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Orb-Weaving Spiders Use Their Webs to Detect Sound
Because they don't possess eardrums, some spiders “outsource” their hearing to their webs.
Analyst: Annual GPU Shipments Skyrocketed and Prices Keep Falling
Normally we'd say now is a great time to buy a GPU, but with the next-gen on the horizon you might want to wait just a little bit longer.
Elon Musk Says He Can Legally Cancel Twitter Deal
The world's richest man says in a new legal filing that Twitter has breached the acquisition agreement by refusing to provide data. That, Musk's lawyers say, gives the billionaire justification to walk away from the deal.
Pay-To-Win Mechanics Are Turning Fans Against Diablo Immortal
Diablo Immortal was announced amid jeering and furious memes, but the game enjoyed a positive vibe when it was finally released last week. However, as more gamers plow through the story, they're finding it harder to avoid the dreaded microtransactions.
Intel Flashes Arc Desktop Graphics Card at Texas Gaming Tournament
Intel brandished an Arc desktop GPU at a pro gaming tour in Dallas, TX recently. Sadly, it wasn't powering any of the gaming systems at the event.
New York Passes Moratorium on New Crypto Mining Operations
The state Assembly has passed a bill that will place a moratorium on any new crypto farms that rely on power-hungry proof-of-work blockchains, like those behind Bitcoin and Ethereum. Cryptocurrency enthusiasts will still be permitted to spin up new operations with less wasteful technologies, as well as those relying on renewable sources of energy.
Volvo to Use Unreal Engine For ‘Photorealistic’ EV Displays
Volvo is the latest company to announce plans to use the Unreal Engine for an upcoming fleet of EVs. This begs the question: can passengers play a round of Facing Worlds when stuck in traffic?
Ryzen Revisited: AMD’s 5800X3D, 5800X Are Great Upgrades for X370 Motherboard Owners
AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 7 5800X3D are great upgrade options for any gamer with a Ryzen 7 1800X still knocking around.
Whether Your Sunscreen Is ‘Reef-Safe’ Does Matter—But There’s a Catch
What does “reef-safe” actually mean, and how much can you depend on it?
New York Becomes First State to Pass Right to Repair Bill For Electronics
In a huge win for right to repair advocates, New York has passed a bill requiring companies to offer manuals, tools, and parts to any repair shop or product owner. Now we eagerly await it being signed into law.
Common Kitchen Ingredients Could Help Eliminate PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’
We have a better shot at destroying these toxic, persistent chemicals than previously thought.
How USB Charging Works, or How to Avoid Blowing Up Your Phone
If you take a phone that came with a 900mA wall charger and plug it into a 2,100mA iPad charger, will it explode?