Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation
A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil"......»»
Elon Musk shares new target date for Starship voyage to Mars
But it's worth noting that the SpaceX CEO's forecasts often slip......»»
SpaceX plans to send five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, Musk says
SpaceX plans to send five uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, Musk says.....»»
Apple now selling refurbished AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, but you should avoid them
Apple started selling AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C on their certified refurbished store today, although they aren’t the greatest deal out there. They’re available for $209 (via MacRumors). more….....»»
Human cases of raccoon parasite may be your best excuse to buy a flamethrower
The infection is very rare, but it's definitely one you want to avoid. Enlarge / Young raccoon looking out from a tree. (credit: Getty | Camerique) If you were looking for a reason to keep a flamethrower around the house.....»»
Starlink imposes $100 “congestion charge” on new users in parts of US
One-time $100 fee in congested areas, and $100 credit in excess-capacity areas. Enlarge / Starlink satellite dish. (credit: Starlink) New Starlink customers have to pay a $100 "congestion charge" in areas where the satel.....»»
Cards Against Humanity sues SpaceX, alleges “invasion” of land on US/Mexico border
Lawsuit: SpaceX took over "pristine" land CAH bought to stop Trump border wall. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Cards Against Humanity) Cards Against Humanity sued SpaceX yesterday, alleging that Elon Musk's firm illega.....»»
Creator of fake Kamala Harris video Musk boosted sues Calif. over deepfake laws
Online influencer "Mr Reagan" accuses California of bullying humorists. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After California passed laws cracking down on AI-generated deepfakes of election-related content.....»»
Cloudflare helps Brazil block Elon Musk’s X after platform briefly evaded ban
X switch to Cloudflare revived site in Brazil until Cloudflare isolated X traffic. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Elon Musk's X temporarily became accessible again in Brazil despite government orders requiring.....»»
Editorial: Elon Musk plays politics at Tesla"s risk
Most auto executives maintain strict boundaries in public settings, and the box is there for a good reason......»»
Musk threatens to sue FAA after SpaceX fined over launch
Musk threatens to sue FAA after SpaceX fined over launch.....»»
Reducing floodplain development doesn"t need to be complex, say researchers
A paper, titled "How local governments avoid floodplain development through consistent implementation of routine municipal ordinances, plans, and programs," published in Oxford Open Climate Change uncovers evidence suggesting that, contrary to expect.....»»
A Data Scientist Resigned From Twitter and Blasted Elon Musk Directly to His Face
A Data Scientist Resigned From Twitter and Blasted Elon Musk Directly to His Face.....»»
Chinese scientists claim they can use Starlink satellites to detect stealth aircraft
Chinese scientists claim that radiation from Starlink constellations will actually let them detect stealth aircraft. It’s a bold claim, but based on the evidence presented … The post Chinese scientists claim they can use Starlink satellites t.....»»
Eviction filings can destabilize tenants" lives, even when they win their case
After Charla's landlord failed to repair leaks that caused the ceiling to collapse in her daughter's bedroom, she withheld her rent. Shortly after, her landlord filed an eviction case against her for nonpayment......»»
Elon Musk Reacts After Mark Cuban Says He Would Buy X "In A Heartbeat"
Elon Musk Reacts After Mark Cuban Says He Would Buy X "In A Heartbeat".....»»
Surgeons Identify—And Save—A Patient’s Chess-Playing Brain Area
Neuroscientists at the University of Barcelona set about on a search for brain areas involved in chess-related tasks so that surgeons could avoid them when removing a tumor.....»»
AirPods Pro 3 will be a must-buy, but there’s truly no rush Apple
Normally, if an Apple product is two years old, you probably want to avoid buying it. But are a huge exception to that rule. Their successor, the expected AirPods Pro 3, are likely coming next year. Yet it’s hard to recommend a device more highly.....»»
iOS 18 has a weird (but serious) iMessage bug. Here’s how to avoid it
iOS 18 is out with lots of new features and settings. It also has a weird (but serious) iMessage bug you'll want to avoid. Here's what's going on......»»
iOS 18 bug in Messages causes repeated app crash, fix can require data loss
There’s an unfortunate bug in Apple’s latest software update that you should know about. The bug occurs in the Messages app on iOS 18. For now, the fix could require data loss. However, you can avoid potential data loss before a fix is in place i.....»»
Second-gen Starlink satellites leak 30 times more radio interference, threatening astronomical observations
Observations with the LOFAR (Low Frequency Array) radio telescope last year showed that first generation Starlink satellites emit unintended radio waves that can hinder astronomical observations......»»