GE Aviation scores key Air Force approval for 3D-printed metal engine partThe United States Air Force has granted GE Aviation an airworthiness qualification for its F110 metal sump cover created using additive manufacturing. This milestone achievement takes place as part of the company’s pathfinder Pacer Edge program, an initiative intended to highlight the use of i....
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Cyberpunk 2077 and the PlayStation Store are friends againBy now, most gamers are probably familiar with Cyberpunk 2077‘s rocky launch. The game’s performance on last-gen consoles led to a surge in refund requests, with Sony eventually opting to pull the game from the PlayStation Store entirely. Now, more than six months after the fact, both So....
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FedEx and Nuro launch pilot program to test self-driving delivery vehicleFedEx has announced a new multi-year deal with self-driving technology company Nuro to test its autonomous delivery vehicle under a pilot program. According to FedEx, the arrangement includes a multi-phase agreement that’ll enable the company to evaluate the ways in which it may be able to uti....
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Windows 11 leaks with a huge UI shakeupMicrosoft is set to reveal what’s next for Windows later this month, but it seems that leakers have beat the company to the punch. Windows 11 has leaked online, giving us a look at several big UI changes Microsoft plans to implement with this new operating system. There’s a lot to take i....
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Philips recalls some sleep apnea machines in US over toxic foam riskPhilips has released the latest details on its sleep apnea machine recall due to concerns about the sound abatement foam used in these devices. The recall impacts consumers in the United States who own certain bi-level positive airway pressure (Bi-Level PAP) and continuous positive airway pressure (....
NASA shares astonishing photos of huge SLS rocket and its Artemis I passengerBig space missions need a big rocket, and NASA’s huge Space Launch System (SLS) certainly fits the bill. While we knew the rocket – which NASA plans to use for the Artemis mission to return astronauts to the Moon – was big, standing 365 feet high, nothing quite describes seeing the....
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Mario Party Superstars remasters classic boards and minigames for SwitchNintendo Switch owners are about to get another dose of Mario Party, as today Nintendo revealed Mario Party Superstars during its E3 2021 Direct. Even though the Switch is already home to Super Mario Party, this new title will be quite different. Rather than offering a slate of new boards and miniga....
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Breath of the Wild sequel trailer takes us to the skies above HyruleA lot of Switch owners went into E3 2021 hoping to see more from the sequel to Breath of the Wild, and sure enough, that’s precisely what we got to close out the show. While details are still pretty slim, we did get to see a new trailer that reveals some of the game’s new mechanics. Get ....
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This new Android Auto update is all about speedAndroid Auto is getting a much-requested update, with the in-car smartphone interface making it far faster and easier to jump between your most commonly-used apps and services while on the road, as well as navigate through the UI and to key destinations. The new features will allow Android Auto user....
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If David Cicilline Gets His Way; It Would Destroy Content ModerationLast week we looked at the various antitrust bills written by House Democrats (though with Republicans co-sponsors conjured up at the last minute with an assist from Rupert Murdoch), and noted that none of them seemed likely to really solve the problems of internet consolidation. The crown jewel b....
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Metroid Dread revealed as Switch owners wait for more on Metroid Prime 4It’s been quite some time since we were given an update on Metroid Prime 4, and those hoping for an appearance from the game during today’s Nintendo Direct didn’t quite get what they were looking for. While Nintendo did confirm that Metroid Prime 4 is still in development – g....
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Android Summer 2021 updates improve voice control and messagingGoogle has revealed a handful of new Android features hitting smartphones this summer, including the ability to star messages in chat, better voice control, and smarter emoji suggestions. The new features will also see Google tackle a potential summer disruption more broadly, with the Android Earthq....
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions launch: Here's the dealApple Podcasts Subscriptions has gone live, offering listeners a way to subscribe to either individual shows or groups of shows, to avoid ads and potentially grab other perks. The service had been intended to launch in May, but Apple pushed it back at the last moment. Subscribing, as you’d exp....
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Audi borrows an old Tesla perk for the 2022 e-tron GT EVAudi is leaving nothing to chance when it comes to the 2022 e-tron GT and potential luxury car buyers being scared off by EV charging, inking a new agreement for free public top-ups. The agreement will see all 2022 Audi e-tron GT buyers get three years of complimentary DC fast charging at Electrify ....
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How to watch Nintendo's E3 2021 Direct todayIt’s the final day of E3 2021, and things are wrapping up with a bang. Nintendo is hosting its usual E3 Direct today, and it promises to be a pretty big show. As always, the company will also be hosting deep dives and gameplay demos of the games announced during that Direct in a three-hour-lon....
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Cruise cuts $5 billion deal to pay for its autonomous Origin EV robotaxisAutonomous vehicle company Cruise is figuring out how to pay for its fleet of self-driving electric taxis, and it turns out that’s a little easier when you already have a foot in the door with GM’s big financial division. The company – which is backed by GM, Honda, and others ̵....
