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NASA’S NESSI instrument can pick out the atmospheres 2020-01-25 07:46:42The instrument on the Hale Telescope uses infrared light to investigate exoplanets' atmospheric compositions.

Best Super Bowl TV Deals 2020: 4K TVs, 2020-01-25 06:41:37Super Bowl 2020 will be broadcast to the nation in 4K UHD, so now is the time to pick up a shiny new 4K TV.

Celebrating Spitzer, NASA’s infrared telescope retiring after a 2020-01-25 06:00:41Spitzer peered into the depths to lift the dusty veil from some of the universe's most beautiful objects.

Instagram wants to be both YouTube and TikTok, 2020-01-25 06:00:12Instagram's removal of the IGTV button on its main app signals the video platform's troubles with competitors.

MicroLED vs. Mini-LED: Which display technology will power 2020-01-24 19:39:36MicroLED and Mini-LED sound the same, but couldn't be more different. Here's why both will be in future TVs.

The best alarm clocks for 2020 2020-01-24 19:04:04People are finicky about their sleeping habits, but, fortunately, the best alarm clocks can probably match your lifestyle and budget. Here are some&nb

The best video doorbells for 2020 2020-01-24 18:46:08A video doorbell lets you see who's at the door even if you're not home. Here are some of our favorites.

The best 4K TVs for a killer Super 2020-01-24 18:34:29This year's Super Bowl will be broadcast in 4K and HDR. Is your TV up to the challenge? If not, these TVs are.

Which Instant Pot should you buy? All of 2020-01-24 18:30:47Instant Pot offers multiple different types of pressure cookers. This guide compares every Instant Pot model.

The best Chromebook deals available in January 2020 2020-01-24 18:17:29Whether you want a compact laptop to enjoy some entertainment on the go, or you need a no-nonsense machine for school or work, we've smoked out the b

The best coffee makers of 2020 2020-01-24 18:16:16Whether you're looking for a simple coffee maker to get you through the morning or a high-end brewer that will impress your taste buds and your frien

How to take a screenshot on a PC 2020-01-24 18:02:44Capturing a screenshot of your desktop is actually fairly simple. Here's how to do it in just a few steps.

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India is now a larger smartphone market than 2020-01-25 22:01:00China eclipsed the US as the largest smartphone market on Earth years ago, but now Americans can't even claim second place. Counterpoint Research es

Jeff Bezos' leaked text messages may have come 2020-01-25 19:47:00When Jeff Bezos accused the National Enquirer of trying to blackmail him with leaked text messages, this raised a question: how did those messages esc

Marvel axes two of its Hulu animated shows 2020-01-25 17:49:00Hulu's animated Marvel show lineup won't be quite as extensive as you might have hoped. Hollywood Reporter understands that Marvel has cut two of t

Porsche's first Super Bowl ad in 23 years 2020-01-25 16:33:00There have been Super Bowl ads for electric cars before, but they've tended to treat EVs as novelties. BMW's 2015 ad for the i3 was practically a c

'Uncharted' movie delayed to March 5th, 2021 2020-01-25 15:16:00So much for the Uncharted movie having a reasonably firm release date. Sony's Columbia Pictures has delayed the release of the game-inspired swashbu

Apple gets its WiLan patent payout reduced to 2020-01-25 14:02:00Apple won't have to pay WiLan as much as expected for alleged patent violations. A retrial jury has reduced the damages from WiLan's lawsuit from t

Senator calls on Tesla to make Autopilot safety 2020-01-25 12:29:00Tesla's Autopilot driving assist technology has come under fire over safety concerns, and now a US politician wants changes to put drivers' minds at

The Morning After: Vine is back, but now 2020-01-25 10:00:00Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. This week took some interesting turns between a possible peek at the Xbox Series X back panel and rumors of an

Recommended Reading: Facial recognition, police and privacy 2020-01-25 09:30:00 The secretive company that might end privacy as we know it Kashmir Hill, The New York Times Clearview is a startup that developed a facial recognit

Four Netflix originals are coming to the Criterion 2020-01-25 05:13:00There was a time when you probably wouldn't even think of Netflix when discussing films that should be in The Criterion Collection. Now, the streamin

Tesla update leaks some upcoming changes for Model 2020-01-25 00:10:00Whether it's Fortnite, the latest Google Maps app or a firmware update for your Tesla Model X, reverse-engineering software to find features that are

Vine co-founder launches a new 6-second video app: 2020-01-24 20:03:00In 2017 Twitter pulled the plug on Vine, and left a community of extremely-short-form-video creators without a platform. Since then TikTok has flouris

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How to Buy Used on eBay: A Beginner's 2020-01-23 08:00:00Gracefully avoid sketchy situations and score a deal on the post-holiday gadget turnover.

Best Amazon Echo and Alexa Speakers (2020): Which 2020-01-22 08:00:00Here are our favorite speakers from Amazon and its partners, including the Echo Dot, Sonos One, and more.

How to Watch Donald Trump’s Impeachment Trial 2020-01-21 11:54:36The Senate gets set to debate the rules for Trump’s trial today. Tomorrow, the opening arguments begin.

