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Samsung's Foldable Smartphone Slated for Next Year: Report2018-07-19 13:32:13
Samsung plans to launch a foldable-screen smartphone early next year, according to reports, possibly priced around $1,500. It will resemble a book, wi -
Google Adds Kubernetes to Rebranded Cloud Marketplace2018-07-19 08:00:00
Google has announced the rebranding and expansion of its Cloud Launcher platform. Going forward, it will be known as the "Google Cloud Platform Marke -
Microsoft's New Skype Could Be Risky Gamble2018-07-18 08:00:00
Microsoft has announced a new version of its Skype messaging app, along with a warning that previous versions of the software will be disabled after S -
Pinguy OS Puts On a Happier GNOME 3 Face2018-07-17 14:06:39
Pinguy OS 18.04 is an Ubuntu-based distribution that offers a non-standard GNOME desktop environment intended to be friendlier for new Linux users. Th -
New Roku Speakers Offer Sophisticated Audio for Smart TVs2018-07-17 12:57:11
Roku has earned a reputation for making streaming TV products that are easy to set up and use, and that deliver above-average quality at affordable pr -
Could a Tech Collaboration Tool Fix Dysfunctional Governments?2018-07-16 12:41:22
Microsoft Inspire is taking place this week, and a huge number of my personal friends and I were prebriefed on what the big announcements would be. S -
New MacBook Pros Get Major Power Boost2018-07-13 12:22:54
Apple has announced updated MacBook Pro 13- and 15-inch notebooks with a Touch Bar, 8th-generation Intel Core processors, support for up to 32 GB of D -
How Smart Should a Home Be?2018-07-12 08:00:00
One of the loudest buzzes in the Internet of Things is around smart homes. Vendors have rushed to connect everything imaginable within a house, includ -
New iOS Security Feature Ripe for Defeat2018-07-11 12:38:46
A new feature in iOS 11.4.1, which Apple released earlier this week, is designed to protect against unwanted intrusions through the iPhone's Lightnin -
Ribbons and Tabs Give OnlyOffice Suite a Fresh Look2018-07-10 12:56:02
Ascensio System SIA recently released its free office suite upgrade -- OnlyOffice Desktop Editors -- with a ribbon and tab interface plus numerous upd -
Polar Flow Fitness App Exposes Soldiers, Spies2018-07-10 08:00:00
A popular fitness app provided a convenient map for anyone interested in shadowing government personnel who exercised in secret locations, including i -
Next Up, Game Consoles: Is There Anything Google Can't Do Badly?2018-07-09 12:53:50
It's interesting to compare Google and Amazon -- two of the most incredibly powerful companies in the world. Amazon brings out product after product
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Sprint Offers $15 Per Month 'Unlimited' Plan to Carrier Switchers2018-06-08 09:02:16
The promotion will only be available for a certain number of weeks. It includes unlimited data, talk and text. And Sprint is promising no future price -
Google's AI Policy: We're Ditching Project Maven, But Not the Feds2018-06-08 09:02:16
Google unveiled a new artificial intelligence ethics policy after abandoning its involvement in a Pentagon project to use AI for analyzing drone foota -
Facebook Bug Changes Privacy Settings of 14M Users2018-06-08 09:02:16
The bug was live between May 18 and May 27. During that time, some 14 million people made public posts on the social network, many of them likely beli -
SimpliSafe Now Plays Nice With Apple Watch2018-06-08 09:02:16
Thanks to this new integration, you can arm or disarm your SimpliSafe system wherever you are by tapping the Apple Watch app, and get activity notific -
This Killer Feature Is Why You Should Buy a BlackBerry Key22018-06-08 09:02:16
No, it's not the keyboard. But it is something that should be top of mind for every internet user. -
US to Lift Sanctions Against ZTE (After it Pays $1.4B)2018-06-08 09:02:16
ZTE will pay the US government a $1.4 billion penalty and replace the company's leadership with a new team, but the deal has angered some US lawmaker -
