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James Webb Space Telescope Completes Deep-Freeze Testing
James Webb Space Telescope Completes Deep-Freeze Testing

After removing Webb from the deep freeze, NASA now reports that all systems are go.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Release, Ship Dates Leaked
Samsung Galaxy S9 Release, Ship Dates Leaked

Serial phone leaker Evan "evleaks" Blass has posted the announcement, pre-order, and release dates for the Galaxy S9.

Lidar: A Gold Rush Is On to Help Your Car See Better
Lidar: A Gold Rush Is On to Help Your Car See Better

For autonomous vehicles and driver assistance systems to improve on human performance, they need to start with superior sensors. Mostly that means lidar — and thanks to a flurry of innovation, lidar is getting better, smaller, and less expensive.

The Digital Multi-Screen Experience: Coming Soon to a Car Near You
The Digital Multi-Screen Experience: Coming Soon to a Car Near You

Automakers and suppliers continue to flesh out their vision for the digital automotive experience. We went hands on at CES 2018.

Nvidia May Be Prepping a New GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q to Counter Intel, AMD
Nvidia May Be Prepping a New GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q to Counter Intel, AMD

Nvidia is reportedly readying a new version of the GTX 1050 Ti with a Max-Q spin on the silicon. Is it a move against AMD's just-announced Vega Mobile or a shot across the bow of Intel's Vega-equipped CPUs?

Intel Leak Confirms Upcoming SSDs Will Use Ultra-Dense QLC 3D NAND
Intel Leak Confirms Upcoming SSDs Will Use Ultra-Dense QLC 3D NAND

Intel is prepping a new line of 3D TLC and QLC NAND drives. TLC 3D NAND isn't new, but we didn't expect to see quad-level-cell NAND quite so quickly.

VR180: Can It Jumpstart VR, or Is It Just the Next 3D TV?
VR180: Can It Jumpstart VR, or Is It Just the Next 3D TV?

Despite billions in investment, VR has been slow to take off in the consumer marketplace once you get past hardcore gaming. Google, Lenovo, and others are trying another approach by encouraging the creation of 180-degree content as a simpler alternative.

At CES 2018, Digital Health Took Center Stage
At CES 2018, Digital Health Took Center Stage

Small and large companies are taking advantage of consumer technology to enable new models and empower people to monitor and manage their health and wellness. Here are our favorites looking to shake up the status quo.

Researchers Found Another Major Security Flaw in Intel CPUs
Researchers Found Another Major Security Flaw in Intel CPUs

Security researchers have found another flaw in Intel CPUs — this time related to Intel Active Management Technology. Once again, this flaw can be leveraged to take complete control of a system, regardless of any security measures the user might employ.

The Best Cars and Car Tech of CES 2018
The Best Cars and Car Tech of CES 2018

Self-driving cars, cars with Ethernet onboard, and new dashboard concepts. Meanwhile, the adjacent Detroit and LA shows are pushing hard to showcase technologies, not just entire cars.

PC Market Grows for the First Time Since 2011
PC Market Grows for the First Time Since 2011

The new report from analyst firm IDC shows a 0.7 percent increase in PC shipments over the last quarter of 2017.

Apple Exaggerates MacBook Standby Battery Life, Owners Report
Apple Exaggerates MacBook Standby Battery Life, Owners Report

Apple's MacBook and MacBook Pro users are unhappy about their system's standby battery life, but Apple isn't interested in hearing it.