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The best Talismans in Elden Ring
Digital Trends - 3 May 2022 23:15
With dozens to find, it can be hard to nail down which are the best. We've scoured the map and run the numbers to pin down the best Talismans in Elden Ring.
USB-C cables can now charge the most powerful gaming laptops
PC World - 3 May 2022 18:00
Combining data, audio/video, and charging into a single port with USB-C and Thunderbolt is one of the coolest innovations in modern laptops. But thanks to a relatively low limit on the amount of power USB-C cables can tr...
Get the powerful Roborock S7 robot vacuum at its lowest price ever, today only
BGR - 3 May 2022 18:51
It might seem like robot vacuum cleaners are a dime a dozen these days. To an extent, that’s actually true. Looking for a bargain-basement robot vacuum that still gets the job done? There are plenty of options, but cou...
The Antarctic Meteorite That Changed Our Perception of Life in the Universe - CNET
CNET - 3 May 2022 14:00
Controversy over aliens in an ancient rock from Mars helped redefine the search for life on other planets.
Spotify enters the metaverse with Spotify Island on Roblox
Engadget - 3 May 2022 13:00The Pandemic Gave Scientists a New Way to Spy on Emissions
Wired - 3 May 2022 13:00
Researchers have struggled to quantify in real time how much carbon dioxide humans spout. Lockdowns presented a unique opportunity to get a clearer picture.
Space Force selects 125 industry proposals for on-orbit servicing technologies
Space News - 3 May 2022 01:50
SpaceWERX selected 125 industry teams for the initial phase of the Orbital Prime program, an effort to develop technologies for orbital debris removal and other space services. The post Space Force selects 125 industry p...
Aspirin for Heart Disease Prevention: What the New Guidance Means - CNET
CNET - 3 May 2022 00:26
Confused about aspirin headlines? Here's how to make sense of it all.
Largest Marsquakes ever recorded could teach us more about Martian core
BGR - 3 May 2022 00:10
Scientists have published a new study revealing the largest marsquakes ever recorded. Like Earth, Mars can experience massive seismic events which can cause the surface of the Red Planet to shift. These events are known ...
Newly-developed lensless camera uses neural network and transformer to produce sharper images faster
DP Review - 3 May 2022 21:11
Digital cameras typically require lenses to focus incoming light on an image sensor. While technology has continually improved, allowing for more compact camera systems, they are nonetheless limited by physics. A lens ca...
What does "ratio" mean on TikTok?
Android Authority - 3 May 2022 20:01
What are they TikTalking about?
New control electronics for quantum computers that improve performance, cut costs
Phys.org - 3 May 2022 13:12
When designing a next-generation quantum computer, a surprisingly large problem is bridging the communication gap between the classical and quantum worlds. Such computers need a specialized control and readout electronic...
How to Embrace Despair in the Age of Climate Change
Wired - 3 May 2022 13:00
It's tempting to think that activism is the cure for eco-anxiety. But it's no substitute for emotional resilience and community.
Ground-based radar could be one of our best tools against asteroids, new decadal survey finds
SPACE.com - 3 May 2022 12:34
According to the new decadal survey, one of the best tools to help protect the planet against the impact of near-Earth Objects (NEOs) is ground-based planetary radar.
These rare galaxies aren't forming stars like they should, and scientists don't know why
SPACE.com - 3 May 2022 12:34
Post-starburst galaxies were once thought to expel their star-forming gas, creating a dormant galaxy. But new data shows otherwise.
Russian Cyberspies Target Diplomats With New Malware
SecurityWeek - 3 May 2022 12:08
Russian cyberespionage group APT29 has been observed using new malware and techniques in phishing campaigns targeting diplomatic organizations in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, Mandiant reports.
China lays out big plans for its new Tiangong space station
SPACE.com - 3 May 2022 12:00
China will launch six major missions before the end of the year to complete its Tiangong space station, which could soon link up with a powerful telescope and host international astronauts.
Surface Duo Running Windows 11 Is Slowly Becoming A Reality
Slash Gear - 3 May 2022 03:31
The Surface Neo still hasn't happened, but a DIY project has given us a tantalizing look at what may be possible...and it involves the Surface Duo.
EU antitrust complaint against Apple Pay was supported by PayPal
9 to 5 Mac - 3 May 2022 02:35
The European Union shared a Statement of Objections earlier today in which it criticizes how Apple restricts the NFC technology on the iPhone to its own payments platform. Now a report from Bloomberg reveals that PayPal ...
Rocket Lab launches smallsats, catches but drops booster
Space News - 3 May 2022 02:21
Rocket Lab declared success in its effort to catch an Electron booster in midair after launch May 2, even though the helicopter had to release the booster moments later. The post Rocket Lab launches smallsats, catches bu...
Google's Fitbit Ionic recall doesn't go far enough, lawsuit says
The Verge - 3 May 2022 01:29
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge In March, Google announced it was voluntarily recalling 1.7 million Fitbit Ionic smartwatches following reports of 78 burns. Now, a recently filed lawsuit says the recall didn't go far e...
'Mounting evidence' shows need for Starlink Gen 2 environmental review, says Viasat
Space News - 3 May 2022 01:05
Evidence is mounting of a need to perform an environmental review before approving SpaceX's plans to add nearly 30,000 satellites to its Starlink constellation, satellite broadband competitor Viasat told the FCC May 2. T...