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• NASA wants to put a $20 billion base on the Moon (theverge.com)
  NASA has big plans; administrator Jared Isaacman says the agency aims to establish a base on the Moon, as well as send a nuclear-powered sp…
• Clickety clickety clickety (arstechnica.com)
  A reflection on matching peripherals and a review of a new keyboard.
• Tablets even cheapskates can swallow (arstechnica.com)
  Wacom's Graphire4 series attempts to grab the prosumer market.
• Meta misled users about its products’ safety, jury decides (theverge.com)
  A New Mexico jury determined that Meta had willfully violated state law by engaging in an unconscionable trade practice.
• Doogee V30: 5G, eSIM, and Android 12 comes to rugged phones (zdnet.com)
  The Doogee V30 is a rugged phone that's worthy of the "flagship" title.
• Anthropic and the Pentagon just finished sparring in court. (theverge.com)
  Anthropic is seeking a preliminary injunction to block its designation as a military supply-chain risk, and it just faced off with the Trum…
• Microsoft learns some tricks from Open Source Software (arstechnica.com)
  Bill Staples admits to learning some tricks on overhead and configuration from …
• Instagram and Facebook are about to be filled with affiliate content (theverge.com)
  Instagram and Facebook will soon allow influencers to add affiliate links to their content directly, similar to TikTok Shop.
• Say goodbye to Windows 7 as Microsoft ends extended support (zdnet.com)
  Time has run out for any of you still keeping Windows 7 PCs secure with Microsoft's Extended Security Updates.
• Dell dropping the Itanium (arstechnica.com)
  Intel's IA-64 architecture suffered another blow as Dell has announced it will …
• PDC: First look at new Hotmail interface (arstechnica.com)
  We've got a first look at the new Hotmail interface...
• The ChatGPT revolution? Microsoft seems to have very big plans for this AI chatbot (zdnet.com)
  Microsoft could be ready to spend billions on ChatGPT and extend use of the chatbot through its products according to reports.
• Chromebook deal: Save $80 on the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 (zdnet.com)
  The IdeaPad Duet 3 hybrid Chromebook is now on sale for under $300.
• The Bumpboxx BB-777 is the ultimate in boombox nostalgia (theverge.com)
  The Bumpboxx BB-777 is a modern re-creation of the iconic Sharp GF-777 with dual cassette decks, a CD player, AM / FM radio, and Bluetooth…
• EU battery rules are blocking Meta’s AI glasses expansion. (theverge.com)
  Alongside supply constraints and AI regulations, requirements for devices in the European Union to have removable batteries by 2027 are hol…
• PDC: Monad to RTM in 2006 (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft has finally announced a release time frame for their much …
• Amazon now owns a humanoid robot company. (theverge.com)
  Roughly 50 staffers at Fauna — the startup behind the three-and-a-half foot tall bipedal machine called Sprout — will now be joining the e-…
• Save $50 on the Amazon's new Kindle Scribe (zdnet.com)
  Fans of the Kindle line, take note of this great first-time deal.
• What is Sparkle and is it a "Flash Killer?" (arstechnica.com)
  Sparkle has been a big black box of mystery for almost two years now. It's …
• DOGE deposition videos are public again. (theverge.com)
  An order that required nonprofit groups to take down online videos of two former DOGE staffers being questioned under oath has been lifted,…
• Is Apple sweating yet? These 4 companies just turned up the heat at CES (zdnet.com)
  Satellite messaging, MagSafe-like charging, 5K studio monitors, and more are on the year's docket, but not from Apple.
• Interview with VP of Windows Server Division yields details to Longhorn Server (arstechnica.com)
  A with Bob Muglia, Microsoft?s senior vice president for the Windows Server …
• Samung Galaxy S26 Ultra repairability is “brutal.” (theverge.com)
  iFixit praised the device’s built-in privacy display, but said it made for “one of the ugliest screen repair paths in a flagship phone,” gi…
• Microsoft, Time Warner in talks over AOL stake (arstechnica.com)
  The New York Post reports that the two companies are in "advanced talks" to …
• NASA's budget was $24B in 2022. Here's how it spends the money (zdnet.com)
  Is space exploration worth the money? We've had a look at the numbers so you can decide.
