Technology News
No, The New York Times did not make Wordle harder
The Verge - 14 Feb 2022 17:31
Wordle -- the viral daily word guessing game that was recently bought by The New York Times -- has been on a tear in the past few days. Brainteasers like "ULTRA," "ULCER," and "ALOFT" have appeared, frustrating players, ...
Tribit Flybuds C2 earbuds: Quick charging and long battery life for $68
ZDNet - 14 Feb 2022 16:30
The earbuds are affordable with a great range of sounds.
Tamron says it plans to double its mirrorless lens lineup by 2023, show a 'swift response to new formats'
DP Review - 14 Feb 2022 19:52
Update (Monday February 14, 2022 at 12pm EST): The original version of this article incorrectly referred to as Tokina in a few areas. The article text and headline have been updated accordingly. Tamron has published its ...
Theory shows baryogenesis requirement could drive the contribution of primordial black holes to dark matter
Phys.org - 14 Feb 2022 19:10
While many studies have hinted at the existence of dark matter, a material that does not absorb, reflect or emit light, this elusive substance has not been directly observed so far. Over the past few decades, many teams ...
How to beat every objective in Rainbow Six Extraction
Digital Trends - 14 Feb 2022 15:06
Here's how to beat every objective in Rainbow Six Extraction, including the best operators, REACT gear, weapons, and strategies to use. Make sure to be quiet.
Neutrinos are lighter than 0.8 electronvolts: Experiment limits neutrino mass with unprecedented precision
Phys.org - 14 Feb 2022 18:22
The international KArlsruhe TRItium Neutrino Experiment (KATRIN), located at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has broken an important barrier in neutrino physics that is relevant for both particle physics and cos...
Critical Magento 0-Day Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation -- Patch Released
The Hacker News - 14 Feb 2022 05:26Lockheed Martin terminates agreement to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne
Space News - 14 Feb 2022 02:27
Lockheed Martin announced Feb. 13 it has decided to terminate a $4.4 billion deal to acquire rocket engine manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne. The post Lockheed Martin terminates agreement to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne appe...
Musk Shows how They're Planning to Catch SuperHeavy Boosters
Universe Today - 14 Feb 2022 01:11
SpaceX's entire business model is based on the reusability of its rockets. That business model has proven viable time and time again as boosters continue to land safely only to be reused later. But as the rockets they're...
SpaceX plans its first commercial spacewalk for this year
Engadget - 14 Feb 2022 18:52Plot Twist: A Different Rogue Rocket Is Going to Hit the Moon
Gizmodo - 14 Feb 2022 17:59
A fresh look at the available evidence suggests a Chinese booster will smash into the Moon in early March--and not a SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage as was previously believed. Experts say it's an "honest mistake" and a sig...
This Startup Is Trying to Make Juicy Steaks Out of Thin Air
Wired - 14 Feb 2022 14:00
Air Protein is transforming carbon emissions into delicious cuts of meat, with the helping hand of bacteria.
Watch Russia launch a fresh cargo ship to the International Space Station today
SPACE.com - 14 Feb 2022 13:00
A new Russian cargo ship will blast off Monday (Feb. 14) with tons of supplies and equipment for the Expedition 66 crew. Here's how you can watch it live.
Solar-powered system offers a route to inexpensive desalination
MIT - 14 Feb 2022 12:00
Passive solar evaporation system could be used to clean wastewater, provide potable water, or sterilize medical tools in off-grid areas.
Some official OnePlus Nord CE 2 images and specs revealed
Android Authority - 14 Feb 2022 18:51
OnePlus won't formally reveal the phone until Thursday, but we get a sneak peek now.
A serendipitous finding lends new insight into how atopic dermatitis develops
Science Daily - 14 Feb 2022 16:56
New research reveals a mechanism behind the inflammation that is a feature of the common skin disease.
Sewage Sampling Already Tracks Covid. What Else Can It Find?
Wired - 14 Feb 2022 14:00
Everyone poops--and that reveals traces of pathogens. Comprehensively analyzing wastewater could help find flu and detect the next pandemic.
'Invisible' earthquake caused mysterious 2021 tsunami, scientists find
SPACE.com - 14 Feb 2022 13:00
Scientists argue that we need to build better monitoring systems to spot earthquakes of this type.
Spanish Police Arrest SIM Swappers Who Stole Money from Victims Bank Accounts
The Hacker News - 14 Feb 2022 11:44Ransomware gang says it has hacked 49ers football team
Phys.org - 14 Feb 2022 11:05
The San Francisco 49ers have been hit by a ransomware attack, with cyber criminals claiming they stole some of the football team's financial data.
Critical Security Flaws Reported in Moxa MXview Network Management Software
The Hacker News - 14 Feb 2022 10:12You can run Windows 11 on your phone thanks to Android 13
Android Authority - 14 Feb 2022 09:48
A developer has taken advantage of Android 13's improved virtualization support in a big way.