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SpaceX Wants to Fly Its Gigantic Starship Directly Over Florida

SpaceX is inching closer to sending its Starship rocket into low Earth orbit. A newly proposed flight path for the upper stage would see it fly across Florida skies—an unusual route that would seriously disrupt air traffic and raise the risk of debris falling onto populated areas below. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reviewing SpaceX’s request for new launch and reentry flight paths that would see its upper-stage Starship rocket crossing over Florida as it makes its way toward spa

Tesla’s Robotaxi Plans Are So Jumbled That Officials Are Begging It To Clarify What the Heck It’s Actually Doing

When Elon Musk boasted in July that he was “getting the regulatory permission” to bring Tesla’s Robotaxi service to the San Francisco Bay Area, this was apparently news to regulators. As Reuters reports, both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the California State Transportation Agency were startled by Tesla’s ambitious plans to bring its self-driving cabs to another state. Officials practically begged the automaker to publicly clarify its next steps and clear up the

Android Canary has a new build ready to go for all you super-testers

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google has just released Android Canary 2509. The new build is out for Pixel 6 devices and newer, with the exception of the upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold. How big an Android fan are you? You’re not just rocking a Google Pixel phone, but you’re also running the beta or are in the preview program of any Google app that will let you sign up. You used to run Android platform betas whenever they were available, but this summer Google brought you a big new pres

Redox OS Development Priorities for 2025/26

By Ron Williams on Redox has made great strides over the past year, with notable improvements in stability, performance, and compatibility. To give a big-picture perspective for where Redox development is headed, here is our view of priorities as of September, 2025. Obviously, we can’t finish everything on this list in the next 15 months, but it would be nice to have people working on as many of these things as possible. Redox Variants “Hosted Redox” as a Web Services Runtime, in a Virtual M

These XR glasses with a 200-inch screen effectively replaced my triple monitor setup

ZDNET's key takeaways The Xreal One Pro is available for $649, and the Xreal Eye accessory is priced at $99. Thanks to the X1 chip, no special software is required for advanced functionality, the FOV is the best available, the glasses are comfortable, and the display is bright and clear. The glasses are rather expensive, and two sizes for your eye width make them fit best for individuals. $649 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. For the past several months, I have

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Your eyes will thank you: TCL launches the TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G

TL;DR TCL has launched the TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G. The tablet features a MediaTek MT8755 chip, 6,000mAh battery, 8MP rear and 5MP front cameras, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. It’s selling for $199 at Verizon, and will soon be available at Total Wireless. If you’re looking for a budget-level tablet, there are plenty of options to choose from. TCL’s tablets, in particular, stand out from the rest of the crowd due to the company’s innovative NXTPAPER tech. It’s a smooth, textured display that feel

Anker opens pre-orders for its Nebula X1 Pro projector system

Anker has opened up pre-orders for the Soundcore Nebula X1 Pro home theater system after teasing the product at IFA. This is being done via the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter and prices start at $3,000, which is an early bird discount from the eventual $5,000 price tag. The Nebula X1 Pro is something of an all-in-one home theater system, as it includes a 4K projector, a soundbar, a subwoofer and satellite speakers. It boasts a unique design, with the subwoofer floating inside a spring-type a

Athlon 64: How AMD turned the tables on Intel

22 years ago, on September 23, 2003, AMD changed the game for x86 once and for all. They released the Athlon 64 CPU, a chip that did something Intel didn’t want. Intel didn’t want to extend x86 to 64 bits. But when AMD did it, it forced Intel to clone AMD, rather than the other way around. Why Intel didn’t want to go 64-bit Even in 2001, x86 had decades of baggage attached to it. It was a 32-bit architecture that had been extended from a 16-bit architecture. But that in turn had been extended

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I spend hours daily looking for deals that truly help save you money. And I mean genuine discounts, not those artificial drops that don't hold any real value. My team and I continually track and handpick the best offers from the biggest retailers, including your favorites like Amazon and Walmart, for our CNET Deals text subscribers. I'll text the best sales to your phone so you can keep an eye on the hottest drops and snag them before everyone else does. With October Prime Big Deal Days coming

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Pokemon TCG Pocket's New Deluxe Packs Guarantee Rare Card Pulls

Pikachu, Mewtwo and other Pokemon icons are returning to the forefront of Pokemon TCG Pocket when its next expansion, Deluxe Pack Ex, is released on Sept. 29. On the heels of the Secluded Springs expansion, Deluxe Pack Ex steps away from the recent Johto-region theme for the next suite of digital cards. Deluxe Pack Ex instead leans full tilt into bombast and bling, culminating in a set that's more akin to Shining Revelry or the real-life Hidden Fates. Don't miss any of our unbiased tech conten

I’m paying American Express $900/year for a dark mode on its Android app

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR American Express’s mobile app was recently updated with a new “Premium” dark mode theme. The new theme is only accessible if you have Amex’s Platinum card, which just had its annual fee increased to $895/year. Where did everything go wrong. Why am I paying for this. How did I get here. American Express recently overhauled its high-end Platinum credit card, and in the process, it increased the already hefty annual fee from $695 up to an eye-watering $895.

