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Australian guy says he invented Bitcoin, has over $50 billion in BTCCraig Wright says he invented Bitcoin -- trial involved 1.1 million bitcoin worth around $50 billion -- the first bitcoin mined.Dec 7, 2021 12:56 PM CST
Halo Infinite discs don't contain the actual game, is a DRM checkHalo Infinite's retail discs are a DRM check with an installer and don't actually contain a playable version of the game.Dec 7, 2021 10:20 AM CST
NASA is due to launch $320 million experimental laser comms satelliteOn December 7th NASA will launch its experimental Laser Communications Relay Demonstration, set to orbit the Earth for two years.Dec 7, 2021 4:00 AM CST
This cryptocurrency exchange just got hacked, $200 million stolenThe CEO of a cryptocurrency exchange has confirmed that $200 million in cryptocurrency assets has been stolen using a private key.Dec 7, 2021 2:31 AM CST
5 outrageous facts about Earth more people should know aboutHere are five amazing facts about the formation of Earth, its elements, magnetics, how it's connected to the Sun, and much more.Dec 7, 2021 1:03 AM CST
MSI's new gaming laptop: Core i9-12900HK + RTX 3080 Ti GPU costs $5400MSI's new fleet of super-powered 2022 gaming laptops teased: flagship rocks Core i9-12900HK CPU and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU.Dec 6, 2021 9:05 PM CST
Gamer keeps playing PlayStation as apartment nearly burns downA German gamer was so absorbed with a PlayStation session that he didn't notice his apartment filling with smoke from a fire.Dec 6, 2021 4:25 PM CST
Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker queues: Devs apologize with free play timeSquare Enix apologizes for Endwalker's world congestion & long queue times with free Final Fantasy XIV game time for all players.Dec 6, 2021 12:32 PM CST
5 incredible new discoveries about our next home, the Red Planet MarsNASA's rovers are scouring the surface of the Red Planet for any information that will assist in getting humans living on Mars.Dec 6, 2021 4:24 AM CST
Here's the chances of Elon Musk's Tesla crashing into EarthResearchers calculated the chances of Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster that's in space crash landing on Mars or Earth in the future.Dec 6, 2021 2:32 AM CST
Here's how to see 2021's best comet, a once-in-a-lifetime sightingWhat is being described as 'likely to be 2021's best comet, and its brightest comet by year's end' will soon pass by Earth.Dec 6, 2021 1:03 AM CST
PlayStation executive fired, tried to pick up 15-year-old boy for sexGeorge Cacioppo, the senior vice president of engineering for Sony, fired after being caught in an amateur pedophile sting video.Dec 5, 2021 11:16 PM CST
Diablo II Resurrected Update 2.3 released: NVIDIA DLSS support addedDiablo II Resurrected Update 2.3 is here, and while there's a bunch of improvements -- NVIDIA DLSS support has been added, too.Dec 5, 2021 7:16 PM CST
Halo Reddit locked due to death threats, doxxing and abuseThe official Halo Reddit has been temporarily locked as Halo Infinite discourse explodes with doxxing, death threats, and more.Dec 5, 2021 10:41 AM CST
Quake's horde mode sets exciting precedent for classic game upgradesQuake's new RTX and horde mode updates set an exciting new precedent for old-school classic game upgrades by major publishers.Dec 4, 2021 9:29 PM CST
Battlefield 2042 executive producer leaves DICE after 14 yearsBattlefield executive producer Aleksander Grondal departs DICE after 14 years with the company amid big internal dev shakeup.Dec 4, 2021 6:33 PM CST
BioShock 4 channels John Carpenter's The Thing with Antarctic cityBioShock 4 may have a lot in common with John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic The Thing, complete with an Antarctic setting.Dec 4, 2021 1:08 PM CST
Amazing new camera, the size of a grain of salt, has been createdA new camera the size of a salt grain has been created, capturing images comparable to those from a camera 500,000 times larger.Dec 4, 2021 1:30 AM CST
