Why cut the power?It's become evident that overhead power lines are to blame for some of California's worst wildfires. Sparks from those power lines have ignited some of the largest and most deadly fires in recent history, including the Camp Fire in Paradise, California.As the state enters peak wildfire season, officials are keeping a close…

It's bigger and has great software, but it's no faster than before. Sponsored Links Apple is dead set on making sure there's an iPad for everyone. Want something fast and future proof? Try an iPad Pro. Prefer a smaller device? There's the updated iPad mini. Need a spacious screen and excellent performance without paying Pro…

"Safety is a big part of Michelin's DNA," said the tire company's development engineer, Benjamin Vilpert. To that end, it wanted to make sure that the wheels were capable of over 300 miles per hour. Surprisingly, the wheels in the world record-setting Chiron were not made of some special concoction built specifically for this task.…

"I was hoping to see the project through to the end and that it wouldn't come to this, but I have little choice other than to pursue other opportunities," Wyatt said in a statement.Despite the departure of the project's lead architect and his firm, Atari seems confident that it can launch the device. In a…

Technology and all of objective science are caught in a crisis of reputation. From investigations into competition practices to legislative scrutiny over the application and safety of new products, innovators are facing a reckoning for their seeming absence of principles such as privacy, security, inclusion, transparency, and accountability. But it is possible to bend the…

At this point, it's painfully unsurprising to hear new examples of tech companies misusing customer data. But a particularly shameful version of the story has become increasingly common: services pulling phone numbers and other data used for two-factor authentication into their marketing databases. On Tuesday, Twitter became the latest tech giant to join those ranks.The…

People who live anywhere near the Missouri River must be pretty worn out by now. After near-record floods last spring that affected more than 14 million people, many residents thought the worst was over. But recent heavy rains have kept water levels high, making it nearly impossible for the US Army Corps of Engineers to…

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“We lost almost the entire patrol,” said the lieutenant. “It was horrific.”“We walked right into an enemy ambush,” he continued. “They easily picked my men off, one by one, because they were looking at their screens.”Thankfully, the young lieutenant was not describing an actual firefight from Iraq or Afghanistan. It was a recent live-action simulation…

Whether you use it for portable gaming or keep it docked and connected to your TV for console-style shootouts, Nintendo's Switch is a truly unique console. In either mode, you'll want the best accessories available to get the most from your Switch. These picks will let you play longer, download more games, and practice your…