Remembering the Transit of Venus on Its 10th Anniversary
"Venus crossed the sun's face 10 years ago today," writes Space.com. "Most people alive will never see the sight again." Long-time Slashdot reader davidwr is still thinking about it: Slashdot, what are your memories of the 2012 or 2004 transits? Wha.....»»
Tetris Forever is an interactive museum celebrating the best game of all time
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tetris with this collection, which brings together old titles, a new entry, documentaries, and more......»»
James Gunn shares first look at Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen in Superman
On the character's comic book anniversary, James Gunn shared the first look at Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen in Superman......»»
What if Apple made a travel focused Apple Card?
Apple Card recently passed its five year anniversary, and I’ve recently been thinking about whats next for the credit card. With Apple Card not being super profitable, combined with the fact that Apple wants to position itself as more of a services.....»»
Apple should make a travel focused credit card
Apple Card recently passed its five year anniversary, and I’ve recently been thinking about whats next for the credit card. With Apple Card not being super profitable, combined with the fact that Apple wants to position itself as more of a services.....»»
Apple Intelligence rumored to be key part of iPhone 16 sales pitch
According to some new tweets from Mark Gurman, Apple has scheduled a mandatory meeting for all Apple Store employees shortly after the iPhone 16 event, which is expected to take place on September 10th. The meetings are happening on either the evenin.....»»
Ford rethinks EV strategy again—ditching 3-row SUVs, adding vans
The automaker plans some new pickups and smaller, cheaper EVs. Enlarge / Ford hoped to build 600,000 EVs a year by now, a mix of Mustang Mach-E crossovers, E-Transit vans, and F-150 Lightning pickups. This year, sales are up 71.....»»
Astronomers discover spectacular increase in the deuterium to hydrogen ratio in Venus"s atmosphere
Thanks to observations by the Solar Occultation in the Infrared (SOIR) instrument on the Venus Express space probe of the European Space Agency (ESA), researchers have discovered an unexpected increase in the abundances of two water molecule variants.....»»
Apple honors 108 years of the National Park Service with Apple Pay donations
Apple is commemorating the 108th anniversary of the US National Park Service by launching a campaign to raise funds through Apple Pay donations.Apple honors 108 years of the National Park Service with Apple Pay donationsFrom August 19 through August.....»»
Return to The Matrix with a special 25th anniversary theatrical screening
Fathom Events is partnering with Warner Bros. and Insignis Pictures to re-release The Matrix in theaters for its 25th anniversary......»»
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passes away at age 56
We are saddened to learn of YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passing after a 2 year battle with lung cancer. Here we remember her impact on tech. The post YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki passes away at age 56 appeared first on Phandroid. Remembering.....»»
Happy one-year You Asked: Enter to win a Fluance high fidelity turntable
In celebration of the one year anniversary of YouTube series You Asked, and the 25 year anniversary of Fluance, we've teamed up to giveaway an RT81+ turntable......»»
Let’s get this party started: Enter to win a 65-inch or 75-inch TCL smart TV
To celebrate the You Asked one-year anniversary, we've partnered with TCL to give a lucky winner the choice of a 65 or 75-inch TCL smart TV. Learn how to enter......»»
Steve Jobs" mega yacht bashed a billionaire"s boat in Italy
In what is possibly the slowest speed nautical crash ever, Steve Jobs' yacht struck another billionaire's vessel.Steve Jobs' Venus hits another yacht [Instagram/Ricardo Salinas Pliego]A pair of luxury yachts came into contact with each other off the.....»»
Early iPhone 16 launch in Korea could be good news for all of us
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 16 series on September 10th, according to some reports and common sense. That’s the typical timeframe for iPhone … The post Early iPhone 16 launch in Korea could be good news for all of us appeared f.....»»
Apple Maps real-time transit information comes to Tokyo
Apple Maps real-time transit information has now gone live in Tokyo, providing access to live timings for more than 20 railway, bus and tram lines. Apple notes that iOS 18 will also bring topographic maps to Japan, allowing hikers, cyclists, and o.....»»
If you have to watch one Netflix show this August, stream this one
The one Netflix show that you have to watch this August is a thrilling drama that's closing in on its 20th anniversary......»»
Relive Mars rover’s ‘7 minutes of terror’ during landing 12 years ago
NASA has marked the 12th anniversary of Curiosity's arrival on Mars with a video that relives the remarkable effort to safely land the rover on the red planet......»»
Maker Faire Hannover: Ten Years of Making
Maker Faire Hanover will celebrate its 10th anniversary on August 17th and 18th at the Hannover Congress Center (HCC). As the third largest event of its kind worldwide, it is one of the most important international maker meetings. Up to 15,000 visit.....»»
Olympic arson attacks highlight growing danger of low-tech terrorism on public transit systems
As the Olympic torch was carried toward Paris for the 2024 Summer Games, flames of another kind were causing concern for the city's security chiefs. On the eve of the July 26 opening ceremony, a series of arson attacks disrupted travel into the capit.....»»
Amazon extends $299 iPad 10th Gen deal into August
The popular $299 iPad 10th Generation promotion at Amazon is back for August 2024, making it a great option for back-to-school shoppers.Get an iPad 10th Gen for just $299.99 at Amazon.Amazon's back-to-school Apple sale includes a return of Prime Day.....»»