More CRISPR-like gene editing tools discoveredCRISPR shook up the world with its gene-editing potential in the last few years; now the possibilities are even more numerous.Dec 3, 2021 9:30 PM CST
New PlayStation Spartacus service is missing one major selling pointSony's new PlayStation Spartacus subscription isn't a true Xbox Game Pass competitor because it's missing this value point.Dec 3, 2021 1:39 PM CST
Stunning new panoramic view from NASA's Mars Curiosity roverNASA's Mars Curiosity rover has sent back a stunning panoramic view of itself on the Mars landscape, with a close up shot as well.Dec 3, 2021 5:20 AM CST
Conversion of infrared to visible light possible with new breakthroughResearchers have created a new device to convert infrared frequencies of light into visible light, expanding what detectors see.Dec 3, 2021 4:20 AM CST
Elon Musk suggests a maximum age limit for US politiciansElon Musk suggested that an age limit be implemented into law that stops people 'just below 70' running for a political office.Dec 3, 2021 1:02 AM CST
Things may not be looking good for the DecaGear headsetThere seems to be some internal struggles at MegaDodo that could impact the development of its first VR headset DecaGear One.Dec 2, 2021 11:30 PM CST
Windows 11 adoption is pathetic, less than 1% have upgradedMicrosoft's new Windows 11 operating system isn't too popular, research suggests just 0.21% of PC users are using Windows 11.Dec 2, 2021 10:05 PM CST

Marvell milestone: will ship its 5 billionth HDD controller next monthMarvell will ship its 5 billionth HDD controller in January 2022, with the milestone taking 25 years to reach and what a milestone.Dec 7, 2021 11:56 AM CST
NASA says SpaceX is currently its only option for shuttling astronautsAs Boeing struggles to perfect its Starliner craft, NASA has extended its contract for crewed spaceflights to the ISS with SpaceX.Dec 7, 2021 5:00 AM CST
Entire cells visualised in 3D in minutes with soft X-ray techniqueScientists have used X-ray imaging to produce detailed models of pathogen-infected cells in minutes, identifying internal changes.Dec 7, 2021 3:30 AM CST
Suicide machine approved for use in this country, will launch soonAuthorities in one country have approved the use of a suicide machine that allows users to kill themselves by simply blinking.Dec 7, 2021 2:04 AM CST
Multiple eruptions on the Sun, impact may reach Earth in coming daysMultiple eruptions have occurred on the surface of the Sun, and a magnetic filament on the Sun's southern hemisphere exploded.Dec 7, 2021 12:32 AM CST
AOC's 43-inch 4K 144Hz gaming monitor with HDMI 2.1 launches in ChinaAOC launches its G4309VX/D gaming monitor in China, offering 4K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate with HDMI 2.1 connectivity.Dec 6, 2021 8:17 PM CST
Halo Infinite launch times revealed: No midnight release343 Industries reveals the exact worldwide regional unlock timings for Halo Infinite's campaign, confirms no midnight launch.Dec 6, 2021 3:31 PM CST
Call of Duty Warzone testers collectively strike to protest ActivisionWarzone quality assurance testers are planning a collective walkout strike to protest Activision's recent firing of 12 workers.Dec 6, 2021 11:22 AM CST
Nissan may put a vehicle on the Moon, lunar exploration rover unveiledNissan has revealed its new lunar exploration vehicle that it's building with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).Dec 6, 2021 3:35 AM CST
'Mystery house' photographed on far side of the Moon, rover on its wayA rover on the Moon is on its way to inspect the cube-shaped mystery that has recently been photographed on the lunar horizon.Dec 6, 2021 2:02 AM CST
This food delivery service will give you free Bitcoin when you orderA food delivery platform has announced a partnership with Lolli to reward people who buy food on the platform with Bitcoin.Dec 6, 2021 12:34 AM CST
Fortnite Chapter 3 starts: new everything, including sliding mechanicsFortnite Chapter 3 kicks off, powered by Epic Games' new Unreal Engine 5 technology. Fortnite is almost an entire new game.Dec 5, 2021 9:11 PM CST
