Blue Origin tests crew capsule upgrades in latest rocket launch
Watch Blue Origin conduct a successful flight test of its upgraded capsule set to be used for sub-orbital space tourism services......»»
Tesla has closed its forums to launch a social platform and fans are not happy
Tesla plans to shut down the forums section on its website as it launches a new social platform called the Tesla Engagement Platform, a move that’s raised the ire of a community of its most ardent supporters. Tesla first announced the new engag.....»»
Under intense pressure, WHO skips summary report on coronavirus origin
The full report, however, is expected the week of March 15. Enlarge / Liang Wannian (2nd L) and Peter Ben Embarek (3rd R) both members of the WHO-China joint study team, shake hands after the WHO-China joint study press conference in Wuhan, cent.....»»
Smartwatch shipments stalled in 2020 due to the pandemic, but there were a few bright spots
According to Counterpoint Research’s latest Global Smartphone Shipments Tracker, Apple further solidified its position as the top smartwatch manufacturer during the holiday quarter. Compared to the same period a year earlier, Apple managed to grow.....»»
Instrument at BESSY II shows how light activates molybdenum disulfide layers to become catalysts
MoS2 thin films of superposed alternating layers of molybdenum and sulfur atoms form a two-dimensional semiconducting surface. However, even a surprisingly low-intensity blue light pulse is enough to alter the properties of the surface and make it me.....»»
Going forth with standardized tests may cause more problems than it solves
Despite the many ways that COVID-19 has disrupted schools, the U.S. Department of Education will not give states a pass on giving standardized tests to students this year as it did in spring 2020. That's according to new guidance the department issue.....»»
Valve abandons Artifact card game despite promised reboot
The troubled card game is the latest promised rework to be abandoned by a major developer......»»
Rocket Report: SpaceX explains landing failure, more on New Glenn delays
"The level of detail that we get is remarkable, how good the forecast is." Enlarge / In mid-February, a Falcon 9 launch was successful, but the first stage failed to land. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to Edition 3.35 of the Rocket Report! There is.....»»
Nubia"s RedMagic 6 breaks two smartphone records: a 165Hz screen and 18GB of RAM
Both the RedMagic 6 and RedMagic 6 Pro boast the latest Qualcomm 888 SoC, 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen, and 165Hz refresh rate, the fastest available on any smartphone today. They also feature a single-finger touch sampling rate of up to 500Hz, or up.....»»
Scrum Ventures launches new program to connect startups with Japanese corporations
Headquartered in San Francisco and Tokyo, Scrum Ventures is known for its accelerator programs focused on sports, food and smart city tech. Today it announced the launch of a new incubator program that will help startups from business partnerships wi.....»»
Rocket Report: SpaceX explains landing failure, More on New Glenn delays
"The level of detail that we get is remarkable, how good the forecast is." Enlarge / In mid-February a Falcon 9 launch was successful, but the first stage failed to land. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to Edition 3.35 of the Rocket Report! There is.....»»
What’s latest in the Software Industry: Its Building a Product Nation and Playing Securely with Data
What’s latest in the Software Industry: It’s Building a Product Nation and Playing Securely with Data Recently NASSCOM conducted its annual flagship event NASSCOM Technology Leadership Forum (NTLF) 2021. The event empaneled eminent speakers and a.....»»
Razer unveils its Anzu smart glasses featuring integrated speakers
Audio-enabled glasses aren't new; Bose's Frames sunglasses have been around for a couple of years now, and Amazon's Echo Frames launched in 2020. Razer's version comes with two interchangeable lenses: a clear pair that blocks 35 percent of blue light.....»»
SpaceX: more risks, better rockets?
A prototype of SpaceX's unmanned rocket Starship exploded on Wednesday, the third time a test flight ended in flames......»»
Peugeot"s new logo features in today"s Dezeen Weekly newsletter
The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter includes Peugeot's new logo featuring a lion's head that recalls its 1960s emblem. Read more The latest edition of our Dezeen Weekly newsletter includes Peugeot's new logo featuring a lion's.....»»
Honda Launches World"s First Level 3 Self-Driving Car
Honda Motor will on Friday launch a new car equipped with the world's first certified level 3 autonomous driving technology. Nikkei Asia reports: Industry experts are cautiously watching to see if the Legend, a luxury sedan that operates without driv.....»»
Third time is not a charm: SpaceX"s rocket lands but then explodes
SpaceX's rocket has exploded just minutes after the Starship's first successful landing......»»
Retracing the history of the mutation that gave rise to cancer decades later
Researchers reconstructed the evolutionary history of cancer cells in two patients, tracing the timeline of the mutation that causes the disease to a cell of origin. In a 63-year-old patient, it occurred at around age 19; in a 34-year-old patient, at.....»»
SpaceX"s SN10 Starship rocket manages to land for the first time, explodes minutes later
Boca Chica, Texas, and the world (via live stream) saw the launch of SpaceX's SN10 (Serial No 10) prototype on Wednesday as it went up 10km into the sky with the powerful thrust of its three Raptor engines......»»
Analyst: buying a high-end graphics card for mining would be "very foolish"
In JPR’s latest report on the PC market, it notes that “the pandemic has distorted all models and predictions as has the gold-rush in Ethereum.”.....»»
Qualcomm wants to improve wireless audio quality with Snapdragon Sound certification
Qualcomm's latest effort aims to tackle one of the biggest consumer complaints in wireless audio. Throughout the years, the company has pushed for the adoption of its proprietary aptX codec and its derivatives, which are designed to reduce latency an.....»»