AT&T will take your broken Pixel phone and give you a new Pixel 10 Pro XL free - here's how

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Apple's new iPhone 17 lineup just dropped, but AT&T has some competitive offers on smartphones from other manufacturers. Case in point: Right now, new and existing customers can get a Google Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL free when you trade in your old Pixel phone of any year and any condition. Also: Order the iPhone 17 at AT&T and get up to $1,100 off now - here's how That's right. Even if it's broken, AT&T will take it

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: I compared both flagships, and here's the winner

Jason Hiner and Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Apple this month announced its new iPhone 17 lineup at the Awe-Dropping Event in Cupertino, California. After years of playing it safe, the company is experimenting with the design of its phones. The iPhone 17 Pro Max sports its most noticeable (and maybe controversial) design changes in years. By contrast, its closest competitor, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, retains its signature look. The two flagship pho

10+ Alexa commands that every Echo user should be using ASAP

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Virtual assistants will soon be as commonplace as smartphones -- in many parts of the world, they already are. Most smartphones have a built-in assistant powered by artificial intelligence (AI), whether it's Siri in iPhones or Google Assistant (now Gemini) in Android phones. Inside our homes, though, Amazon Alexa has become the most popular virtual assistant in the US and even around the world. Users from various countries

The tablet that easily replaced my Kindle and iPad now has a worthy successor

TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus ZDNET's key takeaways The TCL Nxtpaper 11 Plus is available for $249. This tablet can switch from full color to an E Ink-like display with the press of a button, it has 256GB of storage, and an eye-catching matte display with 120Hz refresh rate. The Nxtpaper 11 Plus can get heavy when you use it one-handed and doesn't include a case or stylus, though you can buy them separately. $249 at Walmart Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I test a lot of tablets

Why I recommend this Windows mini PC to casual users and professionals alike (and it's priced well)

Geekom A9 Max AI ZDNET's key takeaways The Geekom A9 Max AI is available for $999 on Amazon. This tiny PC has tons of power to spare and can even work well with the inefficiencies of Windows. However, its fans can be quite loud. View now at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. When I review small form factor PCs, I tend to keep my expectations in check. Given that I use a monstrous System76 Thelio desktop for most of my work, it's generally a challenge for such a tiny

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XR Is Going Mainstream. Does That Mean We'll All Be Glasses Wearers Now?

I'm standing in the lobby of a hotel in Hawaii, gazing into the glaring sun through the lens of Snap AR Spectacles and wondering if this is my future. The glasses are an updated version of the ones I tried out last year at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. Rather than playing with Moo Deng -- a fun little novelty -- I'm using them for things I do every day on my phone: Browsing the internet and scrolling through social videos. Right here is evidence of Snap bringing productivity and genuinely u

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Jackery’s newest Explorer 240D power station is already over 30 percent off

Jackery’s new Explorer 240D is a 256Wh portable power station that weighs less than seven pounds, and it’s currently available at Amazon for an early-bird price of $139 ($70 off). It offers pure DC output of up to 200W, and can power up to four gadgets at once when no outlet is nearby. For instance, you can plug in a handheld console, portable projector, and phone, while photographers and videographers can keep their camera gear charged while off-grid. Jackery Explorer 240D $ 139 $ 209 33 % off

Elon Musk’s xAI offers Grok to federal government for 42 cents

Elon Musk’s xAI has reached an agreement with the U.S. government’s purchasing arm to sell its AI chatbot Grok to the federal government for under a dollar, pitting it against OpenAI and Anthropic. Under the agreement between xAI and the General Services Administration (GSA), federal agencies will be charged 42 cents to use xAI’s chatbot Grok for a year and a half. OpenAI and Anthropic are offering their enterprise and government versions of ChatGPT and Claude, respectively, for $1 for a year.

