22 years after The Matrix, simulation hypothesis movies are booming again
The late 1990s were arguably when simulation hypothesis movies burst into the popular consciousness -- but now they're making a big comeback in 2021......»»
Astronauts take major step toward Starliner’s first crewed flight
After numerous delays across many years, NASA is closer than ever to launching its first astronauts aboard the Boeing-made CST-100 Starliner spacecraft......»»
Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA exploited to install Russian malware
Microsoft didn't disclose the in-the-wild exploits by Kremlin-backed group until now. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Kremlin-backed hackers have been exploiting a critical Microsoft vulnerability for four years in attack.....»»
Windows vulnerability reported by the NSA exploited to install Russian backdoor
Microsoft didn't disclose the in-the-wild exploits by Kremlin-backed group until now. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Kremlin-backed hackers have been exploiting a critical Microsoft vulnerability for four years in attack.....»»
Apple’s Beats Pill speaker could be about to make a comeback
Back in January 2022, Apple discontinued the years-old Beats Pill+ without announcing a replacement of any sort. It looks like that could be about to change, at least based on a teaser this week. more….....»»
After 48 years, Zilog is killing the classic standalone Z80 microprocessor chip
Z80 powered Game Boy, ZX Spectrum, Pac-Man, and a 1970s PC standard based on CP/M. Enlarge / A cropped portion of a ca. 1980 ad for the Microsoft Z80 SoftCard, which allowed Apple II users to run the CP/M operating system. (credi.....»»
Don"t blame Dubai"s freak rain on cloud seeding—the storm was far too big to be human-made
Some years ago, I found myself making my way up the narrow stairs of a Learjet on a sultry runway in a deserted airport near the South Africa-Mozambique border. The humidity was there to taste—the air thick with it......»»
10 best 2010s sci-fi movies, ranked
The best sci-fi movies from the 2010s are now considered genre-defining modern classics, from the mind-bending Interstellar to the spine-chilling Ex Machina......»»
7 best Al Pacino movies, ranked
From the a '90s ensemble drama to a Sidney Lumet heist film to one of the greatest movies ever made, we rank the seven best Al Pacino movies......»»
TopSpin 2K25 serves up a fun, but safe tennis simulation revival
Publisher 2K has brought a beloved tennis game series back with TopSpin 2K25, but its not a major upgrade from the series' last installment......»»
US official snubs Huawei’s latest chipset
A statement made by an US official seemingly snubs Huawei’s attempts at making their own chipsets, saying it’s “years behind”. The post US official snubs Huawei’s latest chipset appeared first on Phandroid. For a brief moment fol.....»»
Explore a digitized collection of doomed Everest climber’s letters home
Collection includes three letters found on Mallory's body in 1999, preserved for 75 years. Enlarge / The final letter from George Mallory from Camp I, Mount Everest, to his wife Ruth Mallory, May 27, 1924. (credit: The Master and.....»»
Giant galactic explosion exposes galaxy pollution in action
A team of international researchers studied galaxy NGC 4383, in the nearby Virgo cluster, revealing a gas outflow so large that it would take 20,000 years for light to travel from one side to the other......»»
5 movies leaving Prime Video in April 2024 you have to watch
Classics like The Terminator and Emmy winner The Big Short are among five movies leaving Prime Video in April 2024 that you need to watch before they're gone......»»
The most common Google Pixel 8 problems and how to fix them
The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are two of Google's best devices in years, but they're not perfect. Here are some of the more common issues (and fixes) for them......»»
10 best anime movies ever, ranked
The best anime movies are a testament to the boundless artistry in Japanese animation, from the groundbreaking Akira to the legendary Spirited Away......»»
Tesla"s full self-driving feature may launch in China "very soon," Musk says
The EV maker rolled out FSD four years ago but has yet to make it available in China despite customers urging it to do so......»»
Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old
That coffee you slurped this morning? It's 600,000 years old......»»
NOAA confirms fourth global coral bleaching event
The world is currently experiencing a global coral bleaching event, according to NOAA scientists. This is the fourth global event on record and the second in the last 10 years......»»
Like the horror movie Abigail? Then watch these 3 movies now
Abigail is a zany horror comedy, and these three movies get at a pretty similar tone......»»
Fallout’s breakout star is Walton Goggins. Here are 3 movies and shows you need to watch now
If you enjoyed Walton Goggins' role as The Ghoul in Amazon Prime Video's Fallout, these movies and TV shows include some of the actor's standout performances......»»