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NASA and Hideo Kojima team up for a Ludens-inspired watch
Engadget - 22 Sep 2022 14:52Big tech companies to face UK probes over cloud service, messenger and smart speaker dominance
Engadget - 22 Sep 2022 13:35
Ofcom, the broadcasting and telecoms regulator in the UK, is launching a probe to look into the cloud services tech giants offer in the coming weeks to ensure that there's healthy competition in the space. Further, the r...
The Morning After: The rollable smartphone that never was
Engadget - 22 Sep 2022 13:16Elon Musk's Humanoid Robot Is Facing Some Serious Skepticism
Slash Gear - 22 Sep 2022 00:31
Tesla has an ambitious plan to develop a robot that, in addition to looking like a human, will be able to perform many human tasks. Not everyone is convinced.
Hit Sci-Fi Novel Iron Widow Is Becoming a Movie
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2022 23:45
Aiming to be the next Hunger Games by way of Pacific Rim--which admittedly does sound rather awesome--best-selling YA sci-fi fantasy The Iron Widow has been acquired by Erik Feig's Picturestart.
Apple Rushes Out iOS 16.0.2 To Fix iPhone 14 Pro Camera
Slash Gear - 22 Sep 2022 23:42
Some iPhone 14 users are reporting an annoying and particularly concerning camera bug when using apps like TikTok, but Apple is already here with a fix.
After pushing AV1 codec, Google goes after Dolby with HDR and audio standards
Ars Technica - 22 Sep 2022 23:40
AV1's Alliance for Open Media wants more royalty-free standards.
Meta's Own Commissioned Report Says It Harmed Palestinian Human Rights
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2022 23:30
Meta, the company founded on the principle of building connectivity and giving people a voice worldwide, did just the opposite last year and enforced speech policies that violated Palestinian's freedom of expression and ...
Meta sued for allegedly dodging Apple's privacy rules
Engadget - 22 Sep 2022 23:14
Felix Krause's discovery that Meta's Facebook and Instagram apps can track iPhone owners across websites hasn't sat well with some people. Bloombergreports users have filed two proposed class action lawsuits accusing Met...
What Happens if the Rockstar Hacker Leaks the GTA6 Source Code
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2022 23:07
What, if any, is the impact of a severe hack earlier this week going to be on Rockstar Games' business? The game publisher's systems were breached just days ago in what some are calling the biggest hack of its kind in re...
TikTok Company's New VR Headset Competes with Meta on Price and Privacy
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2022 23:00
Meta is terrified of TikTok's domineering presence in the social media market, and now it seems the company behind the app, ByteDance, is coming for Meta's own stake in the Metaverse with a headset that's the closest we'...
LG Rollable Video Has Fans Demanding The Phone Brand Return To Android
Slash Gear - 22 Sep 2022 22:53
Before it exited the smartphone business, LG teased a unique model with a rollable display. The concept never hit shelves, but it has finally been reviewed.
More Americans Are Surviving Cancer Than Ever Before
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2022 22:28
A new report from the American Association for Cancer Research this week offers a good prognosis about the state of cancer care in the U.S. More Americans than ever are surviving cancer, and the long-running decline in m...
hardgraft Bear Hug iPhone 14 Pro Case has no side seams and snugly holds your phone
The Gadget Flow - 22 Sep 2022 22:00
Give your iPhone 14 a snug and stylish cover: the hardgraft Bear Hug iPhone 14 Pro Case. This iPhone 14 case is beautifully handmade from Italian materials. It also comes in 2 varieties: classic and vegan. Thanks to havi...
No One Was Talking About NyQuil Chicken Until the FDA Told Everyone Not to Talk About It
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2022 22:00
If you've gone online this week or turned on the TV, there's a good chance you've heard about the gross and potentially fatal practice of cooking chicken in NyQuil. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration warned abou...
Meta ordered to pay $175 million in patent infringement case
Engadget - 22 Sep 2022 21:57
Meta is facing a hefty bill after losing a patent infringement lawsuit. A federal judge in Texas has ordered the company to pay Voxer, the developer of app called Walkie Talkie, nearly $175 million as an ongoing royalty....
Hilton's Bringing Lodging to Future Space Station
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2022 21:55
Voyager Space announced a new collaboration with Hilton, the American hotel and hospitality company. Together, the companies are planning to bring crew lodging to Starlab, Voyager Space's upcoming commercial space statio...
Google Pixel 7 Series Price Leaks, And For Once, It's A Good Surprise
Slash Gear - 22 Sep 2022 21:53What Is A Launch Window, And Why Does NASA Use It?
Slash Gear - 22 Sep 2022 21:52
Initiating a successful rocket launch into space is all about timing -- and how much time there is depends on the mission at hand.
Into the Odd Is a Beautifully Self-Cannibalizing RPG Built on Bodies
Gizmodo - 22 Sep 2022 21:45
Into the Odd takes its taglines of rules-light and flavor-heavy very, very seriously. This Old-School Roleplaying (OSR) tabletop game has the veneer of a simple dungeon-delver, but once you dig into the book itself, the ...
The Reason Why Astronomers Need To Use Red Flashlights At Night
Slash Gear - 22 Sep 2022 21:26
The red light plays ays a major role in helping astronomers optimize their night vision during periods without bright light around.
SpaceX wants to put Starlink internet on rural school buses
Engadget - 22 Sep 2022 21:20
Starlink satellite internet access has already spread to boats and RVs, and now it might accompany your child on the way home from class. SpaceX told the FCC in a filing that it's piloting Starlink aboard school buses in...