The 7 Best Messenger Bags: Peak Design, Mission 2020-01-21 10:00:00We rounded up the best hip packs, rainstorm-ready work packs, and more.

Sonos Will Soon End Software Support for Its 2020-01-21 09:00:00The company will also launch a trade-in program if you want to upgrade your soon-to-be-obsolete Sonos hardware.

All the Cool Kids Are Using Tiny Clackety 2020-01-21 06:00:00People love mechanical keyboards for their tactile springiness, but their size can overwhelm your desk space. Try a compact version instead.

Dyson's New Task Light Is Easy on the 2020-01-21 06:00:00The sleek, internet-connected lamp uses real-time data to illuminate your workspace and protect your precious peepers from strain.

The Blurred Boundaries of Work-From-Home Parenting 2020-01-21 06:00:00The same technology that's made working from home easier than ever has fundamentally changed what “home” means to me.

These Standing Desks Rise Above the Competition 2020-01-21 06:00:00Get up, get down. Get your work done at a flexible desk. Here are two outstanding options.

Upgrade Your Business Trip With These In-Flight Essentials 2020-01-21 06:00:00Stay productive, comfortable, and entertained while you wing your way to another very important meeting.

4 Best Handheld Vacuums (2020): Cordless, Pet Hair, 2020-01-20 08:00:00From Dustbuster to Dyson, we tried a bunch of hand vacs, and were surprised by just how powerful they've become.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Review: A Nod to the Era 2020-01-19 08:00:00Fujifilm's latest X-Pro leans into its eccentricities, bringing film-era aesthetics to the digital present.

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Samsung Galaxy Fold review: The future is an 2020-01-24 07:30:51Samsung shows us how not to build a foldable smartphone.

Librem 5 phone hands-on—Open source phone shows the 2020-01-24 06:45:33It's not finished, but many of the basics for an open source smartphone are here.

Microsoft’s sneaky plan to switch Chrome searches from 2020-01-23 15:26:46Get ready for support calls when users see Bing results they never asked for.

After a decade of drama, Apple is ready 2020-01-23 14:39:46The change is just in the preview build so far, but it's likely to go public soon.

Sarcos offers fully mobile, insanely strong industrial exoskeletons 2020-01-22 14:21:22I certainly wish I'd had one of these when I was a shipfitter.

After a 1-month delay, the new Moto Razr 2020-01-22 11:26:52And preorders start next week for the $1,500 Verizon exclusive.

Dirt-cheap Nokia 2.3 comes to the US for 2020-01-21 13:18:46HMD's cheapest US phone gets an upgrade.

Nobody can see all of CES. But I 2020-01-21 06:30:36Welcome to the world’s largest flea market, where you can’t actually buy anything.

Smart homes will turn dumb overnight as Charter 2020-01-17 15:15:12Charter's product shutdown highlights lack of interoperability in alarm systems.

Report: Google wants to bring the Steam game 2020-01-17 12:15:40And get ready for more gaming-focused Chromebooks.

Guidemaster: Smartwatches worthy of replacing your favorite timepiece 2020-01-17 01:53:26Everything you want to know about the smartwatches you’ve been itching to buy.

Performance-oriented “Pro” mode for Macs found in latest 2020-01-16 18:10:02"Apps may run faster, but battery life may decrease, and fan noise may increase."

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This ultrasonic gripper could let robots hold things 2020-01-22 19:36:22If robots are to help out in places like hospitals and phone repair shops, they're going to need a light touch. And what's lighter than not touching

Unearth the future of agriculture at TC Sessions: 2020-01-22 11:30:15Farming is one of the oldest professions, but today those amber waves of grain (and soy) are a test bed for sophisticated robotic solutions to problem

Your Sonos system will stop receiving updates if 2020-01-22 06:24:55Smart speaker manufacturer Sonos has announced that the company is going to drop support for some of its products. Sonos stopped selling these devices

Samsung invests $500M to set up a smartphone 2020-01-19 18:00:21Samsung, which once led India’s smartphone market, is investing $500 million in its India operations to set up a manufacturing plant on the outs

Baraja’s unique and ingenious take on lidar shines 2020-01-17 14:02:34It seems like every company making lidar has a new and clever approach, but Baraja takes the cake. Its method is not only elegant and powerful, but fu

Xiaomi spins off POCO as an independent company 2020-01-17 03:05:15Xiaomi said today it is spinning off POCO, a sub-smartphone brand it created in 2018, as a standalone company that will now run independently of the C

‘PigeonBot’ brings flying robots closer to real birds 2020-01-16 17:21:39Try as they might, even the most advanced roboticists on Earth struggle to recreate the effortless elegance and efficiency with which birds fly throug

Apple buys edge-based AI startup Xnor.ai for a 2020-01-15 17:54:04Xnor.ai, spun off in 2017 from the nonprofit Allen Institute for AI, has reportedly been acquired by Apple for about $200 million. A source close to t

Formlabs CEO on the state of 3D printing 2020-01-15 13:21:313D printing isn’t the buzzy, hype-tastic topic it was just a few years ago — at least not with consumers. 3D printing news out of CES last

The robot homecoming is upon us 2020-01-14 09: