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Sold by Amazon Shut Down After Washington State Investigation
Amazon will also have to pay a $2.25 million fine—chump change, to a company accused of working toward a monopoly.
EVGA Unveils Outrageous Open Air PC with Carbon Fiber Chassis
EVGA's latest concept gaming rig is adorned with carbon fiber and blacked-out finishes, all suspended in a unique carbon fiber frame.
All Is Not Well With NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft (Updated)
An unwelcome October surprise from an unexpected quadrant: NASA's Lucy spacecraft is having trouble — but it's already been launched.
Malware Masquerading as Android 2FA App Infected 10,000 Phones Before Removal
Known simply as 2FA Authenticator, the app picked up more than 10,000 installs until security researchers identified it as a vehicle for trojan-dropper malware.
4K vs. UHD: What’s the Difference?
The terms UHD and 4K have become so conflated that TV makers, broadcasters, and tech blogs are using them interchangeably — but they're not the same thing.
RGB Keyboard Support Suggests Gaming Chromebooks Are Coming Soon
Little by little, more powerful processors and faster storage have made their way into Chromebooks, and now companies may be gearing up to give them more gaming cred with RGB keyboards. There's only one reason to do this: Steam-enabled gaming Chromebooks are on the horizon.
Apple Finally Allows Face ID With Masks in iOS 15.4 Beta
Despite it being "less secure" than a full-face scan, Apple is allowing Face ID with masks, finally.
Frogs Regrow Limb With New Treatment
The study’s results show promise for the future of regeneration research as it relates to amputated limbs.
US Military Awards $60 Million Contract for Supersonic Passenger Plane
The Air Force has just awarded a $60 million grant to Colorado-based Boom Supersonic to support its airliner development. When complete, the company's Overture aircraft could carry dozens of passengers at speeds up to Mach 1.7.
This ‘Minimum Viable Computer’ Could Cost Just $15
Developer Brian Benchoff wanted to see just how cheap a functional computer could be. He came up with the Minimum Viable Computer, a pocket-sized Linux box that could cost as little as $15.
Oculus Quest Officially Rebranded to Meta Quest, and not Everyone is Happy About it
Like with its previous announcement, the whole "Meta" thing is not going over so well with its "fans."
Scientists Have Found a Magnetar In Our Cosmic Backyard
Three times an hour, it becomes one of the brightest objects in the sky. And it's right in our cosmic backyard.