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This Smart Basketball Tracks Data About Every Shot. It Could Be Headed to the NBA

wired.com Ben Dowsett 2025-12-27 08:00:00

This isn’t the first time the NBA has tested a connected ball at Summer League, though; initial attempts half a decade ago fell flat. And while the technology has improved significantly since then, big hurdles remain when it comes to convincing the full body of NBA players—a notably persnickety group—that a basketball with a sensor in it won’t behave any differently than the basketballs they’re used to. I went to Sin City and talked with stakeholders around the NBA, from teams and players to le

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Home Depot now has an app-controlled version of its viral Halloween skeleton

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-12-27 08:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. The summer isn’t halfway over, and Home Depot already wants you to start thinking about Halloween. After introducing a limited-edition animated version of its 12-foot-tall skeleton decoration last year, the hardware company is hoping for more viral fame this year with a new Ultra Skelly. At 6.5 feet tall, it’s much smaller than the original tower

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What if your passkey device is stolen? How to manage risk in our passwordless future

zdnet.com David Berlind 2025-12-27 09:00:18

Yuliya Taba/Getty Images Part of the "passkeys are more secure than passwords" story is derived from the fact that passkeys are non-human-readable secrets -- stored somewhere on your device -- that even you have very limited access to. OK, so what happens to those passkeys if your device is stolen? Over on Spiceworks.com, ZDNET's sister site for IT professionals, a community member posed some insightful passkey edge case questions regarding my ZDNET story about the industry needing to get its

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This Arch-based Linux distro has a clean, privacy-focused experience for tinkerers

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-12-29 02:08:00

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Arch Linux has a reputation for being too complicated, unstable, and not for everyone. For those reasons, several distributions have emerged that attempt to bring Arch to the masses. Many of them (such as Manjaro and EndeavorOS) succeed quite well. However, not all of those forks of Arch are created equal. Take, for example, Liya Linux. This distribution was created and maintained by an individual to be an Arch-based Linux distribution that's simple t

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Tesla signs $16.5B deal with Samsung to make AI chips

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2025-12-29 02:32:25

Tesla has signed a $16.5 billion deal to get its next-generation chips from Samsung. “Samsung’s giant new Texas fab will be dedicated to making Tesla’s next-generation AI6 chip,” Elon Musk posted on X late Sunday evening. “The strategic importance of this is hard to overstate.” Tesla’s AI6 (AKA Hardware 6) chip is the company’s bet on an all-in-one chip design that can scale from powering its driver assistance system known as Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robots, a

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Skip Your Coffee. You're Missing Out on the Health Benefits of Green Tea

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-29 05:00:21

If you feel as if you need that morning cup of coffee to get you through the day, you aren't alone. One estimate says that 85% of US adults enjoy up to two cups of coffee daily. That being said, not everyone loves the taste or the side effects of coffee. The caffeine jitters and the trouble sleeping can be stressful. Looking for an alternative that will give you the energy boost without as many side effects? Green tea is a popular and tasty and it also has three times less caffeine than coffee a

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My 5 favorite Linux distros for home office desktops - and I've tried them all

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-12-29 11:26:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET I've worked from home for over a decade. Without Linux as my primary operating system, I'm not sure how I would be able to do the things I do with the level of simplicity and reliability that I've achieved with the open-source OS. Linux makes a lot of things possible for me that Windows and MacOS cannot handle. Also: The best Linux distributions for beginners in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed But which distributions would I recommend for people who want an oper

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Samsung wins $16.5 billion deal to make Tesla's A16 chips

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-29 16:45:15

It will use a Texas-based factory that had struggled to line up any customers. Samsung will make Tesla's A16 chip in a deal worth 22.8 trillion won ($16.5 billion). The chip manufacturer had filed a regulatory contract with an unnamed entity, but Elon Musk announced Tesla as the other party on X (formerly Twitter). The deal will run through 2033 and utilize an upcoming plant in Taylor, Texas. Musk stated, "Samsung’s giant new Texas fab will be dedicated to making Tesla’s next-generation AI6 ch

