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Lego Returns to The Mandalorian With 3 New Vehicle Sets
Gizmodo - 26 Jun 2021 20:00
The Mandalorian's second season gave us plenty of big moments, and plenty of iconic Star Wars vehicles to boot. The latest round of Lego sets based on the show celebrate that with vehicles big and small that let you recr...
Microsoft won't allow Windows 11 on many older Surface devices
PC World - 26 Jun 2021 19:22
About half of Microsoft's Surface lineup will be ineligible to upgrade to Windows 11, the company confirmed Thursday after announcing the new operating system. When PCWorld asked which Surface devices would be eligible f...
Long-anticipated 'UFO report' finally released. No, it's not aliens.
Live Science - 26 Jun 2021 18:05
The Pentagon has released a highly anticipated "UFO report" that does not implicate aliens in 144 UFO sightings. Here's what the report shows.
Windows 11 release date: Here's when you can install Microsoft's free update - CNET
CNET - 26 Jun 2021 11:30
Wondering when Windows 11 is coming out? We've got the details on when you can finally say goodbye to Windows 10.
Marvel's most mysterious movie of the year brings back a formidable Avengers foe
BGR - 26 Jun 2021 01:05
June is almost over and Marvel has yet to release a new MCU film in theaters this year, but that's only because of the ongoing coronavirus crisis that made it impossible for Disney to launch its most important pictures i...
Street Photography: The Truth About Why Your Photos Are Boring
The Phoblographer - 26 Jun 2021 00:00
Let's have a little talk about street photography. But first, allow me to preface this by making it clear this isn't a hate piece. Sure, what I'm going to write about frustrates me. But the aim of the article is to show ...
SolarWinds hackers stole data from Microsoft's customer support system
AppleInsider - 26 Jun 2021 23:09
A hacking group believed to be responsible for the SolarWinds breaches used access to Microsoft's support tools via a compromised customer service agent's computer, a breach that enabled the hackers to perform further ha...
WHO: COVID-19 Delta variant means the vaccinated should still wear masks
Slash Gear - 26 Jun 2021 15:44
Even fully-vaccinated people should continue to wear face masks, the World Health Organization has warned, in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant. Despite several countries, including the US, softening...
Unbroken: New soft electronics don't break, even when punctured
Phys.org - 26 Jun 2021 13:43
Want a smartphone that stretches, takes damage, and still doesn't miss a call?
Mandalorian Star Wars LEGO ships bring new Stormtrooper and Dark Trooper
Slash Gear - 26 Jun 2021 20:01
Star Wars: The Mandalorian spawned a few more LEGO sets this week, including the tiny Imperial Armored Marauder and the massive Imperial Light Cruiser. There’s also a LEGO Star Wars Boba Fett’s Starship to span the g...
Tesla Addresses Safety Issue in More Than 285,000 Vehicles in China
Wall Street Journal - 26 Jun 2021 19:49
A software update was issued to address safety risks posed by the vehicles' cruise-control system, which could be accidentally activated and potentially result in an unexpected speed increase.
Dune release date has been delayed yet again
The Verge - 26 Jun 2021 17:42
WarnerBros Denis Villeneuve's Dune was among the big 2020 movies that saw its release date delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. After being moved to October 1st, Dune's release has been pushed back yet again, this ti...
Keep your Apple gear charged with a 4-in-1 wireless charger, now just $41
Cult of Mac - 26 Jun 2021 15:30
There are two universal truths in life: 1) We will always want the latest iPhone, no matter how perfectly fine the one we currently have is. And 2) You can never have enough chargers. Never underestimate the luxury of al...
Pentagon UFO report: 'UAP threaten flight safety, lack a single explanation' - CNET
CNET - 26 Jun 2021 06:02
Eleven "near misses" have been recorded by pilots, according to the highly anticipated intelligence report.
Microsoft customer support agent compromised in attacks by SolarWinds' hackers
Engadget - 26 Jun 2021 05:36Microsoft Says SolarWinds Hackers Exploited Its Own Customer Support Tools
Gizmodo - 26 Jun 2021 04:56
Microsoft says the cybercriminals behind the SolarWinds attack compromised a Microsoft customer service agent's device to launch hacking attempts against its customers.
Virgin Galactic Wins FAA's OK to Fly Space Passengers: Which Billionaire Will Go First?
Universe Today - 26 Jun 2021 03:25
Virgin Galactic says it’s received the Federal Aviation Administration’s go-ahead to fly customers on its SpaceShipTwo rocket plane, marking a significant step in a commercial rollout that could also feature dueling ...
World's first lab-grown meat facility pumps out 5,000 burgers per day
Slash Gear - 26 Jun 2021 02:08
Israel is now home to the world’s first lab-grown meat production facility, a plant that is able to produce the equivalent of up to 5,000 burgers every single day. Called Future Meat Technologies, the company has usher...
Steam Summer Sale: Horizon Zero Dawn, Halo, and this year's best discounts
Digital Trends - 26 Jun 2021 01:23
The Steam Summer Sale has begun again and is featuring big deals on games like The Master Chief Collection, Horizon, and more.
DC's Madame Xanadu Is Getting a TV Series From Angela Robinson
Gizmodo - 26 Jun 2021 00:20
We might not be getting a Gambit movie anytime soon, but at least we've got another card-wielding superhuman on the way: DC Comics' Madame Xanadu. True Blood writer and executive producer Angela Robinson is heading to HB...
Three arrested in Japan for posting short versions of full films to YouTube - CNET
CNET - 26 Jun 2021 00:17
The suspects are charged with using copyrighted material to create "fast movies," thus violating copyright law.
Google's Search Engine Will Now Warn You When It Doesn't Have a Reliable Answer
Gizmodo - 26 Jun 2021 22:54
Google said Friday it will notify people when they look up breaking news or other "rapidly evolving" issues that their search results may be unreliable. It's one of several fact-checking measures the tech giant has incor...