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Subaru announces pricing information for the 2023 ForesterSubaru announces pricing details for the 2023 Forester, with higher starting prices than the previous 2022 models - with six different trims available.Oct 1, 2022 4:45 AM CDT
Kodiak Robotics shows the future of autonomous trucking after testsKodiak Robotics looks forward to an autonomous future with its big rig recently achieving fantastic results during a trial run with partner Werner.Sep 30, 2022 9:33 PM CDT
Every Google Stadia video has been made private on YouTubeGoogle's game streaming service Stadia is closing, and now the billion-dollar tech giant is removing all traces of Stadia from its YouTube presence.Sep 30, 2022 4:35 PM CDT
AAA: Automatic braking system performs poorly when you need it mostAEB has definitely been a life-saving tool, and helps prevent injuries to drivers and passengers, but there is still a lot left to improve it, AAA notes.Sep 30, 2022 1:05 PM CDT
Toyota CEO under heavy criticism for automaker's EV slow EV strategyAll major automakers have plans for electric vehicles, especially as a shift away from fossil fuels continues, but Toyota is under heavy criticism.Sep 30, 2022 12:05 PM CDT
Giger, Beksinski fans rejoice: Scorn releases 1 week soonerAfter multiple delays, ultra-weird Beksinski- and Giger-esque shooter Scorn is now releasing 1 week sooner...which almost never happens in gaming.Sep 30, 2022 10:18 AM CDT
NASA and SpaceX looking to send astronauts to service Hubble telescopeNASA and SpaceX have signed the new Space Act Agreement to study the possibility of a servicing mission for the Hubble Space Telescope to extend its life.Sep 30, 2022 5:34 AM CDT
Scientists find black frogs at Chernobyl that show evolution in actionResearchers have ventured into the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone and found a species of frog that is significantly darker than before due to radiation exposure.Sep 30, 2022 4:01 AM CDT
Mars helicopter completes flight following rover breaking its sampleNASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity has successfully completed a new flight following a mishap that occurred with NASA's Mars rover Perseverance.Sep 30, 2022 1:33 AM CDT
Elon Musk reveals the new Tesla Cybertruck will double as a boatTesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed a new requirement for the highly anticipated Cybertruck, with the Tesla founder now saying it'll double as a boat.Sep 30, 2022 12:02 AM CDT
Police to hit the streets in electric 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV PPVThe all-new 2024 Blazer EV PPV is Chevy's first all-electric vehicle designed specifically for law enforcement, offering LEOs another EV option to consider.Sep 29, 2022 6:52 PM CDT
WVU researchers using robots to improve workplace safety for employeesResearchers from West Virginia University hope to use robots to improve workplace safety for retail employees and customers while in store.Sep 29, 2022 6:05 PM CDT
PlayStation ignites controversy by prioritizing support to select fewSony's new PlayStation Stars loyalty program has lots of perks as you level up, including unlockables, free games, and...priority to PlayStation support?Sep 29, 2022 4:12 PM CDT
Introducing The Wingman, a fast food robot able to fry up foodsThe Wingman from Nala Robotics is able to cook chicken wings, French fries, and other food items in a restaurant or fast food establishment.Sep 29, 2022 1:44 PM CDT
US military excited about drones and manned aircraft working togetherDrones leave a lasting impression on the US military, as R&D and purchases continue to increase as the military works to keep modernized.Sep 29, 2022 11:05 AM CDT
Experts sound disaster alarm over Russian pipeline leakThe Nord Stream pipelines have suffered a leak that experts have sounded an alarm on as it could cause disastrous environmental effects.Sep 29, 2022 6:04 AM CDT
Forests are now growing larger and faster due to more carbon dioxideA new Ohio State University study has shown that trees are growing significantly larger due to increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.Sep 29, 2022 4:32 AM CDT
Satellite spies on Russian gas pipeline leak suspected of sabotageEuropean leaders have accused Russia of sabotaging its own gas pipeline following reports from seismologists that detected underwater explosions.Sep 29, 2022 2:41 AM CDT
Intel Arc A770 and A750 custom cards teased at Innovation 2022 eventIntel displays custom models of its upcoming Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards during its Innovation 2022 event, with some slick looking designs.Sep 28, 2022 11:38 PM CDT
