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Ship-tracking website shows major problem in Suez Canal

Fans of ship-tracking websites like Vessel Finder are currently monitoring a problematic event in one of the world's most important waterways.
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Watch highlights of Rocket Lab’s latest satellite mission

Rocket Lab has posted a highlights video showing a recent launch in which its Electron rocket deployed six satellites in orbit.
In this illustration, NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter stands on the Red Planet's surface as NASA's Perseverance rover (partially visible on the left) rolls away. Ingenuity arrived at Mars on Feb. 18, 2021, attached to the belly of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover.

NASA names target date for first Mars helicopter flight

NASA has confirmed that it's a short time away from seeing its Ingenuity Mars helicopter become the first aircraft to fly on another planet.
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Lego’s new Space Shuttle set includes Hubble Telescope model

Lego has unveiled the Space Shuttle Discovery set, complete with a model of the groundbreaking Hubble Space Telescope that Discovery deployed in 1990.
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MacBook owners make progress with lawsuit over faulty keyboards

A judge overseeing a lawsuit on Apple’s failure-prone 'butterfly' keyboard has given affected customers a boost after giving the case class action status.
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Pokémon Go creators announce Pikmin augmented-reality game

Following their huge success with Pokémon Go, Nintendo and Niantic have finally gotten around to collaborating on another augmented-reality game.
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Apple fined for failing to include a charger with iPhone 12

Apple has been fined in Brazil over its decision to stop shipping a wall charger with the iPhone 12, which launched last fall.
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Mission to clear space junk using magnets set for launch

A Japanese-made technology aimed at using magnets to clear low-Earth orbit of hazardous space debris is about to be put through its paces.
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Apple winding down sales of its 21.5-inch iMac computer

As Apple gears up for the launch of its next-generation iMac, the tech giant appears to be winding down sales of its smaller 21-5-inch option.
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SpaceX and NASA act to avoid Starlink collisions in orbit

SpaceX and NASA have reached an agreement aimed at avoiding collisions in orbit that would create more space debris that could potentially endanger human life.
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Next-gen SpaceX Super Heavy rocket shown off in Elon Musk tweet

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has tweeted a photo showing for the first time a stacked Super Heavy rocket, set to become the most powerful launch vehicle ever.
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Watch NASA’s mega moon rocket blast its engines in prelaunch test

Watch NASA conduct a full-length test of the core stage of its next-generation Space Launch System rocket destined to take astronauts to the moon.
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NASA rover tech looks set to revolutionize the humble bicycle tire

The humble bicycle tire could be dramatically transformed after a U.S. startup this week unveiled a durable space-age tire that never goes flat.
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Watch 500 Intel drones light up the night sky for St. Patrick’s Day

This year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations were muted by the pandemic, but that didn't stop Intel from putting on a dazzling drone show to mark the occasion.
This image was taken during the first drive of NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars on March 4, 2021. Perseverance landed on Feb. 18, 2021, and the team has been spending the weeks since landing checking out the rover to prepare for surface operations. This image was taken by the rover’s Navigation Cameras.

Listen to the first-ever recording of a NASA rover driving on Mars

NASA has released the first-ever recording of a rover driving across the surface of Mars, and it sounds unlike any vehicle you've heard before.
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How to watch NASA test its awesome SLS rocket tomorrow

Ahead of its first Artemis moon mission later this year, NASA is preparing to fire up the powerful SLS rocket booster as part of a vital prelaunch test.
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Dropbox to launch free password manager, but there’s a catch

Dropbox launched a password manager last year for customers of its paid plans, and in April it's going to launch a free version.
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GoPro launches revamped Quik app, no action camera required

GoPro's new Quik app lets you transform photos and footage from your smartphone or action camera into entertaining highlight videos.
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LastPass is scaling back its free tier. Find out if you need to pay

Starting next month, LastPass will limit its free tier to one device type, meaning you'll need to choose between mobile or computer — or pay a fee.
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Apple Maps now shows you COVID-19 vaccination locations

Apple Maps is now showing more than 20,000 COVID-19 vaccination locations, including operating hours, addresses, phone numbers, and relevant website links.
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Zoom Escaper gives you the perfect excuse to flee tiresome calls

Fed up with Zoom meetings? Then this ingenious Zoom Escaper soundboard looks like the perfect tool to help you sabotage your calls and enable an easy exit.
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SpaceX targets this summer for first Starship orbital flight

SpaceX reportedly has a plan to send its Starship and Super Heavy rocket system on its first orbital flight by July 1, 2021.
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Watch Tesla’s all-electric Semi hum around a test track

Tesla has offered a sneak peek of its all-electric Class 8 Semi truck humming around a test track at the automaker's facility in California.
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Apple to ditch its HomePod smart speaker but stick with mini version

Apple is done with its pricey HomePod smart speaker, choosing instead to focus on the smaller and cheaper HomePod Mini device.
NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins during a six-hour and 48-minute spacewalk on Sept. 1, 2016.

Why spacewalk training involves getting very wet

NASA describes spacewalks as “the most challenging task for an astronaut,” with rigorous training sessions involving lots of time inside a large pool.
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NASA’s Perseverance rover has 23 different cameras. Here’s what they do

NASA’s latest Mars rover — Perseverance — is its most advanced to date, carrying with it a plethora of technology that includes 23 cameras. Here's what they do.
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NASA spacewalk happening right now. Here’s how to watch

Two NASA astronauts will step outside of the International Space Station on Saturday, and you can watch the entire event live.
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What was inside the space station pallet jettisoned into space on Thursday?

The International Space Station has to occasionally jettison various items as it orbits Earth 250 miles up. So what was in the pallet jettisoned on Thursday?
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Netflix test indicates crackdown on password sharing

Netflix has always known that some of its account holders share their passwords, but it hasn't done much to crack down on the practice. Could that soon change?
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Makers of that bowling alley drone video reveal hardest flight maneuver

A 90-second drone shot captured at a bowling alley has wowed even the most experienced pilots. But which move was the hardest to nail?
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SpaceX’s Starlink internet service expands to more countries

SpaceX is about to launch its internet-from-space Starlink service in more countries, and also expand the coverage area in its existing locations.
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Some ethical hackers are making huge amounts of cash

Some ethical hackers are using their skills to make huge amounts of cash as they help companies big and small to find vulnerabilities in their computer systems.
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Apple’s iPhone 12 Mini faces production cut, report says

Apple is reported to be cutting production of its iPhone 12 range for the first half of this year, with the iPhone 12 Mini taking the biggest hit.
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Tesla factories’ security cameras caught up in wider hack

A Silicon Valley startup offering cloud-based security camera services has had its systems breached in a major hack that accessed numerous live feeds.