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The Pentagon released a new tranche of UFO files on Friday (May 8). Among the documents are nearly 30 videos, which feature a range of intriguing objects.
FCC chair hasn't been able to bully ABC and owner Disney into submission.
Powerful bright blue cosmic explosions called Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients could be caused when a black hole or neutron star slams into the universe's hottest class of star.
But human artists still "must remain at the center," PlayStation maker says.
"This is not COVID," and other reasons why risk to the public is currently low.
If you only knew the power of Boardwalk
The Defense Department has released a new trove of declassified documents about government UFO sightings.
In what is the 11th Cybertruck recall, certain models of Elon Musk’s embattled pickup could experience a sudden, unexpected wheel separation, thanks to the wrong grease and loose nuts.
What sci-fi gets right (and mostly wrong) about all the ways that space wants to kill you.
See the glowing arch of our Milky Way's core at its peak in the spring sky
Blue Origin continues putting its first lunar lander through its paces, testing the spacecraft at NASA centers across the nation to prepare it for its upcoming mission to the moon.
We must fight the Lylat Wars... again.
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for May 12.
CNET NewsDid you use an Android phone with a mobile service plan in the last nine years? You could receive up to $100.
CNET NewsOpenAI has launched a cybersecurity initiative called Daybreak, powered by GPT-5.5 and Codex Security.
EngadgetViolet and Xaden are coming to a TV screen near you.
CNET NewsBrett Goldstein stars as an escort in one show, and Hannah Waddingham is a professional killer in another.
CNET NewsThe former OpenAI chief scientist may be estranged from the company, but he still came to its defense as he testified on Monday.
WiredA multiple-year time jump sets the third season in the middle of the war between Sauron and the elves.
CNET NewsOpenAI is launching Daybreak, an AI initiative focused on detecting and patching vulnerabilities before attackers find them. Daybreak uses the Codex Security AI agent that launched in March to crea…
The VergeSanta Clara County is seeking restitution, damages and policy changes.
CNET NewsAdding significantly more detail means better future investigations into the universe's past.
EngadgetThe company behind the robot lawn mower that ran me over has changed its tune. Yarbo now plans to completely remove the remote backdoor access that could have let bad actors reprogram the robot ove…
The VergeProduction-version patches are coming online and should be installed pronto.
Ars TechnicaAfter testing over 20 electric toothbrushes, one model stood out thanks to its affordable price and effective features.
CNET NewsThinking Machines, the AI company founded by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, announced Monday that it's working on something called "interaction models." The idea behind interaction models, accordin…
The VergeA second season of The Paper premieres in September.
CNET NewsAudi's upcoming full-size flagship SUV inches closer to its July world premiere. I got an early look at its luxurious cabin.
CNET NewsAudi made sure to consult American tastes for its first full-size SUV.
Ars TechnicaWe tested Dreame's pet-focused air purifiers to see if they live up to their promises.
CNET NewsStellar eclipses may hold the key to finding new hidden worlds in binary star systems.
CNET NewsThe company has diverted resources away from producing the next mixed-reality headset.
CNET NewsThe Texas Attorney General alleges that Netflix has designed its platform to be addictive and plans to sell data "for a handsome profit."
CNET NewsThe best time to see Earthshine is a few days before and a few days after each new moon during the spring.
CNET NewsFCC extends waiver allowing routers and drones to get patches for two more years.
Ars TechnicaCan AI save us from the AI industry’s endless thirst for water? Outlook not so good.
Ars TechnicaGrab two of your smartest word-nerd friends. Wordle is looking for teams of contestants.
CNET NewsLeaked images purport to show a portable wireless mouse that folds in half for easy packing.
CNET NewsThe case particularly focuses on children's accounts.
EngadgetThe popstar appeared on the boxes used to sell Samsung TVs -- but she says she owns the rights to the image.
CNET NewsHere are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for May 12, No. 596.
CNET NewsHere are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for May 12, No. 1,066.
CNET NewsHere are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for May 12, No. 800.
CNET NewsHere are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for May 12, No. 1,788.
CNET NewsThe core stage for NASA's Artemis 3 rocket has been raised inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, and is awaiting engine integration.
Space.comIf you’ve always liked the idea of the Philips Hue Go portable lamp but couldn’t justify the $100+ price tag, Govee recently released a much cheaper alternative, the Govee Table Lamp Classic, and i…
The VergeThe rumored Low Latency Profile mode supposedly boosts your system's processor to maximum frequency for high-priority tasks, like opening new apps.
CNET NewsDury captured shooting stars glowing with the Milky Way from the remote Scottish Island of Skye.
Space.comIf you own a Whoop fitness-tracking wearable, you’ll want to check out these new updates surrounding medical records and AI insights.
CNET NewsThere’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use it?
WiredThe update also brings some changes to your Maps app and loads of bug fixes to your device.
CNET NewsIn late April, Palantir - the software company that, in recent years, has perhaps become best known for its defense industry contracts and work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement - announced …
The VergeLook for the new lock icon in your Android chats.
EngadgetGoogle's virtual Android event will arrive one week before I/O 2026, where the company is expected to spotlight Android, Gemini and its broader AI push.
CNET NewsA US passenger tested "mildly positive," but WHO is calling it "inconclusive" for now.
Ars TechnicaThe Google Threat Intelligence Group said its proactive measures stopped a "mass exploitation event."
EngadgetThe complaints, obtained by WIRED, described Bad Bunny’s performance as being overly sexual and protested that the show was in Spanish.
WiredFresh satellite images reveal volcanic heat melting snow around Russia's relentless Shiveluch volcano on the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Space.comApple now lets you have encrypted RCS conversations with Android users through the Messages app on iOS. As part of iOS 26.5, which was released on Monday, Apple added support for end-to-end encrypt…
The VergeShutdown of Starlink location feature won’t dampen interest in GPS alternatives.
Ars TechnicaThis should make it easier to connect appliances to demand response programs.
EngadgetThe game, developed by the group of anonymous artists known as Secret Handshake, is available online and in person in Washington, DC.
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