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Rocket Lab wins NASA Mars spacecraft deal to prove its cost theoryRocket Lab is building two Mars spacecraft for NASA, with the two unmanned Photon probes headed to the red planet to not only do research but also demonstrate the practicality of more affordable space tech. The Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers (ESCAPADE) mission is currently sch....
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UAE Diplomats Accused in International Gold Smuggling SyndicateThe United Arab Emirates is one of the world's major gold trading hubs. In 2019, it was the fifth-biggest importer and fourth-biggest exporter globally. During the COVID-19 pandemic, international demand has surged. But as Reuters reported in 2019, much of this gold is ....
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Razer USB-C GaN charger can charge four devices at once, but it'll cost youTo go along with its freshly-announced Razer Blade 14 – the first AMD-based gaming laptop the company has made – Razer also announced that it’s getting into the business of making Gallium Nitride (GaN) chargers. Dubbed simply the Razer USB-C GaN Charger, this new charger comes with....
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Sonos and IKEA's Picture Frame speaker is official: Here's how it worksSonos and IKEA have revealed their latest SYMFONISK speaker, and while we may have already seen the new wall-mounted model there are some key details the two companies have confirmed today. The picture frame style is the speaker most obviously intended to be wall-mounted that we’ve seen from S....
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This is the most mind-blowing Father's Day gift you can get for any outdoorsmanMagic is real and I’ve got the proof. If anyone out there who is reading this doesn’t believe me, you’ll come around as soon as you watch the crazy video embedded below. Seriously, this HAS to be some kind of black magic, right?! All right, everyone calm down… so it’s j....
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OnePlus Nord N200 5G brings $240 Android to T-Mobile USAOnePlus is bringing another affordable 5G Nord smartphone to the US and Canada, with the OnePlus Nord N200 5G promising fast speeds, a 90Hz display, and an unexpectedly low price tag. In the US, it’ll be offered on T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile’s 5G network, with both prepaid and postpa....
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Ford Bronco production begins at the Michigan Assembly PlantFord has announced that production of the all-new 2021 Bronco is underway at the recently updated Michigan Assembly Plant. Both the two-door and the four-door models are now on their way to Ford dealerships across the country. Ford says that it invested $750 million and added approximately 2700 jobs....
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2022 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe gets subtle updates and more custom optionsThe 2022 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe has recently debuted with a couple of subtle styling updates and more customization options. First to arrive later this year are the GT43 and GT53 models powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six and a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. “We constantly mainta....
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Astronomers map motion in galaxies spanning hundreds of millions of light-yearsA group of scientists comprised of astronomers from the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP), with help from scientists in China and Estonia, have mapped the motion of galaxies via huge filaments that connect the cosmic web. Researchers have found that these long tendrils of galaxies spi....
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Level Lock offers doors a more affordable secret smart lock upgradeSuper-surreptious smart lock company Level has revealed its third product, and the new Level Lock continues the tradition of hiding its connected security features. Unlike other smart locks, which typically have outsized control panels, battery enclosures, or other mechanisms, Level’s system m....
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2022 Subaru Ascent SUV starts at under $33,000Subaru of America has announced pricing on its three-row SUV called the Ascent for the 2022 model year. There have been no price increases for the 2022 Ascent compared to the 2021 model. The base price for the 2022 Ascent is $32,295. The SUV is available in five trim levels, including a new for 2022....
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GM to chop a minor feature to increase vehicle deliveries in the US and CanadaThe global microprocessor shortage has put a severe crimp in the production and delivery of vehicles for many major automakers worldwide. One of the major US automakers impacted by the chip shortage is General Motors. Recently, GM announced that it would increase vehicle deliveries to customers in t....
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Should Billionaires Be Taxed Differently?As a columnist for The Washington Post, Megan McArdle works for the Post's owner, a man named Jeff Bezos. Over the past two decades, McArdle has had numerous other prestigious bosses. She boasts a solid career in high-level journalism, having worked for The Atlantic, Newsweek, The Economist and Bloo....
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Scientists have mapped the boundary of the heliosphere for the first timeThe heliosphere is a protective bubble created by the solar wind and is comprised of a stream of primarily protons, electrons, and alpha particles. It extends from the sun into interstellar space and protects the Earth and our solar system from harmful interstellar radiation. Scientists have announc....
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Jaguar Land Rover has created a hydrogen-powered Defender FCEV prototypeJaguar Land Rover has developed an innovative hydrogen fuel cell vehicle (FCEV) based on the new Defender. The prototype will begin testing later this year and proves Jaguar Land Rover's commitment to achieving zero tailpipe emissions by 2036. Additionally, the automaker is making an ambitious plan ....
