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China Is Installing Android Malware on Tourists’ Phones
China Is Installing Android Malware on Tourists’ Phones

Multiple news agencies have joined forces to analyze a new piece of malware, which Chinese border agents are forcing tourists to install on their phones. The software copies messaging, contacts, and searches phones for thousands of different documents.

Scientists: Sorry, ‘Oumuamua Still Isn’t an Alien Spaceship
Scientists: Sorry, ‘Oumuamua Still Isn’t an Alien Spaceship

A comprehensive analysis from scientists at the University of Maryland and other institutions has ruined our fun once and for all. 'Oumuamua isn't an alien spaceship.

AMD Denies Report It Gave China ‘Keys to the Kingdom,’ Violated National Security
AMD Denies Report It Gave China ‘Keys to the Kingdom,’ Violated National Security

AMD has fired back at the Wall Street Journal for implying it put US national security at risk with its joint venture. The public evidence seems firmly on AMD's side.

Samsung Will Announce the Galaxy Note 10 on August 7th
Samsung Will Announce the Galaxy Note 10 on August 7th

The wait is almost over for phone buyers who look at the Galaxy S10 and wish it had more features.

2019 Ford Ranger Midsize Pickup Review: What’s New Again Is Old
2019 Ford Ranger Midsize Pickup Review: What’s New Again Is Old

The Ford Ranger is a solid pickup let down by an aging cockpit and no full-range adaptive cruise control. But there's nothing else this size with the 7,500-pound tow capacity.

If You Plan to Upgrade RAM on a DDR4 System, It’s Time to Pull the Trigger
If You Plan to Upgrade RAM on a DDR4 System, It’s Time to Pull the Trigger

If you're going to buy DDR4 for any system, this is the time to do it. RAM prices may get a bit lower, but DDR4 has virtually nowhere to go but up.

SpaceX Lost Contact With 3 Starlink Satellites
SpaceX Lost Contact With 3 Starlink Satellites

Losing three satellites in a matter of weeks doesn't sound great, and indeed, it would be preferable if none of them failed. However, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk used a classic "underpromise and overdeliver" maneuver prior to launch.

Udemy Class Review: Rocket Engineering and Interstellar Space Propulsion
Udemy Class Review: Rocket Engineering and Interstellar Space Propulsion

Udemy’s Rocket Engineering and Interstellar Space Propulsion course provides a considerable amount of information on both topics crammed into a short 2.5-hour program. Although this series of lectures is quite interesting, it’s a hard course to recommend.

Microsoft Kills Automatic Registry Backups in Windows 10
Microsoft Kills Automatic Registry Backups in Windows 10

Microsoft used to perform regular backups of the registry, but that has now officially ended in Windows 10. If you want to save the registry, you'll have to manually re-enable the feature.

5 Truly Wireless Earbuds That Are Way Cheaper Than AirPods
5 Truly Wireless Earbuds That Are Way Cheaper Than AirPods

Here are five truly wireless earbuds that won't break the bank.

Review: Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme 8G
Review: Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 2080 Xtreme 8G

It's got LEDs, a giant cooler, factory overclocking, and more video-out ports than you typically find on a high-end card. Meet the Gigabyte Aorus RTX 2080 Xtreme 8G.

WD, Toshiba Lose 6 Exabytes of NAND Due to Power Outage
WD, Toshiba Lose 6 Exabytes of NAND Due to Power Outage

A mid-June disaster could sap half of Western Digital's NAND production for the quarter, thanks to long-term shutdowns for repairs.