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Google Lunar X Prize May Expire With No Winners
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
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 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
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
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 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
SanDisk Shows Off 1TB Flash Drive Prototype

The new USB Type-C stick includes a whopping 1TB of storage.

What is Speculative Execution?
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
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
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 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
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.