LA"s Jetpack Guy was probably a Jack Skellington balloon
The first sighting came back in August last year when American Airlines pilots radioed in that “We just passed a guy in a jetpack.” Another pilot, this one approaching LAX in a Jet Blue airliner a few minutes later, also reported a jetpack flyer.....»»
Political ads on X; Chinese sextortion scammers; severance lawsuit
The social network formerly known as Twitter has very quietly announced that it will allow paid political ads on X, reversing the ban imposed by founder Jack Dorsey. Dorsey said in 2019 that “political message reach should be earned, not bought.....»»
Death tolls from climate disasters will "balloon" without investment in Africa"s weather stations, experts warn
The climate crisis is increasing the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and heat waves, with Africa expected to be among the global regions hit hardest......»»
Search warrant was issued for Donald Trump"s Twitter account
Prosecutor Jack Smith requested data and records linked to the ex-president, unsealed files reveal......»»
Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN are all getting another price hike
Despite a price hike in late 2022, Disney is still looking to jack up the monthly cost of its Disney+ and other streaming options.Disney+ bannerDisney raised the price of Disney+ by $3 before the end of 2022, a 30% increase from $7.99 per month to $1.....»»
YouTuber converts Apple Watch to run mechanically
A YouTuber has made the Apple Watch less smart, converting a Series 1 model into a fully-operational mechanical watch, complete with physical hands that are reminiscent of a classic watchOS face design.[Jack Spiggle/Instructables]The Apple Watch is a.....»»
The best shows on Amazon Prime right now (August 2023)
There's so much variety on Amazon Prime, you're sure to find something worth watching, from season 2 of Good Omens to the final season of Jack Ryan......»»
Some alloys don"t change size when heated, and we now know why
Nearly every material, whether it is solid, liquid, or gas, expands when its temperature goes up and contracts when its temperature goes down. This property, called thermal expansion, makes a hot air balloon float, and the phenomenon has been harness.....»»
Mixed-breeds, Labradors and Jack Russell terriers are the most common UK dog breeds, analysis finds
An analysis of more than 2 million pet dogs living in the UK in 2019 has identified the most common overall breeds—topped by mixed-breeds, Labrador retrievers, and Jack Russell terriers—while also highlighting the popularity of breeds with physic.....»»
Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 have a headphone jack?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the newest and the most feature-rich foldable launched at Unpacked 2023. But does it offer a headphone jack?.....»»
Does the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 have a headphone jack?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a foldable smartphone that seems to have everything you could want. But does it have a headphone jack? Here's where to find out......»»
Plugable Dual HDMI Docking Station (UD-4VPD) review: A jack of all trades
Plugable’s multi-disciplined Dual HDMI Docking Station is as much a treat for the eyes as it is for your port-hungry setup — but is this jack of all trades being stretched too far?.....»»
Two great Star Trek shows revive the lost art of the gimmicky crossover episode
Lower Decks and Strange New Worlds have a lot of fun blending their styles. Enlarge / Tawny Newsome (left) and Jack Quaid reprising their roles as Beckett Mariner and Brad Boimler... but in real life this time. (credit: Paramoun.....»»
NASA"s ComPair gamma-ray hunting mission prepares for balloon flight
Engineers and scientists have shipped NASA's ComPair instrument to Fort Sumner, New Mexico, ahead of its scheduled August flight early in NASA's 2023 fall balloon campaign......»»
China hits Jack Ma"s Ant Group with nearly $1bn fine
After the fine, authorities signalled an end to a crackdown on tech firms......»»
China fines Jack Ma"s Ant Group nearly $1 billion
China's top financial regulators have fined Ant Group — the fintech firm founded by billionaire Jack Ma — about 7.1 billion yuan ($994 million) for breaking rules related to consumer protection and corporate governance......»»
The best shows on Amazon Prime right now (July 2023)
The story of Jack Ryan comes to an end this week with the fourth and final season that will wrap up the thrilling story; a spin-off is in development......»»
Where to watch the final season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan Prime Video show
After four seasons, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is coming to a conclusion. And now, we'll tell you where you can watch the final season of Jack Ryan......»»
Decentralized Twitter rival Damus will be removed from the App Store over Bitcoin tipping
Damus has failed to comply with Apple's guidelines for in-app purchases and will be removed from the App Store, though the app's developers will contest this decision.Damus allows users to tip with BitcoinDamus is an app built on the Jack Dorsey-back.....»»
7 TV shows you need to watch in July
A show with a twisted killer clown, the end of Jack Ryan, the ninth MCU series, and Idris Elba on a hijacked plane are all must watches in July 2023......»»
Alibaba founder Jack Ma gives first class as visiting professor at University of Tokyo
Alibaba founder Jack Ma gave a lecture as a visiting professor to the University of Tokyo, as the high-profile Chinese entrepreneur retreats further from his business empire following Beijing's regulatory crackdown......»»