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Google Lunar X Prize May Expire With No Winners
The foundation is ready to pay up to $30 million in prizes, but it looks like the offer may expire in a few months with no winners at all.
New macOS Security Bug Unlocks App Store With Any Password
Apple's macOS High Sierra has a flaw in the latest version that allows admin users to bypass a locked app store by entering any password they like.
Microsoft Pulls Spectre, Meltdown Patches for Older AMD Systems
Microsoft has halted the distribution of patches for Spectre, Meltdown on some AMD systems due to problems with BSODs and bricked systems.
Vivo Demos First Smartphone With In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
At CES, Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is on hand to show off the first ever phone with a fingerprint reader inside the display.
Samsung to Announce Galaxy S9 at Mobile World Congress in February
Previous rumors pointed to a surprise Galaxy S9 unveiling at CES, which is underway now. However, Samsung is on hand not with the hotly anticipated new Galaxy phone, but with TV, smart home devices, and appliances — lots and lots of appliances.
Rivet Launches Blazing Fast, Intel-Based Killer Wireless-AC 1550 Chip, New Xbox Router
Rivet Networks has launched a new Wi-Fi chip based on an Intel solution, as well as a new, Xbox One-optimized router debuting this spring.
SanDisk Shows Off 1TB Flash Drive Prototype
The new USB Type-C stick includes a whopping 1TB of storage.
What is Speculative Execution?
Speculative execution has been in the news of late, typically when discussing the Meltdown and Spectre bugs. We explain the topic.
Razer Phone Gets Netflix HDR and Dolby 5.1 Sound
The company has announced a deal with Netflix that brings HDR and Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 sound to the Razer Phone.
Aptiv’s Self-Drive Car at CES 2018 Is Worlds Better
A flawless half-hour trip through busy Las Vegas streets. The only human intervention: When encountering barricades thrown up the middle of the street.
Intel Unveils ‘Breakthrough’ Quantum Computer
Intel has announced a new milestone in quantum computing, with 49 qubits now available. That's a huge step forward for the company compared with the 17-qubit system it showed just months ago.
Top-Secret ‘Zuma’ Satellite Launched by SpaceX May Have Been Lost
The recent "Zuma" launch appeared to go off without a hitch, but now there's reason to think the US spy satellite might have been destroyed before going into operation.