Juicebox raises $30M from Sequoia to revolutionize hiring with LLM-powered search

For years, recruiters used machine learning to find potential hires by searching for keywords in resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Although this method helps to narrow the candidate pool, recruiters still have to manually review each profile to determine the best fit for the job. David Paffenholz (pictured left) and Ishan Gupta, then just 22 and 19, realized that LLMs could find talent faster and more efficiently. They built Juicebox, an AI-powered search engine that uses natural language to analy

Pixel call recording spotted in the wild — here’s how it actually works

Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority TL;DR A Pixel 8 Pro user in India has shared a video showing native call recording in action. The feature works through the Call Assist menu, with playback, sharing, and deletion options in the Phone app. Call recording is available on the Pixel 6 and later in supported regions, though we’ve seen little evidence of it outside of India so far. We’ve already heard a lot about how Pixel phones are finally getting native call recording support, but until now, we

$900/yr American Express fee now gets you…the app’s dark theme

American Express recently rolled out an updated app experience for users of its $895/year Platinum Card via a ‘Premium Theme’ option. What does this new theme do, you might ask? It makes the app’s colors darker. ‘Premium Theme’ in Amex app gives Platinum holders a truly black background Have you ever used an app with a dark blue background and really wished it was true black? American Express understands your pain. And now, exclusively for Platinum Card members who are willing to pay the high

xAI accuses OpenAI of stealing its trade secrets in new lawsuit

Elon Musk's xAI is suing OpenAI, alleging that the ChatGPT maker has stolen its trade secrets. The lawsuit comes after the company recently sued a former employee , Xuechen Li, for allegedly stealing confidential information from the company before taking a job at OpenAI. In its latest lawsuit, which was reported by Sherwood, xAI says that Li's alleged actions are part of "a broader and deeply troubling pattern of trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, and intentional interference w

Sunken World War II Debris Has Become Surprisingly Useful for Sea Creatures

During World War II, unused explosive munitions were frequently dumped at sea. Today, the waters off the coast of Germany contain 1.6 million tons of sunken weapons laden with chemicals that are highly toxic to marine life. Surprisingly, researchers behind a new study in Nature Communications Earth & Environment observed more sea creatures clinging to debris than living on the ocean floor around it. The findings suggest some marine organisms can tolerate high levels of toxic compounds as long a

XR is Going Mainstream. Does That Mean We'll All Be Glasses Wearers Now?

I'm standing in the lobby of a hotel in Hawaii, gazing into the glaring sun through the lens of Snap AR Spectacles and wondering if this is my future. The glasses are an updated version of the ones I tried out last year at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. Rather than playing with Moo Deng -- a fun little novelty -- I'm using them for things I do every day on my phone: Browsing the internet and scrolling through social videos. Right here is evidence of Snap bringing productivity and genuinely u

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Honda cancels Acura ZDX in latest casualty of EV pullback

is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Have you heard? EV sales are expected to dip significantly in the coming weeks as the federal tax credit expires, and automakers are responding by canceling models, delaying factory plans, and boosting hybrids as a short-term solution.

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Xiaomi’s retro handheld phone case is the best, and worst, way to game

is a news editor with over a decade’s experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Have you ever thought your favorite mobile games would be improved by awkward ergonomics, a dreadful D-pad, and a couple of camera lenses blocking a third of the screen? Then oh boy, does Xiaomi have the phone for you. Today it announced its flagship 17 series phones in China, led by the

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These are the very best T-Mobile deals you’ll find this October

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority T-Mobile is not only the fastest-growing of the big three carriers, it’s also the most affordable of the big three. That said, the gap isn’t as big as it used to be, but the good news is that there are plenty of solid T-Mobile deals that can still make it worth the switch. Whether you’re a new or existing customer, you’ll find trade-in offers, free device promos, and even occasionally free or heavily discounted lines. Below, we’ve rounded up the top promotio

Samsung rolls out stable One UI 8 update for Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6 (Update: US release)

Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 8 update to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. The software is now reaching non-beta users in South Korea, with a wider launch expected in the next few days. The update also carries the September security patch. Update, September 25, 2025 (10:20 AM ET): It’s only been a few days since Samsung got this update started, and we’re already seeing reports that availability has spread to the States.

Forza Horizon 6 takes the arcade racing series to Japan in 2026

Microsoft has officially unveiled the next Forza Horizon game, confirming months of rumors that the latest entry in its consistently excellent open-world racing series will be set in Japan. Announced, rather fittingly, at Tokyo Game Show in an Xbox briefing, Forza Horizon 6 has a 2026 release date and will launch first on Xbox and PC. A few years ago it would have stayed on those platforms, but after Forza Horizon 5 made its way to PS5 earlier this year, all bets are off on Microsoft exclusivity