Major Semi-Truck Makers Are Switching From Diesel Engines To A New Hybrid Option
Several of the world's largest truck makers are switching away from diesel. The replacement comes in two forms, and the race is on to scale it up.
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Fishing, Mining, And Warfare - The Surprising Reason China Is Mapping The World's Oceans
The ocean floor is the final frontier, and China is claiming the map. See why this sudden interest in the abyss is about much more than just science.
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This 'Amazon's Choice' Carbon Monoxide Detector Could Be Dangerous, According To Consumer Reports
If you purchased a popular carbon monoxide detector with the Amazon's Choice seal, Consumer Reports cautions it may be incredibly dangerous.
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Multiple US States Are Considering Mandating Speed-Limiting Devices - Here's How They Work
Many US states are now considering following in the footsteps of European countries and installing speed-limiting devices on vehicles.
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Every US Airline That Supports Apple Wallet's Revamped Boarding Passes
Apple's boarding pass system saw several changes, adding a host of new features, but not every US airline is participating.
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Samsung's Next Laptop Lineup Might Be Abandoning Windows 11
Samsung may be switching its Galaxy Book laptops away from Windows 11. A new report points to a significant OS change, but details are still thin.
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NASA's Next Big Step In Space Travel Will Be A Nuclear-Powered Mission To Mars
NASA has plans for a giant leap in its method of space travel, beginning with a nuclear-powered mission to Mars that's projected to launch in 2028.
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This Action-Packed Netflix Series Is A Remake Of A Classic Denzel Washington Movie
Netflix is remaking Denzel Washington's 2004 movie, "Man on Fire," but this time as a series starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen. Here's what's new in this remake.
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Apple Fixed An iPhone Flaw That Allowed The FBI To Read Deleted Notifications
Apple's iOS 26.4.2 update patches a flaw that allowed law enforcement to recover deleted push notifications from iPhones using forensic tools.
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US Marines Are Using This New Anti-Drone Smart Scope
The U.S. Marine Corps has adopted a smart scope that turns standard rifles into anti-drone weapons. Here's how it works and where it's being deployed.
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This German-Ukrainian Plant Claims It Will Build Over 10,000 Drones A Year
To support domestic defense manufacturing in Ukraine, one German-Ukrainian venture is contributing to Ukraine's war effort to the tune of 10,000 drones a year.
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A Humanoid Robot From China Beat The World's Half-Marathon Record
China's humanoid robot race got a lot more serious this year. The winning machine didn't just improve on last year — it smashed the human record completely.
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The Handheld Device That Saved A US Airman Downed In Iran, Explained
A lot of effort went into rescuing an Airman downed in Iran, including this particular search technology.
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US Space Force's Broken OCX GPS Faces Cancellation After 16 Years And $8 Billion Of Investment
After years of delays, the Pentagon may be forced to shut down its GPS satellite network. Despite this, the Space Force has plans for future satellite systems.
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Your Old Amazon Fire Stick Might Be Involved In This New Lawsuit - Here's Why
Amazon has been hit with a class action over its older Fire TV Sticks. The complaint raises questions about a practice consumer groups have long criticized.
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These Chrome Extensions Are Stealing Your Data – Uninstall Them Immediately
Browser extensions are mostly harmless, but unfortunately, these Chrome extensions are the opposite and pose imminent risk to those who install them.
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Ukraine Just Got A Powerful New Fleet Of 15,000 Drones - Here's How They Work
Germany delivered 15,000 Strilla interceptor drones to Ukraine's National Guard. Here's how the rocket-boosted quadcopter works and why it matters.
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China's Newest Nuclear Submarine Is More Than Just Bigger
China's submarine force has typically focused on patrolling the shallow littoral waters of the South China Sea, but its new submarine is built for more.
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Drew Barrymore's Netflix Series With A Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score Was Canceled Too Soon
One of Drew Barrymore's favorite roles came in a series that earned perfect reviews in its final season. Netflix canceled it anyway, and it still stings.
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Amazon-Style Marketplaces Are Changing How Military Drones Reach The Battlefield
With recent developments in military procurement, drones are being sourced and deployed using rather unconventional pathways: Amazon-like digital platforms.
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Ukraine's Military Is Testing Exoskeletons That Look Like They Came From Edge Of Tomorrow
The war in Ukraine has become a testing ground for new military tech, and these exoskeletons look like something ripped straight out of a sci-fi movie.
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Your Phone Carrier's Customer Service Might Be Completely Changing Soon - Here's Why
The FCC has already put a ban on foreign-made internet routers, and now it wants to change the way internet and phone providers handle their call centers.
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This Proposed Bill Could Cause EV Owners To Pay A Lot More In Federal Taxes
A proposed federal EV fee is being sold as fair road funding, but critics say it would leave electric car owners paying much more than gas drivers.
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Your Foreign Router Now Has An Expiration Date, According To The FCC
A major change issued by the FCC could impact how routers operate in the United States, including an end date on software updates for your existing hardware.
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Amazon Wants The FCC To Deny SpaceX's Orbital Data Center Proposal - Here's Why
SpaceX wants to launch one million satellites into Earth's low orbit that could act as data centers, taking advantage of the sub zero temperatures in space.
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5 Costco Deals Better Than Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2026
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is hard to ignore, but Costco has five tech deals running alongside it that match or beat the pricing with extra benefits on top.
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Anthropic Rejected The Pentagon's Surveillance Push - And The Fallout Could Be Massive
AI technology company Anthropic is currently engaged in a hostile dispute with the U.S. Defense Department, and the fallout could be extensive.
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