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Elon Musk responds claims he's talked to Putin directly about nukesTesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has responded to claims that he's spoken directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin about nuclear weapons.Oct 12, 2022 3:46 AM CDT
NASA drops results from world's first test at deflecting an asteroidNASA has released the results from the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission and if the space agency's planetary defense mission was successful.Oct 12, 2022 1:35 AM CDT
Blink Charging revamps Blink Network with cloud platform and new appIn the search for electric vehicle chargers, Blink Charging has revamped its offerings, and also launched a mobile app to help EV owners.Oct 11, 2022 7:07 PM CDT
BMW to bring in-vehicle casual gaming to cars, program starts in 2023BMW and AirConsole will bring gaming straight into select BMW vehicles, with players able to use their smartphone to serve as a controller.Oct 11, 2022 4:05 PM CDT
Hackers target US public airports sparking response from US officialsUS government officials responded to hackers targeting the websites of more than a dozen US airports across the country on Monday.Oct 11, 2022 5:40 AM CDT
Elon Musk says Cybertruck needs a propeller to be a 'fast' boatTesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently said that the Tesla Cybertruck will be waterproof enough to serve as a boat, and now it may get a propeller.Oct 11, 2022 2:13 AM CDT
US military chooses GM Defense to help develop battery solutionsGeneral Motors and the Department of Defense are working together to develop electric vehicle battery technologies that will have a lasting impact.Oct 10, 2022 8:48 PM CDT
New streaming-only Xbox set top box teased by Phil SpencerPhil Spencer's famous shelf has an interesting Xbox device that could be the rumored streaming-only box aimed at to delivering console-free access to Xbox.Oct 10, 2022 4:43 PM CDT
1 billion years of Earth's evolution shown in just 40 secondsA team of researchers condensed one billion years of Earth's evolution and tectonic plate movements into a short forty-second video.Oct 10, 2022 4:02 AM CDT
Elon Musk and Neil deGrasse Tyson debunk Top Gun: MaverickSpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, along with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson have broken down the physics behind Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick.Oct 10, 2022 1:05 AM CDT
Microsoft Office 2021 Pro lifetime license for just $25.61 (Reg. $440)GoDeal24 has a special sale on Microsoft software, including Office 2021 Pro for only $25.61 and a big 50% off on Microsoft Windows.Oct 9, 2022 5:49 PM CDT
First-party PS5 games now only timed exclusives on consolesPlayStation Worldwide Studios boss Hermen Hulst says PlayStation games will stay on consoles for at least 1 year before crossover to the PC market.Oct 8, 2022 8:47 PM CDT
Uber will work with Motional IONIQ 5 for robotaxi ridesUber continues working towards a driverless future after announcing a 10-year partnership with Motional to begin tests of driverless rides for passengers.Oct 7, 2022 3:14 PM CDT
Mercedes-Benz banking on luxury drivers embracing electric vehiclesMercedes-Benz fully embracing electric vehicles, and hopes its luxury buyers look forward to the EV models in the years to come - as auto industry shifts.Oct 7, 2022 12:32 PM CDT
Honda takes the wraps off the Prologue, company's first electric SUVTrying to play catchup in the EV market, Honda shows off the Prologue SUV, its entrance to the fully-electric market, which will be available in 2024.Oct 6, 2022 11:45 PM CDT
Activision appoints executive to handle Microsoft merger communicationActivision has created a new comms executive position that will help deliver official company communications on its 'impending acquisition by Microsoft'Oct 6, 2022 2:28 PM CDT
Walgreens using robots to fill prescriptions due to worker shortagesWalgreens is using robots to help fill prescriptions, which frees up time for pharmacists to have more interaction with customers - and will save big money.Oct 6, 2022 12:04 PM CDT
NASA's Webb and Hubble team up to photograph two gorgeous galaxiesNASA's famous Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Space Telescope have teamed up to photograph a galaxy millions of light years away from Earth.Oct 6, 2022 5:11 AM CDT