• Virgin Orbit: Pioneering satellite launch ends in failure after rocket 'anomaly' (zdnet.com)
  'Yes, space is hard, but we are only just getting started,' says Spaceport Cornwall chief.
• It’s always a good time to revisit Super Mario Bros. Wonder (theverge.com)
  The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder introduces a new multiplayer area and a handful of new levels to play through.
• Microsoft Software Assurance receives an upgrade (arstechnica.com)
  Microsoft's Software Assurance program received a number of changes that will …
• Anthropic’s Claude Code gets ‘safer’ auto mode (theverge.com)
  The feature is a middle-ground between cautious handholding and dangerous levels of autonomy.
• Apple supports video podcasting (arstechnica.com)
  Quietly, Apple has added video podcasting support to the iTunes Music Store.
• B&H cuts price of Acer Predator Triton 300 gaming notebook by $270 (zdnet.com)
  The high-spec notebook is a great option for gaming and work purposes.
• A primer on HDR and a tour of Valve's Lost Coast (arstechnica.com)
  Excited about Valve's HDR (High Dynamic Range) graphics technology? Ars …
• Why your technology stack must be aligned with your company's growth strategy (zdnet.com)
  To optimize and better make use of software application investments, companies can perform an application rationalization audit.
• Samsung’s Galaxy A57 gets thinner, faster, and more expensive (theverge.com)
  Samsung’s Galaxy A57 and A37 arrive with faster chips and higher prices, but at least the A57 is slimmer and lighter too.
• UDP vs TCP: What's the difference? (zdnet.com)
  Here is your guide to the major differences between the internet communications protocols.
• Sony and Honda discontinue Afeela EV joint venture (theverge.com)
  Sony and Honda’s joint venture are discontinuing the $90,000 Afeela sedan after Honda said it was overhauling its EV strategy.
• Xbox 360 launching on November 22 (arstechnica.com)
  The Xbox 360 will come to North America two days before Thanksgiving, while …
• How to factory-reset your Windows 10 PC (zdnet.com)
  Whether you're trying to fix an ongoing technical glitch or you plan to give your PC away or sell it, a factory reset is a handy option.
• Google TV will now help sports fans get caught up on the latest news. (theverge.com)
  Alongside more visual responses from Gemini and the narrated “deep dives” on educational topics that were announced at CES 2026, yesterday…
• ESRB makes changes in wake of Hot Coffee (arstechnica.com)
  More fallout from the GTA: San Andreas Hot Coffee mod: publishers will now …
• nanos are selling well. No they're not. (arstechnica.com)
  Two analysts have differing opinions of how well the iPod nano has been …
• I grew a little garden on my houseboat. Here's how (zdnet.com)
  Review: The Smart Garden 9 Pro is easy to use and can brighten up any home, on land or at sea.
• Is Katamari Damacy coming to the PSP? (arstechnica.com)
  Details are scarce, but if the news is true, then you can bet we're getting …
• Real world water-saving solutions announced at CES 2023 (zdnet.com)
  Companies like Rachio and Moen are advertising new solutions to cut back on the scarce resource, with control right from your smartphone.
• How much is that CPU in the window? (arstechnica.com)
  A study sheds some light on Intel's CPU manfacturing costs. Here's a hint...
• Dell made its new Pro laptops thinner and tweaked their naming scheme, again (theverge.com)
  Say goodbye to Plus, Premium, and Max (mostly). And say hello to a series of odd numbers.
• Warning: Your private YouTube videos aren't 100% private (zdnet.com)
  YouTube's Content ID system exists to protect copyright holders from infringement. But does scanning unlisted and private videos go too far…
• Apple failed to do due diligence in trade secret case (arstechnica.com)
  Apple's case against AppleInsider and the PowerPage became weaker today, as it …
• This laptop stylus that can strangely write on paper is my favorite CES gadget (zdnet.com)
  It's not magic. It's the MSI Pen 2, a graphite stylus that can magically write on screen and paper.
• Reolink’s first solar-powered floodlight camera offers wire-free home security (theverge.com)
  The subscription-free Solar Floodlight camera can be installed anywhere and run for three months on its included battery.