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Ask Slashdot: How Do You Choose a News Source?

Ask Slashdot: How Do You Choose a News Source?

Obfiscator writes: Journalism has long had potential to change the world. The latest elections in the United States demonstrated new dimensions of this, with the rise of “fake news” and “echo chambers,” as well as a president who has few…

Conch Shells Inspire Next Generation Helmets, Body Armor

Conch Shells Inspire Next Generation Helmets, Body Armor

New submitter omaha393 writes: Researchers at MIT used a 3D printing approach to develop a biomimetic composite capable of withstanding 70-85% more resistance than typical helmet designs. The material was manufactured using a composite of hard and soft printable polymers…

Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google Lobby Against Texas 'Bathroom' Bill
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Sony Ships Its Last Ever PlayStation 3 In Japan

Sony Ships Its Last Ever PlayStation 3 In Japan

After 11 years, Sony has stopped shipping the PlayStation 3 to retailers in Japan. The country stopped production on the 500GB model in December last year, but now a recent update on PlayStation Japan’s website suggests that the other lingering…

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