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NASA testing lighting conditions for an upcoming lunar mission.

NASA photo reveals special training for astronaut lunar missions

An eerie image released by NASA reveals how the space agency is gearing up for astronaut training for its upcoming lunar missions.
Space News
A kea parrot flies off with a GoPro camera.

GoPro keeps recording as parrot steals it from tourists and flies off

A GoPro camera captured a bird’s-eye view of a New Zealand national park when a mischievous parrot nabbed the device and flew off.
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Samsung green initiative.

Samsung’s new Galaxy S22 phones built partly with recycled ocean plastic

Samsung has revealed that its new high-end Galaxy S phones will for the first time be made from repurposed ocean-bound plastics such as discarded fishing nets.
Mobile News
The International Space Station’s solar arrays provide power for the orbiting laboratory. NASA will install a total of six new roll out solar arrays in front of the existing arrays at 1A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B to augment the power. During the Aug. 24 spacewalk, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and astronaut Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency will install the modification kit on the 4A power channel, where the next new roll out solar array will be installed in 2022.

Watch astronauts perform a ‘space dance’ to mark 300 days in orbit

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei this week performed a microgravity-aided dance to celebrate reaching 300 days aboard the International Space Station.
Space News
A Starlink dish.

SpaceX deploys more Starlink internet satellites in prep for premium service

SpaceX has launched another batch of Starlink internet satellites just as the company begins offering a premium service alongside its standard offering.
Space News
DJI Mavic 2 Pro

Drone pilots face hefty fine if they fly near the Super Bowl

Drone pilots have been warned to keep their flying machines away from SoFi Stadium during Super Bowl 2022 or face a big fine and potential criminal prosecution.
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The International Space Station.

NASA has a dramatic ending planned for the ISS in 2031

NASA confirmed in a report this week that at the end of its operations in 2031, the International Space Station will be sent crashing into the Pacific Ocean.
Space News
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Watching a SpaceX booster landing never grows old, so here’s Wednesday’s

SpaceX deployed a spy satellite for the NRO on Wednesday, with the livestream offering some awesome views of the Falcon 9 rocket's launch and landing.
Space News
A Nissan "smellmaster" checking the odor of a new car.

Nissan’s ‘smellmasters’ perform odor checks on new cars

Nissan employs professional smellmasters to ensure its new cars don't have a strange odor when the new owner climbs inside.
Cars News
A view of space.

NASA’s skywatching tips for February include a view of the Orion Nebula

February's skywatching treats include a chance to catch Jupiter before it disappears for a few months, and a view of a bright Venus and the Orion Nebula.
Space News
Two people taking their first ride in an autonomous car.

Watch folks react to their first ride in GM Cruise’s driverless car

Watch San Francisco residents react to their first ride in a Cruise autonomous car that has no one sitting in the driver's seat.
Cars News
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Virgin Orbit video shows how it can compete with SpaceX

Check out Virgin Orbit's latest video highlighting its most recent mission in which it fired a satellite-laden rocket into space from a modified Boeing 747 jet.
Space News
Boston Dynamics' Stretch robot.

Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot lands its first gig

Boston Dynamics' highly versatile Stretch robot has landed its first gig almost a year after it was unveiled, with DHL planning to deploy a number of them soon.
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SpaceX ground camera shows cool footage of rocket separation

SpaceX successfully launched the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation 2 satellite for the Italian Space Agency on Monday, January 31.
Space News
A view of Saudi Arabia from the space station.

These amazing Earth photos from the ISS look more like works of art

Two images of Earth captured recently by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station look more like beautiful works of art than real landscapes.
Space News
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Elon Musk asked to pay $50K to end Twitter bot that tracks his jet

A teen who built a Twitter bot that provides updates on the movements of Elon Musk’s private jet says he’ll delete the account if the billionaire pays him $50K.
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spacex aborts falcon 9 mission just seconds from launch jan 2022

SpaceX suddenly aborts rocket launch due to errant cruise ship

In an unusual turn of events, SpaceX called off its latest mission just 33 seconds from launch on Sunday evening due to a cruise ship in the hazard area.
Space News
A person using a smartphone.