Man makes $250 million calling Elon Musk's bluff with TwitterElon Musk's decision to follow through with his initial offer to purchase Twitter for $44 billion has caused an investor to make a staggering $250 million.Oct 6, 2022 3:03 AM CDT
Intel Arc GPU: once launch volume is gone, you won't be able to buy itIntel Arc Alchemist GPU launch volume leak: once the launch stock is gone, it looks like it is party over for Arc on the desktop says latest rumor.Oct 6, 2022 1:40 AM CDT
3DMark's new feature test for Intel XeSS is here, download it nowUL releases a new 3DMark feature test that benchmarks Intel's new XeSS AI-powered upscaling technology, just as Arc A770 and Arc A750 cards are launching.Oct 5, 2022 8:49 PM CDT
Intel Arc A770 Limited Edition GPU: cherry-picked reviews are now liveIntel Arc A770 and Arc A750 reviews are now live: it uses heaps of power, it's useless at high-end, and you need a 10th Gen Core CPU at a MINIMUM to use it.Oct 5, 2022 6:38 PM CDT
Hyundai's IONIQ 6 reduces range anxiety, gets 380 miles per chargeRange anxiety is a major concern for potential EV buyers, so Hyundai wants to relieve that stress with 380 mile range per charge of the IONIQ 6.Oct 5, 2022 12:25 PM CDT
Microsoft is not gaming's underdog, Xbox revenues beat NintendoMicrosoft portrays Xbox as a kind of underdog when put up against Nintendo and Sony, however current Xbox's revenues are actually beating Nintendo's.Oct 5, 2022 10:12 AM CDT
Instagram will soon be flooded with more ads than ever beforeTo combat Meta's dipping revenue, the parent company plans on rolling out more advertisements in various areas of the Instagram app.Oct 5, 2022 5:25 AM CDT

Scientists release map showing the true age and size of the universeScientists have released the largest-ever map of 56,000 galaxies allowing for a more accurate estimation of the true size and age of the universe.Oct 12, 2022 3:12 AM CDT
Intel about to slice and dice THOUSANDS of jobs after Arc GPU launchesIntel is reportedly planning a MAJOR reducion in staff, with thousands and thousands of jobs on the chopping block... PC slowdown blamed of course.Oct 11, 2022 7:52 PM CDT
Take-Two CEO discusses possible acquisition by another companyTake-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick discusses the possibility of the Grand Theft Auto publisher being acquired by another bigger entertainment giant.Oct 11, 2022 5:21 PM CDT
Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks shortly after closing StadiaIn a not so surprising move, Google announces new Chromebook gaming laptops optimized for cloud game streaming shortly after it closed down Stadia.Oct 11, 2022 10:13 AM CDT
Google won't release its new AI over it making gore, porn and racismGoogle has subtly said that it won't be releasing its new video-generating artificial intelligence system over it producing gore, porn, and racism.Oct 11, 2022 4:45 AM CDT
Researchers discover oldest DNA that dates back 1+ million yearsA team of researchers has dug up fragments of DNA that date back more than one million years ago, in the oldest authenticated marine discovery DNA to date.Oct 11, 2022 1:31 AM CDT
NVIDIA's monster TITAN Ada cancelled: dual 16-pin power, melted PSUsNVIDIA's beast TITAN Ada was cancelled: 600W to 700W power, tripped breakers, melted PSUs and even 'melted itself lol' -- was mounted to the motherboard.Oct 10, 2022 6:59 PM CDT
Twitch streamer breaks back after jumping into foam pit at TwitchConTwitch streamers are getting seriously injured after jumping into a foam pit at TwitchCon San Diego, with Adriana Chechik breaking her back in two spots.Oct 10, 2022 9:08 AM CDT
Gamer builds the entire universe in MinecraftOne dedicated gamer has decided to create the entire universe inside Minecraft in what may be the biggest Minecraft effort ever made.Oct 10, 2022 2:31 AM CDT
Elon Musk explains why he's buying Twitter and it isn't for the moneyTesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has discussed why he is going ahead with the purchase of Twitter and his motivations behind the overall purchase.Oct 10, 2022 12:32 AM CDT
Microsoft reveals how much money Game Pass actually makesMicrosoft has revealed Game Pass earnings data to Brazilian regulators to help build a favorable case for the upcoming merger with Activision-Blizzard.Oct 9, 2022 2:23 PM CDT
Actress Elle Fanning confirmed to star in Hideo Kojima's next gameAfter weeks of speculation, it's been confirmed that actress Elle Fanning will star in Hideo Kojima's new game...but we're not sure which one it is.Oct 8, 2022 3:20 PM CDT
