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Watch the Latest Water Satellite Unfold Itself in Space

December 29, 2022
The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite launched into Earth orbit on Friday, Dec. 16, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in central California, and engineers are working to prepare the mission to begin measuring the height of water on over 90% of Earth’s surface, providing a high-definition survey of our planet’s water for the first time. But before it can do that, the…
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MobileNews

Google Chrome preparing an option to block insecure HTTP downloads

December 29, 2022
As HTTPS has become more common across the web, Google Chrome is preparing to launch a security option that will block “insecure” downloads through HTTP. While it used to be the case that only privacy-sensitive websites like banks needed to be secured with HTTPS encryption, these days it’s effectively become the default, especially as more websites handle our data on a daily basis. Over the…
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MobileNews

Pixelbook Go now out of stock at the Google Store [Updated]

December 29, 2022
Google announced its last Chromebook in 2019 alongside the Pixel 4 and 4 XL. With the company likely not making a new Chromebook anytime soon, the US Google Store has stopped selling the Pixelbook Go. Update: A few hours after we published, inventory has returned. (The…
GamingNews

The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories in 2023

December 29, 2022
It’s been two years since the Xbox Series X and S launched, and accessory-makers haven’t wasted any time in delivering a plethora of useful gear. Want some extra SSD storage? Seagate’s expansion cards are cheaper than ever and easy to install. Need a few extra…
MobileNews

How to make your large iPhone more comfortable to use one handed

December 29, 2022
I was originally very frustrated with my iPhone Pro Max. It had been a while since I used a phone this size, but when the new phones were released in September, I figured I’d just go all out. I loved it at first, but carrying around a phone this big has started to irk me. The flat sides are uncomfortable to hold in one hand, and reaching things up top requires two hands most of the time. I…
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MobileNews

Best budget iPhone plans for 2023

December 29, 2022
If you’re looking for a better deal on your cellular plan heading into the new year, checking out some of the latest pre-paid options is a great idea. Below we’ll look at the best cheap iPhone plans with valuable features like free trials, free activation, and no…
NewsPhotography

Viltrox announces $549 75mm F1.2 AF XF Pro lens for Fujifilm X-mount cameras

December 28, 2022
Viltrox has announced the AF 75mm F1.2 XF Pro, its latest autofocus lens for Fujifilm X-mount camera systems. The lens offers a 115mm full-frame equivalent focal length with full autofocus support for Fujifilm’s various autofocus modes. The AF 75mm F1.2 XF Pro is constructed of aluminum alloy and uses 16 elements in 11 groups, including four high-refractive index elements and three extra-low…
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