Tim Sweezy
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Time is ticking away fast to grab a deal on something for that special someone for Valentine's Day next week. With that in mind, take advantage of some sweetheart deals on smartwatches from brands like Fossil, Garmin, Amazfit, and Samsung.
Garmin Venu 3 Smartwatch
Garmin, best known for its GPS devices, has made a...
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The Jack Dorsey funded social network Bluesky has finally opened its doors to everyone, but is it too late for it to overcome X/Twitter? Bluesky became available for everyone yesterday, ending the long waitlist and invite-only registrations.
While Bluesky, a decentralized microblogging platform launched by former...
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While ring formations around small objects in the solar system are not well understood, new research suggests one theory for why thin rings may exist around those that orbit between Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Chariklo, classified as a Centaur, was the first asteroid ever found to have a ring system...
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Great balls of fire, NASA’s Juno spacecraft snapped a closeup image of Jupiter’s moon lo that showed an erupting volcano. Juno has performed more than 55 flybys of Jupiter, as well as the closest flyby of the giant planet’s moon lo in over 20 years.
NASA says that Jupiter’s moon lo is the most volcanically active...
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Google Assistant is slated to be removed from several Samsung TVs due to a change in Google’s policy. The removal of Google Assistant on affected Samsung TV models will begin March 1, 2024.
The upcoming change will directly affect TVs that shipped supporting Google Assistant. They include many of the 2020 models...
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NASA says that it has found a “super-Earth” that is only 137 light-years away, and the same system may hold a second, Earth-sized planet. The larger of the two exoplanets, named TOI-715 b, is roughly one and a half times wider than Earth.
Scientists and astronomers have been in search for another habitable planet...
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Super Bowl LVIII Sunday is right around the corner, so it may be time to upgrade your TV for the best experience -- espeically if you're entertaining friends for the big game. If you're itching to upgrade, we've got you covered with great deals on big screen TVs from brands like Pioneer, Hisense, Samsung, and...
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Get ready for all the hard-hitting action of the Super Bowl with a new sound bar that can deliver every moment of the action in bold, thunderous tones. Great deals can be had right now from big names like Roku, Polk Audio, Bose, Vizio, and more. Check 'em out...
Roku Streambar
While Roku may not be the first name...
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Snap is asking owners of its Pixy selfie drone to stop using the device. It seems the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries sold with its pocket-sized Pixy Flying Camera have been reported to be overheating and bulging. One of the reported battery failures resulted in the battery catching fire and causing injury.
It...
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Heads up! A potentially hazardous asteroid the size of a large skyscraper is about to have a close encounter with Earth, and everyone can watch live. No, asteroid 2008 OS7 does not pose a risk to anyone, but it will come within about 2.8 million kilometers, or 7.4 times the average lunar distance.
Asteroid 2008 OS7...
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologizes to parents of victims at a Senate hearing that has been interrogating Zuckerberg and four other social media executives and their roles in the safety of children on their platforms. Along with Zuckerberg, Linda Yaccarino of X (formerly Twitter), Shou Zi Chew of TikTok, Evan Spiegel...
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NASA’s iconic space shuttle Endeavour has been hoisted into launch configuration to be displayed at the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. A mammoth 450-foot crane and metal sling were used to maneuver the spacecraft into its launch position as part of a process that took six-months to complete.
The last...
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A new premium modular Xbox controller is making its way to the market, and is available for preorder now. The Victrix Pro BFG wireless controller comes with plenty of customization options, including swappable modules and interchangeable pieces.
Every gamer seeks out an edge when playing video games. For those who...
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This year’s total solar eclipse will not only last longer than the one in 2017, but will also be viewable in its totality by more people. 2024’s total solar eclipse will be viewable by an estimated 31.6 million people, while the one in 2017 was seen in its totality by about 12 million. And in terms of length of time...
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Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, has announced that its first human patient has received a brain-computer interface (BCI) implant. The procedure uses a surgical robot to place the BCI implant via a needle that is thinner than a human hair.
The company received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to...
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AI is showing up in tech all over the place, including Dell’s recently announced AI-driven Pro Wireless ANC 5000 series headsets, which promise long battery life to get you through the work week. Along with the 3000 series, Dell says its headsets aim to deliver “audio, on another level.”
Dell 5000 Series Pro...
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Have you ever felt as though someone, or something, was watching you? Well, it might have been one of the 19 nearby spiral galaxies NASA’s Webb telescope captured in breathtaking detail, many of which look like giant eyeballs in space.
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observed 19 nearby face-on spiral galaxies...
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Apple’s upcoming iOS 18, codenamed Crystal, is being billed as the biggest update in the history of the iconic iPhone. This report comes in the midst of the tech titan having to make major changes to its App Store in Europe and the onslaught of AI advancements from competitors.
Apple analyst Mark Bloomberg believes...
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The incredible journey of Japan’s first-ever moon landing continues, as its LEV-2 (Lunar Excursion Vehicle) captured an amazing image of its SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) spacecraft. LEV-2 successfully deployed onto the lunar surface on January 20, 2024, just before SLIM and LEV-1 landed.
In what the...
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There are a myriad of deals on true wireless earbuds at the moment, which include some big name brands like Sennheiser, Apple, and JBL. And best of all, there are deals available that fit nearly any budget.
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless Earbuds
Sennheiser’s name is synonymous with high-quality audio. Powered by...
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A research associate at the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts created a camera that, in theory, will expose 1,000 years of history. The camera, aptly named the Millennium Camera, will attempt to capture a single image of the Tucson, Arizona, landscape into the 31st century.
Jonathon Keats, the creator of...
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NASA’s historic Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has flown its final mission on the Red Planet after a communications dropout led to at least one damaged rotor blade. The iconic helicopter was originally designed as a technology demonstration to provide up to five experimental test flights over a 30-day period. It lasted for...
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