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NASA is targeting August 30 for the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a powerful new observatory that offers 100 times the field of view of the Hubble Space Telescope. This massive upgrade in viewing capability means Roman could capture far more of the universe in a single image, potentially transforming how scientists study deep space.
Commodore dominated home computing in the 1980s with affordable machines like the C64, but mismanagement and failure to compete with IBM-compatible PCs led to its bankruptcy in 1994.
Apple doubled its MacBook Neo production target from 5 million to 10 million units after the $599 laptop far exceeded expectations, selling 1.1 million units in under three weeks. However, maintaining that price could be...
Microsoft is finally giving Windows 11 users the ability to turn off Bing and web results in Windows Search, something that previously required digging into the Windows Registry. A new toggle is being tested that lets users...
While AI funding keeps hitting new records, some founders are pushing back by building technology that encourages real-world human connection. Brynn Putnam raised money for Board, a startup centered on in-person games and social...
ntsc-rs is a free, open-source Rust-based plugin that uses real signal-processing algorithms to accurately simulate NTSC and VHS analog video. It runs in real time and integrates with After Effects, Premiere, and DaVinci Resolve.
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The Virtual OS Museum is a massive digital collection of over 600 operating systems across 250 platforms, built by developer Andrew Warkentin since 2003. Downloadable and runnable via emulation, it spans computing history from...
Microsoft is facing questions about losing its AI edge as GitHub suffers bot-driven outages and Copilot struggles against Anthropic's Claude Code. Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman pushes back, arguing the company's agentic AI push —...
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is planning to "reset the business" over the next 100 days, aiming to make Xbox the top gaming and entertainment company. Despite having no gaming background, she's already cut Game Pass prices and sped...
A new theoretical study suggests that "crystals" of space-time — mathematical ripple patterns in space-time geometry — could create naked singularities and microscopic black holes. These exotic objects resemble black holes but...
A mile-long floating city with a sports stadium, symphony hall, and a hospital deliberately positioned beyond national regulatory oversight sounds like science fiction. But the Freedom Ship is very much back, with fresh...
Skate 3 Recompiled is an unofficial tool that ports the Xbox 360 classic natively to Windows and Linux—no emulator needed—running at up to 165 FPS in 4K. A legal copy of the original game is required.
DDR4 memory is making a comeback as DDR5 prices surge, with motherboard makers and chipmakers extending DDR4 support through 2027, though memory shortages are expected to persist until then.
Google lets major US creators build custom Search profiles with links, bios, and social feeds — requiring 100K+ YouTube/Instagram followers or 300K on TikTok, offering more control than standard knowledge panels.
Amazon's upgraded Proteus warehouse robot can now receive plain-language text instructions from workers and operate throughout entire fulfillment centers, not just dock areas. The robot independently decides task priority,...
Meta secretly embedded face-recognition code, internally called "NameTag," into its AI app — downloaded over 50 million times — while publicly claiming the feature was still being "thought through." Though not yet active, the...
Triggered by an incident where Microsoft shut down an international court official's email at Washington's request, the European Commission has introduced a sweeping tech sovereignty package to cut dependence on foreign...
Gemini is now integrated into Google Docs, letting users generate polished reports, adjust tone, summarize, and shorten content via text prompts — with Drive file referencing included — starting at $1.99/month.
HP and Ferrari teamed up to create a limited-edition laptop called the HP Scuderia Ferrari AI PC, finished in Ferrari's signature red with a transparent panel showing its internal components like a race car's engine bay. Only...
Hello Robot, a small Bay Area startup, is taking a quieter but potentially smarter approach to home robotics than its flashier competitors. Its latest robot, Stretch 4, costs $30,000, works in real homes alongside real people,...
Valve confirmed its Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset will launch this summer, narrowing the timeline after multiple delays caused by memory and storage shortages. Both devices will feature a "Verified" badge system...
The Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller and lighter than its predecessor, starting at $399, making it feel like regular jewelry rather than a tech device. Improved comfort, longer battery life (up to nine days), and better scratch...
Rising memory costs tied to AI research are pushing laptop makers back to 8GB RAM. Dell's $699 XPS 13, Acer's Swift Air 14, and Microsoft's $1,299 Surface Laptop are among new 8GB machines, signaling a broader industry retreat...
Microsoft is redesigning the Windows right-click context menu to be faster, simpler, and fully customizable, letting users control what appears — eliminating the need to toggle between Windows 11's modern and legacy menu versions.