Rocket Report: Starship is on the clock; Virgin Galactic at a crossroads
The payloads for the first Ariane 6 launch are buttoned up for flight next month. Enlarge / The payload fairing for the first test flight of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket has been positioned around the small batch of satellites that w.....»»
Apple wants to replace 50% of iPhone final assembly line workers with automation
A new report from The Information today details Apple’s efforts to automate more of the iPhone production process. The report explains that Apple has told managers to “reduce the number of workers on iPhone final assembly lines by as much as 50%.....»»
SpaceX successful with booster replacement on Starlink mission
SpaceX was back at the launch pad Sunday with an updated rocket to finish off a Starlink mission it tried to send up earlier this month......»»
Ethylene oxide emissions from two plants could have raised cancer risks for Illinois residents, report shows
People living near two Lake County industries could face significantly greater risks of developing certain cancers, according to a new federal study based on monitoring of ethylene oxide pollution in surrounding neighborhoods......»»
Elon Musk gives a tour of SpaceX Starfactory rocket site
SpaceX chief Elon Musk has taken Everyday Astronaut YouTuber Tim Dodd on an extensive tour of the Starfactory in boca Chica, Texas......»»
Report: Cheaper ‘Apple Vision’ headset could require a tethered iPhone or Mac
Earlier this week, a report suggested that Apple has shifted its focus from developing a next-generation Vision Pro to a lower-cost version of the headset instead. A new report today sheds more light on the Apple Vision product roadmap, with some det.....»»
Late 2025 for M4 Mac Studio & Mac Pro seems more certain now
A new report detailing the migration of Apple's Mac line to M4 is out, and it doubles-down on previous rumors that it's going to take a bit longer than a year for a Mac Studio or Mac Pro upgrade.Mac Studio and Mac Pro may stick with M2 chips until 20.....»»
An Apple Vision Pro successor may need to be tethered to an iPhone or Mac
A new report says that a more mass-market and lower-cost version of the Apple Vision Pro headset won't be as much of a stand-alone device as the existing model is.Apple's headset could get a second model as soon as late 2025Apple has been working on.....»»
GM"s self-driving Cruise unit to pay $112,500 for delayed crash report
Cruise along with other self-driving vehicle companies like Alphabet's Waymo and Amazon's Zoox have come under heavy scrutiny because of safety concerns due to multiple crashes involving their vehicles......»»
NASA indefinitely delays return of Starliner to review propulsion data
“We are letting the data drive our decision." Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner capsule lifts off aboard United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket. (credit: United Launch Alliance) In an update released late Friday evening, N.....»»
CDK Global hackers demand tens of millions in ransom to end dealership outage, report says
CDK is planning to make the payment, a source with knowledge of the situation told Bloomberg. The hacking group behind the attack is believed to be based in eastern Europe, the source said......»»
Ariane 6 launches: Splashdown for Nyx Bikini
Europe's newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on. Whether launching new satellites to look back and study Earth, peer out to deep space or test impor.....»»
New report claims the PlayStation VR2 is in serious trouble
According to a new report, Sony has cut funding for in-house PSVR2 game development......»»
No, Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs aren’t being delayed
A new report suggests that Intel's Lunar Lake CPUs are being delayed, but Intel says that's not the case......»»
Rocket Lab blasts into the record books with 50th Electron launch
New Zealand-based company Rocket Lab has hit an impressive milestone with the 50th launch of its Electron rocket......»»
Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa will cost up to $10/month
AI is getting infused into everything these days, and Amazon’s Alexa is the latest service to receive an AI upgrade. According to a new report, Amazon plans for its AI-powered Alexa to come with a monthly price tag for the first time: a $5-10 month.....»»
Rocket Report: Electron turns 50, China’s Moon launcher breathes fire
"Most rocket startups are still stuck in the long process of reengineering." Enlarge / An up-close view of LEAP 71's autonomously designed keralox rocket engine. (credit: LEAP 71) Welcome to Edition 6.49 of the Rocket Re.....»»
Stealing the spotlight: Auto industry dominates 2023 movie product placements
Concave Brand Tracking's 2023 movie product placement report showed that automakers consistently came up in top spots. Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, and Jeep took second, third, fourth and fifth place, respectively......»»
Community-led disaster resilience model benefiting those that need it most
A new report from Monash University's Fire to Flourish program has identified how a community-led approach to disaster resilience is delivering positive impacts for affected communities......»»
Drone racing prepares neural-network AI for space
Drones are being raced against the clock at Delft University of Technology's "Cyber Zoo" to test the performance of neural-network-based AI control systems planned for next-generation space missions......»»
Hidden partners: Symbiodolus bacteria found in various insect orders
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology report the discovery of at least six orders of endosymbiont Symbiodolus clandestinus, which lives inside insect cells. Using fluorescence in situ hybridization, they showed that Symbiodolus.....»»