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'Space snowman' spins like a propeller in dramatic new NASA animation

Ultima Thule is the most distant object ever explored by humans.

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Roku removes Infowars following outcry

Roku's decision comes about six months after most major platforms, like Facebook, Spotify, and Youtube, removed Alex Jones' right-wing conspiracy channel.

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Massive 'Fortnite' security hole allowed hackers to take over accounts

To fall victim to this attack, a player needed only to click on a crafted phishing link — one typically designed to look like it was coming from an Epic Games domain.

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After 'Bird Box' challenge, YouTube to crack down on 'dangerous' pranks

YouTube is giving its content creators two months to review and clean up prank and challenge videos that violate its new rules.

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The Bundle is back: How streaming caught up to cable TV prices

The future is looking more like the past.

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Googlers launch campaign to bring discrimination issues out from the shadows

Silicon Valley workers have grown vocal about what they see as systemic problems related to harassment, inequality or government contracts.

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Who let the dogs out? Robotic pooches could deliver packages right to your door

The battery-powered pooches can climb stairs and even ring the doorbell.

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China stimulus boosts European shares, autos rally after Peugeot results

China stimulus boosts European shares, autos rally after Peugeot results

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Plants now growing on the moon for the first time ever

New photo shows cotton seeds sprouting inside sealed container.

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These are the worst passwords of 2018. Is yours on the list?

While cyber criminals are good at what they do, poor password hygiene — having a few simple passwords that open all your online accounts — makes their job even easier.

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This steam-powered spaceship could cruise the cosmos indefinitely without running out of gas

Scientists say the microwave-sized craft would suck its watery fuel right out of the asteroids, planets and moons it's exploring.

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At tech's biggest trade show, privacy was the buzzword

Apple's billboard set the tone while privacy was suddenly part of the pitch for many tech giants and startups.

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How do solar panels work?

It's all about sunlight and electrons.

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Megyn Kelly walks away from NBC with the remainder of her $69M deal

The announcement comes months after negotiations over Kelly's contract following her termination for making derogatory racial comments.

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Behind #GoFundTheWall, a shadowy email harvesting operation

Brian Kolfage, a triple-amputee Air Force veteran, has operated fake news websites and fundraisers to build a lucrative email list.

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A camera for babies and a fridge that can text you: The best of this year's top gadget show

From a smart belt that is judging your habits, to an internet-connected toilet, this year's gadget show featured some bold new ideas.

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What is TikTok? How a short-form video app took over the internet

The app, owned by a private company based in China, has gained a sizable user base — and its videos are suddenly all over the internet.

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Citizen scientists discover strange new world that pro astronomers missed

The newfound exoplanet is unlike anything in our solar system.

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Mysterious deep-space radio signals detected for the second time

The precise source of these signals is not known.

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Flying cars could take off as soon as 2023

From a one-person flying car to a luxurious five seater, companies are racing to launch the first flying car.