SitRep: Is the F-35 officially a failure?
Cost overruns, other issues prompt Air Force to look for "clean sheet" fighter. (video link) The oft-maligned F-35 program has run into another bit of turbulence. For years, Congress has authorized the Defense Department to purchase more.....»»
Threads just graduated from the iPhone to the desktop
Interested in Threads but not using your iPhone all day? Threads for the web has officially arrived, and it makes for a decent web app on the Mac. more….....»»
Oppo Reno 10 5G: Cameras, display, battery and everything you need to know
Oppo has officially unveiled the Oppo Reno 10 5G in Western markets – here's everything we know about the device......»»
Mortal Kombat 1: release date, roster, and everything we know so far
Mortal Kombat 1 has officially been announced and is expected to release later this year......»»
Killing Floor 3 officially announced in gory trailer at Gamescom
Killing Floor 3 has been announced, and is releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC......»»
Proton launches VPN for Business with ‘Essentials’ to fully customized enterprise plans
Privacy-focused Proton has been busy this year, launching family plans, its password manager, and more. Now the company has made its open-source VPN officially available for businesses. more….....»»
After Russia’s failure, India is next in line to attempt a Moon landing
No country besides China has successfully landed on the Moon since 1976. Enlarge / India's Chandrayaan 3 lander stands about 2 meters, or a little more than 6 feet, in height. (credit: ISRO) India's Chandrayaan 3 spacecr.....»»
Four years later, the Apple Card is a huge but controversial success
On August 20, 2019, Apple officially launched Apple Card with any US citizen able to apply. Since then it's been a hit, but it's faced controversy over everything from low reward rates to alleged sex discrimination.Apple CardIn every sense bar one, A.....»»
Anker expands Soundcore lineup with new Space One ANC headphones in three colors
Anker today is offering a first look at its latest pair of headphones. The new Soundcore Space One will be officially launching at the end of the month, arriving with a refreshed form factor, improved ANC, and up to 55 hours of battery life. mor.....»»
The failure of Luna 25 cements Putin’s role as a disastrous space leader
"There is no place for modernization, there is only the mission of survival." Vladimir Putin, center, and Dmitry Rogozin, far right, tour Russia's new Vostochny Cosmodrome in October 2015. (credit: Kremlin) On Saturday,.....»»
iPhone 15 rumors: ‘Ultra’ name potential, braided USB-C cables
We’re three weeks out from when we expect Apple to officially announce the iPhone 15 line, and that’s plenty of time for a new round of rumors to come to life. more….....»»
NHTSA opens query into Ford"s handling of Mustang Mach-E recall amid new complaints
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation said it received 12 consumer complaints alleging a high-voltage battery main contactor failure in 2021-22 Ford Mustang Mach-E crossovers that were included in the recall and had been remedied before the inciden.....»»
SanDisk Extreme SSDs are “worthless,” multiple lawsuits against WD say
Ars cited in two SanDisk SSD failure lawsuits filed yesterday. Enlarge (credit: SanDisk/Amazon) On Thursday, two more lawsuits were filed against Western Digital over its SanDisk Extreme series and My Passport portable.....»»
Climate change is making debt more expensive—new study
Earth is overheating due to the greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels. This is "the biggest market failure the world has seen" according to economist Nicholas Stern. The rational behavior of companies that pollute by making profitable co.....»»
China blocks Intel’s $5.4B merger with Tower Semiconductor
Deal ends with Intel paying a $353 million termination fee to Tower. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Today, Intel officially announced the termination of a $5.4 billion deal with Tower Semiconductor t.....»»
It’s Friday so… could Apple really be planning to release 6 new USB-C iPhones?
Let’s face it. We probably know just about everything there is to know about the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro line. Apple will announce the iPhone event on August 29 or September 5. The phones will be officially unveiled on September 12. Pre-orde.....»»
‘iTunes Movie Trailers’ app going away after over a decade
You probably haven’t used it for years, but one of the oldest Apple apps for iPhone and iPad is going away. Apple is migrating the iTunes Movie Trailers app, first released in 2011, to being a built-in feature of the TV app, officially marking the.....»»
Lumen Data Protect defends critical business data from corruption
Lumen is introducing Lumen Data Protect, a service for companies battling the growing risks associated with data corruption and security failure. Lumen Data Protect is an enterprise grade, fully managed data protection service built on the Lumen edge.....»»
X to auction off old Twitter items, from desk chairs to painting of Ellen DeGeneres" Oscar Selfie
Twitter is officially rebranding as X — so Elon Musk is holding a giant garage sale to purge the company's HQ of remnants of the past......»»
Last chance to save BIG and pre-order your Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5!
If you’re still on the fence about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 or Flip 5, you’ll want to move quickly if you’re hoping to save some money! A couple of weeks ago, Samsung officially announced their brand new foldables – the Gal.....»»
Apple Pay officially launches in Chile
Apple has confirmed that Apple Pay is now available in Chile, marking the service's second new country within a few days.Following expectations that Apple Pay would shortly be launching in Chile, the service has now reportedly gone live. The news com.....»»