Big Double 12 Sale: Office 2021 less than $15, Windows 10 for $7.50GoDeal24 has just launched its Big Double 12 Sale with up to 62% off Windows 10, Windows 11 Microsoft Office, and many others.Dec 5, 2021 7:07 PM CST
Halo Infinite cosmetics and battle pass were created 'ages ago'Halo Infinite's battle pass and cosmetic schemes were made a while back, but new progression/challenge tweaks are coming soon.Dec 4, 2021 11:28 PM CST
Final Fantasy XIV's Endwalker sets new player record on SteamFinal Fantasy XIV's new Endwalker expansion is so popular that gamers are waiting in thousand-long queues just to get in.Dec 4, 2021 8:37 PM CST
Activision-Blizzard reveals won't be at The Game AwardsShowrunner Geoff Keighley confirms Activision-Blizzard won't have any game or content announcements at The Game Awards 2021.Dec 4, 2021 3:12 PM CST
New lightweight precision robotic arm developed for space applicationsA new robotic arm has been developed for space applications, capable of adjusting its understanding of its real-time location.Dec 4, 2021 3:30 AM CST
Arianespace delays satellite launch aboard Soyuz rocket until tomorrowArianespace has had to delay its VS26 launch due to the threat of lightning, but it has been rescheduled for the following day.Dec 4, 2021 12:30 AM CST
Kojima Productions hiring for a 'high-end action game'Kojima Productions is currently on a hiring spree to make 'outrageous new titles,' and one of them is an action-oriented 3D game.Dec 3, 2021 3:33 PM CST
EA follows Call of Duty: 3 studios now working on Battlefield projectsEA is going all-in on Battlefield, promises new games and tons of Battlefield 2042 post-launch content in a 'connected universe'Dec 3, 2021 12:31 PM CST
Almost pure metal exoplanet identified orbiting a nearby starGJ 367b is a small, extremely dense planet orbiting a nearby red dwarf star, but there is hope for other habitable planets nearby.Dec 3, 2021 5:00 AM CST
How to view the only total solar eclipse of the year on December 4thDon't miss the next total solar eclipse on December 4th, you can catch NASA's livestream or potentially see it yourself outside.Dec 3, 2021 4:00 AM CST
Adidas joins the Metaverse, teases 'a sign of what's to come'In a move to capitalize on two trending topics simultaneously, Adidas has teased that it may enter the Metaverse with NFTs.Dec 3, 2021 12:34 AM CST
The Cities: Skylines has been rebuilt for Meta QuestFast Travel Games revealed today that it is bringing the beloved Cities: Skylines franchise to the Meta Quest platform next year.Dec 2, 2021 11:01 PM CST
Xiaomi 12 flagship smartphone will be the first with Snapdragon 8 Gen1Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen1 SoC will first appear in the new flagship Xiaomi 12 smartphone, teased by Xiaomi on Twitter.Dec 2, 2021 9:31 PM CST

Halo Infinite campaign has two parts: story missions and free roamJust like Breath of the Wild or Assassin's Creed, Halo Infinite's main story missions can't be replayed..but there's free roam.Dec 7, 2021 11:18 AM CST
Atmospheric anomaly due for study has puzzled scientists for decadesNASA has finally launched a sounding rocket to investigate the polar cusp, a unique and mysterious region of Earth's atmosphere.Dec 7, 2021 4:30 AM CST
NASA signs agreements with three companies to build new space stationsNASA has awarded a total of $415.6 million in contracts to private companies to work on designs for new commercial space stations.Dec 7, 2021 3:00 AM CST
NASA confirms 1,000-foot asteroid will break into Earth's orbit soonNASA has confirmed that a 'potentially hazardous' asteroid that's expected to be worth $5 billion will approach Earth very soon.Dec 7, 2021 1:31 AM CST
This giant space catapult literally flings satellites into spaceOne company has designed a large spinning machine that is designed quite literally to throw satellites into suborbital space.Dec 7, 2021 12:02 AM CST
STALKER 2 requires north of 180GB SSD storage on Xbox Series X/SSTALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl is going to chew up 180GB of storage space on the Xbox Series S/X consoles, same for other platforms.Dec 6, 2021 7:05 PM CST
