Citizen scientists have helped to identify an incredibly fast-moving object in space, which is traveling at such a speed that it will shoot out of the Milky Way and head out into intergalactic space. Amateur astronomers working on theBackyard Worlds: Planet 9project spotted the object, which was also observed by therecently-retired NASA NEOWISEtelescope. The trio of citizen scientists — Martin Kabatnik, Thomas P. Bickle, and Dan Caselden — spotted the object named CWISE J124909....

Deadlock October 24 patch notes: 6 new heroes & matchmaking mode added, more Deadlock’s July 31, 2025 patch notes include some huge changes, including the addition of six new heroes, a new game mode and plenty of gameplay updates. Developer Valve have set a precedent when it comes to theirDeadlockupdates, with both theOctober 10andSeptember 26patches also including some huge changes to the game. Naturally, the devs are reworking the game constantly in the lead up to Deadlock leavingAlpha....

Did Marvel use AI for Thunderbolts poster? Controversy explained A small detail on the new Thunderbolts poster has fans believing Marvel used AI technology to create it, but is this all a misunderstanding? It’s not uncommon for movie studios to use AI, drawing controversy from fans. Lionsgate used it on the trailer forMegalopolis(before swiftly taking it down), andLate Night With the Devilinjected the technology directly into its final edit. And it seems likeMarvelhas joined the club as fans spotted a mistake in the newThunderboltsposter....

Tactical RPGs are quite a unique genre of game. In the case ofDioField Chronicle, you will be forced to manage multiple units in real-time combat across large battlefields, somewhat like an RTS, but also micromanage each character’s builds like a JRPG. On the surface, this can make the genre seem unapproachable to those who have never attempted a game like it before, but after getting over the initial learning curve, they are some of the most rewarding games for those with a tactical mind....

Ecobee just launched theSmartThermostatwith voice control, a new and comprehensively updated model from one of the category leaders.We reviewed the new EcobeeSmartThermostat and were impressed with the evolved smart device’s ease of installation, configuration, and operation. Our reviewer also praised the SmartThermostat’s excellent feature set and performance plus its voice and communications features, including the music sound quality from the thermostat’s speaker. The latest Ecobee thermostat resembles the company’s earlier models, with what it calls a “squircle shape....

Apple’s iCloud — successor to iTools, .Mac, and MobileMe — was set up as a cohesive group of cloud services to secure and sync your content and apps across all your devices. This makes all your photos, files, notes, contacts, and reminders available no matter where you are by signing in from a supported web browser. The default free iCloud offers only 5GB of online storage for free, but its various paid subscription plans allow you to add storage and other valuable services for a fee....

Finally, more than 18 months afterwe first saw itand a year after we reviewed the version launched in Europe, theWithings ScanWatchsmartwatch has been given approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and will launch in the U.S. in November. The smartwatch is the first wearable to gain FDA approval for both blood oxygen (Sp02) measurements and detecting atrial fibrillation (AFib) using an electrocardiogram on a wrist. Withings CEO Mathieu Letombe explained what this means: “ScanWatch has been clinically validated to detect AFib and can aid in the detection of breathing disturbances at night, that can be signs of sleep apnea....

Week 10 ofFortnite‘sthird season is among us and, of course, it comes with a new wave of challenges to complete. In total, there are eight to finish — ranging from taking out enemies at specific locations, dealing a certain amount of damage with SMGs or shotguns, and even one for dancing on a mountain. There’s also a challenge for collecting fireflies in the Weeping Woods location, which is what we’re going to help you with in this guide....

France’s President praises French-made Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for successful launch French President Emmanuel Macron has praised French-made gameClair Obscur: Expedition 33, congratulating the devs on their global success. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been one of the surprise hits of 2025, garnering widespread recognition amongst RPG fans and critics alike. Our review rewarded it 5 stars for its excellent story, beautiful graphics, and addictive turn-based combat. Three days after its April 24 release, Clair Obscur hadsold over a million copiesand became thehighest-rated game of 2025....

Everyone knows that fear-induced burst of nausea you get when your smartphone slips from your grasp and clatters onto the ground landing face down. You tentatively reach for it, bracing yourself for the horror of a shattered screen or a hairline fracture. You may feel that you’re lucky to get away with a few new scratches, but actually scratches make the glass much more likely to break the next time it has a hard landing....

January is just a few months away, and as we impatiently wait for the expected launch of theSamsung Galaxy S25— and the end of this relentless election cycle — we’re clinging to every bit of news about the phone like a lifeline. Known leaker@xleaks7andMokesciu Skaiciuoklereleased a short, 15-second video alongside images of the Galaxy S25 dummy models, giving us an idea of what the final model will look like. If you aren’t familiar, a dummy unit is created for preproduction use, typically out of schematics provided to accessory makers ahead of time....

The flow ofLabor Day saleshas officially begun as the summer draws to a close, and for those in the market for some new tech, we’d be remiss if we didn’t include Home Depot. Along with expensive purchases like computers, home appliances and smart home gadgets are among the most sought-after items during big seasonal blowouts like this, and theHome Depot Labor Day saleis offering up plenty of deals on these and more right now....

With the economy starting to recover, there are many more jobs out there. But more jobs, while a good thing, makes searching for one even harder. But why not try one of our favorite tech tricks — automated job searching? You don’t need to be a tech wiz to pull it off, and if used properly, it’ll hopefully help you spend less time searching and more time actually applying for jobs you’re interested in....