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[Scott Manley] Explains GPS Jamming

We always think of [Scott Manley] as someone who knows a lot about rockets. So, if you think about it, it isn’t surprising he’s talking about GPS — after all, the system uses satellites. GPS is used in everything these days, and other forms of navigation are starting to fall by the wayside. However, the

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The smells and tastes of a great video game

Image: Samar Haddad / The Verge As video games and movies become more immersive, it may start to become apparent what sensations are missing in the experience. Is there a point in Gran Turismo that you wish you could smell the burning rubber and engine exhaust? Would an experience playing beer pong in Horizon Worlds

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Amazon Defends Its Use of Signal Messages in Court

America’s Federal Trade Commission and 17 states filed an antitrust suit against Amazon in September. This week Amazon responded in court about its usage of Signal’s “disappearing messages” feature. Long-time Slashdot reader theodp shares GeekWire’s report: At a company known for putting its most important ideas and strategies into comprehensive six-page memos, quick messages between

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Updated and enhanced AirTag expected in 2025

Apple is working on a new version of the popular AirTag item tracker, said to replace the current model at some point in 2025. AirTags, already a near-ubiquitous product, will get an update sometime in 2025. Apple’s popular AirTag device will get a new version, code-named B589, according to a new report. The updated device

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