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A bright fireball streaked across the daytime sky, astonishing onlookers and generating a sonic boom that rattled homes from Georgia to the Carolinas. The brilliant phenomenon, confirmed by NASA as a meteor, ultimately broke into fragments, some of which impacted at least one residence in Henry County, Georgia.
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If you're a fan of small form factor PCs, the brand-new Cooler Master NR200P V3 may be what you've always wanted. Building on the popular NR200 model from several years ago, this latest iteration adds nice visual flourishes and tons of cooling performance. As someone who built in the NR200P previously, I can confirm...
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The concept of a full hard drive might become a thing of the past sooner than you think. In a massive leap forward for data storage, scientists have developed a new type of molecular magnet that could pave the way for hard drives with a full 100 times the capacity of today's 24TB behemoths. This breakthrough doesn't...
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Earlier this month, Microsoft children's account users complained that non-Microsoft browsers (including Google Chrome) were either crashing or unable to launch. Microsoft has clarified the situation and is actively working to resolve the issue.
To help protect children from harmful content online, Microsoft Family...
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Activision continues to reveal the colorful cast of characters that will be part of the roster in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 to get fans excited for its release next month. A few weeks ago, the company confirmed the inclusion of the controversial Bam Margera alongside a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Now, fans can look...
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An e-mail recently sent by Google regarding Gemini's chat recording stirred up a bit of brouhaha in the tech space due to its wording, leading users to believe their chats were saved indefinitely, even if history was turned off. As it turns out, what happened is nearly the opposite and that Google actually improved...
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Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 has made its way into millions of gamers’ hands, reviewers have been putting the hardware through its paces. Generally speaking, the Switch 2 has acquitted itself well, delivering the performance fans were hoping to see with challenging games such as Cyberpunk 2077 running well and...
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Koenigsegg, the Swedish purveyor of gorgeous, extreme hypercars, has unveiled another instant legend: the Sadair's Spear. This new model, built upon the already formidable Jesko Attack, serves to the company's most track-focused (yet still street-legal) car it's ever conceived. Good luck trying to procure one though:...
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PlayStation Plus subscribers have some exciting new games to look forward to in July. The popular service allows subscribers to have access to a large amount of games and perks, including notable monthly games. To celebrate PlayStation Plus and its 15-year anniversary, we're seeing some stellar titles like Diablo...
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For a segment of smartphone users who fondly remember (and secretly crave) the tactile satisfaction of a physical keyboard, look no further than the Unihertz Titan 2, a device that proudly resurrects the iconic form factor of the BlackBerry Passport, updated for the 5G era and running on Android 15. The new phone has...
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It's only fitting that on Throwback Thursday, we're bidding an official farewell to Dell's iconic XPS brand and saying hello to its spiritual successor, called Dell Premium. Dell had already announced (back at CES) that it was killing off the XPS brand, but what's being announced today is the "next wave of Dell's...
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The Helegaly Action Pi, a highly anticipated retro gaming handheld, finally has a release date—July 5, to be precise. This little handheld-that-could aims to capture the hearts of gamers longing for the golden age of consoles, all packed into a sleek, portable form factor with modern capabilities and a very...
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NVIDIA's newest budget gaming GPU is notable for a couple of reasons. For one, the freshly-minted GeForce RTX 5050 is the first xx50 model GPU since the GeForce RTX 3050 (NVIDIA never released a GeForce RTX 4050, and instead the GeForce RTX 4060 was the lowest end model in the Ada Lovelace family). And secondly...
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This week NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) provided the first direct image of a planet with a mass similar to Saturn's, orbiting the young star TWA 7. This landmark observation, detailed in the Nature journal, not only marks Webb's inaugural planet discovery but also unveils the lightest exoplanet ever...
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it's already doled out more than $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted purchases, an amount that represents roughly half of the agreed upon $245 million settlement with Epic Games. In addition, the FTC is reopening the claims the process...
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Android handset fans have been chomping at the bit for news on this year's various upcoming flagship chipsets, and the rumor mill produced a fine bit of info. According to known leaker Digital Chat Station (DCS), flagship-level Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 chips are being tested at a whopping 5GHz. Grab the salt shaker as...
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If you read that headline and got excited while thinking we were seeing the return of LucidLogix and its "Hydra" or "Virtu" technology, then I'm sorry to say this isn't nearly that cool. It is pretty funny, though: a Redditor purchased a new ASUS TUF Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB card and found that while it had the correct...
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A few weeks ago, we reported that scientists had projected that the asteroid 2024 YR4 would have a 4.3% probability of impacting the moon in 2032. So, what would happen if this asteroid were to actually slam into our moon? A recent study, yet to be peer-reviewed, has revealed that asteroid YR4 smashing into our moon...
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The successful launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 is providing ample opportunities for third party accessory makers to hawk their wares. New owners are especially keen on picking up accessories that will protect their pricey new hardware, like cases and screen protectors. Dbrand’s Killswitch case is a popular option, but...
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HP Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 Gaming Laptop: Starting at $2599, $4639 as tested HP's fastest-ever gaming laptop impresses with sharp looks, a superior display, and bestial gaming performance. Killer Gaming Performance Surprisingly Compact For This Speed Awesome OLED HDR Contrast & Response Sturdy Solid Chassis & High Build Quality Nearly...
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Customization is a big deal in the PC building space, and there are probably millions of unique accessories and options for those wanting to make their build more expressive. One thing that's annoyingly overlooked, though, is using standard fans as intakes exposes the fan hub to the inside of the case, ruining an...
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Apple is, once again, facing backlash from iPhone users after deploying unsolicited push notifications and in-app advertisements within its Wallet app to promote the upcoming Apple production F1 movie. Described by some as an invasion of privacy and/or spam, the push ads have ignited another Cupertino controversy...
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