A new laser concept could revolutionize how we explore the frozen worlds of our solar system. When scientists dream of exploring the hidden oceans beneath the icy crusts of moons like Jupiter’s Europa or Saturn’s Enceladus — or other icy regions,…
Chilkey ND104 review: Extremely solid construction for a mechanical keyboard
The Chilkey ND014 is a solidly built mechanical keyboard that also has a display and a high level of customization for Mac users, but expensive for what you get. Chilkey ND104 Chilkey makes keyboards and mice with a focus on clean…
Cisco, Citrix and SonicWall VPNs connected to higher risk of ransomware infections
Report finds VPN complexity and poor maintenance driving surge in ransomware incidents Cloud-based VPN alternatives can lower exposure to ransomware and direct attacks Complex on-premise VPN systems often result in outdated configurations Businesses relying on older on-premise VPN devices could be…
The Download: Introducing: the new conspiracy age
—Greg Linden, a former data scientist at Microsoft, pokes fun at Meta’s beleaguered Reality Labs’ earnings in a post on Bluesky. One more thing How scientists want to make you young again A little over 15 years ago, scientists at Kyoto…
Proton launches ‘Data Breach Observatory’ to track personal info leaks
Proton, the company behind and other encrypted apps like Proton Mail and Proton Drive, just launched a new web page called the that aims to make accurate cybercrime data more widely accessible. The Observatory is intended to be a continually updated…
Venus loses its last active spacecraft, as Japan declares Akatsuki orbiter dead
Humanity’s last active mission at Venus is no more. The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) declared its Akatsuki spacecraft dead on Tuesday (Oct. 28), more than a year after the Venus climate probe failed to respond to calls from mission control….
TerraMaster D9-320 review: Nine drives, one Mac
If you have a lot of hard drives to connect to your Mac, the TerraMaster D9-320 will get you there, with good price to performance. TerraMaster D9-320 Cloud storage has done something funny to local storage. All the tech giants are…
The 5 wildest new EVs from the Japan Mobility Show 2025: from Honda’s tiny EV to a surprise Rolls-Royce rival
Japanese brands take the wraps off eye-catching concepts Honda’s Super-N prototype could spawn Honda-e replacement Lexus unveils madcap six-wheeled luxury van The Tokyo Motor Show, which is now known as the Japan Mobility Show, has always been a rich seam of…
Exclusive eBook: The Math on AI’s Energy Footprint
In this exclusive subscirber-only ebook you’ll learn how the emissions from individual AI text, image, and video queries seem small—until you add up what the industry isn’t tracking and consider where it’s heading next. by James O’Donnell and Casey Crownhart May…
How to cancel your Paramount+ subscription
Do you have one streaming service too many? While you’re far from alone in that, sometimes it’s worth saying goodbye to one and saving some cash. Take Paramount+, which starts at $8 per month for its ad-supported Essential plan. Then there’s…