Target Eyes Teens, Millennials With 'Heyday' Electronics Brand2018-06-08 09:02:16
The brand will offer more than 150 fashion-forward tech accessories, everything from Bluetooth speakers and headphones to phone cases, smartwatch band -
Ubisoft CEO Predicts End of Games Consoles2018-06-08 09:02:16
Yves Guillemot believes we'll get one more generation of gaming hardware then everyone will stream instead. -
Pre-Order Amazon's Fire TV Cube Now2018-06-08 09:02:16
Today and tomorrow, Prime members can pre-order the $120 Fire TV Cube for the discounted price of $89.99. The Fire TV and Echo hybrid is slated to be -
Save 33 Percent on HP ProDesk 400 G4 Microtower PC2018-06-08 09:02:16
If space is a premium in your office, this tiny tower stands out as a particularly prudent purchase. -
Emirates First Class Flyers Get Virtual Windows2018-06-08 09:02:16
Real windows have been replaced by a display and fiber-optic cameras when flying first class. -
Anker's PowerCore Adds 15 Hours of Battery Life to Your Switch2018-06-08 09:02:16
It takes three hours to recharge the Switch battery using an officially licensed PowerCore power bank, but you can keep playing while it charges.
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A LIFX A19 LED lights four-pack is $98 from LIFX and half off Amazon's price2018-07-16 10:58:00
The LIFX A19 LED light, one of the best smart bulbs we've tested, is available from LIFX's website today for $97.98 for a four pack, using the -
4 non-Amazon Prime Day deals: A $450 GTX 1080, a $95 SSD and more2018-07-16 10:30:00
The best non-Amazon Prime Day deals take the "holiday" created for members-only and make it a great shopping time for the rest of us, too. We’ -
Best Amazon Kindle and Fire tablet deals for Prime Day 20182018-07-16 09:45:00
Hopefully you haven’t purchased an Amazon Kindle or Fire tablet in the last few months—because now is the time to buy. Amazon has been hyp -
Best Amazon Echo and Fire TV deals for Prime Day 20182018-07-16 09:33:00
With Google Home and Apple HomePod gaining ground in the smart speaker space, it looks like Amazon wants to cement its popularity in the U.S. with som -
The best CPUs for gaming2018-07-16 09:13:00
Buying a processor for a gaming rig isn’t as hard as it used to be. Now that AMD’s Ryzen and Intel’s 8th-gen CPUs debuted with more -
Roku will ship its first wireless speaker in October and surprise! It’s not a soundbar2018-07-16 09:00:00
Designed specifically for Roku TVs, the Bluetooth speakers will be bundled with Roku's voice remote and an all-new tabletop voice remote. -
Sengled Element Color Plus Kit review: These ZigBee smart bulbs don’t raise the bar, but they’re perfectly acceptable2018-07-16 06:00:00
These bulbs work with the included hub, or with third-party gear. -
Amazon Echo Dot vs. Google Home Mini2018-07-16 06:00:00
Amazon and Google are both trying to get a foot through your door with their smart speakers. Here's what you need to consider before buying one. -
Brinno SHC1000 Peephole Camera review: Combat porch pirates with this concealed camera2018-07-16 06:00:00
With integrated knock and motion sensors, this upgraded peephole camera will detect wrongdoers darkening your door. -
Watch us unbox Maingear's F131, a glorious hot rod of a gaming rig2018-07-13 14:38:00
Few computers inspiring drooling as much as the fully kitted-out flagship systems by boutique PC builders. The fire-breathing hot rod of a rig that ju -
This week in games: More Witcher games, new Commandos, and Darksiders III gets a release date2018-07-13 13:00:00
It's release dates, release dates, release dates this week as we start to prepare for the just-over-the-horizon fall reviews rush. No, please—s -
The Lian Li Strimer infuses your PC's power connector cable with customizable RGB lights2018-07-13 12:55:00
So you’ve got your RGB LED-equipped case, graphics card, and closed-loop liquid cooler. Heck, you’ve even blinged out your power supply, R
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Jido Maps is building a ‘save button’ for persistent AR worlds2018-07-19 18:45:38
