Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip at its Snapdragon Summit 2022 in Hawaii. This is the next iteration of its system-on-a-chip (SoC) that will be used in many of next year’sbest smartphones. Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 will set a new standard for connected computing with intelligent and groundbreaking AI. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is expected in flagship devices like theOnePlus 11andSamsung Galaxy S23, as well as other smartphones from ASUS ROG, Motorola, Sony, Xiaomi, and more....

SpaceX will launch its next batch of 60 satellites on Monday as part of itsStarlink program, which aims to build a low-cost, global satellite-based broadband network. The satellites will be launched on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The launch was originally scheduled for Sunday, February 16, at 7:35 a.m. PT, but it was delayed due to an issue with a second stage valve component....

Summary Star Trek: Starfleet Academyshould have a helpful groundskeeper like Boothby (Ray Walston) fromStar Trek: The Next Generation. Although not much has been revealed about the upcomingStarfleet Academyseries,it has been confirmed that the series will be set in the 32nd century as a direct spin-off ofStar Trek: Discovery.Star Trek’snewest show will reportedly feature a massive set for the main Academy building, which will be located in San Francisco just like the original Starfleet Academy campus....

Terrifier 3 cliffhanger ending explained – does Art die? Art the Clown is back and he’s more psychotic than ever, but is he finally defeated in Terrifier 3? The horror movie ends on a cliffhanger, which may just indicate where a fourth entry will go. Although there was uncertainty about whetherTerrifier 3could top its predecessor, we should’ve never doubted filmmaker and franchise creator Damien Leone. Thehorror movieauteur and his cast and crew have outdone themselves, with more blood than the biblical gorefestThe Passion of the Christ “by far”and some of the gnarliestTerrifier killsever....

With California recently imposing new restrictions in a bid to slow the spread of a resurgent COVID-19, Tesla-watchers have been wondering if the decision could lead to a rerun of the electric-car company’s clash with the state’s Department of Public Health (DPH) back in the spring. A temporary stay-at-home order imposed by the state in March meant Tesla’s factory in Fremont, Alameda County, had to close as it was considered a nonessential business, though Tesla CEO Elon Musk ended up defying the order....

Touchscreens aren’t just available for laptops and mobile devices: There are manydesktop monitorsthat include touchscreen capabilities for those who like to tap and swipe. This can make managing more complex tasks easier, and touchscreens are often preferred by designers and other professionals taking an active approach to their work. Here are the best touchscreen monitors you’re able to buy today. The best touchscreen monitors Dell P2418HT Why you should buy this: It’s a well-round mix of reliability and affordability for a touchscreen monitor....

The Division 2is getting a makeover. Ubisoft revealed a new paid expansion for the looter-shooter calledWarlords of New York, which will bring major changes to the game. The DLC will bring players back to New York City, where the original Division game took place. The story revolves around Aaron Keener, the former Division agent who was a primary villain in the series’ first outing. Keener has assembled a group of four other rogue agents, who are wandering the streets of New York....

When it comes to smart home devices, one of the best brands in the business is Amazon. Known for its multi-generation Echo device lineup, Amazon is no stranger to interactive speakers and displays that can give you recipe advice, play your favorite music, control smart home devices, and more. We seeAmazon Echo dealsall the time, including these two promos: Right now, when you order the Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen) through Amazon or Best Buy, you’ll only pay $50 ($90 at full price)....

If you want an iPhone with an OLED screen, not an LCD, today, you have to purchase the iPhone X. That means spending at least $1,000 on Apple’s most expensive iPhone ever. However, in 2019 all iPhone models may use an OLED screen, according to the latest rumors. If so, all iPhone models will likely share the same screen technology across the range, and not only the flush-with-cash will be able to enjoy an iPhone X-style OLED display....

Summary The Night Agent’s Gabriel Basso is among two stars in talks to feature in a major upcoming Netflix film fromKathryn Bigelow.The Night Agentseason 1 did incredibly well on Netflix, following the thrilling tale of a CIA agent who becomes wrapped up in a complex government conspiracy after picking up a call from a phone that usually never rings.Bigelow is an acclaimed directorwho previously won an Oscar for Best Director for her movieThe Hurt Locker, which also won Best Picture....

When Valveannounced the Steam Deck, I decided to skip the pre-order circus. My PC worked perfectly fine, I already have every current console, and the internet in New York City is actually good enough to make cloud gaming a reality. I simply couldn’t justify dropping hundreds on another gaming device. Even so, I’ve been second-guessing my choice. What if I could playHorizon Zero Dawnon the go without needing an internet connection?...

It sounds like something out a science fiction movie, but it’s not: The U.S. Army may be well on its way to acquiring a3,000 strong fleet of battlefield-ready scorpion robots. The robots in question are the creation ofEndeavor Robotics, a leading company in developing and building tactical unmanned ground vehicles. Called the Scorpion, the sub-25-pound robots are small enough to be carried in a backpack. Once removed, they can then be powered up in less than one minute and used for carrying out a variety of tasks, includingremotely defusing bombs....

We’ve already seen vending machines serving up burgers, but they’re usually little more than glorified microwave ovens. RoboBurger, on the other hand, claims to be the world’s first fully autonomous robotic burger chef. That means it cooks the beef patties from scratch, toasts the bun, and adds the condiments before serving it up to waiting customers who fancy a change from McDonald’s. Launched this week at the Newport Centre Mall in Jersey City, the folks behind RoboBurger described their creation as “an artificially intelligent, self-operating, patented kitchen designed to include all the processes of a restaurant at a fraction of the size....