Researchers release open-source space debris model
MIT's Astrodynamics, Space Robotics, and Controls Laboratory (ARCLab) announced the public beta release of the MIT Orbital Capacity Assessment Tool (MOCAT) during the 2023 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Space Forum Works.....»»
Apple may want to monetize advanced Apple Intelligence features in the future
Apple is considering a paid future for aspects of its Apple Intelligence service that would expand to a subscription model for additional features and more AI partners.Future expansions to Apple Intelligence may involve more AI partners, paid subscri.....»»
Epic moves forward with iPhone "Fortnite" return plans via EU alternative App Store
Good news for European Union "Fortnite" fans — Epic Games is planning to relaunch the game on its own iPhone app store.Pending approvals, the Epic Games Store will open in the near future.The company has posted a status update on X.com updating its.....»»
Cryptographers Are Discovering New Rules for Quantum Encryption
Researchers have proved that secure quantum encryption is possible in a world without hard problems, establishing a new foundation for what is needed to keep information secure......»»
Fortnite and Epic Game Store submitted to Apple for launch in the EU
The special EU App Store rules were rolled out earlier this year in response to the Digital Markets Act, which forced Apple to open up the iPhone software ecosystem to include alternatives to the App Store. So far, not many have taken up the oppor.....»»
This is your heads up: July is about to be an incredible month for games
This July may not have many heavy hitter video games launching, but it's quietly shaping up to be the busiest release month of 2024......»»
OTD In Space – June 29: Cosmonauts Found Dead After Returning
OTD In Space – June 29: Cosmonauts Found Dead After Returning.....»»
Week in review: MOVEit auth bypass flaws quitely fixed, open-source Rafel RAT targets Androids
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Progress quietly fixes MOVEit auth bypass flaws (CVE-2024-5805, CVE-2024-5806) Progress Software has patched one critical (CVE-2024-5805) and one hi.....»»
How to check if your carrier has enabled RCS support in iOS 18 yet
One of the big changes in iOS 18 is support for RCS, enabling significantly better messaing between iPhone and Android users. With the release of iOS 18 beta 2 earlier this week, carriers in the United States started enabling RCS for iPhone beta test.....»»
The US Wants to Integrate the Commercial Space Industry With Its Military to Prevent Cyber Attacks
As more and more infrastructure is deployed in space, the risk of cyber attacks increases. The US military wants to team up with the private sector to protect assets everyone relies on......»»
NASA insists Boeing Starliner crew "not stranded" on ISS
The first astronauts to fly Boeing's troubled Starliner are definitely not "stranded" at the International Space Station, NASA insisted Friday despite having no clear timeframe for bringing them home......»»
South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching
Researchers in South Africa have injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of a research project aimed at reducing poaching......»»
CDK cyberattack fallout spreads even as reboot efforts progress
Week 2 of CDK's cybersecurity crisis included progress on recovery, more lawsuits and an open letter from CEO Brian MacDonald......»»
NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule
Two NASA astronauts will stay longer at the International Space Station as engineers troubleshoot problems on Boeing's new space capsule that cropped up on the trip there......»»
NASA and SpaceX misjudged the risks from reentering space junk
“Safety tends to not be on the front burner until it really needs to be on the front burner.” Enlarge / A European ATV cargo freighter reenters the atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean in 2013. Since the beginning of t.....»»
New Denis Villeneuve movie gets a 2026 release date. Is it Dune 3?
The next movie from Denis Villeneuve now has a 2026 release date. Is this mysterious film Dune 3, the epic conclusion of Villeneuve's trilogy?.....»»
The First Descendant preload guide: release time, file size, and preorder
The First Descendant is about to enter the free-to-play shooter space, but you can make sure you are one of the first people in by preloading the game early......»»
NASA orders more tests on Starliner, but says crew isn’t stranded in space
“I want to make it very clear that Butch and Suni are not stranded in space." Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is seen docked at the International Space Station on June 13. (credit: NASA) NASA and Boeing officia.....»»
Appeals court seems lost on how Internet Archive harms publishers
Appeals court decision potentially reversing publishers' suit may come this fall. Enlarge (credit: mitay20 | iStock / Getty Images Plus) The Internet Archive (IA) went before a three-judge panel Friday to defend its open.....»»
AI is now being trained by AI to become a better AI
OpenAI has developed an AI assistant to help its crowd-sourced trainers further refine the GPT-4 model by spotting subtle coding errors that humans might miss......»»
The beginnings of fashion: Paleolithic eyed needles and the evolution of dress
A team of researchers led by an archaeologist at the University of Sydney are the first to suggest that eyed needles were a new technological innovation used to adorn clothing for social and cultural purposes, marking the major shift from clothes as.....»»