Augmented reality tech is in this incredibly weird position where it has the world’s biggest tech companies cheerleading consumer-facing product -
Walmart acquiring Shopify is no longer a laughable idea2018-07-19 18:30:54
Sujay Seetharaman Contributor Share on Twitter Sujay Seetharaman is a Customer Success Manager and a Market Analyst at eCommerce market intelligence f -
Autonomous trucking startup Embark lands $30 million in funding2018-07-19 18:24:11
Embark Trucks has raised $30 million in a Series B funding round led by Sequoia Capital in its bid to be the first to develop and launch a commerciall -
UK government panel issues inconclusive Huawei security report2018-07-19 17:57:41
Huawei’s had a rough go of it here in the States, after concerns around ties to the Chinese government have left the company scrambling to gain -
Yelp partners with event management startup Gather to make planning your next party easier2018-07-19 17:43:48
Event management software company Gather today announced the introduction of its Gather Booking Network, and inaugural partners Yelp and EVENTup. The -
Disney’s streaming service is resurrecting ‘The Clone Wars’2018-07-19 17:28:44
Star Wars: The Clone Wars, an animated series that ran on Cartoon Network for five seasons, is coming back. Created by George Lucas and overseen by Da -
Why self-regulation is better than legislative regulation2018-07-19 17:00:43
Self-imposed third-party algorithm audits should become the norm to prevent overly restrictive government regulations. -
Last call for tickets to TechCrunch Summer Party at August Capital2018-07-19 17:00:08
The TechCrunch Summer Party at August Capital is the stuff of Silicon Valley legend. We’re celebrating 13 years of libations and convi -
Euro startup FlixBus expands its $10 bus service in California2018-07-19 16:46:28
FlixBus, the low-cost bus service out of Europe, is doubling down on its U.S. launch. The parent company, FlixMobility, started cheap bus routes betwe -
Microsoft caps off a fine fiscal year seemingly without any major missteps in its last quarter2018-07-19 16:22:27
Microsoft is capping off a rather impressive year without any major missteps in its final report for its performance in its 2018 fiscal year, posting -
Instagram adds a status indicator dot so people know when you’re ignoring them2018-07-19 16:10:36
In a blog post today, Instagram announced a new feature: a green status dot that indicates when a user is active on the app. If you’re cruising -
FCC issues ‘de facto merger death sentence’ to Sinclair-Tribune deal2018-07-19 16:08:54
A broadcast merger that has been the poster boy for the FCC's pro-industry agenda has been ordered to undertake a lengthy and potentially embarrassin
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Assignments: An Innovative Method For An Interactive Learning System2018-07-18 14:40:26
When it is about teaching the students, spoon feeding clearly doesn’t help. Spoon feeding narrows the vision of the students and sort of limits -
Technology Tips That Will Help You Keep Your Credit Card Information Safe2018-07-18 07:47:13
There are a lot of great rules out there that you should follow if you want to keep your credit card information safe. You should be mindful about the -
Best Kodi add-ons for Live TV2018-07-17 13:42:02
Kodi is one of the best media player application which is developed by the XBMC Foundation. Kodi is a free application as it is developed on a non &nd -
John McAfee: How He Made a Fortune Promoting ICOs2018-07-17 13:21:55
In the cryptocurrency industry, marketing and promotion can be the difference between raising millions of dollars and raising nothing at all. The real -
Add Value to Your Digital Marketing with Quality Content2018-07-17 13:06:04
A well-developed digital marketing strategy attracts customers and leads across a range of platforms. But once your product or service is out there, y -
Project Management Then and Now – Infographics2018-07-16 20:32:39
