Apple mobile devices any time soon
Slash Gear - 11 Oct 2020 17:33
The latest update from the Epic Games lawsuit against Apple has confirmed what many mobile players had worried about: Fortnite will be absent from iPhones and iPads for many months, forcing these players to switch to And...
You can take this portable, powerful monocular telescope anywhere
Cult of Mac - 11 Oct 2020 17:30
Whether for birdwatching, sports or simply exploring the world around you, few things are quite as cool as a set of binoculars. But binoculars can be quite bulky. This small yet powerful monocular telescope lets you zoom...
Review: SanDisk Extreme Pro V2 is the SSD we pack in our bags
AppleInsider - 11 Oct 2020 17:23
The new SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD now features speedy NVMe media inside of its rubberized exterior that is well suited for on-the-go creatives with its compact size and carabiner anchor. The SanDisk Extreme SSD is a g...