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Google’s Wing drones to drop off library books for kids

Google's Wing drones will begin delivering library books to kids in Christiansburg, Virginia, where it has been testing the service for meals and other items.
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Grubhub to merge with Europe’s Just Eat Takeaway after failed Uber talks

Grubhub has announced a planned merger with Europe-based Just Eat Takeaway after several months of talks with Uber Eats fell through over regulatory concerns.
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Lyft offers riders safety tips as ridesharing makes gradual return

As parts of the U.S. move to ease stay-at-home measures taken in response to the coronavirus outbreak, ridesharing services are hoping that people soon return.
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Apple staff to return to a different kind of office starting June 15

Apple will soon begin a phased return of workers to its California headquarters following a period of remote working prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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How to spot the International Space Station with the naked eye

There are several ways to find out when the orbiting laboratory is passing over your neighborhood, and you don't need any special equipment to see it.
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‘We fixed the treadmill’ — Crew Dragon’s Doug and Bob chat from space

A week after their arrival, SpaceX Crew Dragon astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have given their first interview from the International Space Station.
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Flying taxi startup Lilium gets cash boost from SpaceX backer

German firm Lilium has been gaining a lot of attention for its 36-engine, five-seat, VTOL electric aircraft that it plans to put into service in 2025.
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How to take a virtual tour of the International Space Station

The Space Station has received renewed interest following the arrival last week of SpaceX astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken on the Crew Dragon.
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Apple explores how to create a group selfie when no one’s nearby

A recently granted patent describes Apple's idea for a feature that would automatically create a group selfie using several individual selfie images.
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Elon Musk tells SpaceX to double down on Starship development

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has told his team to focus on the development of Starship, its reusable rocket system designed for crewed missions to the moon and Mars.
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How Fujifilm instant cameras are helping patients and nurses to connect

Nurses on coronavirus wards cover their faces with masks and headgear. So Fujifilm is helping them to create wearable selfies to show patients a comforting smile.
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Google co-founder’s Kitty Hawk company scraps one of its flying-car projects

Set up by Google co-founder Larry Page, Kitty Hawk says it's ended work on its Flyer aircraft because it's taken the project as far as it can go.
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Watch SpaceX nail the key stages of its latest Starlink launch

SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket into the night sky on Wednesday, sending 60 more internet satellites into orbit for its ambitious Starlink project.
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Amazon warehouse workers sue company over coronavirus dangers

The lawsuit, filed this week by three workers in New York, claims Amazon's safety practices put not only themselves at risk, but also family members at home.
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Amazon Air adding 12 more cargo jets so you can get your order more quickly

Amazon will add 12 more jets to its cargo fleet, bringing the total number of aircraft to 82. It's part of ongoing efforts to streamline its shipping operation.
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SpaceX launches another rocket today: Here’s how to watch the Starlink launch

SpaceX's launch on today, June 3, involves the deployment of its next batch of 60 Starlink satellites aimed at providing broadband coverage around the world.
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Look at what the coronavirus pandemic did to Zoom’s bottom line

The video chat tool has seen a surge in users after the virus forced many people to work from home. Revenue for its latest quarter has skyrocketed as a result.
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Amazon planning June discount event to jump-start sales, report says

The online shopping giant is reportedly planning a sales event for this month, lasting between 7 and 10 days, with discounts of at least 30% on select items.
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Crew Dragon’s Bob Behnken offers encouraging words for wannabe astronauts

Speaking from the space station, NASA astronaut Bob Behnken told kids interested in becoming astronauts to chase their dreams and to never give up.
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Elon Musk is taking a Twitter break, but why is a mystery

The SpaceX and Tesla CEO announced he was taking a break from Twitter in a short tweet posted on Monday, but didn't say when he would return to the platform.
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Twitter hides Republican lawmaker’s tweet for ‘glorifying violence’

Twitter has restricted the viewing of a tweet by a Republican lawmaker for "glorifying violence." Similar action was taken last week against President Trump.
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Atari to begin shipping restyled version of classic game console in June

The Atari VCS will start shipping in June, according to its maker, although most customers will most likely have to wait until later in the summer.
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So, what’s next for Doug, Bob, and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft?

NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have arrived at the ISS after making the first crewed trip aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon, but what next for the pair?
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Watch astronaut Bob Behnken’s tour of the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule

Just a few hours after SpaceX's rocket left the launchpad, NASA astronaut Bob Behnken was out of his seat giving space fans a tour of the Crew Dragon capsule.
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Twitter now lets you schedule tweets via its web app. Here’s how to do it

Third-party scheduling tools already exist for Twitter, but now the firm has launched the feature for its web app. Tweeting while asleep has never been easier.
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SpaceX’s Saturday launch depends on the weather. Here’s how it’s looking

The initial launch attempt on Wednesday was called off due to poor weather. The next opportunity is on Saturday afternoon, but how is the forecast looking?
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Boeing has restarted production of its troubled 737 Max jet

The 737 Max was grounded globally in 2019 following two fatal crashes five months apart. Regulators are yet to certify the aircraft as safe to fly again.
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This awesome app can fill empty stadiums with cheers when pro sports restart

If fans aren't allowed to attend a game due to social distancing rules, the Remote Cheerer system lets fans express their feelings via an app and loudspeakers.
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NASA aborted SpaceX mission because launch itself could have triggered lightning

The much-anticipated mission was halted just minutes before launch because poor weather conditions meant the launch itself could have caused a lightning strike.
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Amazon moving in on a Silicon Valley self-driving startup, report says

Amazon is believed to be in advanced talks with Zoox, a startup that has been working on an electric robo-taxi that riders can summon via a smartphone app.
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Google gives workers a chunk of cash to build a home office

Google will start to open its global offices on July 6, but its CEO has said that most employees will continue to work from home until the end of the year.
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Poor weather could postpone historic SpaceX launch

Poor weather conditions could force the launch to be postponed, with experts saying there is a 60% chance of favorable weather in the area today.
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SpaceX says it’s all set for Wednesday’s historic mission

The launch marks the first time for astronauts to travel in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, and will be the first astronaut launch from American soil since 2011.
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Virgin Orbit’s first rocket launch from a Boeing 747 ends in failure

Virgin Orbit's first rocket launched from the Boeing 747 and ignited as planned, but within seconds an anomaly forced the termination of its flight to space.