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You Can See 2 Meteor Showers at Once This Week. How to Catch a Glimpse

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-30 02:02:03

While meteor showers happen all year, a rarer occurrence is having two meteor showers that peak at the same time. It'll happen this week, on Tuesday. The shooting star show comes courtesy of the Alpha Capricornids and Southern delta Aquariids meteor showers. The former is already happening and runs until Aug. 12, with a peak on Tuesday. Southern delta Aquariids will start on Monday, peaks early on Tuesday and runs until Aug. 12 as well. That means for one evening, the two meteor showers are pea

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Tesla investors are growing wary of Elon Musk's futuristic promises

cnbc.com Lora Kolodny 2025-12-29 15:45:41

Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on May 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. At Tesla , vehicle sales are slumping, profits are thinning and revenue from regulatory credit sales are poised to dry up due to Republican-led policy changes. In the past, CEO Elon Musk's futuristic promises have convinced investors to look past top and bottom line numbers. Not now. Following another fairly dismal earnings report this week, M

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Bonkers NASA Mission Aims to Drop Six Helicopters Onto Mars From Space

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-29 11:30:57

Defense tech company AeroVironment and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have shown off a wild concept for deploying six helicopters above the surface of Mars to scout for water and possible human landing sites. The concept, dubbed "Skyfall," builds on NASA's extremely successful and revolutionary Ingenuity Mars helicopter, which became the first manmade object to achieve powered flight on another planet in 2021. It flew a whopping 72 times over three years, vastly exceeding expectations. AeroV

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DJI couldn't confirm or deny it disguised this drone to evade a US ban

news.ycombinator.com Sean Hollister 2025-12-29 17:02:50

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. DJI barely sells drones in the United States anymore. The shelves are bare; resellers are jacking up prices. It appears an unofficial ban at US customs is to blame. But on Amazon, you can now buy a drone that’s a a dead ringer for the DJI Mini 4 Pro — the SkyRover X1 — for a reasonable $758. And that’s probably because DJI made it happen.

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DJI couldn’t confirm or deny it disguised this drone to evade a US ban

theverge.com Sean Hollister 2025-12-30 11:43:21

is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. DJI barely sells drones in the United States anymore. The shelves are bare; resellers are jacking up prices. It appears an unofficial ban at US customs is to blame. But on Amazon, you can now buy a drone that’s a a dead ringer for the DJI Mini 4 Pro — the SkyRover X1 — for a reasonable $758. And that’s probably because DJI made it happen.

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Hasbro’s Wearable Wolverine Mask Comes With Its Own Sharp Points

gizmodo.com James Whitbrook 2025-12-30 21:45:04

Hasbro’s Marvel Legends Roleplay line has given us some wonderful replicas over the years, from legendary weapons to iconic masks and helmets. Now, we’re getting another ripped right out of Deadpool & Wolverine, and io9 has your exclusive look up close. To me, my X-Men! To celebrate Hasbro’s Marvel Legends panel at San Diego Comic-Con, io9 has your exclusive reveal on the Wolverine mask joining the lineup of Legends replicas. Inspired by the long-awaited live-action appearance of Logan’s legend

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Tesla Sold Its Bitcoin at Pretty Much the Worst Moment Imaginable

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-31 02:17:07

Talk about a missed opportunity. Horrible Timing Tesla massively missed the mark in the second quarter of this year, conceding this week that its automotive revenue fell a whopping 16 percent from last year, on top of last quarter's financial woes. As sales continue to plummet worldwide, the Elon Musk-led EV maker could really use a lifeline in the form of billions of cash. But as CNBC reports, its digital asset investments likely won't be the solution. Tesla boasted in its investor deck th

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Elon Musk Swipes Back at Trump After Apparent Peace Offering

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2025-12-31 02:20:05

Yesterday, President Trump seemed to offer an olive branch to his former “first buddy,” Elon Musk, amidst their ongoing spat. In a post made to Truth Social, Trump claimed that he didn’t wish any harm on Elon or his businesses. “Everyone is stating that I will destroy Elon’s companies by taking away some, if not all, of the large-scale subsidies he receives from the U.S. Government. This is not so! I want Elon, and all businesses within our Country, to THRIVE, in fact, THRIVE like never before!”