Volvo EX90 electric SUV could power your house if there's a blackoutBi-directional charging with the new Volvo EX90 will make it possible for car owners to charge their house or other electronics in case of a blackout.Oct 7, 2022 2:09 PM CDT
NVIDIA Omniverse contest winner brings simulated bots to lifeThe winner of a recent NVIDIA Omniverse competition was a UCLA Ph.D. candidate with his IndoorKit, customized for robot simulations in indoor scenes.Oct 7, 2022 5:33 AM CDT
John Wick, Matrix star Keanu Reeves wants to direct BRZRKR for NetflixThe Matrix and John Wick franchise hero Keanu Reeves wants to direct Netflix's adaption of his book 'BRZRKR' but it might not happen, unfortunately.Oct 6, 2022 6:30 PM CDT
Need for Speed Unbound: 4K60FPS racing with rebellious graffiti styleCriterion Games makes its triumphant return to the Need for Speed series with NFS Unbound, a new advanced street racing sim with a rebellious style.Oct 6, 2022 1:47 PM CDT
SpaceX launches groundbreaking mission to the ISSSpaceX has launched a groundbreaking mission to the International Space Station, with the company's Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts.Oct 6, 2022 5:41 AM CDT
White House releases its 'blueprint' for an AI Bill of RightsThe White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has released its 'blueprint' for its highly anticipated AI Bill of Rights.Oct 6, 2022 4:32 AM CDT
Huge advertisements may soon start appearing in the sky over citiesA new research paper has explored the cost of putting massive advertisements in the sky over cities using satellites' constellation.Oct 6, 2022 2:34 AM CDT
Rivian produces more than 7,000 vehicles in Q3, roaring right alongAutomaker Rivian ramps up production, producing more than 7,000 EV units in Q3, a whopping 67% quarter-over-quarter increase - yearly goal in sight.Oct 5, 2022 11:47 PM CDT
ZOTAC's new GeForce RTX 4090 cards will cost $1600 to $1700 at launchZOTAC's fleet of custom GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards starts at $1599, up to $1699 for the flagship ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4090 AMP Extreme AIRO.Oct 5, 2022 7:49 PM CDT
Brazil approves Microsoft's merger with Activision-BlizzardBrazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has approved Microsoft's proposed merger with Activision-Blizzard with no restrictions.Oct 5, 2022 5:48 PM CDT
Hennessey Performance shows off its custom VelociRaptor 500 BroncoThe Ford Bronco Raptor received a major boost from Hennessey Performance with the release of the souped up VelociRaptor 500 Bronco.Oct 5, 2022 11:11 AM CDT
Russia praises Elon Musk for his controversial comments on UkraineElon Musk has found himself in hot water after posting a very controversial proposal for a peace deal to be drawn up between Russia and Ukraine.Oct 5, 2022 7:16 AM CDT
Elon Musk says he'll buy Twitter and create 'the everything app'Elon Musk has decided he now wants to purchase Twitter, and once the acquisition has gone through, he will develop what he calls 'the everything app'.Oct 5, 2022 4:45 AM CDT

Elon Musk sells $1 million of his own fragrance called 'Burnt Hair'Elon Musk has entered the fragrance industry via The Boring Company as the Tesla, and SpaceX CEO has already said the new smell has sold 10,000+ units.Oct 12, 2022 2:04 AM CDT
Honda, LG team up to bring joint venture EV battery plant to midwestIn a multi-billion-dollar EV effort, LG and Honda will open a new manufacturing factory in Ohio, with construction expected to begin next year.Oct 11, 2022 7:46 PM CDT
Grand Theft Auto publisher encourages Microsoft-Activision mergerTake-Two Interactive, who has made billions from the Xbox ecosystem via game sales and microtransactions, encourages the Microsoft-Activision merger.Oct 11, 2022 4:54 PM CDT
Kanye West's Instagram and Twitter accounts locked, Elon Musk respondsLess than a day after Kanye West made his return back to Twitter, his account was locked following controversial tweets from the rapper.Oct 11, 2022 6:02 AM CDT
Amazon investing $970M towards EV technology for European fleetAmazon continues to dump money into electric vehicle purchases and development, with the company announcing almost $1B in investments for Europe.Oct 11, 2022 2:22 AM CDT
Scientists make wild discovery in cave used to sacrifice 100+ peopleA team of researchers is examining the tragic Midnight Terror Cave that was found to be used to sacrifice more than 100+ people 1,000+ years ago.Oct 11, 2022 12:56 AM CDT
