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Meteor Rumbles Over Houston, as Six-Pound Fragment Crashes Into a Texas Home
Slashdot - 22 Mar 2026 07:34
"It is the talk of the town today - the loud boom, the flash of light in the sky experienced by a lot of folks across the Houston area this afternoon," says a local Texas newscaster. "And then there was this ...
14,000 Devices Were Hijacked To Create An Unprecedented Cyberattack
BGR - 22 Mar 2026 01:17
A massive DDOS attack has impacted tens of thousands of devices, and the options for being able to fight back against such an attack are severely limited.
Apple Stores running low on Apple TV, HomePod, and HomePod mini inventory
9 to 5 Mac - 22 Mar 2026 13:14
According toApple TV 4K. This isnt necessarily a sign of an imminent update, though it is worth noting the latter two products are due for a refresh. more
Meeting Every Robot at Nvidia GTC: What the Future May Bring
CNET - 22 Mar 2026 12:00
Nvidia GTC brought out several robots I had never met before, offering a glimpse at many possible robotic futures.
CERN eggheads burn AI into silicon to stem data deluge
The Register - 22 Mar 2026 11:11
The operating system of the universe isnt going to debug itself feature CERN is nothing like today's agentic AI jockeys, who mostly rely on pre-set weights and generic TPUs and GPUs to generate their slop. CERN burns...
Tesla's Upcoming Electric Big Rig Is Already a Hit with Truckers
Slashdot - 22 Mar 2026 04:34
"After nearly a decade of delays and industry skepticism, Tesla's electric big rig is finally rolling out of Nevada's Gigafactory for mass production starting summer 2026," writes Gadget Review. And some ...
How Apple and other tech brands are selling you on color in 2026 - and it's working
ZDNet - 22 Mar 2026 01:41
From phones to laptops to other mobile accessories, any color besides black is the new black.
Trivy Supply Chain Attack Spreads, Triggers Self-Spreading CanisterWorm Across 47 npm Packages
Slashdot - 22 Mar 2026 00:42
"We have removed all malicious artifacts from the affected registries and channels," Trivy maintainer Itay Shakury posted today, noting that all the latest Trivy releases "now point to a safe version." Bu...
5 BMW Engines You Should Steer Clear Of
Slash Gear - 22 Mar 2026 23:45
BMW has a reputation for using advanced, complex, and maintenance-heavy engines in its vehicles. Not every BMW engine is worth the trouble, however.
The 2 Alternatives To USB Wi-Fi Adapters Actually Worth Using
BGR - 22 Mar 2026 23:17
Using USB Wi-Fi adapters may seem like the only way to get Wi-Fi on an older computer, but here are two alterantives that are worth considering.
Worlds first quantum battery could enable ultra fast charging
Science Daily - 22 Mar 2026 23:14
Scientists in Australia have demonstrated a prototype quantum battery that could revolutionize energy storage. By harnessing quantum effects, it can absorb energy in a rapid super absorption event, enabling much faster c...
Samsung rolling out AirDrop over Quick Share on Galaxy S26, more devices coming
9 to 5 Mac - 22 Mar 2026 23:06
Samsung has officially confirmed plans to start rolling out AirDrop support over Quick Share starting with the Galaxy S26 series this week. more
AirDrop is officially coming soon to the Galaxy S26 series
Pocket-lint - 22 Mar 2026 23:01
The Pixel 10 series was the first to support AirDrop through Quick Share, and Samsung's latest phones will have it soon as well.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Phones Will Work With Apple's AirDrop, Much Like the Pixel 10
CNET - 22 Mar 2026 23:00
AirDrop support will start with the Galaxy S26 this week and is planned for more Galaxy devices later.
Samsung confirms latest Galaxy phones will support AirDrop compatibility - and I'm thrilled
ZDNet - 22 Mar 2026 23:00
A global rollout will allow the latest Samsung phones to Quick Share with various Apple devices.
Mac users can now get Microsofts best tools for just $10 each
Mashable - 22 Mar 2026 23:00
Upgrade your Mac with a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac 2021, on sale now for $59.97 through April 12.
The latest AI-integrated Windows OS is only $13 for a bit longer
Mashable - 22 Mar 2026 23:00
Upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for just $12.97 (reg. $199) and get Microsofts latest OS with improved security, multitasking, and AI tools.
Samsung is making file sharing less painful with this Quick Share upgrade
Android Central - 22 Mar 2026 23:00
Samsungs upgrading Quick Share with AirDrop-style sharing on the Galaxy S26, finally making Android-to-iPhone file transfers easier.
Samsung Now Officially Supports AirDrop, but Only for These Devices
Life Hacker - 22 Mar 2026 23:00
Not every Galaxy is covered.
Trapped! Inside a Self-Driving Car During an Anti-Robot Attack
Slashdot - 22 Mar 2026 22:55
A man crossing the street one San Francisco night spotted a self-driving car - and decided to confront its passenger, 37-year-old tech worker Doug Fulop. The New York Times reports the man yelled that "he wanted to k...
US Navy Faces Looming Problems As Ohio-Class Nuclear Subs Are Set To Retire
Slash Gear - 22 Mar 2026 22:45
As the U.S. Navy submarine fleet gets older, it faces a big problem once those boats retire, and there's no easy solution in sight. Here's what we know.
Scientists twisted a mysterious superconductor and got a shocking result
Science Daily - 22 Mar 2026 22:42
A decades-old superconducting mystery just took a surprising turn. Strontium ruthenate, a material that conducts electricity with zero resistance at low temperatures, has long puzzled scientists with hints of an exotic, ...