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Windows' classic 3D Space Cadet pinball is getting a physical re-creation
A physical re-creation of the classic 3D Space Cadet pinball game from Windows is in development. Hobbyist CNCDan is…
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Analyst on China's spent rocket stages: "Things only continue to get worse"
China's rapid increase in rocket launches has led to a significant rise in the mass of spent rocket stages in orbit.…
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Citing Gandalf, Pope Leo says we must "disarm" AI
Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical titled 'Magnifica Humanitas,' calling for the disarmament of AI to…
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US's big bet on quantum computing may not be entirely legal
The US government has announced a $2 billion investment in quantum computing, which has raised legal concerns. A…
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Microsoft open-sources "the earliest DOS source code discovered to date"
Microsoft has released the earliest discovered source code of DOS, predating the MS-DOS branding. This release…
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Anthropic blames dystopian sci-fi for training AI models to act "evil"
Anthropic has identified that its AI models may exhibit 'evil' behavior due to training on internet texts influenced…
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SpaceX's Starship V3—still a work in progress—mostly successful on first flight
SpaceX successfully launched its upgraded Starship V3 rocket on its first test flight, achieving mostly positive…
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Two space shuttle-era spacewalkers enter Astronaut Hall of Fame
Tom Akers and Joe Tanner were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on May 16, 2026. Both astronauts had…
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China’s shark finning could lead to US seafood sanctions
A petition has been filed to the U.S. government requesting sanctions on Chinese seafood imports due to shark finning…
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Texas AG sues Meta over claims that WhatsApp doesn't provide end-to-end encrypt
The Texas Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that WhatsApp does not provide the end-to-end…
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Four Russian satellites are now within striking distance of an ICEYE radarsat
Four Russian military satellites have altered their orbits to align with an ICEYE radar surveillance satellite,…
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Ebola outbreak now third largest recorded and "spreading rapidly"
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has escalated to become the third largest recorded, with…
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First-generation Chromecast users stressed by devices suddenly failing
First-generation Chromecast users faced issues as their devices suddenly stopped casting from popular apps. Google…
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LimeWire re-emerges in rush to share pulled 60 Minutes segment
CBS faced backlash after editor-in-chief Bari Weiss pulled a segment from '60 Minutes' that featured testimonies from…
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US scrambles to stop Internet users re-creating dead pilots’ voices
The US government is taking measures to prevent the re-creation of deceased pilots' voices using AI technology. This…
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Marketer claimed it could tap devices for ad targeting will pay $880K settlement
Cox Media Group Local Solutions has agreed to pay $880,000 to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission…
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Routine vaccines may cut dementia risk–experts have startling hypothesis on how
Experts are exploring a hypothesis that routine vaccines may reduce the risk of dementia by training a previously…
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Police boast of hacking VPN where criminals "believed themselves to be safe"
European law enforcement has successfully dismantled a VPN service known as First VPN, which was used by…
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Review: The Mandalorian and Grogu is ... fine
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a new film that serves as a spinoff from the popular Disney+ series. While it offers some…
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Soaring solar and a surge in hydro push more coal off the US grid
Recent data indicates a shift in the US energy grid, with a significant increase in solar and hydroelectric power…
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PSA: The Steam Controller’s magnetic charger can be a fire hazard
The Steam Controller's magnetic charger poses a fire hazard due to exposed metal connectors. A Reddit user reported…
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The $58,000 TV bill: When DirecTV sued O.J. Simpson for piracy
In 2001, O.J. Simpson's home was raided by the FBI as part of a satellite TV piracy investigation. The raid revealed…
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AI put "synthetic quotes" in his book. But this author wants to keep using it.
