[ad_1] As if the COVID-19 crisis wasn’t bad enough on its own, the economic downturn that it’s brought along for the ride has hit many of us where it hurts the most: our pocketbooks. But even as folks across the country look to pare down their household bud… [ad_2] Source link
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NASA crowdsourcing helps build a better Moon digging robot
[ad_1] NASA’s Artemis program will eventually need robots to help live off the lunar soil, and it’s enlisting help from the public to make those robots viable. The space agency has picked winners from a design challenge that tasked people with improving the bucket drums RASSOR (Regolith Advanced Surface Systems Operations Robot) will use to […]
Razer’s Mamba Elite is free when you buy a Huntsman keyboard at Best Buy
[ad_1] We found that the Huntsman’s “opto-mechanical” switches were overhyped, but it’s still a soild (if loud) keyboard for players who want tactility in a package that doesn’t scream “gamer” like some more audacious designs. The Mamba Elite, meanwhile, ticks the checkboxes for modern gaming with a 16K DPI sensor, eight programmable buttons and an […]
Dyson finally unveils its cancelled electric car
[ad_1] Despite its 2.6-ton weight, Dyson’s aluminum car could go from zero to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds (about half a second more than the long-range Model X), with its top speed apparently reaching 125 mph (30 mph shy of the Model X’s). This is all coming from the twin 200kW electric motors rated with […]
Edison Mail iOS bug showed messages intended for other people
[ad_1] Bugs in email clients aren’t unheard of, but they typically affect only those messages sent by or intended for you. Edison, however, had a more serious hiccup. It confirmed (via The Verge) reports that a bug in Edison Mail for iOS would show messages intended for other people without requiring their sign-ins — a […]
Amazon will start reopening French warehouses on May 19th
[ad_1] Amazon’s French warehouses are close to reopening roughly a month after they closed. The internet retailer said it planned a gradual reopening starting on May 19th as it came close to reaching a deal with French unions and work councils on safety measures to protect against COVID-19. It’s not clear just how quickly the […]
‘Destiny 2’ equipment overhaul will encourage you to try new gear
[ad_1] Bungie is about to address one of Destiny 2’s longstanding problems: namely, a system that discourages you from trying new equipment. As of season 11 in June, armor and weapons will have (via Polygon) a maximum Power level for the infusions you use to upgrade their effectiveness. Nearly all Legendary items will have a […]
Apple gets early approval for $500 million iPhone throttling settlement
[ad_1] According to Apple, the throttling was meant to extend the lifespans of phones by reducing the chances of sudden shutdowns as phones’ batteries degraded over time. The company didn’t initially explain the practice, however, leading some to believe it was trying to pressure customers into buying new phones (which reportedly happened in some cases). […]
NASA’s Artemis Accords lay out some rules for joint space exploration
[ad_1] The agency shared an outline of the Accords on its website, starting with the requirement for participants to conduct activities meant for peaceful purposes only. Artemis partners will also have to be transparent with their policies, have to utilize open international standards or develop new ones for the sake of interoperability and have to […]
Amazon won’t commit to Jeff Bezos testimony over misuse of seller data
[ad_1] Congress might want Jeff Bezos to testify over alleged abuses of seller data, but Amazon isn’t exactly leaping at the opportunity. The company has responded (via Reuters) to a House Judiciary Committee letter asking for Bezos’ testimony by saying it would “make the appropriate executive available” to answer questions. That’s not a refusal, but […]