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Killer Asteroid Could Be Headed for Some of the World's Most Populous Cities

According to NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab, near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a 3.1 percent chance of colliding with our planet on December 22, 2032. That makes it the highest-threat asteroid ever detected, as Euronews reports. As of late January, the probability was sitting at just 1.3 percent, which then rose to 2.1 percent last week before rising yet again. Worse yet, the space agency suggests the asteroid could hit densely populated areas of our planet — if it were to make an impact just un

Breaking down Grok-3: The AI model that could redefine the industry

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Less than two years since its launch, xAI has shipped what could arguably be the most advanced AI model to date. Grok-3 matches or beats the most advanced models on all key benchmarks as well as the user-evaluated Chatbot Arena, and its training has not even been completed yet. We still don’t have a lot of details about Grok-3, as the team has not yet released a paper

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Your Android Automotive dashboard just got a lot more fun with these new apps

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced a wave of new apps for Android Automotive, promising better in-car entertainment for cars with Google built-in. This expansion is part of Google’s car-ready program, which adapts large-screen Android apps for safe use in parked vehicles, removing the need for special automotive versions. The apps will first roll out to certain Volvo and Polestar models, with more makes and models set to join soon. Last year, Google teased a major

Google Meet’s scrollable captions let you catch up after zoning out in calls

TL;DR Google Meet is adding the ability to scroll live captions and translated captions. Users will be able to scroll through the last 30 minutes of conversation. The rollout is currently in progress. Google Meet is getting a handy new function related to captions. If you use the service, you’ll now be able to scroll through live captions and translated captions. In a new blog post, Google announced it is adding the ability to scroll through live captions, as well as translated captions. Pre

Horror game Mouthwashing will land on consoles later this year

Indie horror game Mouthwashing is making the leap to consoles. Developer Wrong Organ shared today that its creepy creation will be available on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch later this year. As well as appearing in the digital storefronts, the console versions will get a physical release and additional merch courtesy of Fangamer. This is one of many truly excellent horror games that debuted in 2024. Mouthwashing harkens back to the low-poly look of games from the early

Russian Groups Target Signal Messenger in Spy Campaign

Multiple Russia-aligned threat groups are actively targeting the Signal Messenger application of individuals likely to exchange sensitive military and government communications related to the country's war with Ukraine. For now, the activity appears limited to persons of interest to Russia's intelligence services, according to researchers at Google's Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), who spotted it recently. But the tactics the threat actors are using in the campaign could well serve as a bluep

1972 Unix V2 "Beta" Resurrected

[TUHS] 1972 UNIX V2 "Beta" Resurrected Hi everyone, First-time poster here. Near the end of last year, I did some forensic analysis on the DMR tapes (https://www.tuhs.org/Archive/Applications/Dennis_Tapes) and had some fun playing around with them. Warren forwarded a few of my emails to this list at the end of last year and the beginning of this year, but it was never my intention for him to be my messenger, so I'm posting here myself now. Here's an update on my work with the s1/s2 tapes - I've

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This Logitech HD Webcam Hits Its Lowest Price, Over 10K Sold in Recent Months on Amazon

When you spent most of your time working online or at a remote job, a reliable webcam isn’t just a luxury, it’s essential. The Logitech C920x HD Pro has long been the gold standard for affordable quality, delivering professional-grade video that makes you look your best whether you’re in a business meeting or catching up with family. Amazon has dropped the price of the C920x to just $50, down from its usual $70 at Amazon. That’s a solid $20 (29%) savings on what’s widely considered the benchmar

It’s Time to Plan Your Summerween Visit to Las Vegas’ Universal Horror Unleashed

Tickets are now on sale for Universal Horror Unleashed, opening this summer in Las Vegas’ immersive entertainment hub AREA15. The Universal Destinations and Experiences satellite interactive station brings Halloween Horror Nights to a year-round venue just off the Strip with monsters in tow beginning August 14, hot off the heels of Epic Universe’s opening. The attraction’s first major featured franchises include the Universal Monsters, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Exorcist: Believer, and a H

Asteroid's Chances of Smacking Earth Increase. Here's What to Know

It's not great news, but don't panic: Astronomers spotted an asteroid that has a roughly 3.1% chance of impacting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032. Space agencies are monitoring the newly discovered asteroid and still learning more about its size and path, so don't mark your calendar for doomsday just yet. Although the odds of the asteroid hitting Earth have increased recently, that number is not set in stone. There's still a lot to learn about the space rock. Designated 2024 YR4, the asteroid was first

