IPO delays are bumming me out
A spurt of delays could derail the end-of-year IPO cavalcade, pushing some major flotations into 2021 and possibly complicating next year’s public-liquidity run. On Saturday, the NYT reported that gaming development platform Roblox would delay.....»»
Ars Technica’s top 20 video games of 2021
Chip shortages, game delays couldn't stop us from selecting 20 fantastic games. In the world of video games, 2021 may forever be remembered as the year of COVID's great reckoning. 2020 was already rough, but many of its biggest games were.....»»
NASA telescope set for launch on million-mile voyage
The world's most powerful space telescope is set to blast off on Saturday to its outpost 1.5 million kilometres (930,000 miles) from Earth, after several delays caused by technical hitches......»»
The tech we couldn"t live without in 2021
Supply shortages are everywhere. New smartphones have been hit by shipping delays and video game consoles are almost impossible to find. But as we do each year, the staff at CNN Business is reflecting on the tech, services and apps that made a big im.....»»
NASA says glitch on Boeing rocket delays launch again
NASA plans to replace an engine controller aboard its massive SLS rocket after finding a communications glitch with the system's avionics during preflight testing, the latest setback in a program for which Boeing Co. is the main contractor and that h.....»»
Comcast delays data caps in Northeast US for at least another year
Most Comcast customers are still capped, but Northeast states get another reprieve. Enlarge / Comcast's xFi Advanced Gateway. (credit: Getty Images | Jeff Fusco ) Comcast says it won't deploy data caps in the Northeast US in 2.....»»
US Airlines Warn 5G Wireless Could Cause Havoc With Flights
Major U.S. air carriers warned on Wednesday that plans by AT&T and Verizon to use spectrum for 5G wireless services could be highly disruptive to air travel and cost air passengers $1.6 billion annually in delays. Reuters reports: Trade group Airline.....»»
Apple Delays Corporate Return To Offices Indefinitely
Long-time Slashdot reader ttyler shares a tweet from NBC News tech reporter Zoe Schiffer: Tim Cook just sent out an email delaying Apple's return to work to a date 'yet to be determined. He also said the company is giving every corporate employee $1,.....»»
5 video game news stories that defined the industry in 2021
From Activision Blizzard's workplace scandal to a flood of delays, here are the biggest gaming stories from 2021......»»
With further delays to BE-4 rocket engine, Vulcan may not make 2022 debut
"These are really big, heavy, complicated pieces of machinery." Enlarge / A full-power test of the BE-4 rocket engine in April 2019 in West Texas. (credit: Blue Origin) Blue Origin is unlikely to deliver two flight-ready versi.....»»
Starfield goes live on Steam, but Skyrim in space remains a long way off
Starfield is still a long way from release. It’s not scheduled to launch until November 11, 2022, and that’s assuming there are none of the delays we’ve become so used to seeing with big games these days. The Steam page notes that it will be Be.....»»
High wind delays Michael Strahan"s space trip with 5 others
TV celebrity and former football great Michael Strahan is going to have to wait another few days before rocketing into space......»»
Airplane Landings at Risk of Delays on FAA Move To Ease 5G Risk
Airliners, private planes and helicopters may have to limit landings in low-visibility conditions and follow other restrictions under a government directive to ensure safe operations once a new band of 5G mobile-phone service starts in January. From.....»»
Dying Light 2 Has Officially Gone Gold Head Of February 2022 Release On PS4, PS5
Dying Light 2 Stay Human has gone gold ahead of its launch in February 2022, which means there's no more delays in sight as it enters manufacturing. The post Dying Light 2 Has Officially Gone Gold Head Of February 2022 Release On PS4, PS5 appeared f.....»»
Tesla forced to turn down €1.1 billion in EU support for German battery plant
Delays to factory near Berlin left carmaker unable to meet EU state aid conditions. (credit: Tesla / Aurich Lawson) Tesla has been forced to turn down more than 1.1 billion euros in European subsidies for its planned battery p.....»»
CDPR claims Cyberpunk 2077 will eventually become a "very good game"
After a series of delays, Cyberpunk 2077 was finally released in December 2020, with millions of players flocking to buy the game. However, it didn't live up to the hype as players reported game-breaking issues, especially on Xbox One and PS4. This p.....»»
Rivian delays deliveries of R1S SUV, reports say
The EV maker has now started sending emails to customers to inform them that the delivery window has been changed to between May and July at the earliest, the reports said......»»
SpaceX apologizes to customers for Starlink shipping delays
Starlink operator SpaceX has said that recent silicon shortages have impacted its production rate and affected its ability to fulfill “many” orders......»»
NASA delays James Webb space telescope December 18 launch date over an "incident" during launch prep phase
On the bright side, a four-day delay seems insignificant when the most advanced space telescope in the world has already missed its launch date by 14 years and gone way over budget. However, even a slight hitch at this stage can be potentially jeopar.....»»
Meta Delays Encrypted Messages on Facebook and Instagram To 2023
The owner of Facebook and Instagram is delaying plans to encrypt users' messages until 2023 amid warnings from child safety campaigners that its proposals would shield abusers from detection. From a report: Mark Zuckerberg's social media empire has b.....»»
After 11 weeks of testimony and many delays, prosecution rests case against Elizabeth Holmes
After testimony from 29 witnesses, federal prosecutors are resting their case against Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO and founder of failed blood testing startup Theranos......»»