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How much could it cost? — Google sends DOJ unexpected check in attempt to avoid monopoly jury trial Google steals DOJ tactic to dodge owing damages by paying DOJ upfront. Ashley Belanger – May 21, 2024 9:54 pm UTC Enlarge picture alliance / Contributor | picture alliance reader comments 90 Last week, Google sent a

Magnets: how do they stop working? — How the perils of space have affected asteroid Ryugu Ryugu’s parent body appears to have had a fair amount of water present, too. Elizabeth Rayne – May 19, 2024 11:55 am UTC Enlarge / The surface of Ryugu. Image credit: JAXA, University of Tokyo, Kochi University, Rikkyo University,

Montana lawmakers passed a bill on Friday banning TikTok from operating in the state amid growing concerns about the app’s suspected ties to the Chinese government. The bill was passed by the state House in a 5443 vote and now heads to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. If Gianforte signs it into law, Montana will become

Dept. of Accidental Investigations — How I upgraded my water heater and discovered how bad smart home security can be Could you really control someone’s hot water with just an email address? Kevin Purdy – May 17, 2024 11:00 am UTC Enlarge / This is essentially the kind of water heater the author has hooked

Magnets: how do they stop working? — How the perils of space have affected asteroid Ryugu Ryugu’s parent body appears to have had a fair amount of water present, too. Elizabeth Rayne – May 19, 2024 11:55 am UTC Enlarge / The surface of Ryugu. Image credit: JAXA, University of Tokyo, Kochi University, Rikkyo University,

Loading… Loading… In a surprising turn of events, venture capital firm General Catalyst, an early investor of companies like Snap Inc., Stripe and Mistral, is on the brink of raising nearly $6 billion for tech start-up investments, despite the current fundraising drought in the sector. What Happened: General Catalyst could finalize its latest fund as

Dept. of Accidental Investigations — How I upgraded my water heater and discovered how bad smart home security can be Could you really control someone’s hot water with just an email address? Kevin Purdy – May 17, 2024 11:00 am UTC Enlarge / This is essentially the kind of water heater the author has hooked

Magnets: how do they stop working? — How the perils of space have affected asteroid Ryugu Ryugu’s parent body appears to have had a fair amount of water present, too. Elizabeth Rayne – May 19, 2024 11:55 am UTC Enlarge / The surface of Ryugu. Image credit: JAXA, University of Tokyo, Kochi University, Rikkyo University,

Loading… Loading… In a surprising turn of events, venture capital firm General Catalyst, an early investor of companies like Snap Inc., Stripe and Mistral, is on the brink of raising nearly $6 billion for tech start-up investments, despite the current fundraising drought in the sector. What Happened: General Catalyst could finalize its latest fund as

Montana lawmakers passed a bill on Friday banning TikTok from operating in the state amid growing concerns about the app’s suspected ties to the Chinese government. The bill was passed by the state House in a 5443 vote and now heads to Gov. Greg Gianforte’s desk. If Gianforte signs it into law, Montana will become

Follow the money — Rocket Report: Starship stacked; Georgia shuts the door on Spaceport Camden United Launch Alliance is under pressure ramp up the flight rate for the new Vulcan rocket. Stephen Clark – May 17, 2024 11:00 am UTC Enlarge / On Wednesday, SpaceX fully stacked the Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage