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The "Crash Clock" shows how close we are to the next satellite collision
Posted on Sunday January 25, 2026
Astrophysicists are warning that low Earth orbit is reaching a critical tipping point, where satellite collisions could happen faster than previously imagined. A new metric, the CRASH Clock, developed by Sarah Thiele of Princeton University, Aaron Boley of the University of British Columbia, and Samantha Lawler of the University of...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
DIY mod amps up the cool factor on RTX 3080 Ventus
Posted on Sunday January 25, 2026
The thought of replacing a video card, RAM, or other PC components right now sounds about as fun as setting your wallet on fire. When r/PCMasterRace user ComplexSuperMarket89 (CSM89) realized he needed to address persistent heat issues with his RTX 3080 Ventus, he took a different route. Using spare parts...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft's BitLocker encryption comes with a catch: the keys may be on Microsoft's servers
Posted on Sunday January 25, 2026
Forbes reports that Microsoft complied with an FBI request for decryption keys to a suspect's personal laptops last year. While the company said it cannot fulfill every request, the case suggests that Windows devices are less private than those with stricter encryption policies, such as iPhones.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
NASA will fly Artemis II with the same Orion heat shield that cracked on its last mission
Posted on Sunday January 25, 2026
The Artemis II crew comprises NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen. They will fly in a 16.5-foot-wide Orion capsule on top of the Space Launch System for a roughly ten-day trip around the moon as early as February 6.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Intel says it's selling every chip it can produce, so it's feeding AI servers first
Posted on Saturday January 24, 2026
Intel's fourth-quarter results reflected rising demand for its AI and data center products, offset by persistent supply constraints that continue to pressure its consumer segment. The semiconductor giant reported $13.7 billion in revenue for Q4 2025, down 4 percent year over year but near the high end of its guidance....Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
It's not you: Gmail is glitching this weekend, and spam filters are slipping
Posted on Saturday January 24, 2026
Update: Google says the Gmail disruption has now been resolved. In its latest status update, the company confirmed that the email misclassification, spam warning banners, and delivery delays were fixed as of 9:55 AM Pacific on Saturday, January 24.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Intel confirms "Nova Lake" Core Ultra 400 CPUs are coming in late 2026
Posted on Saturday January 24, 2026
During Intel's fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call, CEO Lip-Bu Tan confirmed the company plans to introduce Nova Lake desktop processors – presumably labeled Core Ultra 400 – by the end of the year. Prior reports from trusted leakers indicate the high-end CPUs will include significant architectural overhauls.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Tesla is making drivers pay monthly for features the car already has
Posted on Saturday January 24, 2026
For more than a decade, Autopilot has served as Tesla's foundational driver-assistance system. It pairs Traffic Aware Cruise Control, which maintains speed and following distance, with Autosteer, which reads lane markings and makes steering corrections to keep the car centered, including through curves.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
NASA wants to use PC benchmarking tool CapFrameX for its advanced flight simulators
Posted on Saturday January 24, 2026
According to a social media post by the official CapFrameX account, the US space agency has "expressed interest" in using the application to asses the FPS performance of its cockpit simulator video systems. In a subsequent post, the developers emphasized that it was NASA – and not them – that...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Samsung "The Frame" TV drops to record-low $597
Posted on Saturday January 24, 2026
Samsung's The Frame 43" TV is currently priced at a record-low $597. The model combines a 4K HDR panel with an Art Mode that displays artwork or photos when idle, along with interchangeable bezels and Samsung's Tizen smart TV platform.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »