Don't blame SpaceX for that rocket on a collision course with the Moon
This past January, astronomer Bill Gray said that the upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket would collide with the Moon sometime in early March. As you might expect, the prediction set off a flurry...
View ArticleVR-related claims increased by 31 percent in 2021, says UK insurance firm
Meta’s Reality Labs VR division has yet to disclose how many Quest 2 headsets it has sold to date. What we do know is that it recently became more popular than ever. On Christmas Day 2021, the Oculus...
View ArticleWatch Amazon's first trailer for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'
Amazon used Super Bowl LVI to show off the first trailer for its ambitious The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series. The 60 second teaser gives us our first look at some of the main characters,...
View Article'Horizon Forbidden West' is the total package
When Guerrilla Games revealed that Horizon Forbidden West would have underwater gameplay, I was not excited. I was in the minority with this feeling, but I have a ridiculous, lifelong fear of large...
View ArticleDell's 34-inch QD-OLED monitor will cost $1,299 when it arrives this spring
Dell's Alienware monitor that uses Samsung's quantum dot OLED (QD-OLED) tech will arrive this spring for a surprisingly reasonable $1,299, the company announced via a tweet. Dell first unveiled the...
View ArticleAmazon sale offers up to 40 percent off Anker chargers and accessories
If you've been looking for wireless chargers, cables or high-speed chargers with surge protection, now is a good time to stock up. You can pick up various Anker products at Amazon with discounts up to...
View ArticleVolta is installing 1,000 EV fast-charging stations at Walgreens locations
More electric vehicle drivers will soon be able to charge their car's battery when they stop by the drugstore. EV charging network Volta is bringing another 1,000 DC fast-charging stalls to 500...
View ArticleThe Morning After: Our verdict on ‘Horizon Forbidden West’
Finally, the two newest consoles are hitting their exclusive-game groove. Microsoft finally has its Halo, and while Forbidden West is available on PlayStation 4, it was made to sing on the more...
View ArticleUber CEO says you'll eventually be able to pay with cryptocurrency
Uber users will eventually be able to pay for rides using cryptocurrency, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told Bloomberg. However, the company is essentially taking the same tack as Tesla by waiting for changes...
View ArticleSamsung's cellular Galaxy Watch 4 models drop to new record-low prices
Whether you pre-ordered one of Samsung's new Galaxy smartphones or have another Android handset, the company's Galaxy Watches are the wearables we'd recommend pairing with it. The Galaxy Watch 4 came...
View ArticleUK authorities seize NFTSs over $1.9 million in suspected tax fraud
The non-fungible token market is full of shady dealings, and British authorities hope to clean them up. BBC Newsreports HM Revenue and Customs has seized three NFTs as part of investigation into...
View ArticleSamsung's 1TB T7 portable SSD is back down to a record low of $110
A number of Samsung storage gadgets are on sale right now, making it a good time to pick up an extra portable drive to keep in your bag, a microSD card for your tablet or console or even an SSD for...
View ArticlePolestar's Super Bowl ad takes jabs at Tesla and VW
Polestar is counting on a time-honored tactic to get noticed in an increasingly crowded electric car market: a brazen Super Bowl ad. Volvo's sibling brand aired a 30-second spot for the Polestar 2...
View ArticleZwift is holding a cycling esports event in a virtual NYC
Zwift is bringing together some of its more dedicated cyclists for another competitive riding event. On February 26th, the workout platform will host the second UCI Cycling Esports World Championships...
View ArticleSpaceX plans its first commercial spacewalk for this year
SpaceX won't just have launched first all-civilian spaceflight — it should soon be home to a full-fledged private space program. According to The Washington Post, Shift4 founder and Inspiration4 leader...
View ArticleMotorola and Verizon made a '5G Neckband' for lighter VR headsets
Everyone wants a piece of the metaverse. Since Facebook rebranded and christened itself Meta, interest in VR and AR has surged again. We’ve already seen companies like Google, Samsung, LG and Alcatel...
View ArticleTexas sues Meta over the facial recognition system it shut down last year
Meta’s past use of facial recognition technology has once again landed the company in potential legal trouble. On Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging...
View ArticleHP Spectre x360 16 review: A big, beautiful convertible laptop
The last time we looked at one of HP's premium Spectre x360 convertible notebooks, we were blown away by its style, powerful hardware and excellent keyboard. But that was just a 13-inch model — what if...
View ArticleInstagram now lets you send private Story likes
Meta’s Instagram is introducing a new way for people to interact with Stories. Starting today, you can send a private like when someone shares an image or video that catches your eye. Previously, the...
View ArticleCrypto lender to pay $100 million over alleged securities violations
US regulators are making it clear crypto companies must follow conventional rules. Crypto lender BlockFi has settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission over charges the company allegedly...
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