Halo Infinite campaign's armor lockers don't contain multiplayer armorThe armor lockers in Halo Infinite's campaign do not actually unlock armor pieces for PVP multiplayer, contain cosmetics instead.Dec 6, 2021 1:38 PM CST
New Matrix Awakens Unreal Engine 5 tech demo redefines what is realSony and Warner Bros. are planning a special Matrix experience powered by Epic's new Unreal Engine 5 on the PlayStation 5.Dec 6, 2021 10:22 AM CST
Thousands flee erupting volcano spewing big columns of deadly hot ashA volcano has spewed out a large volcanic ash plume, killing several people and injuring others living in the surrounding area.Dec 6, 2021 3:05 AM CST
Only total solar eclipse of 2021 photographed, relive the rare eventA group of researchers has ventured out into harsh cold terrains to get photographs of the only total solar eclipse of 2021.Dec 6, 2021 1:34 AM CST
World's first living robots created, and they learned how to reproduceA team of researchers has successfully created the first living robot that has recently learned how to reproduce in a new way.Dec 6, 2021 12:04 AM CST
Grand Theft Auto V: ray tracing, real buildings in 8K looks AMAZINGDigital Dreams modded Grand Theft Auto V with Reshade ray tracing, real buildings, realistic traffic, and all in beautiful 8K.Dec 5, 2021 8:15 PM CST
The first Unreal Engine 5 game is now on the marketFortnite is now powered by Unreal Engine 5 as Epic Games shifts towards their new powerful games engine on all platforms.Dec 5, 2021 12:56 PM CST
Halo Infinite freebies could help boost player retention and spendingIf handled correctly, freebies could be a great way to boost engagement, player retention, and in-game spending in Halo Infinite.Dec 4, 2021 10:35 PM CST
Dragon Age 4 is still a single-player focused RPG, BioWare confirmsThe new Dragon Age sequel is still primarily a singleplayer-driven RPG, BioWare has re-confirmed in a post to the community.Dec 4, 2021 7:32 PM CST
Halo Infinite multiplayer to stay in beta for a long time, 343i hintsHalo Infinite's controversial F2P multiplayer probably won't release out of its beta phase for a long time, 343i seems to hint.Dec 4, 2021 2:01 PM CST
Single photons captured by researchers' new creationResearchers have found a way to isolate single photons of light, paving the way to new quantum applications and technologies.Dec 4, 2021 2:30 AM CST
SpaceX announces Starship launch pad construction has begunNew work in Florida at the Launch Complex 39A is underway, in preparation for Starship's future tests and eventual space flights.Dec 3, 2021 11:30 PM CST
343i to address Halo Infinite playlist issues very soon343i is listening to feedback and plans to address Halo Infinite's controversial playlist situation by the end of the year.Dec 3, 2021 2:31 PM CST
Sony's new service combines PS Plus + PS Now, with PS1, PS2, PS3 gamesSony's answer to Xbox Game Pass; Merging PS Plus and PS Now with on-demand PS4, PS5, and classic PS1, PS2, PS3, and PSP games.Dec 3, 2021 11:41 AM CST
Astronauts aboard the ISS go for a spacewalk, fix faulty antennaAfter an initial rescheduling due to space debris, NASA astronauts aboard the ISS have made a spacewalk to fix a faulty antenna.Dec 3, 2021 4:40 AM CST
'Most Advanced Humanoid Robot' goes viral for a terrifyingly real faceA video has been posted online of a robot waking up to some clicking and expressing a genuine look of shock or surprise.Dec 3, 2021 1:33 AM CST
Huge asteroid to approach Earth very soon, 'potentially hazardous'An asteroid larger than a typical space rock will be approaching Earth soon, and it's classified as 'potentially hazardous'.Dec 3, 2021 12:03 AM CST
Meta now holds 60% of the SteamVR market share and 36% is Quest 2The latest Steam Survey data says that Meta has 60% of the SteamVR market share. 40% of all SteamVR users run a Quest or Quest 2.Dec 2, 2021 10:33 PM CST
Elon Musk: don't buy Apple's stupid cloth, buy the Tesla CyberwhistleTesla launches the new Cyberwhistle: a new Cybertruck-inspired whistle that costs $50 -- Elon Musk says don't buy Apple's cloth.Dec 2, 2021 9:15 PM CST

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