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Engadget - 6 Feb 2023 21:34Elon Musk Says First SpaceX Starship Launch Could Happen Next Month
Slash Gear - 6 Feb 2023 02:04
SpaceX's giant Starship spacecraft may be only weeks away from its first test launch, marking a major milestone for Elon Musk's private space company.
Electric truck maker Rivian is reportedly developing an e-bike
Engadget - 6 Feb 2023 01:25FTC Admits Defeat in Antitrust Battle With Facebook
Gizmodo - 6 Feb 2023 23:43
The Federal Trade Commission will not appeal the court ruling rejecting its attempt to block the acquisition of VR fitness company Within by Facebook and parent company Meta. The regulator's decision marks a major win fo...
Dealmaster: Best Super Bowl deals for 4K, OLED, and QLED TVs
Ars Technica - 6 Feb 2023 23:36
In the market for a new TV? Now is the perfect time to score a big deal.
30 Games Built to Run Heists, Burglaries, and Bank Jobs
Gizmodo - 6 Feb 2023 23:30
While you see a lot of games out there that can be used to run heists (Bully Pulpit Games' Fiasco comes immediately to mind), this selection is specifically built around heists. Not games that can be used for heists or g...
Microsoft Answers Google Bard With Surprise Event, And ChatGPT May Be On The Docket
Slash Gear - 6 Feb 2023 23:20
Only minutes after Google announced its Bard AI project, Microsoft revealed plans for a big event that'll likely involve OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot.
Apple HomePod Review (2023): New Siri Speaker Sticks To The Old Strategy
Slash Gear - 6 Feb 2023 23:10
The newest version of the Apple HomePod keeps everything that was good in the original version and drops a few of the negative elements. But is it enough?
Here's What Happened To Paul Walker's Super Rare BMW M1 AHG
Slash Gear - 6 Feb 2023 23:02
Paul Walker's passion for fast and furious cars extended beyond the silver screen. Find out what happened to his BMW M1, one of only ten worldwide.
Pakistan unblocks Wikipedia after a three-day ban
Engadget - 6 Feb 2023 22:55
People in Pakistan can once again use Wikipedia , three days after the country blocked the website over content that regulators deemed "sacrilegious." As TechCrunch notes, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered officials ...
A 'Crazy-Looking Cat' Loose in Missouri Was Actually a Wild African Serval
Gizmodo - 6 Feb 2023 22:52
A "crazy-looking cat" spotted by Missouri farmers in recent months turned out to be an African serval. Thankfully, the wild feline survived the harsh winter and was captured without any problems. Though it's unknown how ...
Overwatch 2's third season will let you turn Doomfist into One-Punch Man
Engadget - 6 Feb 2023 22:45Apple could skip an M2 Mac Studio update to boost Apple Silicon Mac Pro
Ars Technica - 6 Feb 2023 22:42
That's one way to address the potential overlap between the two high-end Macs.
Darkest Dungeon 2 Gets A May Release Date For Its 1.0 Launch On Steam
Slash Gear - 6 Feb 2023 22:37
If you're a fan of roguelike games, you've likely heard of "Darkest Dungeon." It's been a long slog, but the devs have finally settled on a 1.0 release date.
Meet Bard, Google's Answer to ChatGPT
Gizmodo - 6 Feb 2023 22:32
Nothing has made the tech industry cower quite the way ChatGPT has. While some have tried to hop on board asap, others--like Google--are attempting to compete. The tech giant has just announced its answer to the wildly p...
The Reckoning For Image-Generating AI Is Here, Starting With Getty Images
Slash Gear - 6 Feb 2023 22:30
Getty Images is pushing back on the breach of copyright perpetuated by AI art generation, filing a suit against an AI company for stealing image content.
2023 Volkswagen Jetta Sport Review: More Than Just A Cheap Car
Slash Gear - 6 Feb 2023 22:30
The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta Sport delivers a relatively low-cost, high-value proposition at a time when high-price vehicles are all the rage.
Monstrous DIY mechanical keyboard cost $14,000 to build
Ars Technica - 6 Feb 2023 22:27
Unlike other novelty jumbo keyboards, this one has lubed switches and a numpad.
Webb Telescope Spots a Small Asteroid From 62 Million Miles Away
Gizmodo - 6 Feb 2023 22:15
One of the solar system's 1.1-million-plus asteroids was recently spotted by the Webb Space Telescope, from a distance of about 62 million miles. The asteroid is relatively small, making it a showcase of the new space ob...
Microsoft is holding a press event tomorrow, with ChatGPT expected to feature heavily
Engadget - 6 Feb 2023 22:14
You might not have to wait long to see how Microsoft and OpenAI deepen their relationship. Microsoft has confirmed plans for an event tomorrow (invitations were sent out last week) at its Redmond headquarters at 1PM East...
Twitch Kicks AI-Generated Seinfeld Show Off Air After Not-Jerry Makes Transphobic Remark
Gizmodo - 6 Feb 2023 22:10
After becoming the new hotness for fans of surreal insanity, the never ending AI-generated stream inspired by the 90s sitcom Seinfeld called Nothing, Forever has been temporarily kicked off the air. Just like some other ...
The Hidden Costs Of 'Buy Now Pay Later' Apps
Slash Gear - 6 Feb 2023 22:04
Expensive goods typically offer 'Buy Now, Pay Later' options at checkout to alleviate financial burden, but these interest-free plans do have pitfalls.