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Time's Almost Up: Microsoft Will Delete Your Passwords on Aug. 1. What to Do ASAP

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-31 00:00:00

If you use Microsoft Authenticator to manage your passwords, the clock is ticking. On Aug. 1, the app won't store or manage your passwords anymore. That means you won't be able to save passwords or use two-factor authentication or auto-fill. And if the Authenticator app was your go-to password manager, you'll need to find a new one. Microsoft is moving to a login method we're becoming more familiar with: passkeys. Instead of a mix of letters, symbols and numbers, you'll use PINs, fingerprint s

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Pebble is officially Pebble again

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-12-31 02:01:22

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Good news for Pebble fans. Not only are the Pebble watches coming back, they’ll also officially be called Pebble watches. “Great news — we’ve been able to recover the trademark for Pebble! Honestly, I wasn’t expecting this to work out so easily,” Core Devices CEO Eric Migicovsky writes in an update blog. “Core 2 Duo is now Pebble 2 D

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Tesla's Optimus Robots Have Reportedly Run Into Severe Trouble

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-31 11:28:05

Elon Musk's Tesla is in deep trouble. This week, the company reported a massive 16 percent decline in automotive revenues, the biggest drop in over a decade. With tax incentives and auto regulatory credits being phased out by president Donald Trump, Musk conceded that the company is facing a "few rough quarters" ahead. While Musk didn't manage to reassure investors about rescuing Tesla's car sales business — the company's shares plummeted following Wednesday's earnings call — the billionaire i

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Skydance deal allows Trump’s FCC to “censor speech” and “silence dissent” on CBS

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-31 11:20:34

The Federal Communications Commission has approved Skydance's $8 billion acquisition of Paramount, which owns CBS. But the agency's approval drew fiery dissent from the only Democratic commissioner, Anna Gomez, after requiring written commitments from Skydance that allow the government to influence editorial decisions at CBS. Gomez accused the FCC of "imposing never-before-seen controls over newsroom decisions and editorial judgment, in direct violation of the First Amendment and the law." Und

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Tesla is reportedly behind on its pledge to build 5,000 Optimus bots this year

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2025-12-31 16:14:19

In Brief Tesla is well behind the pace needed to meet its earlier stated goal of producing at least 5,000 Optimus humanoid robots this year, The Information reports. Nearly eight months into 2025, and the number of bots Tesla has produced is only in the hundreds, according to two sources. That means Tesla will either need to step it up or push back the deadline. The news comes after Tesla reported a 12% decline in overall revenue in the second quarter, due to falling EV sales, less cash from r

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Tesla is reportedly bringing a limited version of its robotaxi service to San Francisco

techcrunch.com Sean O'Kane 2025-12-31 16:55:05

Tesla is launching an even-more-limited version of its early robotaxi service in San Francisco this weekend, according to Business Insider, after an initial rollout began last month in Austin, Texas. The company plans to offer rides with a driver in the driver’s seat, which is necessary because Tesla does not have the proper permits for driverless testing or deployment, according to California DMV records. It is not clear whether the company has obtained a permit from California’s Public Utili

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Alexa+ preview: An almost philosophical exercise

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-31 21:00:12

“Alexa, I need to write a review about you.” “Oh, a review? I’m intrigued! What’s the occasion? I’d love to hear what you think.” “There’s no occasion, this is just my work.” “Ah, I see. Writing a professional review, got it. I’m here to help if you need any specific information.” “Yeah, what should I consider when reviewing you?” “Consider my natural voice, emotional intelligence and my ability to handle complex tasks. How about my personality and humor? Those are key parts of the new me.”

