Pentagon buying Starlink dishes for Ukraine after funding dispute with SpaceX
DoD confirms deal months after Musk said he'd "keep funding Ukraine for free." Enlarge / Starlink satellite dish seen on September 25, 2022 in Izyum, Kharkiv region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (credit: Getty Images | Y.....»»
Rocket Report: ULA is losing engineers; SpaceX is launching every two days
The first missions of Stoke Space's reusable Nova rocket will fly in expendable mode. Enlarge / A Falcon 9 booster returns to landing at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station following a launch Thursday with two WorldView Earth obse.....»»
AT&T and Verizon ask FCC to throw a wrench into Starlink’s mobile plan
Carriers allege Starlink/T-Mobile will interfere with existing mobile networks. Enlarge (credit: T-Mobile) AT&T and Verizon are urging telecom regulators to reject a key part of SpaceX's plan to offer cellular service wi.....»»
Why not knowing what to do isn"t always a bad thing for leaders
In 2002, after a Pentagon news briefing, the then US secretary of defense Donald Rumsfeld was widely ridiculed for his thoughts about knowledge. Discussing the issue of whether Iraq was supplying weapons of mass destruction to terrorists, he said, "A.....»»
Best Walmart TV deals: 43-inch 4K TV for $218 and more
Walmart makes for some serious savings when it comes to buying a TV, so we've rounded up all of the best Walmart TV deals for your shopping ease......»»
No one is buying AMD’s new Zen 5 CPUs, and it’s painfully obvious why
Early sales numbers for AMD's Zen 5 CPUs show that the new generation of chips is off to a bumpy start......»»
Delta vs. CrowdStrike: The duties vendors owe to customers – or do they?
In a potentially groundbreaking dispute, Delta Air Lines is threatening to sue CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, for alleged negligence and breach of contract. This case brings to the forefront critical questions about the duties vendors owe.....»»
Best Labor Day deals and sales in 2024: What to expect
Labor Day is coming up fast and we've picked out some fantastic early Labor Day deals, as well as taken a look at what to consider before buying......»»
12 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 16 & 7 Reasons Not To
iPhone 16 rumors have hinted at significant upgrades and some shoppers might want to skip the iPhone 15 and wait for Apple’s 2024 iPhone. Many people will be perfectly fine buying an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or another iPhone model right now o.....»»
SpaceX"s Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president—what this could mean for US space policy
Elon Musk officially endorsed Donald Trump for president of the United States on July 13, 2024, shortly after Trump survived an assassination attempt. Musk, a billionaire technology entrepreneur, has made groundbreaking contributions in multiple indu.....»»
SpaceX announces new private mission on 1st human polar orbit spaceflight
SpaceX has lined up more business for its human spaceflight program with a private launch from Florida that will take its passengers on a polar orbit for the first time......»»
Elon Musk pitches EVs to fans of Donald Trump even though they haven’t been buying
Musk said the world should move toward sustainable energy and that battery-powered cars could be part of that future, without requiring people to give up the things they like to do......»»
SpaceX to launch first human spaceflight over Earth’s polar regions
A private space mission operated by SpaceX will become the first crewed voyage designed specifically to explore Earth’s polar regions......»»
SpaceX announces first human mission to ever fly over the planet’s poles
The highest inclination flight by a human spacecraft to date is 65.1 degrees. Enlarge / The crew of Fram2 from left to right: Eric Philips, Jannicke Mikkelsen, Chun Wang, and Rabea Rogge. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX will fl.....»»
NASA is about to make its most important safety decision in nearly a generation
Three Starliner mission managers had key roles on Columbia's ill-fated final flight. Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, seen docked at the International Space Station through the window of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. (credi.....»»
SpaceX Falcon 9 booster just launched fo a record-tying 22nd time
A SpaceX Falcon 9 first-stage booster launched and landed for a record-tying 22nd time during a mission in California on Sunday night......»»
SSD buying guide: how to pick the right SSD for your needs in 2024
Buying the right SSD can be a little tricky, but we're here to make it easier. Check out our tips to pick the best SSD for your PC......»»
This repairable Android phone is a good buy, even if you’re not clumsy
The HMD Skyline has a gorgeous design, a bright color, and a unique feature where if the screen breaks, you can repair it yourself. But is it worth buying?.....»»
Saturday Citations: A rare misstep for Boeing; mouse jocks and calorie restriction; human brains in sync
This week's headlines include the extended sleepover for astronauts in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, insight into our imitative behaviors, and the Olympic form of mice......»»
Russian invasion of Ukraine could have lasting impacts on global economy, environment: Study
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into its third year, international trade has felt the effects as sanctions on Russian exports have expanded. Now researchers have found that the invasion may not only have significant short-term impacts on.....»»
Best projector deals: Replace your TV with a big screen from $66
Elevate your home theater setup by buying from these projector deals, which include affordable options and premium models from brands like Epson and Samsung......»»