Social media scammers stole a huge amount of money in 2021

Scammers targeting social media apps such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter stole at least $770 million from victims in 2021.
News Mobile
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Apple reports record revenue despite global chip shortage

Despite the global chip shortage, Apple has reported record revenue for its most recent quarter, thanks largely to strong sales of the new iPhone 13.
News Apple
A prototype of NASA's VIPER lunar rover.

Watch NASA putting its VIPER lunar rover through its paces

NASA has released a video showing off the latest prototype of its VIPER rover that will be heading to the lunar surface in 2023.
Space News
A Falcon 9 rocket lifts off on May 30, for the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon capsule. flight

SpaceX rocket set to slam into the moon at 5,000 mph

Part of an out-of-control SpaceX rocket is set to slam into the moon in March after tumbling through space for the last seven years.
Space News
Tesla chief Elon Musk unveiling the Cybertruck in 2019.

Elon Musk confirms Cybertruck won’t arrive until 2023 at the earliest

Tesla chief Elon Musk confirmed on Wednesday that the automaker's futuristic Cybertruck won't begin production until 2023 at the earliest.
Cars News
An astronaut tries to untangle the wire on a pair of headphones.

Untangling wired headphones is tricky in space, too

Space station astronaut Matthias Maurer has demonstrated that microgravity conditions hardly help when it comes to untangling wired headphones.
Space News
Tesla chief Elon Musk unveiling the Cybertruck in 2019.

Elon Musk takes Cybertruck for a spin ahead of important Tesla update

Elon Musk has taken the Cybertruck for a spin the day before the Tesla chief is expected to offer a highly anticipated update on the vehicle's delayed launch.
Cars News
robot restaurant winter games

Check out this robot restaurant built for the Winter Games

A robot restaurant built for the Winter Olympics delivers meals from the ceiling and is designed to minimize human contact to prevent COVID-19 infections.
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The result of a Wordle game.

Twitter zaps spoilsport bot that ruined Wordle games

An automated Twitter account that posted Wordle spoilers to people who shared their daily results has been kicked off the platform.
Gaming News
iRobot Roomba j7+ on hardwood floor.

Roomba attempts great escape from budget hotel

A Roomba, apparently tired of cleaning up after guests at a hotel in England, recently made a dash for it and trundled to freedom.
Smart Home News
James Webb Space Telescope illustration.

James Webb Space Telescope reaches destination, so now what?

Four weeks after launch, the James Webb Space Telescope has successfully reached the location from where it will explore deep space over the coming years.
Space News
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral.

NASA delays launch of its first space tourism mission to ISS

Several issues have prompted NASA and Axiom Space to delay the first U.S.-organized space tourism trip to the International Space Station by about a month.
Space News
The interior of Airbnb's Euro House in Italy.

Airbnb offering a year in Italy rent-free, and you can apply

Airbnb is offering the unique chance to live in a recently restored heritage home in Sicily, Italy -- and the rent will cost you nothing.
News Smart Home
The International Space Station pictured from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour during a fly-around of the orbiting lab.

Forget spacewalking. How about space running?

While a spacewalk requires climbing into an unwieldy spacesuit for a stint outside the orbital facility, a “space run” is an altogether different affair.
Space News
James Webb Space Telescope illustration.

James Webb Space Telescope about to attempt next crucial step

Following its launch last month, the James Webb Space Telescope now faces another crucial step ahead of its work to explore deep space.
Space News
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Elon Musk’s help requested to reconnect Tonga to the internet

A New Zealand lawmaker has asked SpaceX chief Elon Musk to help reconnect Tonga to the internet after Saturday's volcanic eruption knocked it offline.
Computing News
The interior of an Amazon Style store.

Check out the shopping experience at Amazon’s new retail clothing store

Amazon is about to open its first-ever retail clothing store selling garments, shoes, and accessories from well-known brands as well as emerging designers.
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