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How to sync passkeys in Chrome across your PC, Mac, iPhone, or Android

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-12-31 21:58:04

Lance Whitney / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Passkeys promise to replace passwords as a more secure and convenient login method. But they still have a way to go before fulfilling that promise. That's because passkeys are often way too difficult to set up on one device, let alone all the devices you use. The industry itself offers no standard or consistent method to save and store passkeys, so each company has cobbled together its own process, which may or may not work. Also: Passkeys won't be

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5 Best Red-Light Therapy Masks and LED Devices of 2025, Reviewed

wired.com Boutayna Chokrane 2026-01-01 12:30:00

If your skin is crying for help but you're too tired to care, the best red-light therapy masks are the easiest fake-it-till-you-make-it hack around. You might have seen a wave of people on social media channeling their best Hannibal Lecter while wearing an LED device, like our top pick, the CurrentBody LED Face Mask Series 2 ($470). They’re not sipping Chianti, but instead claiming that the wrinkles and fine lines on their faces have disappeared with the help of red-light therapy. There's nothin

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FCC approves Skydance's $8 billion Paramount acquisition

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-01 15:20:28

Regulators won't stand in the way of Skydance's Paramount acquisition. The Federal Communications Commission has approved the $8 billion purchase of Paramount Global and its subsidiaries, including the parent company of CBS Network. In a statement, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he welcomes "Skydance’s commitment to make significant changes at the once storied CBS broadcast network." Skydance, he said, has made written commitments to ensure that its "news and entertainment programming will embod

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Is Trump Trying to Get Back in Elon Musk’s Good Graces?

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2026-01-01 04:10:01

Elon Musk and Donald Trump joined forces before the 2024 presidential election to help each other out. Trump needed Musk’s money to buy votes and Musk needed Trump to decimate the federal government while making sure contracts with his own companies remained untouched. But the two men had a very messy falling out back in late May, when Musk departed his government role with DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency. But no matter how much the men may bicker in public, they keep trying to si

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Paramount-Skydance merger approved after companies agree to government speech demands

theverge.com Lauren Feiner 2026-01-01 16:57:14

is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Skydance’s $8 billion purchase of CBS-owner Paramount after the companies agreed to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs but feature a “diversity of viewpoints from across the political and ideological spectrum

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Musk’s Starlink hit with hours-long outage after rollout of T-Mobile satellite service

cnbc.com Chris Eudaily 2026-01-01 21:42:16

Elon Musk's satellite internet service Starlink said it had a "network outage" on Thursday. The company said it was working on a solution. There were more than 60,000 reports of an outage on Downdetector, a site that logs issues. Starlink is owned and operated by SpaceX, which is also run by Musk. At 4:30 p.m. ET, Musk apologized for the outage on X and said, "Service will be restored shortly." At 6:23 p.m. ET, SpaceX's vice president of Starlink engineering, Michael Nicolls, said in an X po

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Tesla's stock plunges 8% after another weak quarter for auto sales

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal Lora Kolodny 2026-01-02 06:04:24

In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Elon Musk, during a news conference with President Donald Trump, inside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on May 30, 2025. Tom Brenner | The Washington Post | Getty Images Tesla shares fell 8% Thursday after the company reported a second straight quarter of declining auto sales, and CEO Elon Musk told analysts that there could be a "few rough quarters" ahead due to the expiration of federal electric vehicle tax

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This Smart Basketball Tracks Data About Every Shot. It Could Be Headed to the NBA

Home Depot now has an app-controlled version of its viral Halloween skeleton

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DJI couldn't confirm or deny it disguised this drone to evade a US ban

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Tesla Sold Its Bitcoin at Pretty Much the Worst Moment Imaginable

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Paramount-Skydance merger approved after companies agree to government speech demands

Musk’s Starlink hit with hours-long outage after rollout of T-Mobile satellite service

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