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Razer Raptor 27 gaming monitor offers a 165Hz refresh rateRazer has a new gaming monitor that serious gamers will appreciate. The display is called the Raptor 27, and it’s been updated to be faster than ever with up to 165-hertz refresh rate, and its THX Certified for visual clarity. Razer says it’s the first THX-certified 27-inch QHD IPS monit....
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Razer to ship Project Hazel N95 respirator in OctoberThe first time we heard about Razer’s Project Hazel N95 respirator was in January of this year, when the pandemic was raging around the world. While some parts of the world are still fighting the pandemic, the pandemic is easing in the US and other countries. Despite that we seem to be on the ....
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WISA Woodsat test flight takes it to the stratosphereYesterday we talked about the world’s first wooden satellite called the WISA Woodsat. The satellite was built using specially treated plywood panels on its exterior to reduce the cost of building satellites meant to be used in space. On June 12, the Woodsat had its first test flight giving it ....
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 Unpacked gets another date leakSamsung definitely has a lot of devices coming that will compete for consumers’ attention and wallets, but it seems that sources can’t agree on when they will actually debut. The most that leaks could agree on is “some time in August,” which might not be enough time for some ....
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Twitter privacy concepts let you unmention yourselfDespite its inherent character limits, it’s almost too easy to get roped into Twitter threads you never had any intention to be part of. Whether as a reply to someone or just as a random action, getting “@mentioned” can lead down a slippery slope that can even end up in harassment.....
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IKEA Tradfri smart lamp with 108kb RAM can sort of run DoomIt has long been both an insider joke as well as a challenge that the game Doom, at least the original one by id Software from 1993, can run on anything that qualifies as a computer. Of course, the latter can be defined as anything that has a microprocessor, which includes most non-trivial consumer ....
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Piracy app passed Apple App Store review as Sudoku appOne of Apple’s biggest justifications for its complete control over its App Store is quality and security. Through its strict policies and manual review process, it is able to ensure that only safe and legitimate apps become available for users to install with confidence and peace of mind. Onc....
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Apple HomePod is no longer available, but owners need not worryDevices come and go, no matter how popular or how loved. Sometimes older devices are replaced by newer models, but there are also times when they are completely retired instead. The latter is the case for the first Apple smart speaker, the much-delayed HomePod that the company announced would be dis....
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New Razer Blade 14 is the brand's first AMD laptopAlthough it may be best known for its PC gaming accessories, Razer has also long played in the mainstream PC market, particularly with its Blade line of gaming laptops. For years, however, its different models have had one thing in common other than the brand. They were all powered by Intel processo....
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Pixel 6 Pixel Stand might come with fans and faster chargingWireless charging may seem magical, but it doesn’t come without its drawbacks. In addition to near-perfect placement, it also can’t compete with wired charging speeds. Faster wireless charging requires greater power output which, in turn, produces more heat than your typical wired charge....
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Adult Swim revives Tuca & Bertie with first episode free on YouTubeNetflix unceremoniously canceled its then-new animated sitcom Tuca & Bertie soon after releasing its first season. The show’s creator had revealed that Netflix wasn’t going to order a second season, but we didn’t find out the reason. Given the show’s warm reception from ....
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Watch DIYer play original DOOM on a dissected Ikea light bulbGetting the original DOOM game to run on lightweight hardware has morphed over the years as DIYers embrace increasingly bizarre and amusing devices. We’ve seen the game on old iPods, digital cameras, the Apple Watch, graphing calculators, printers, and more. The latest item added to the list i....
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Fortnite alien parasites will steal your health and give you powersEpic will soon release a new living object in Fortnite called alien parasites. As the name suggests, these creatures originate from the alien invasion and attach to players like parasites — but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It seems these creatures will offer players certain abilit....
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MIT technique paves way for storing tons of digital data as DNAThe amount of new digital data grows by 2.5 million gigabytes every day, according to MIT, adding to the approximately 10 trillion gigabytes of digital data that already exists. All of this data — movies, music, and more — are stored in huge data centers that are both costly and increasi....
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2021 Chevrolet Corvette Review: Conversation StarterThe 2021 Chevrolet Corvette is a very fast car, but it’s slow to leave a parking lot. That’s not down to this eighth-generation of Chevy’s attainable sports car but rather a testament to the fact that, as a bonafide example of four-wheel Americana, someone, somewhere, always wants ....
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Turtle Beach reveals VelocityOne Flight in time for Microsoft Flight Simulator's Xbox debutThanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, flight sticks have been difficult to find for months now. While stock is slowly starting to recover, prices are still on the high side. Turtle Beach may have just revealed the antidote to those hard-to-find flight sticks and high prices, today introducing the Velocit....
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Plant-based diets may help protect against common, stealthy conditionIf you’ve been looking for a good reason to change your diet, a new study out of Georgia may provide it. According to the researchers, eating a plant-based diet may help protect against a common condition that often goes undetected for too long: high blood pressure. As well, the study also fou....