Managing projects was never easy. Even if you have the best team doing your projects, it might get failed due to a number of reasons including the lac -
How to Install New Keyboards on Your iPhone2018-07-16 13:33:08
Every smartphone comes with a pre-installed keyboard. Many people feel pre-built keyboards are quirky and for regular use. This is the main reason for -
Risks Involved in Cloud Computing2018-07-16 08:13:29
Cloud Computing has been popularizing in the past, and most of the people are using it without knowing the basic risks which are involved in Cloud Com -
How to Make Money on Twitch?2018-07-16 07:29:20
You might have heard about people playing games, live streaming, and earning money out of that. Streaming mediums are available in plenty and it&rsquo -
Top 3 Ways That Technology Is Changing The Way We Send Money Overseas2018-07-16 01:32:10
There are so many ways in which technology has changed our ordinary daily lives. One of the more overlooked ways that it has changed our lives as well -
What is Cloud Computing?2018-07-16 01:28:33
One of the simplest ways to the definition of Cloud Computing is “Delivering of computing services such as servers, storage, databases, networki -
Vivo Nex Review – Imperfectly Perfect Phone2018-07-15 23:02:22
Vivo has finally launched something which has changed the real mean of the industry. Vivo in the recent past has been following the same old tactics o
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Mobile games are being used for money laundering, report warns2018-07-19 11:28:00
Popular mobile games such as "Clash of Clans," "Clash Royale" and "Marvel Contest of Champions" are being used to launder money, according to a -
Army's new machine gun will blast like battle tanks2018-07-19 11:12:00
The Army’s new weapon will look like a light machine gun, but will put M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank-style blasting power literally at the fingerti -
States experiment with sending distracted drivers to jail2018-07-19 09:47:00
Alongside the rise in popularity of smartphones, most states have put distracted driving laws on the books over the past decade. -
Iron Man suit goes on sale ꟷ but it'll cost $440G2018-07-19 09:32:00
You don't need to be Tony Stark to wear this suit, but you might need to be him to afford it. -
35 percent of people never change their passwords2018-07-19 09:30:00
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Pentagon makes massive new AI push for tanks, ships, weapons, drones and networks2018-07-19 08:31:00
The Pentagon is making a massive push to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence to ships, tanks, aircraft, drones, weapons and large ne -
YouTube removes channel operated by couple on probation for child neglect2018-07-19 08:25:00
YouTube removed “FamilyOFive” from its website following uproar from users online. -
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg backtracks on comments about Holocaust deniers2018-07-19 06:55:00
Facebook may be locked in a battle against fake news, and now CEO Mark Zuckerberg is backtracking on claims that the social network won’t ban Ho -
Navy's USS Ford set for upgraded ship-defense weapons2018-07-18 16:15:00
The Navy is now integrating and preparing weapons systems for its advanced Ford aircraft carrier during 12-month period called Post-Shakedown Availabi -
No killer robots? Thousands of AI researchers pledge not to develop autonomous lethal weapons2018-07-18 14:42:00
Over 160 companies working in artificial intelligence have signed a pledge not to develop lethal autonomous weapons. -
New York town 'adopts' Bigfoot as its official animal2018-07-18 10:41:00
The village of Whitehall, NY, population 2,556, has adopted Bigfoot as its "official animal" in a measure that passed 4-0, according to The Whitehal -
The Pentagon is working on a secret project to let soldiers control weapons with their minds2018-07-18 09:33:00
The Pentagon's research unit is working on a project that one day would let people control machines with their minds.