Intel XeSS roams its way into Shadow of the Tomb Raider on the PCIntel XeSS launched and immediately enters Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Death Stranding Director's Cut, works on Arc, Radeon, and GeForce graphics cards.Sep 28, 2022 9:34 PM CDT
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 + DLSS 3 tech: 2x faster in Spider-Man at 4KNVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 4090 gets benchmarked in Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered with Ada Lovelace's exclusive new DLSS 3 upscaling technology.Sep 28, 2022 7:07 PM CDT
PlayStation Stars brings digital collectible rewards on October 5PlayStation Stars, the rewards program that gives out digital PlayStation collectibles (that totally aren't NFTs) for completing tasks, comes next month.Sep 28, 2022 5:58 PM CDT
Devs behind Dynasty Warriors are making a new Monster Hunter-like gameKoei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors developer Omega Force is trying their hands at a Monster Hunter-like game, and EA is publishing Wild Hearts, the new game.Sep 28, 2022 2:22 PM CDT
DHL strengthens its partnership with company specializing in robotsDHL and Locus are expanding their partnership to bring more autonomous mobile robots into fulfillment centers ahead of Christmas shopping season.Sep 28, 2022 8:28 AM CDT
Life emerging on Earth-like planets much more likely than we thoughtThe birth of life from inorganic material, otherwise known as abiogenesis, may be more likely on Earth-like planets than a longstanding theory suggests.Sep 28, 2022 4:32 AM CDT

Introducing the Tai Chi humanoid robot, courtesy of RIT researchersA Tai Chi robot? RIT researchers are creating custom programming for a humanoid robot to be able to teach Tai Chi classes to aging citizens.Sep 30, 2022 11:31 PM CDT
Citroen unveils Oli, an all-electric concept car made from cardboardThe Citroen Oli is a cardboard all-electric concept vehicle that is innovative and extremely neat - even if drivers tend to be hesitant at first.Sep 30, 2022 8:53 PM CDT
Hideo Kojima almost made a Death Stranding sequel for Google StadiaHideo Kojima had outlined early concepts for a Death Stranding sequel that would release exclusively on Stadia, but Google had cancelled the project.Sep 30, 2022 3:32 PM CDT
DOD relying on Verizon, Lockheed Martin for 5G-enabled dronesThese 5G-enabled drones are able to share real-time data using both private and public networks, and may be ideal for intelligence, surveillance and recon.Sep 30, 2022 1:03 PM CDT
No one knew about Stadia's closure, not game developers or engineersNobody knew about Stadia's closure beforehand, game developers and even Google's own engineers were kept in the dark about the service's closure.Sep 30, 2022 11:35 AM CDT
Neuralink sued over 100s of photos of monkeys in 'painful experiments'Elon Musk's Neuralink is engaged in a lawsuit with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, which is seeking the release of numerous photographs.Sep 30, 2022 7:06 AM CDT
Bitcoin costs the climate more than beef farming, almost catching oilResearchers have found the cost of climate damages associated with Bitcoin mining compared to its market value is almost equivalent to gasoline production.Sep 30, 2022 5:03 AM CDT
Anonymous hacking group declares war on NFT project over Nazi symbolsThe elusive hacking group named Anonymous has declared war on creators of the extremely popular Bored Ape NFTs, the Bored Ape Yacht Club.Sep 30, 2022 2:33 AM CDT
A spacecraft detective will investigate NASA's crash site on asteroidNASA has successfully collided a spacecraft into an asteroid, and the crash site will be investigated by a detective spacecraft in the coming years.Sep 30, 2022 1:02 AM CDT
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 retail box is ridiculously HUGEThe next-gen ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4090 OC Edition graphics card retail box teased, and OMG it is absolutely, ridiculously massive. A true behemoth.Sep 29, 2022 8:41 PM CDT
Watch Dogs game creator joins NetEase to develop new IPWatch Dogs series creator Jonathan Morin has joined NetEase Montreal to develop new AAA video games IP for the billion-dollar live service titan.Sep 29, 2022 6:31 PM CDT
Skyrim is $70 on Switch, costs $20 more on eShop than other storesThe Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Anniversary Edition is the Nintendo Switch's first $70 base game, and is currently $20 more on the eShop than any other store.Sep 29, 2022 4:54 PM CDT
