Jean-Luc Picard Is Back, But Is the Star Trek He Left Behind?

He’s a little older. He’s not on a starship. He’s haunted by tragedies of years past. He’s drinking a lot more wine these days. But it would be fair to say that, deep down, Captain Jean-Luc Picard is not a man truly changed when we meet him again in the premiere of Star Trek: Picard. That’s not the question we should…

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Trump’s Latest Retweet Rampage Earns Him A Spot In The Record Books

Trump hit the retweet button hard to set a new benchmark for his presidency.

Williamson To Support Yang In Iowa Caucuses: He’s ‘Deep In Substance’

The presidential dropout said she also admires Warren and Sanders, but suggested they don’t need her help “right now.”

This robot grips without touching fragile objects

A scientist from ETH Zurich called Marcel Schuck is working on the development of a robotic gripper that can manipulate small and fragile objects without having to touch them. The technology that the researcher is working on is based on sound waves. Schuck’s invention is a robot arm with a pair of semi-spheres that look like the earcups to headphones. … Continue reading

The Morning After: Motorola's foldable Razr arrives February 6th

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous.

Remember Motorola’s $1,500 high-concept phone? It was supposed to start the pre-order process last month. Now, after a brief delay, Motorola said you’ll be able to queue for the Razr beginning on Sunday, with sh…

Official 'Fortnite' circuits are coming to colleges and high schools

The battle royale game millions of young players spend hours grinding is now going to be available to play with the approval their teachers. PlayVS, a company hosting esports tournaments in high schools and colleges, has partnered with Fortnite publi…

20 Million on Lockdown As China Halts Travel From Three Cities Over Deadly Virus

Two more cities in China are being placed on lockdown in an attempt by Chinese authorities to control the spread of a deadly new virus called 2019-nCoV and avoid a global epidemic. The SARS-like virus has killed at least 17 people and sickened more than 570, spreading to at least four countries outside China so far.

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‘President Pence’: Republican Group Urges Senate To Dump Trump In Damning New Ad

The anti-Trump ad campaign includes a new take on MAGA hats: “Mike’s Alright Given Alternative.”

Gwyneth Paltrow Speaks Out On ‘Smells Like My Vagina’ Candle Uproar

The Goop founder told the inside story to Seth Meyers on “Late Night.”

Fujifilm debuts mirrorless X-T200, Fujinon GF45-100F4, upcoming lenses

This year’s smartphones will, of course, all place a heavy emphasis on photography, some of them going as far as having five cameras on their back. This naturally puts camera makers on notice who have to step up their game not just on the high-end but also beginner-friendly cameras. The new X-T200 is Fujifilm’s latest answer to the latter, offering … Continue reading