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Watch the first trailer for Nightflyers, the George R.R. Martin space horror show2018-07-19 18:13:58
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Sony is making a limited edition ‘Amazing Red’ PS4 Pro for Spider-Man’s launch2018-07-19 17:56:13
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Microsoft says hackers already targeted three 2018 midterm candidates2018-07-19 17:40:57
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Scooter startup Bird will discount rides for people in low-income brackets2018-07-19 17:31:56
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Samsung and Xiaomi increased their dominance of India’s mobile market last quarter2018-07-19 17:07:38
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Oculus will start selling a Rift bundle with Marvel Powers United VR next week2018-07-19 17:06:22
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The Wemo Mini is the first device to get software support for Apple’s HomeKit2018-07-19 17:03:28
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Disney is bringing back Star Wars: The Clone Wars2018-07-19 16:47:28
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Elon Musk can’t stop tweeting, but so far it doesn’t matter2018-07-19 16:43:39
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Wyze’s $20 connected security camera now supports Amazon Alexa2018-07-19 16:24:53
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How to stream your gaming sessions2018-07-19 12:30:12
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Immigration nonprofit refuses $250,000 Salesforce donation over its contract with US government2018-07-19 12:00:04
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Marvel Powers United VR Rift + Touch Bundle arrives next week2018-07-19 18:23:56
Ahead of the game’s release later this month comes the Marvel Powers United VR Special Edition Rift + Touch Bundle, a kit containing the Oculus -
Here’s how Apple’s new MacBook Pro keyboard actually performs2018-07-19 17:37:34
Not since Baywatch in the days of Pamela Anderson has silicone proved so fascinating to so many, as Apple using it in the third-generation butterfly k -
Rootless Pixel Launcher version 3.6 released for free2018-07-19 17:27:44
This week the developer known as Amir Ziadi released version 3.6 of his Rootless Pixel Launcher for Android. Those users that’ve never used this -
Facebook age policy crackdown is putting some child accounts on hold2018-07-19 17:17:37
Facebook, like many companies, officially requires its users to be at least 13-years-old to use the platform. That hasn’t stopped many kids from -
Instagram’s new status indicators are yet another thing to turn off2018-07-19 17:05:56
If it can’t make you share more photos, Instagram instead plans to coax you into chatting, with a new feature underscoring the app’s direc -
This Teen TITANS trailer is for the children2018-07-19 17:00:51
If you watch the following series trailer and think it’s not a film you’ll ever want to see, you’re not alone. Think of this amalgam -
Doctor Who season 11 trailer reveals 13th Doctor: Jodie Whittaker2018-07-19 16:39:29
During a panel at San Diego Comic-Con today, BBC released the trailer for Doctor Who season 13, revealing the long-running show’s latest Doctor: -
The 2019 Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 is a single-seat drag rocket2018-07-19 16:32:11
Dodge may have already created drag-strip royalty with the Demon, but now there’s a new 2019 Challenger R/T Scat Pack 1320 for those looking to -
2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid gives a choice: lower price or more tech2018-07-19 15:38:04
Hyundai has lowered the cost of its popular Sonata Plug-In Hybrid, with the 2018 car dropping more than $1.3k versus last year’s prices. The hyb -
Wyze Cam and Cam Pan security cameras get Alexa support2018-07-19 15:36:25
Wyze, the company that offers inexpensive home security cameras, has announced new Alexa support for its Cam and Cam Pan models. The support went live -
Fortnite’s Playground mode disaster: Here’s what went wrong2018-07-19 15:24:28
Fortnite‘s recent Playground mode was one of the most popular limited-time modes ever introduced for the game. It was so popular, in fact, that -
Huawei TalkBand B5 wristband transforms into a Bluetooth headset2018-07-19 14:46:35
Huawei has launched its new TalkBand B5 fourth-generation wearable, an update to the company’s existing B3 model. The updated wearable features
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Tesla Semi prototype shows up at Fremont factory2018-07-19 10:58:05
We haven’t seen much of the two known Tesla Semi prototypes in recent months after they got really busy during the test program earlier this yea -