10 years of development...and Skull and Bones has been delayed again10 years of development isn't enough to save Skull and Bones, Ubisoft has delayed the game again for the fifth time, pushing it back to March 9, 2023.Sep 29, 2022 3:06 PM CDT
US military interested in deploying electric jet skis for missionsJet skis currently aren't the most practical form of transportation for military operators, but electric models have a far wider appeal.Sep 29, 2022 1:20 PM CDT
Four more PlayStation 5 games are coming to PC soonSony is bringing three more PlayStation 5 games to PC as it chases more diversified revenue streams and recurring game sales across multiple platforms.Sep 29, 2022 10:36 AM CDT
Scientists discover structure older than the Pyramids or StonehengeA team of archaeologists discovered and are currently uncovering a monumental building that dates back to the Stone Age 7,000 years ago.Sep 29, 2022 5:34 AM CDT
New NASA report reveals its goals for the Moon and MarsNASA has released a collection of 63 objectives for its Moon to Mars program, creating a definitive blueprint for continued human space exploration.Sep 29, 2022 4:01 AM CDT
Scientists shocked at NASA's DART impact causing asteroid to brightenNASA has collided its Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) into an asteroid, and researchers were shocked at how the asteroid brightened.Sep 29, 2022 2:21 AM CDT
Intel Arc A310: entry-level GPU with 6 Xe-Cores and 4GB of GDDR6Intel's new entry-level Arc A310 desktop GPU packs 6 Xe-Cores and 4GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 75W TDP but we don't have details on pricing just yet.Sep 28, 2022 10:59 PM CDT
Death Stranding Director's Cut on PC now supports Intel XeSS techIntel XeSS update for Death Stranding Director's Cut on the PC is now available, adding Intel's AI-enhancing upscaling technology alongside DLSS and FSR.Sep 28, 2022 8:42 PM CDT
OSU researchers want to enhance veterans' health with robotsResearchers from Oregon State University teamed up with a veterans home in Oregon, hoping custom designed robots are able to help veterans with their needs.Sep 28, 2022 6:58 PM CDT
Razer's new 5G handheld could be the king of portable cloud gamingVerizon, Razer, and Snapdragon have all teamed up to create a powerful mobile gaming handheld optimized for the cloud and remote console streaming.Sep 28, 2022 5:19 PM CDT
Cyberpunk 2077 sells 20 million copies, half of Witcher 3's salesFollowing a week of surging player counts, CD Projekt RED officially confirms that Cyberpunk 2077 has now sold 20 million copies across all platforms.Sep 28, 2022 11:49 AM CDT
YouTuber reveals he turned down $1 billion for his entire channelJimmy 'MrBeast' Donaldson has revealed in a recent appearance on a podcast that he turned down a $1 billion offer for his entire YouTube channel.Sep 28, 2022 5:34 AM CDT
Rare diamond reveals existence of an ocean deep below Earth's surfaceInternational researchers from Goethe University have analyzed a diamond from deep below the Earth's surface that contains lots of water from ringwoodite.Sep 28, 2022 4:01 AM CDT

More EVs on the road, questions remain over charging infrastructureElectric vehicle sales might be increasing, but there is still a lot to be desired when it comes to installing EV chargers to support new EV drivers.Sep 30, 2022 10:50 PM CDT
Intel Arc GPU pricing: Arc A770 costs $329 to $349, Arc A750 is $289Intel's new Arc A770 graphics card will be priced at $329 to $349 (for the Arc A770 Limited Edition) while the Arc A750 starts at $289.Sep 30, 2022 6:26 PM CDT
Stadia mattered a lot, and prompted a new inflection point for gamingGoogle Stadia actually mattered a lot and helped push a new inflection point for the games industry as major games industry players look to the clouds.Sep 30, 2022 2:36 PM CDT
GTA 6 may have chaotic real-time hurricane destruction in Vice CityHurricane Ian's destruction on Fort Myers reminds us that Grand Theft Auto 6 could use advanced destruction physics to simulate in-game hurricanes.Sep 30, 2022 12:37 PM CDT
NASA teams up with Apptronik to research humanoid robotsRobots and humans can get along and work together in a changing labor force, with NASA and Apptronik trying to push commercialized humanoid robots.Sep 30, 2022 11:05 AM CDT
Running robot sets new Guinness World Record for the 100-meter dashThe Cassie robot developed by Agility Robotics at Oregon State University has achieved the Guinness World Record for the 100-meter dash by a bipedal robot.Sep 30, 2022 6:05 AM CDT