Best Internet Providers in Missouri City, Texas

What is the best internet provider in Missouri City? Xfinity is the best internet service provider in Missouri City, Texas, according to our CNET experts. Xfinity offers the widest broadband availability in this Texas town, serving over 99% of households, according to the Federal Communications Commission. Plus, this cable giant comes with low prices, speeds up to 2 gigabits and free equipment on most plans. Other ISPs, such as T-Mobile Home Internet, Frontier Fiber and AT&T, also serve select

The Absolute Best Horror Movies on Hulu

Hulu is packed with fascinating horror films. Before we get into a list of the absolute best options on the streaming service, let's cover some worthy alternates. Hulu is home to David Cronenberg's Crimes of the Future (2022) and Fede Álvarez's Alien: Romulus (2024). There's also black comedy slasher American Psycho (2000), twisty thriller Barbarian (2022) and romance-gone-wrong Fresh (2022). Finally, you should check out Cuckoo (2024), Humane (2024) and Immaculate (2024), starring Sydney Sween

Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Feb. 20, #620

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles. Today's Connections puzzle could be tricky. But if you watch a certain Netflix show involving deadly children's games, you might see a connection that will lead you to solve the usually difficult purple group. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers. The Times n

Rabbit shows off the AI agent it should have launched with

is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. The Humane AI Pin has collapsed, but Rabbit is still kicking. The company published a blog post and video today showing off a “generalist Android agent,” slowly controlling apps on a tablet in much the same way that Rabbit claimed its R1 device would over a year ago. (It couldn’t, and can’t.) The work builds on LAM Playground, a “generalist web agent” Rabb

After raising $1 billion, fintech Varo closes another $29 million, replaces founder CEO

Fintech Varo has been hoping to raise a $55 million Series G round but has, so far, closed on $29 million to date, according to a recent SEC filing. Varo declined to comment on this new round but the fintech has raised just over $1 billion in funding since its 2015 inception, according to PitchBook. It wouldn’t be the first time its fundraising didn’t go as hoped for. In 2023, Varo raised a $50 million equity round at a lower valuation ($1.85 billion post-money) than its massive and, it said,

Man Wakes Up, Finds That Large Chunk of SpaceX Rocket Has Crashed Into His Garden

A Polish man named Adam Borucki made an unusual discovery in his backyard after waking up one day: the purported remains of a second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. As the UK tabloid The Daily Mail reports, Borucki reported the "large object about [five by three feet] in size" to the local police. "We are investigating how the object ended up in this location, but the important thing is that no one was harmed," police spokesman Andrzej Borowiak told the tabloid. It seems likely that the ob

Hot sale: Get the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $134.99, the lowest price ever!

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Are you looking for a good set of earbuds? We have a list of the best wireless earbuds and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. If you want to get these, today is your lucky day. We found a deal that takes the price down to just $134.99, which is the lowest price we’ve seen these go for! Get the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for only $134.99 ($115 off) This offer is available from Woot!, an Amazon-owned deals website. You can get the discounted price on both the Silver an

Deals: 512GB M4 iPad Pro $250 off, M2 iPad Air new low, AirPods 4 ANC, Apple Pencil Pro, more

While the Presidents’ Day Apple deals have mostly come and gone now, there are still loads of fantastic price drops up for grabs in our curated deal hub. Apple just unleashed the new iPhone 16e and Spigen’s new case collection is now live from $16, but for now it’s on to the deals. M4 iPad Pro models are now up to $250 off in brand-new condition while select M2 iPad Air models have now hit new Amazon lows at up to $120 off. Apple’s AirPods 4 with ANC are now down at $148 shipped on Amazon alongs

The best iPhones for 2025: Which model should you buy?

Original release date: September 20, 2024 | Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | Screen size: 6.3 inches | Features: A18 Pro chip, Always-on 120Hz ProMotion display, USB-C port (USB 3), Titanium frame, Camera Control button, Action button, 25W MagSafe charging | Cameras: 48MP wide, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x telephoto, 12MP front | Color options: Natural Titanium, Desert, White, Black | Dimensions: 5.89 x 2.81 x 0.32 inches | Weight: 7.03 ounces Read our full iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pr