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A never-before-seen comet that shares some minor similarities with the infamous interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is about to make its closest approach to our planet just a few days after it was first spotted speeding toward us.However, despite some suggestions to the contrary, the newly discovered comet is not related to our current interstellar visitor, and almost certainly originated within the solar system.The new comet, named C/2025 V1 (Borisov), was first spotted on Nov. 2 by the Crimea-based amateur astronomer Gennadiy Borisov. It will reach its closest point to Earth on Tuesday (Nov. 11), when it will reach a minimum distance…

Patreon has spent the last few years pitching itself as a healthier alternative to algorithmic social platforms for creators. Now, the membership service is adding a bunch of new social features for its creators in an attempt to make its platform more of a viable alternative to mainstream social media.The updates include a new post format, called Quips, that allows creators to share non-paywalled updates that can include text, photos or video. Patreon users can browse quips from creators via the app’s redesigned “home” feed, which now includes recommended posts. (Patreon says users can opt to only see posts from…

Back in 2013, Apple introduced one of the most consequential features in the history of its smartphones. The iPhone 5S was the company’s first device to feature Touch ID and the first mainstream smartphone with a fingerprint scanner.Suddenly, locking our phones turned into the norm, but not because of security concerns. Although PINs and passwords had existed long before, almost nobody bothered locking their device. Entering a passcode every time you wanted to use your phone was such a nuisance that people preferred to have their phones unprotected.Touch ID was everything a passcode could never be. It worked with just…

Apple’s official 20W USB-C charger costs $20 and doesn’t even include a cable, forcing iPhone buyers to pay extra just to charge their new devices at proper speeds. Anker has positioned itself as one of the few third-party brands sold directly in Apple Stores and it earned Apple’s stamp of approval for quality and compatibility. The good news is that right now, this two-pack of Anker 20W chargers currently sells for just $15 on Amazon, down from the standard $18 price, and each unit includes a 5-foot USB-C cable. You’re essentially getting two complete charging solutions with cables for less…

Ready for some scary rumors about future OnePlus phones, like the OnePlus 16? Sure you are.The OnePlus 15 looks like not just a decent phone, but a proper flagship at an amazing price. The global version is still pending announcement, but in China, it was released for ~$560 when directly converted.Amidst all the praise this handset is getting, some are a bit mad that the OnePlus 15 offers a 165Hz refresh rate display with a resolution of 1.5K, coming from the 2K, 120Hz panel on its predecessor.Now comes the “scary” part: OnePlus might be preparing a phone with a 240Hz…

US residents across 15 states could be in for a show tonight and throughout the week. Incoming coronal mass ejections may spark geomagnetic storms that blaze up the northern lights for all to see, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).Forecasters anticipate geomagnetic activity and aurora displays from November 10 until November 12 in states such as New York, Minnesota, Iowa and Alaska, among others. This is due to a trio of coronal mass ejections that began on November 7.NOAAAs previously stated, the latest NOAA aurora forecast map notes that 15 US states are fully or partially above the view…

Tech companies have invested so much money in building data centers in recent months, it’s actively driving the US economy—and the AI race is showing no signs of slowing down. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg told President Donald Trump last week that the company would spend $600 billion on US infrastructure—including data centers—by 2028, while OpenAI has committed already to spending $1.4 trillion.An extensive new analysis looks at the environmental footprint of data centers in the US to get a handle on what, exactly, the country might be facing as this buildout continues over the next few years—and where the US…

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. 3I/ATLAS has quickly earned celestial celebrity status since its discovery in early July. It’s only the third known object to visit our solar system from deep space, and at around 130,000 mph, it’s also the fastest comet ever clocked. 3I/ATLAS’s closest pass to the sun so far occurred on October 30, offering three spacecraft an unprecedented chance to document the ancient, icy cosmic rock. Early examinations noted the comet’s gas coma–the cloud of sublimated debris formed as it passes near a star–experienced a “rapid brightening” compared…

Compact desktop computers promise space-saving convenience but too many Windows-based mini PCs struggle with performance compromises that undermine their appeal. Apple’s latest Mac mini with M4 chip demolishes that equation entirely as this small computer delivers performance that embarrasses even high-spec Windows alternatives while occupying minimal desk space. Currently available for just $499 on Amazon for the 256GB option, down from its standard $599 price, this is the lowest price this latest-generation Mac mini has ever reached. This early Black Friday deal makes Apple’s most affordable desktop even more accessible, and given how thoroughly the M4 chip outperforms competing mini…

T-Mobile is now including Wi-Fi 7 speeds with its upper-tier Amplified and All-In plans for households and small businesses, becoming the first fixed wireless provider to offer these faster speeds to customers. The speed improvement comes with no added cost. The updated plans will be available starting November 13. The revamped plans will be available starting November 13. | Image Credit – T-Mobile T-Mobile will also allow customers on the priciest All-In Internet plan to upgrade their gateway every three years. T-Mobile is also giving up to a $300 virtual prepaid card to customers who switch to 5G Home Internet…