Man swindles buyback program out of $21,000 with 110 3D-printed gunsA man identified as 'Kem' has sold over a hundred 3D printed weapon parts to the New York State Attorney General's Office at a buyback event for $21,000.Sep 30, 2022 4:32 AM CDT
Elon Musk's texts with rich celebrities about buying Twitter go publicElon Musk's text messages between him and multiple celebrities regarding his deal to purchase Twitter have surfaced online following a court hearing.Sep 30, 2022 2:03 AM CDT
Webb and Hubble showcase NASA's spacecraft smashing into an asteroidThe James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope have teamed up to provide unique views of NASA's DART spacecraft hitting an asteroid.Sep 30, 2022 12:31 AM CDT
Intel Arc A770 and A750 graphics cards now with some reviewersIntel's new Arc A770 and Arc A750 graphics cards are now in the hands of (cherry picked) reviewers worldwide, let's see how this goes, hey?Sep 29, 2022 7:41 PM CDT
God of War PC dev making new live service PlayStation gameSony has conscripted God of War PC developer Jetpack Interactive to work on a new live service game based on a 'prized PlayStation IP'Sep 29, 2022 6:06 PM CDT
Eviation's maiden all electric flight earns praise from US lawmakersAlice, an electric jet from Eviation, made its maiden voyage earlier this week in Washington - shows what could be a very bright future for electric planes.Sep 29, 2022 4:53 PM CDT
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to buy games publisher for $13bnSaudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is prepared to spend $13 billion to acquire a leading video games publisher, and here are some possible targets.Sep 29, 2022 2:22 PM CDT
Google is officially shutting down its Stadia game streaming serviceAs per usual, Google is officially shutting down a big multi-billion dollar business venture after only two years...this time it's Stadia game streaming.Sep 29, 2022 12:46 PM CDT
UT researchers looking for solutions to extend EV charging problemsPotential electric vehicle buyers remain worried about battery life and recharge times, though there is continued research being done to improve both.Sep 29, 2022 10:05 AM CDT
Apple News hackers send extremely offensive push notification to usersApple and a business magazine have confirmed they have been hacked, and an extremely offensive push notification was sent out to users.Sep 29, 2022 5:03 AM CDT
NASA releases video of Hurricane Ian hitting Florida from spaceNASA live-streamed Category 4 storm Hurricane Ian making landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida from its cameras aboard the International Space Station.Sep 29, 2022 3:35 AM CDT
Twitter ran ads on profiles featuring child sexual abuse materialAdvertisements by Coca-Cola, Disney and NBC Universal were found next to child sexual abuse material on Twitter profiles, according to a report.Sep 29, 2022 1:50 AM CDT
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 'Storm Peak' CPU: 64C/128T of Zen 4 on 5nmAMD Ryzen Threadripper 7000 series 'Storm Peak' CPU teased: 64 cores and 128 threads of Zen 4 powered on 5nm, should drop sometime in 2023.Sep 28, 2022 10:26 PM CDT
Sony PS5 exclusive Returnal teased for PC: NVIDIA DLSS + AMD FSR techSony PlayStation 5 exclusive Returnal is coming to the PC: packs support for NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR support, ray tracing, and the usual PC upgrades.Sep 28, 2022 7:49 PM CDT
Deadpool 3 features Hugh Jackman, intros Wolverine into the MCURyan Reynolds tweets that Hugh Jackman will reprise his role of Wolverine for Deadpool 3, welcomes him to the MCU. Deadpool 3 comes September 6, 2024.Sep 28, 2022 6:28 PM CDT
Robots in Amazon warehouses moving closer to replacing human workersCertain jobs filled by humans are under pressure from robots, and that is becoming more prevalent in warehouses - though not all is lost at this point.Sep 28, 2022 3:51 PM CDT
US govt wants to cover 75,000 miles of highway with EV chargingWhat good is an electric vehicle if you're constantly worried about running out of battery juice? To counter this, US govt has ambitious plans.Sep 28, 2022 10:01 AM CDT
Rover detects 'catastrophic' flooding of water across MarsData from radar signals penetrating up to 100 meters into the surface of Mars collected by China's Zhurong rover reveal evidence of massive floods on Mars.Sep 28, 2022 5:03 AM CDT
NASA crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid, these are its final imagesNASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) has successfully collided with its target asteroid millions of miles away, and here are its final images.Sep 28, 2022 3:43 AM CDT

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