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SpaceX to Launch Japanese Startup’s Lunar Missions
SpaceX to Launch Japanese Startup’s Lunar Missions

A Japanese startup called Ispace is shooting for the moon, and SpaceX is going to help.

Sony Bows to the Inevitable, Allows Fortnite Cross-Play on PS4
Sony Bows to the Inevitable, Allows Fortnite Cross-Play on PS4

Sony has bowed to the inevitable and agreed to enable cross-play in Fortnite.

Nvidia RTX 2070 Goes Up for Pre-Order on October 17
Nvidia RTX 2070 Goes Up for Pre-Order on October 17

Nvidia's RTX 2070 will drop on October 17, but will it be worth buying?

Oculus Announces New Quest Standalone VR Headset at $399
Oculus Announces New Quest Standalone VR Headset at $399

Oculus has announced its new standalone Quest headset — inside-out tracking, no PC required, and new touch controllers, all for $399.

Even Clean Diesel Exhaust Has Health Risks: MIT Study
Even Clean Diesel Exhaust Has Health Risks: MIT Study

Even discounting the Volkswagen-style cheating, diesels may still pose a health hazard from NOX (nitrogen oxide). Study author Steven Barrett says the solution is electrification, not cleaner diesel.

Google Will Let You Opt-Out of Auto Sign-in With Chrome 70
Google Will Let You Opt-Out of Auto Sign-in With Chrome 70

Google has heard your complaints loud and clear, so Chrome v70 will add additional sign-in controls.

Opportunity Rover Spotted From Mars Orbit
Opportunity Rover Spotted From Mars Orbit

Knowing where the rover ended up is a nice development, but it doesn't get us any closer to reviving Opportunity.

NASA Determines Why Earth Wobbles on its Axis
NASA Determines Why Earth Wobbles on its Axis

NASA says it has now pinned down three causes for this shift. As expected, the loss of polar ice is a major contributor.

Scientists Find Dust Storms on Titan, Saturn’s Largest Moon
Scientists Find Dust Storms on Titan, Saturn’s Largest Moon

We've found dust storms on Titan — just the third place they are known to occur in our solar system.

Telltale Games Accused of Violating Law With Recent Mass Layoffs
Telltale Games Accused of Violating Law With Recent Mass Layoffs

According to a newly filed lawsuit claims the firings ran afoul of the WARN Act, which requires companies to tell employees in advance of mass layoffs.

Solar Roads Officially Suck
Solar Roads Officially Suck

The first examination of solar road power and performance is in. The data isn't encouraging.

Qualcomm Accuses Apple of Giving Trade Secrets to Intel
Qualcomm Accuses Apple of Giving Trade Secrets to Intel

Qualcomm has accused Apple of stealing trade secrets related to its modem technology and giving the tech to Intel.