Updates From Venom 2, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, and More

The Venom sequel has a new title and a new release date. A Ghostbusters ornament, of all things, teases an intriguing new bit of bustin’ kit. Millie Bobbie Brown’s Sherlock Holmes adventure is now heading to Netflix. Plus, what’s to come on Legends of Tomorrow, and Donald meets Daisy in a new DuckTales clip. Spoilers…

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The Space Shuttle Was a Beautiful—but Terrible—Idea

In 2005, then-NASA administrator Michael Griffin shocked the aerospace community when he openly criticized the Space Shuttle program, describing it to USA Today as a “mistake,” “just barely possible,” and “not the right path” for the United States.

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Polar's New GPS Watch Is Probably Perfect for the Outdoor Adventures You're Not Having Right Now

I wonder sometimes how strange it must be to own a company, create a product packed with features that people have long asked for, then try to launch it in the midst of a global meltdown. Polar just launched a $430 GPS watch that seems like it will be perfect for outdoor athletes—except everyone is stuck indoors for…

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ALPINE sky survey program finds rotating disk-shaped galaxies in the early universe

The ALPINE program has announced that using combined observations from a host of telescopes it has determined that there may have been large numbers of rotating disc-shaped galaxies in the early universe. Data that the team used for their observations came from the ALMA observatory along with observations from other telescopes, including the W. M. Keck Observatory in Hawaii and … Continue reading

Vivaldi 3.0 browser adds popular tracker-blocker and Android version

Privacy-focused browser Vivaldi has launched new desktop and mobile versions, with integrated ad and tracker blocking, and an Android app for the first time. Vivaldi 3.0 sees the company partner up with DuckDuckGo, another big name in online privacy, tapping into its Tracker Radar blacklist so that third-party trackers are kept at bay in the background. Tracking technology has become … Continue reading

Polar Grit X smartwatch released for high-end rugged fitness

The Polar Grit X was revealed today in a world where any that’s not bad news is good news, and here the good news is a smartwatch. The Polar Grit X works with a circular full color display, and several hardware buttons (so you’ll not be worrying about difficult-to-control touchscreen business when you’re wearing gloves, and such.) Unlike some competitors, … Continue reading

Apple iPhone SE review (2020): Great phone, even better price

Every September, just like clockwork, Apple reveals a handful of new high-end phones. If this year’s rumors hold true — and if the company’s plans don’t get delayed — its 2020 flagships will come with super-fast new processors, LiDAR sensors for bett…

Soundation's collaborative DAW is like Google Docs for music

Musicians producing music at home have a decent pick of digital audio workstations (DAW), and no doubt in recent times this software has taken on an even more important role, as millions of people are staying at home because of the coronavirus situat…

Clear skies and social distancing help Europe shatter solar energy records

The coronavirus pandemic is helping multiple countries in Europe set new records for solar energy generation.Production in the UK peaked at 9.68 gigawatts on Monday, according to a tracker developed by The University of Sheffield in collaboration wit…

Patreon lays off 13 percent of its workforce

Patreon has laid off 30 employees (or 13 percent) of its workforce due to the “economic uncertainty” brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. The subscription content platform told TechCrunch that it has chosen to let employees go, because it’s “un…