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Acer launches bacteria-resistant PCs

Enlarge / Acer’s Enduro Urban N3 (above) also comes in blue. (credit: Acer) Acer “antimicrobial” laptops have been around for a few years, but they became particularly relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic. During its next@Acer event today, the company announced three new PCs—a laptop, a two-in-one, and a tablet—that will be joining its antimicrobial lineup. […]

Here are five questions we would ask the nominee for NASA administrator

Enlarge / The Space Launch System was created as part of a political compromise between US Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and senators from Alabama and Texas. (credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) This morning, the White House nominated former US Sen. Bill Nelson to become the next administrator of NASA. Nelson, who is 78 years old, lost […]

Metal Gear, Silent Hill, and Castlevania could return in 2022, allegedly

Enlarge (credit: Collage by Aurich Lawson) Konami is rumored to be bringing back some of its most classic—and long dormant—series, including Metal Gear and Silent Hill, with multiple new titles set to be revealed in 2022. The embattled Japanese publisher and developer has been largely inactive since pivoting to focus on mobile games in 2015. […]