Tesla (TSLA) stock down as top analyst sees Model 3 cancellations increasing2018-07-19 08:23:13
Tesla (TSLA) stock price is down over 2% in pre-market trading after a top analyst downgraded Tesla to ‘sell’ as he sees the Model 3 cance -
Nissan LEAF NISMO sport version is officially launching and going on sale this month2018-07-19 05:56:49
Nissan and Nismo, the automaker’s motorsports and in-house tuning division, have been teasing making a version of the new Leaf for a while and i -
VW plans to produce its all-electric microbus and crossover in the US2018-07-18 15:18:01
Volkswagen has aggressive electric vehicle plans, but it is focused on Europe and China where the German automaker sees regulations pushing for quicke -
Green Deals: Sun Joe 16-inch 12A Tiller + $10 Gift Card $94, more2018-07-18 13:52:10
BuyDig offers the Sun Joe 16-inch 12A Electric Tiller and Cultivator for $94 shipped when promo code DIG5 is applied during checko -
Tesla is ‘aggressively ramping’ up its solar and energy products, says CTO JB Straubel2018-07-18 11:57:03
Ever since Tesla took over SolarCity to become part of Tesla Energy, the deployment of solar power has been slowing down gradually for a series of rea -
Porsche had ‘fantastic’ reaction from customers for the yet-to-be-unveiled all-electric Taycan2018-07-18 10:00:44
For its first all-electric vehicle, Porsche wants to cater to its own fans by making “a real Porsche” and bringing the same Porsche drivin -
All-electric vehicles not yet ready for primetime, says Lexus CEO as the luxury brand falls behind in electrification2018-07-18 08:41:09
As part of Toyota, Lexus has been following the lead of its parent company and hasn’t pushed hard for the electrification of its lineup. Lexus h -
Nissan Leaf becomes best-selling EV in Europe as new gen gets 37,000 orders, 18,000 deliveries2018-07-18 06:11:44
Nissan is finding a market for the next-gen Leaf in Europe where it has become the best-selling all-electric vehicle with now 18,000 deliveries and 37 -
Tesla buyers are asked to pay back €4,000 EV incentive in Germany, Tesla says it will cover cost and fight decision2018-07-17 18:58:34
Tesla’s continued issues with the German government over electric vehicle incentives are now impacting buyers retroactively as some are being as -
Watch impressive new all-electric personal VTOL aircraft working prototype2018-07-17 12:44:05
The growing space of VTOL personal electric aircraft has got yet another entry from a new startup. This latest working prototype of a new ultrali -
Watch Mercedes-Benz EQC all-electric SUV prototype make its tires squeal on Nürburgring track2018-07-17 10:39:20
The Mercedes-Benz EQC all-electric SUV is going to be the German automaker’s first all-electric vehicle built to be electric from the ground up.
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Microsoft posts bumper Q4, with Windows, Surface, Azure all up2018-07-19 20:05:26
Cloud division up a whopping 23 percent year-on-year.
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The 5,000% price hike that made Martin Shkreli infamous is no longer paying off2018-07-19 19:00:55
The company lost more than $1M in first quarter of 2018 amid waning sales of $750 pill. -
$1 million heist on Russian bank started with hack of branch router2018-07-19 16:48:50
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“Fingerprint” of humanity’s climate impact seen in the seasons2018-07-19 16:33:23
Yet another accurate model prediction—seasonal patterns around the world. -
New MacBook Pro keyboard design may fix dust problems after all2018-07-19 13:05:59
New key membranes aren't just for keeping typing noise to a minimum. -
Project Loon signs its first deal for Internet-delivering balloons—in Kenya2018-07-19 12:50:37
Loon's first deal: Telkom Kenya will provide the Internet signals; balloons will amplify. -
FCC votes against Sinclair/Tribune merger, likely dooming deal2018-07-19 12:45:56
FCC sends Sinclair/Tribune merger into purgatory—vote refers deal to a judge. -
Halo devs not working on battle royale mode for Infinite2018-07-19 12:15:14
We don't know much about the next Halo game, but we know one thing it's not. -
Ars on your lunch break: The consequences of a government genetic database2018-07-19 12:00:16
Our final episode for the week looks at the good—and bad—of knowing our genes. -
Gorilla Glass 6 tackles the problem of cumulative smartphone damage2018-07-19 11:40:48
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Windows 10 will get better at telling time with new leap second support2018-07-19 11:10:17
Telling the time is going to be a whole lot more accurate. -
After 500 years, a UV lamp solves the mystery of the Basel Papyrus2018-07-19 10:56:51
A mysterious ancient text has finally been deciphered, and it’s a medical essay.
