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Tech Sector Updates: Cancer Vaccine, Starship Launches, and Comcast's Struggles

Updated 2026-10-23 00:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Moderna and Merck reported a 42% reduction in cancer deaths with their mRNA vaccine. Meanwhile, SpaceX is estimating 22 launches for a Moon mission. Comcast faces customer loss and plans job cuts.

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Ars Technica

Comcast loses more customers, claims other ISPs' cheap prices are "irrational"

Comcast plans job cuts and more AI agents for its shrinking cable customer base.

2026-10-22 21:07 UTC

Ars Technica

Latest estimate for Starship launches required to support a Moon landing? 22.

"We need to keep our eyes on numerous required fuelings for the lander."

2026-10-22 21:52 UTC

Ars Technica

Moderna and Merck say their mRNA cancer vaccine cut death, recurrence by 42%

Markers released top-line results today after previously reporting the trial succeeded.

2026-10-22 22:12 UTC

Ars Technica

Switch 2 security takes a hit as hackers unlock homebrew access

"Userland" exploit relies on integer overflow found in "SmileBasic" interpreter.

2026-10-22 22:25 UTC