Heliophysics pioneer Eugene Parker dies at 94
Dr. Eugene Parker, a pioneer in the field of heliophysics, has died at the age of 94. In the 1950s, Parker developed a theory that predicted solar winds. As NASA notes, Parker pushed the field forward...
View ArticleGoogle Classroom will help teachers monitor progress with practice sets
Students using Google Classroom won't have to wait until a test to know how well they understand a concept. Google has previewed an upcoming "practice sets" feature in Classroom that lets teachers...
View ArticleInstacart lets you buy ingredients from TikTok recipes with a few taps
Ever see recipe on TikTok and wish you could quickly buy all the necessary ingredients online? You just might. Instacart has introduced "Shoppable Recipes" that help you snap up ingredients when you...
View ArticleSlack’s updated iPad app has a redesigned interface and new sidebar features
Slack has furnished its iPad app with a much-needed update. The highlight of the release is a redesigned interface that introduces a two-column layout to the app. If you’re already familiar with the...
View ArticleEpson's latest laser projector promises 4K 120Hz output for $3,999
Only a month after revealing the Pro Cinema LS12000 laser projector, Epson is bringing much of the same tech to a cheaper model. The Home Cinema LS11000 4K PRO-UHD also uses multi-array laser diodes as...
View ArticleStrategy classic ‘Total War: Medieval 2’ heads to mobile on April 7th
One of the classics of the real-time strategy genre is coming to mobile devices. On April 7th, Sega will release Total War: Medieval II on Android and iOS, the company announced today. First released...
View ArticleNetflix thought now would be a good time to resurface Zelensky's sitcom
Before he gained widespread acclaim for his leadership of Ukraine following Russia's invasion, president Volodymyr Zelensky was a famous actor and comedian. He starred in a satirical comedy series...
View ArticleSam Barlow's Immortality trilogy hits Xbox and PC this summer
Immortality, the latest game from Her Story and Telling Lies creator Sam Barlow, is set to hit Xbox Series consoles, Game Pass and PC this summer. Like its predecessors, Immortality is shot in...
View ArticleNASA's James Webb Space Telescope passes key optics tests
Astronomers can breathe a little easier. NASA has confirmed the James Webb Space Telescope has passed checks and tests verifying its optical performance following a "fine phasing" alignment on March...
View ArticleNetflix wants to charge you more for moochers on your account
Netflix is finally gearing up to do something about unauthorized account sharing. After testing a notification last year that pushed people to stop mooching and get their own Netflix accounts, the...
View ArticleCongressional bills would ban tech mergers over $5 billion
Senator Elizabeth Warren has long made clear that she's no fan of Big Tech, and her latest legislation proves it. She and House Representative Mondaire Jones have introduced legislation in their...
View ArticleGoogle I/O starts May 11th virtually with a 'limited' in-person audience
Google just announced that its annual I/O developer conference is taking place at the Shoreline Amphitheater on May 11th and 12th with a "limited live audience." This would mark the first time there...
View ArticleZelensky signs bill legalizing crypto industry in Ukraine
Cryptocurrency will soon be a legal asset class in Ukraine, thanks to a new bill signed into law by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation tweeted today...
View ArticleFacebook removed a deepfake video of Zelensky
Facebook’s policy banning deepfakes was the latest to be put to the test amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. On Wednesday, the company confirmed it has removed a video that purportedly showed Ukrainian...
View ArticleTwitter actioned over 50,000 pieces of misleading Ukraine content
Twitter said it has "labeled or removed" more than 50,000 pieces of content that broke its policy on manipulated media in the wake of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the company shared in a blog post...
View ArticleDyson's latest Airwrap can curl your hair in both directions
Dyson's hairstyling gadgets have been among some of the most popular around, and one of the most intriguing is the Airwrap. It's a curler that can double as a straightener, and you may even have seen...
View ArticleAmazon's new Fresh store in Seattle is an experiment in sustainability
Amazon has incorporated a number of new features and upgrades into its newest Fresh grocery store in Seattle in a bid to secure net-zero carbon certification from the International Living Future...
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The Morning After: 'Elden Ring' is a hit
Bandai Namco expected to sell four million copies of FromSoftware's Elden Ring. Considering Dark Souls 3 sold three million copies in the month it came out, that seemed a relatively ambitious goal....
View ArticleRoomba robot vacuums gain Siri voice support as part of big update
iRobot's latest software update gives its Roomba robot vacuums and Braava jet robot mops the ability to respond to Siri voice commands. The Genius 4.0 Home Intelligence update adds Siri Shortcut...
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'Discovery' fully clicks into the philosophy of Star Trek with its fourth...
The following contains minor spoilers for season four, episode 14 of 'Star Trek: Discovery.'Season four has been an interesting one for Star Trek: Discovery. The show finally embraced a more episodic...
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