48 New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Keep You Cozy This November

This month is huge for fans of sci-fi and fantasy books. We’ve got James S.A. Corey’s final Expanse book, Leviathan Falls; a new collection of stories by io9 co-founder Charlie Jane Anders called Even Greater Mistakes; and the latest Brandon Sanderson Skyward Series novel, Cytonic. Plus, new books from Marissa Meyer,…

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Facebook Lays Out a Future in Which Some Poor Soul Will Be the First to Get Fired in the Metaverse

Facebook is trying really hard to make the metaverse happen, and at its annual Connect keynote, CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained what exactly that will entail.

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Fortnite Crew November bundle brings the final First Shadow skin

As anticipated, November’s Fortnite Crew bundle will bring the final skin in the three-part First Shadows series. Epic has confirmed the release date, as well as the other items that will be made available to subscribers. Epic first announced its plan to release a three-part Crew series involving three different characters with the same storyline, one released per month in … Continue reading

Mercedes Sustaineer EV concept packs solar panels for greener deliveries

Mercedes-Benz has introduced a concept electric van based on its eSprinter model, demonstrating technologies that may one day make last-mile deliveries better for the environment. Called the Sustaineer, this EV concept is fully electric and designed to offer a sustainable experience in the city, including everything from a filter that helps clean the air while driving to solar panels on … Continue reading

Android apps on Chrome OS will soon behave better with Compatibility mode

Although it isn’t exactly the one Google OS to rule them all, Chrome OS has long been able to run both of Google’s preferred platforms and then some. It did take a while before it could properly handle Android apps and, even then, there are still a lot of rough edges thanks to the wide variety and quality of those … Continue reading

ESA plans communications tests between Mars Express and Chinese rover

The ESA has announced that it is planning to conduct a series of five communications tests between the Mars Express orbiter and China’s Zhurong rover currently exploring the surface of Mars. Most rovers and landers sent to Mars lack radios powerful enough to send data directly back to Earth. Instead, they rely on spacecraft orbiting the Red Planet to capture … Continue reading

Here’s What’s In And Out Of Biden’s Build Back Better Compromise Deal

The White House has unveiled its deal with Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (Ariz.).

German Electrician On Trial For Castrating Men On His Kitchen Table

The 66-year-old told a regional court in Munich that he performed the procedures at the men’s request.

2021 MacBook Pro teardown tease shows what’s on the inside

It’s very common for manufacturers like Apple to release new products, and fans always want to know what they look like on the inside. However, the last thing most of us want to do is tear apart our brand-new and expensive gadgets to look. Thankfully, IFIXIT has been gutting new devices for a long time, giving us a look at … Continue reading

Toyota confirms pricing on the redesigned 2022 GR86

Rear-wheel-drive sports cars are rare today, and one of the few you can get from a mainstream automotive manufacturer is the Toyota GR86. The 2022 GR86 is all-new, and Toyota has now confirmed pricing for the sports car. The all-new GR86 starts at $27,700 and will land dealerships in December. Buyers can choose from two different grades, including the standard … Continue reading