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NASA could have already killed life on Mars during its experiment

NASA could have killed any life that it picked up when it collected soil samples and mixed it with water in an experiment to test for life.

PlayStation 5 Pro performance falls short of Sony's promised 45% jump from base model

Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro is falling short of the marketed 45% performance uplift compared to the base PlayStation, with experts reporting a max 35% gain.

Scientists discover how to turn live mice transparent to see their organs

Researchers have discovered a way to turn mice skin transparent without causing physical harm, enabling organ and internal observation.

AMD teams with Arena to optimize, enhance next-gen Radeon GPUs using AI

AMD and Arena team up for the world's first AI test and optimization product for the latest process node semiconductor technology.

FurMark 2 has officially launched: melt your GPU by trying it out now

FurMark 2 has officially launched: cross-platform and cross-vendor power and thermal testing tool is ready to stress test your graphics card.

SpaceX closes out 2023 with epic video of Starship booster testing

SpaceX is currently preparing for Starship's third orbital test flight, and to close out 2023, the company posted a video of a static fire test.

Elon Musk says he could have a Neuralink brain implant in 'right now'

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has pledged to get the Neuralink brain implant when it's available, saying he could have one now and you wouldn't know.

Bugatti Centodieci pre-delivery testing involves five-hour, 180+ mile drive

Just 10 Bugatti Centodieci units will be available, and each one is receiving a special amount of pre-delivery testing before customers receive them.

Porsche 911 Dakar shows what it can do on gravel, sand and snow

As part of testing, the Porsche 911 Dakar handled testing on gravel, sand and snow, with the German automaker excited for the upcoming LA Auto Show.

Human footprints from the Ice Age uncovered in Utah desert

A collection of human footprints has been found at a United State Air Force range, dating back to the end of the last ice age.

DNA analysis reveals hidden secrets of 'vampire' skeleton from 1800s

Researchers have used DNA analysis to uncover secrets about a 'vampire' skeleton that was found in a grave back in 1990.

NASA wants you: 8-month social isolation study for future Mars trips

If social distancing wasn't enough, NASA wants people for 8-month social isolation.

Elon Musk's SpaceX 'Starship' takes its first 'breath' of life

SpaceX has reportedly tested the full-size Starship, breathing life into the massive spacecraft.

Iran government switched off its internet in reply to fuel protesters

In response to the fuel price protesters the Iranian government has switched off the country's internet.

Userbenchmark adjusting CPU 'rankings', pandering to Intel?

Userbenchmark changes their CPU rating algorithm to push huge focus on 1T performance while nerfing nT performance because 'Ryzen is too fast'

Best SSD For Gaming: Over 120 SSDs Tested!

With over 120 SSDs tested, Chris Ramseyer is welcomed back to the TweakTown family in a huge way!

Sony roll out new PS4 v5.50 firmware beta

Sony roll out new v5.50 beta firmware update for PS4, the beta is live right now.

Sony makes sign-ups for PS4 v5.50 firmware beta available

Sony has made their 5.50 firmware sign-ups available for the PlayStation 4.

CPU Cooler Testing and Methodology (October 2016)

TweakTown gets a new CPU cooler test system as well as a revised testing methodology. Find out how and why we test the way we do.

ASRock opens overclocking for Intel non-K Skylake processors, SKY OC

ASRock has opened up overclocking for non-K Intel Skylake processors with BIOS update.

Will drug tests help legitimize eSports as an actual sport?

eSports as a real sport? Maybe not, but drug tests are happening anyway.

Patriot BeatStreet Bluetooth Speaker and Clock Review

Daring to be different, Patriot has added a LED clock to their inexpensive Bluetooth speaker. Will the performance be enough to back up the features?

Dispelling Backblaze's HDD Reliability Myth - The Real Story Covered

We chronicle Backblaze's failed attempt to provide credible HDD reliability data. Read on to find out why you should pay no attention at all.

Seagate Technology set to acquire Xyratex LTD

Seagate gearing up to purchase HDD testing hardware company Xyratex for $347 million.

Watts Up? Pro, Pro ES, and .Net Power Meter Review

Watts Up? makes several meters that work as advertised to measure power at the plug level. Measuring AC power has never been easier.

FDA orders Google's DNA test startup, 23andMe, to stop all sales

23andMe receives a cease and desist order from the FDA forcing a halt of all sales due to lack of approval.

Samsung investing $500 million into new testing facility in China

Samsung to invest half a billion dollars in a new testing facility to be built in China.

TweakTown partners up with SwiftTest for next-gen storage testing

TweakTown and SwiftTest partner up for next-gen storage performance testing.

Facebook opens up beta testing program for Android, wants you to help make its app better

Facebook creates beta testing program for Android.

Steam launches Early Access, a better way of doing Beta programs

New Steam Early Access service changes the way video game beta testing works.

Chrome Beta channel opens its doors to Android

Android now welcomes the Chrome Beta channel.

Facebook testing new event reminders that show up with other notifications with some users

Facebook testing a feature that reminds users with a normal notification an hour before an event sta.

TweakTown Laptop Testing Methodology - a look at how we do things

TweakTown will soon begin to review laptops once again - it's been a while, but we're back. We wanted to share our testing methodology with you.

GeIL Taipei Factory Tour - We almost broke an IC Testing Machine

We were exclusively invited to the GeIL Taipei factory to get an up close and personal tour of its facility for testing and producing its memory modules.

Basemark Halti annouced, an OpelGL ES 3.0 benchmark for your smartphone

Makers of popular smartphone benchmarking software Basemark ES 2.0, announce Basemark Halti, tests O.

Corsair Force Series SSD goes through some life testing

Corsair Force Series SSD undergoes life testing.

TweakTown's SSD Fill Testing Explained

After a month of testing and fine tuning, we are ready to explain the new SSD test used exclusively in our SSD reviews hereon.

Panasonic Toughbook CF-30 takes a bullet

Ok so it was a .22 but it still worked.

TweakTown's New PSU Testing Methodology Explained

With our new dedicated power supply reviewer David about to go into full swing, we first run over our PSU testing methods we plan to use hereon.