Xbox makes big powerplays in mass market cloud gamingXbox is making big power plays in mass-market cloud gaming and is currently firing on all cylinders as cloud streaming plan accelerates and evolves.Oct 10, 2022 5:32 PM CDT
Sun's raw power spewing plasma clouds captured in stunning videoThe incredible power of the Sun has been captured in a stunning video showing a massive coronal magnetic ejection being thrown into space.Oct 10, 2022 8:35 AM CDT
Scientists say they've found the 'secret ingredient for life's origin'A team of researchers from Purdue University has announced that they've discovered what they claim to be the 'secret ingredient for building life'.Oct 10, 2022 1:33 AM CDT
NASA releases incredible photograph of SpaceX light beamNASA's SpaceX Crew-5 mission that launched from the Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station (ISS) has been captured.Oct 10, 2022 12:01 AM CDT
PlayStation live games will be multi-platform on PS5 and PCPlayStation's Hermen Hulst confirms that Sony's upcoming live service games will release simultaneously day and date on both PlayStation consoles and PC.Oct 8, 2022 9:37 PM CDT
Nine game studios and teams worked on God of War RagnarokGod of War Ragnarok's production was handled by nine separate teams, including developers like Sony Santa Monica, Blupoint, and Valkyrie Entertainment.Oct 8, 2022 2:44 PM CDT
AIRROBO wants to help keep your house clean with the P20Want a clean house? The Airrobo3 P20 offers 99.2% cleaning efficiency, well, at least according to AIRROBO with its AI robot designed to help you clean up.Oct 7, 2022 1:28 PM CDT
Boston Dynamics, other companies say robots should not be weaponizedBoston Dynamics and a handful of other companies spoke out against weaponization of robotics, and vow to prevent customers from misusing their products.Oct 7, 2022 1:31 AM CDT
Restaurants use robots to eliminate repetitive tasks, fill worker gapsRestaurants are suffering from worker shortages, but might find robots as a suitable solution to help fill the void - and continue making food.Oct 6, 2022 3:41 PM CDT
Sony takes a big step to unifying its console and PC gamesSony is starting to add direct PlayStation Network account linking integration into its PC games on Steam, marking a big step forward for unification.Oct 6, 2022 12:37 PM CDT
Samsung announces next-gen GDDR7 memory, with insane 36Gbps bandwidthSamsung teases that it is working on 36Gbps GDDR7 memory for next-gen GPUs in the data center, HPC, mobile, gaming, and automotive markets in the future.Oct 6, 2022 5:11 AM CDT
NASA shows what it's like to stare into the eye of Hurricane IanOne of NASA's Earth-observing satellites has passed directly over Hurricane Ian, photographing the massive category 4 storm as it rolled over the ocean.Oct 6, 2022 4:02 AM CDT
Apple CEO casually throws shade at Mark Zuckerberg's MetaverseApple CEO Tim Cook has thrown some casual shade at former Facebook CEO and now current Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's in-development Metaverse.Oct 6, 2022 1:41 AM CDT
Dax food delivery robot, a more interactive experience with humansThe Dax delivery robot from Daxbot offers something more than just a delivery robot - a more interactive artificial intelligence while out on the go.Oct 5, 2022 10:41 PM CDT
Acer's new Predator Arc A770 BiFrost graphics card spotted, looks goodAcer's wicked new Predator Intel Arc A770 BiFrost graphics card teased, with its interesting dual-fan cooling system (turbine exhaust and axial throughput)Oct 5, 2022 7:17 PM CDT
Multiplayer in Witcher, Cyberpunk games will 'enhance singleplayer'CD Projekt RED will add online play to new Cyberpunk and Witcher games but multiplayer will be designed specifically to 'enhance singleplayer experiences'Oct 5, 2022 2:42 PM CDT
Gamers discover best way to earn PlayStation Stars pointsGamers have discovered how many points Sony's new PlayStation Stars will give out to PS Plus subscribers for buying games on the PlayStation Store.Oct 5, 2022 11:06 AM CDT
NASA's DART asteroid-smacking spacecraft causes 6,000 mile-long debrisNASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft that successfully smacked into an asteroid has left a trail of debris stretching 6,000 miles.Oct 5, 2022 6:26 AM CDT
Elon musk confirms he once again intends to purchase TwitterTesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk seemingly flipped his stance on purchasing Twitter as the billionaire now intends to carry out the acquisition.Oct 5, 2022 3:56 AM CDT

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