Boeing Is Ready to Launch Starliner, a Rival to SpaceX’s Dragon
The company’s uncrewed spacecraft will fly to the International Space Station, and if successful, will give NASA astronauts another way to get to orbit......»»
Virgin Orbit rocket launches 7 US defense satellites
A Virgin Orbit rocket carrying seven U.S. Defense Department satellites was launched from a special Boeing 747 flying off the Southern California coast and streaked toward space Friday night......»»
Yes, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft really could fly astronauts this year
Early data reviews of Starliner's first flight look good. Enlarge / Boeing's Orbital Flight Test-2 mission launches on May 19, 2022. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Five weeks have passed since Boeing's Starliner spacecraft returned.....»»
FCC lets Starlink offer Internet service on moving vehicles throughout US
FCC approves Starlink application for Earth stations in motion. Enlarge / A Starlink satellite dish. (credit: Starlink) SpaceX has secured US approval to provide Starlink satellite Internet service on moving vehicles, ships, a.....»»
Google loses two execs: one for Messaging and Workspace, another for Payments
Two executives in charge of Google's most turbulent products are leaving this week. Enlarge (credit: Sean Gallup | Getty Images) Google had a pair of high-ranking executives leave this week. The first was Bill Ready, Google's.....»»
SpaceX gets approval to bring Starlink internet to airplanes
SpaceX gets approval to bring Starlink internet to airplanes.....»»
Quanta obtains major gaming notebook orders from Acer
Taiwan-based ODM Quanta Computer has obtained orders from Acer for all gaming notebook models slated for launch in 2023, according to industry sources......»»
Pioneering NASA official on aerospace industry: "Bro-culture" is bad for business
Lori Garver spearheaded the NASA program that paved the way for SpaceX to return human spaceflight to the United States after a decade-long wait. In her new book and in a recent interview she reflects on that success, the controversial cast of charac.....»»
Comcast Xfinity Stream app now available on Apple TV: stream live channels and watch on-demand television
The has gained a significant new app to its roster today. Comcast today released the Xfinity Stream app for tvOS, supporting Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD devices. The app’s launch was first teased back in October 2021, when a partnership between A.....»»
Niantic unveils social platform for Pokémon Go players after cutting projects and staff
Ready, set, Pokémon Go! Niantic, the mastermind behind Pokémon Go, has begun the roll out of its new social platform, Campfire, for players of the hit game. more… The post Niantic unveils social platform for Pokémon Go players after cutting p.....»»
Apple increases iPhone 13 prices in Japan ahead of iPhone 14 launch this fall
Apple on Thursday raised the price of iPhone models in Japan, making the product more expensive for Japanese consumers. In some cases, prices are now almost 20% higher, which may be a reflection of the local currency getting weaker against the dolla.....»»
Another Webb telescope instrument gets the "go for science"
The second of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's four primary scientific instruments, known as the Mid-Infrared instrument (MIRI), has concluded its postlaunch preparations and is now ready for science......»»
Motorola’s next flagship phone will have a truly unusual camera system
Motorola zooms in on a launch date for its next big camera phone, the Motorola X30 Pro......»»
How to set up a Blink doorbell
A step-by-step guide to setting up your Blink Video Doorbell and getting it ready for use......»»
Car Wars study: By 2026, 60% of new models will be EV, hybrid
The Bank of America Merrill Lynch Car Wars study predicts automakers will launch roughly 245 new models over the next four years......»»
iFixit and Google launch official Pixel parts store
iFixit promises more parts in the future, including a "full selection" for the Pixel 6a. Enlarge (credit: iFixit) The iFixit and Google partnership that was announced in April is now live. iFixit says that genuine parts for Go.....»»
The tiniest Raspberry Pi gets a new version with built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth is not enabled at launch but may be "in the future." Enlarge / The Raspberry Pi Pico W adds Wi-Fi to the $4 Pico board for an additional $2. (credit: Raspberry Pi Foundation) The Raspberry Pi Zero series is the sm.....»»
Award-winning Pok Pok iOS app for kids gets ‘Marble Machine’ in newest update
Following the launch of great new additions this year like a music Sequencer, Shops toy, and much more, Pok Pok Playroom for kids has received another major update today. Marble Machine is now available which offers fun open-ended play while encoura.....»»
CarPlay"s forthcoming fuel app will let drivers buy gas from the car
Initially believed to be a guide for drivers to gas stations, future CarPlay apps will be able to pay for fuel right from the dash — and they may arrive as soon as the launch of iOS 16.Apple's sneak peek at the future of CarPlay included the news t.....»»
The World Can’t Wean Itself Off Chinese Lithium
China dominates the global supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. Now rival countries are scrambling for more control over “white oil.”.....»»
Google sign-up "fast track to surveillance", consumer groups say
Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators.....»»