Technology News
Why I just bought a refurbished MacBook Pro -- and you should too
Digital Trends - 14 Nov 2022 14:00
Buying a refurbished MacBook Pro never appealed to me -- until now. Now that Apple has slashed its refurb prices, you should consider getting one too.
Amazon Set to Lay Off Thousands of Corporate Workers
Wall Street Journal - 14 Nov 2022 20:49
The layoffs are targeted for corporate employees and could primarily affect Amazon's devices business, as well as human resources and retail, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Crypto Platform AAX Halts Withdrawals But Denies It Had Exposure to FTX
Gizmodo - 14 Nov 2022 12:00
Hong Kong-based crypto trading platform AAX halted withdrawals on Sunday and claims it will try to resume trades in 7-10 days, according to a press release from the company. But we've certainly heard that one before in c...
The FBI Reportedly Came Very Close to Deploying Spyware for Domestic Surveillance
Gizmodo - 14 Nov 2022 03:05
The FBI came very close to using commercial spyware to aid in its domestic criminal investigations, the New York Times has reported. The spyware was developed by the NSO Group, the notorious surveillance vendor from Isra...
Apple sued for tracking users' activity even when turned off in settings
Mashable - 14 Nov 2022 01:52
Over the past couple of years, Apple has centered its focus on user privacy. The iPhone maker has sparred with other Big Tech companies, most notably Facebook-owner Meta, about the issue. Apple's efforts to protect users...
The Hunt for the FTX Thieves Has Begun
Wired - 14 Nov 2022 01:38
Mysterious crooks took hundreds of millions of dollars from FTX just as it collapsed. Crypto-tracing blockchain analysis may provide an answer.
Super-sensitive exoplanet hunting instrument captures its first light data
Digital Trends - 14 Nov 2022 00:00
Astronomers will soon have a new tool for hunting exoplanets, as the Keck Observatory's Keck Planet Finder instrument recently took its first observations.
Nuclear Fusion Experiment Reveals Unexpected Physics Inside 'Burning Plasma'
Motherboard - 14 Nov 2022 18:29
"This is the first burning plasma that we've ever created on the planet, so it's pretty amazing."
This Inside-Out Lasagna Cake Is All Crispy Edges
Life Hacker - 14 Nov 2022 18:00
The middle slice of lasagna is always the gooiest representation of the dish--more photogenic and more highly prized, since it's protected on all sides and often has the best balance of fillings. But we all know where th...
Adorama Drops the Xbox Series S Back Down to All-Time Low of $250 - CNET
CNET - 14 Nov 2022 16:57
This is the only deal you'll find on the next-gen Series S at the moment, so don't miss out if you're hoping to grab one at a discount.
Solar cells as part of the house façades of the future
Phys.org - 14 Nov 2022 16:35
Solar panels with different colors can be integrated in the façades of buildings and become an aesthetically exciting part of the architecture. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is collaborating with façade con...
Missing planets twice Earth's size may point to migrating worlds
SPACE.com - 14 Nov 2022 13:00
New supercomputer simulations help explain why exoplanets about twice the size of Earth are rare.
Meta Cancels Development of Health and Messaging-Focused Smartwatch
Mac Rumors - 14 Nov 2022 12:32
Meta has scrapped the development of its health and messaging-focused smartwatch, in an abrupt end to the company's plans to directly compete with the Apple Watch. Employees were reportedly told on Friday that work on it...
FTX bankruptcy also endangers founder's philanthropic gifts
Phys.org - 14 Nov 2022 11:44
The rapid collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX into bankruptcy last week has also shaken the world of philanthropy, due to the donations and influence of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in the "effective altruism" movem...
New KmsdBot Malware Hijacking Systems for Mining Crypto and Launch DDoS Attacks
The Hacker News - 14 Nov 2022 09:14
A newly discovered evasive malware leverages the Secure Shell (SSH) cryptographic protocol to gain entry into targeted systems with the goal of mining cryptocurrency and carrying out distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) ...
Air Force's experimental space plane returns after record flight
Digital Trends - 14 Nov 2022 08:30
The Air Force's experimental X-37B space plane has returned to Earth after a record mission lasting 908 days, beating its previous stay in space by 129 days.
Camera sample leak: Galaxy S23 Ultra goes up against S22 Ultra, Pixel 7 Pro
Android Authority - 14 Nov 2022 08:19
Check out this alleged shot from the Galaxy S23 Ultra's 200MP camera.
Meta is apparently pulling the plug on smartwatch development, Portal smart displays
Android Central - 14 Nov 2022 08:08
According to reports, Meta's purported smartwatches are no longer under development.
Home furnishings made from carbon-negative mycelium
Springwise - 14 Nov 2022 07:55
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NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission still 'go' for Nov. 16 launch
SPACE.com - 14 Nov 2022 05:59
NASA still aims to launch its Artemis 1 moon rocket on Wednesday (Nov. 16), but a few boxes must be checked first.
How to watch the first NASA spacewalk in eight months
Digital Trends - 14 Nov 2022 03:15
NASA is about to lead its first spacewalk since March 2022, with two American astronauts embarking on their first excurions outside the space station.
This Is Why Teleportation Probably Won't Ever Happen
Twisted Sifter - 14 Nov 2022 01:38
Passing particles of matter through solid objects is a REALLY hard problem to solve.