Author Steven Rosenbaum's new book, The Future of Truth, has come under scrutiny for including inaccurate quotes…
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Rocket Report: Starship launch delayed, German launch company may aid Canada
SpaceX's Starship rocket faced a delay due to a ground system issue just before its planned launch in South Texas.…
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Ground system issue scrubs first launch of SpaceX's Starship V3 rocket
SpaceX's first launch attempt of the Starship V3 rocket was scrubbed due to a ground system issue. The countdown was…
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IoT gadget maker AcuRite shares reasoning for killing customers’ favorite app
AcuRite has announced the discontinuation of its My AcuRite app due to obsolete technology, effective May 30. Users…
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AT&T sues California in attempt to shut off old phone network
AT&T has filed a lawsuit against California to stop the state from enforcing regulations that require the company to…
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Zillow loses thousands of listings in fight over “hidden” homes
Zillow has lost access to thousands of property listings in Chicago amid a legal dispute with a private listing…
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The International Space Station is leaking again
The International Space Station is experiencing a new leak in its Russian segment, which has been a persistent issue.…
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Top Gun turns 40
Top Gun, the iconic 1986 film, celebrates its 40th anniversary, having made a significant impact on popular culture…
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Trump wants $1B to protect White House ballroom from drones and other threats
President Donald Trump is requesting $1 billion in taxpayer funding to enhance security for his White House ballroom…
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These clever active beam headlights are finally coming to America
Audi's Q9 SUV will introduce advanced adaptive beam headlights to the US market later this year. These headlights are…
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"I'll buy 10 of those"–NASA science chief yearns for mass-produced satellites
NASA's science chief is advocating for the mass production of satellites to increase the agency's scientific output.…
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Yearslong fight over users' right to tweak smart TV software heads to trial
A trial regarding the right of Vizio smart TV owners to access the source code of their operating system is set for…
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Famously secret about its finances, SpaceX opens its books for the first time
SpaceX has publicly disclosed its financial information for the first time in a detailed S-1 filing with the SEC. The…
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Trump admin didn't want Ebola-exposed Americans, sent them to Berlin, Prague
The Trump administration reportedly resisted allowing Ebola-exposed Americans to return to the U.S. for treatment,…
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NASA's Psyche spacecraft returns unfamiliar views of a familiar world
NASA's Psyche spacecraft recently conducted a flyby of Mars, capturing unique images of the planet. This encounter…
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Masters of the Universe final trailer brings the '80s nostalgia
Amazon MGM Studios has released the final trailer for the upcoming film Masters of the Universe, which is filled with…
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"Ryzen 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition" may help you avoid paying for a new PC
AMD is reportedly planning to release the Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition, which may provide an upgrade…
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Google publishes exploit code threatening millions of Chromium users
Google has published exploit code for a vulnerability in its Chromium browser that has remained unfixed for 29 months.…
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Buckle up: Google is set to remake search with agentic AI in 2026
Google is set to transform its search functionality with agentic AI by 2026. The company's AI Mode has seen…
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Russia's plan to advertise on rockets and spacecraft takes off
Russia has begun advertising on its rockets and spacecraft as a means to generate revenue amid economic challenges.…
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Man wins $835K after sheriff jailed him for a month over Charlie Kirk post
Larry Bushart, a retired Tennessee police officer, won an $835,000 settlement after being jailed for 37 days over a…
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China banned RTX 5090D V2 while Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was visiting
China has banned the Nvidia RTX 5090D V2 chip while CEO Jensen Huang was visiting the country. This ban reflects…
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The Internet can't stop watching Figure AI's humanoid robots handling packages
Figure AI has gained significant attention for its livestream showcasing humanoid robots handling packages. The event…
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Moose-proof and megacasting: Ars drives the new Volvo EX60
Volvo has introduced the all-electric EX60, which features advanced production techniques and a focus on safety. The…
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Google's SynthID AI watermarking tech is being adopted by OpenAI, Nvidia
Google's SynthID AI watermarking technology is being adopted by companies like OpenAI and Nvidia to help identify…
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Spider-Noir final trailer gives us a classic villain
Prime Video has released the final trailer for its live-action series Spider-Noir, featuring Nicolas Cage. The series…
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RFK Jr. forced to withdraw charter that opened CDC panel to anti-vaccine quacks
The Health Department has withdrawn a revised charter for the CDC's vaccine advisory committee due to an…
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Google announces agent-optimized Gemini 3.5.Flash and a do-anything model called Omni
Google has announced the rollout of Gemini 3.5 Flash, an advanced AI model designed for efficiency and performance.…
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