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'The Mandalorian' Season 2 finale has thrills, spills and a surprise no one saw coming
SPACE.com - 20 Dec 2020 18:36
The second season finale of "The Mandalorian" on Disney Plus will result in just about every different reaction possible. Here's our recap of the stunning episode.
Brandon Kidwell Shows His Mastery of In-Camera Double Exposure
The Phoblographer - 20 Dec 2020 01:00
"I think the pandemic has stifled me emotionally," photographer Brandon Kidwell tells us in an interview. "I've been trying to keep a sense of normal for myself and my family here, but it's been a challenge when there is...
The European Extremely Large Telescope Just Got a 10% Budget Boost, Now Costing $1.5 Billion
Universe Today - 20 Dec 2020 00:56
Funding is an extremely important aspect of any large-scale science project. The whims of financial controllers can greatly expand or completely sink the efforts of hundred or thousands of other workers. Many times, fund...
Trump Assumes 'This Is Fine' Stance as PR Fire Over SolarWinds Hack Rages On
Gizmodo - 20 Dec 2020 01:38
A slew of companies and federal agencies including the Departments of Homeland Security, Energy, State, Commerce, and Treasury as well as the National Institutes of Health are among the many reported victims of the Solar...
Ancient Earth had a thick, toxic atmosphere like Venus -- until it cooled off and became liveable
SPACE.com - 20 Dec 2020 14:53
Earth is the only planet we know contains life. Is our planet special?
Two princes sued over iPhone hacking and school iPad thefts in the Apple Crime Blotter
AppleInsider - 20 Dec 2020 16:25
Arrests made in 2019 U.K. Apple Store thefts, two different Target robberies and assault, and a "glitter bomb" to catch package thieves in this week's Apple Crime Blotter. The Festival Place Apple Store in Basingstoke, i...
How an obscure British PC maker invented ARM and changed the world
Ars Technica - 20 Dec 2020 16:00
1987's Acorn Archimedes was the first production RISC-based personal computer.
Get that morning fix with Keurig's K-Duo 12-cup coffee maker down to $100
Android Central - 20 Dec 2020 16:00
The Keurig K-Duo 12-cup coffee maker and single serve K-Cup brewer has dropped to $99.99 at Best Buy. This is one of Best Buy's deals of the day, so this price won't be around forever. Grab it while you can. It is $70 of...
A Massive Fraud Operation Stole Millions From Online Accounts
Wired - 20 Dec 2020 16:00
The crooks used emulators to mimic the phones of more than 16,000 customers whose mobile bank accounts had been compromised.
Here are NASA's Science Priorities for the Artemis Missions
Universe Today - 20 Dec 2020 00:36
NASA has released the Artemis III Science Definition Team Report, which defines the science operations that the "first woman and next man" will conduct on the Moon in 2024. The post Here are NASA’s Science Priorities f...
Elon Musk says Tesla's Full Self-Driving subscription arrives in early 2021
Engadget - 20 Dec 2020 21:39
Tesla is narrowing the time frame for the Full Self-Driving subscription rollout. Elon Musk told Twitter followers that the pay-per-month package is now due to arrive "early next year." In theory, you could add the auton...
Jack Ma Makes Ant Offer to Placate Chinese Regulators
Wall Street Journal - 20 Dec 2020 19:33
The offer appeared a mea culpa of sorts from the Chinese billionaire as he found himself face to face with officials from China's central bank and agencies overseeing securities, banking and insurance.
The 7 most clichéd photography gifts (and what to buy instead)
DP Review - 20 Dec 2020 17:00
Please, no more ugly camera straps, cheesy how-to books, useless smartphone accessories or lens-shaped mugs (emphasis on that last one). Here's what we photographers actually want this year for the holidays...
EFF denounces Facebook's 'laughable campaign' against Apple's anti-tracking features
AppleInsider - 20 Dec 2020 15:22
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has declared Facebook's attack against Apple's anti-tracking initiatives as a "laughable campaign," one that actually works against the small businesses that the social network is suppo...
The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than Expected
Wired - 20 Dec 2020 15:00
Astronomers get their wish--new ultra-precise distance measurements between Earth and the stars--but that only intensifies a cosmic crisis.
These apps showed me that looking at my own photos is the best social media
Mashable - 20 Dec 2020 15:00Did the universe's creator hide a message in the cosmos?
SPACE.com - 20 Dec 2020 14:43
Did the creator of the universe leave a hidden message in the cosmos for intelligent life? If so, scientists have yet to find it. But at least one is still trying.
Xbox 360 is losing Halo game services, but you still have time to upgrade
Slash Gear - 20 Dec 2020 14:15
The aging Xbox 360 will lose support for Halo game services, it has been announced, but you’ll still have time to upgrade to a newer console. Microsoft plans to end support for the Halo games released on the console, b...
Facial Hair Is Biologically Useless. Why Do Humans Have It?
Wired - 20 Dec 2020 14:00
Pubes protect you; head hair keeps you warm. But beards and mustaches seem to exist for mainly ornamental reasons.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: What we know so far
Slash Gear - 20 Dec 2020 13:02
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 launched in September this year and brought loads of improvements from its predecessor. It is still pretty fresh a device but the smartphone arena is so dynamic that already we have rumors about t...
This Apple Watch 3 deal is perfect for your New Year's workout resolutions
Digital Trends - 20 Dec 2020 10:01
The Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) with space gray case and black sport band is on sale at its lowest-ever price on Amazon.
Bugatti & TIDAL Audio Royale speaker range is large and luxurious
The Gadget Flow - 20 Dec 2020 10:00
The Bugatti & TIDAL Audio Royale speaker range blends meticulous design and incredible performance. In fact, this speaker collection includes large, floor-standing speakers from a collaboration between Bugatti and TIDAL ...