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Michelin’s Acorus Means Potholes Won’t Damage Low-Profile Tires, Wheels
Bend, not break: Acorus wheel adds a pair of rubber flanges for extra flex, saving short-sidewall tires from their early demise.
DIY Manned Rocket Launch Aims to Prove Earth is Flat
Sixty-one-year-old limo driver and stuntman "Mad Mike" Hughes is still looking to prove once and for all the Earth is flat. His opinion on whether it rests on a turtle's back is unclear.
Post-Quantum Firefox 58 Packs Additional Multi-Threading
Firefox Quantum launched a few months ago and impressed us with its performance and capabilities. Now FF 58 is here to smooth off a few rough edges and add some performance improvements of its own.
How To Boost Older GPU Performance, Since You Can’t Buy a New One
With GPU prices beyond crazy, there's no way we're recommending anybody buy right now. If you're stuck making do with an older card, here's some advice and tips for maximizing every last bit of performance it can give you.
Android 8.1 Now Tells You How Fast Nearby Wi-Fi Networks Are
You won't get exact speed measurements, but a general descriptor tells you if the network is lightning fast or slow as molasses.
Samsung’s New Exynos M3 Processor Is an Ultra-Wide Mobile Monster
Samsung's new Exynos M3 is an ultra-wide CPU that Samsung promises can deliver up to 50 percent more performance per clock.
Confirmed: No One Will Win the Google Lunar XPRIZE
The XPRIZE Foundation has confirmed the Google Lunar XPRIZE will expire in March with no winners.
Microsoft’s Mixed Reality Headset Prices Drop Dramatically; New K-12 Laptops Debut
Microsoft's new Mixed Reality headsets are available at prices far below their introduction targets, while the company is highlighting new low-cost laptops meant to aid in its fight against Google's Chromebooks.
Linus Torvalds Says Intel’s Spectre Fix Is ‘Complete and Utter Garbage’
Original Linux developer Linus Torvalds has called Intel's patches "COMPLETE AND UTTER GARBAGE." He actually used caps lock, so you know he's serious.
DJI’s New Mavic Air Combines the Best of the Spark, Mavic Pro
If you've been having a hard time choosing between a DJI Spark and Mavic Pro, you've now got another option. DJI's new Mavic Air incorporates many of the best features of each, at a price point squarely in the middle.
BMW is Turning Apple CarPlay Into a Subscription Service
BMW is going to charge an annual fee for Apple CarPlay functionality going forward, despite the fact that Apple charges no such rate.
Bugatti 3D Prints Titanium Brake Calipers For Chiron Supercar
Luxury car manufacturer Bugatti isn't printing with just any metal — no, Bugatti wants to make new brake calipers for its current $2.7 million supercar by 3D printing the parts in titanium.