Astronomer Finds a Shortcut to Mars by Following an Asteroidâs Journey Through Space
Orbital data from asteroid 2001 CA21 points to a potential 153-day round-trip journey to Mars.
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Elon Musk Learned One Crucial Trick From Zuckerberg Ahead of His SpaceX IPO
Less of a CEO, more of a king.
Parallel Web Systems hits $2B valuation five months after its last big raise
The AI agent-tool startup founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has raised $100 million, led by Sequoia, months after raising a previous $100 miâŚ
Researchers Just Opened a Literal Explosions Lab in Texas
A good number of important scientific inquiries center on the physics of explosions. The new facility will help scientists explore how and why things âŚ
Google Is Paying Android Phone Owners $135 Million. Learn Why and Who's Eligible
Anyone who has used an Android phone with a mobile service plan in the last nine years could be eligible for a payout.
This Weekâs Big âDaredevil: Born Againâ Death Was Changed After Filming
Episode seven, 'The Hateful Darkness,' featured a shocking demise that was achieved in post-production.
Meta Charged With Failing to Keep Children Off Instagram and Facebook in Europe
European Union regulators said the company did not have effective controls to check a userâs self-declared date of birth, in violation of an online saâŚ
All the evidence unveiled so far in Musk v. Altman
The Musk v. Altman trial is underway, and that means exhibits, or the evidence to be presented in court, are being revealed piece by piece. So far, emâŚ
Howdy's dated $3/month ad-free streaming service said to have 1M subscribers
Most are keeping their subscriptions after signing up, too, research firm says. Six months after its launch, research firm Antenna estimates that the âŚ
How to Get a Passport Without President Trumpâs Face on It
The president's signature will appear in gold.
New Digital Tool Lets You See Where Your Backyard Was Millions of Years Ago
Paleolatitude.org allows you to trace latitude changes for any given location throughout Earth's history.
New Sam Bankman-Fried trial would be huge waste of courtâs time, judge says
FTX fraudster came out as Republican, then tried to claim Biden's DOJ targeted him. In an order denying Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a new trial, aâŚ
Ubuntuâs AI plans have Linux users looking for a âkill switchâ
Canonical's plan to add AI features to Ubuntu has some users asking for "a version of Ubuntu that does not include these features," while others say tâŚ
Drone strikes on data centers spook Big Tech, halting Middle East projects
Uninsurable war damage is forcing tech companies to rethink Middle East plans. A data center developer has paused all Middle East project investments âŚ
âThe Testamentsâ Reveals More of Aunt Lydiaâs Harrowing Backstory
Turns out that flashback in âThe Handmaidâs Taleâ was just one tiny piece of the puzzle.
TVs Are Getting Uncomfortably Bright, and Here's Why
The brightness levels of new TVs are now at scorching levels. In this CNET Labs exclusive, we ask, "Is this the only thing that makes them good?"
Motorola reveals 2026 Razr lineup with modest upgrades and higher prices
Motorola's foldable lineup is bigger and more spendy than ever. Motorola is crazy about foldables. With each passing year, the company has beefed up iâŚ
Some Solid Surfaces Ripple Like Waves, Study Shows
"This is one more example of how the everyday ordinary world is full of wonders, if we only choose to see carefully."
Google Photos uses AI to make the iconic closet from âCluelessâ a reality
Google says the new feature will leverage AI technology to automatically create a copy of your wardrobe that's based on the pieces of clothing appeariâŚ
More Gemini features are coming to Google TV
Google TV just got more Gemini features, including the ability to transform photos and videos with tools Nano Banana and Veo.
The Opening Script Pages of âSpider-Man: Brand New Dayâ Are Now Online
In a fun little piece of marketing, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and director Destin Daniel Cretton add notes to the pages.
Bill Gurley, Jack Altman back startup Pursuit, which helps companies sell to government
On Wednesday, Pursuit announced a $22 million seed round led by Mike Rosengarten, the co-founder of OpenGov, with big-name VCs participating.
Champions League Soccer: Stream Atletico Madrid vs. Arsenal Live
Can Mikel Arteta's Gunners claim first blood in Madrid?
Jack Dorsey Beats Elon Musk to the Punch With a Reboot of Vine
A Dorsey-funded, AI-free reboot of Vine just launched on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Nvidia fixes the 8GB RAM problem with one of its GPUsâif you can pay for it
Framework charges nearly double for the 12GB version of the mobile RTX 5070. Whether you're a gamer trying to play recent AAA titles at high resolutioâŚ
Canada Just Got Generic Ozempic. Americans Shouldnât Hold Their Breath
It'll probably take several years before generic semaglutide could arrive stateside.
In Backlash Against Tech in Schools, Parents Are Winning Rollbacks
From Salt Lake City to New York City, parents are demanding more sway over the digital tools that schools give children.
Motorola Razr Fold Hands-On: Watch Out Samsung, This Phone Has an Edge
The company's first book-style foldable is a sleek new device that stacks up to competitors.
Motorola's Razr Ultra Flip Phone Will Be a Tough Sell Even With Its Wild New Camera
Hide your wallet: Motorola's 2026 Razr, Razr Plus and Razr Ultra all come with a higher price. The Razr Ultra has some neat cutting-edge tech if you câŚ
Motorola's Razr 2026 Phones Are Still Powerful in Your Pocket, Just Pricier video
The Motorola Razr 2026 phones are still top clamshell foldables with new features, but also higher prices.
Motorola just revealed the Razr Foldâs price and hoo boy
2026 is shaping up to be a tough year to launch a high-end phone. The memory crisis has phone prices rising across the board, so an already expensive âŚ