Russia wants a better look at what America’s newest spy satellite can do
Spying in space does not violate any international norms. Enlarge / The NROL-87 mission successfully launched on February 2, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base on a Falcon 9 rocket. (credit: NRO) A Russian Soyuz rocket lau.....»»
Apple’s iPhone satellite messaging is ‘literally saving lives’ amid North Carolina flooding
Apple’s iPhone satellite messaging is ‘literally saving lives’ amid North Carolina flooding.....»»
Messages via satellite provides lifeline to iPhone owners in Hurricane Helene fallout
Hurricane Helene has caused massive damage and taken over 100 lives across several US states. Many thousands of people are without power and/or cell service. But in the wake of the storm, reports have surfaced about a key iOS 18 feature that has been.....»»
How to use iPhone Emergency SOS via satellite
Apple’s Emergency SOS iPhone via satellite feature is available in 17 countries. Read on for how to test iPhone Emergency SOS messages via satellite to learn how it works and how to use it in a real emergency when there’s no cellular service or W.....»»
DirecTV agrees to buy satellite rival Dish (and its debt) for one dollar
DirecTV to take on Dish's $10B debt and TPG will buy AT&T's 70% stake in DirecTV. Enlarge / Dish and DirecTV satellite dishes on the roof of an apartment building on April 15, 2013 in San Rafael, California. (credit: Getty Image.....»»
China calls for satellite broadband to face real-time censorship
The Chinese government wants to monitor satellite communications, and it could affect SpaceX and Amazon......»»
October"s "ring of fire" solar eclipse will dazzle parts of South America and the Pacific
A "ring of fire" eclipse of the sun is coming. But only a lucky few will be in the path......»»
Some 500 scientists to be impacted when Europe lab CERN cuts Russia ties
Europe's physics lab CERN said Sunday that some 500 scientists linked to Russian institutes will be affected when it stops cooperation with Russia in late November as planned......»»
Razer’s Newest Gaming Headset is Designed to Impress
It's packed to the brim with a ton of nifty features, and users after a fairly-versatile addition to their gaming setup might want to take a look at what it offers. The post Razer’s Newest Gaming Headset is Designed to Impress appeared first on.....»»
Best Samsung Galaxy S24 FE cases
These are the best Samsung Galaxy S24 FE cases to keep the smartphone safe and protected. The post Best Samsung Galaxy S24 FE cases appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S24 FE as the newest smartphone for fans of Fa.....»»
Best live TV streaming services: YouTube TV, Hulu, Sling TV, and more
Ditching cable? To demystify the journey to independence from traditional cable and satellite providers, we present the very best live TV streaming services......»»
Security Bite: Apple pulls dozens of VPN apps from App Store in Russia
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Security Bite: Apple reportedly cooperating with Russia to quietly remove VPN apps from App Store
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Why South America is burning
A record wave of wildfires, fueled by severe drought linked to climate change and deforestation, is causing havoc across South America......»»
DC villains Bane and Deathstroke are getting their own movie
Two of DC's top villains, Bane and Deathstroke, are reportedly coming to the big screen as the screenwriter of Captain America 4 joins the project......»»
NASA confirms space station cracking a “highest” risk and consequence problem
NASA and Roscosmos have not agreed on the point at which the leak rate is untenable. Enlarge / A high-resolution commercial Earth-imaging satellite owned by Maxar captured this view of the International Space Station on June 7 wi.....»»
Marine dust identifies 1.5 million year Oldest Ice near South America
Earth's climate has experienced major shifts over its billions of years of history, including numerous periods where ice proliferated across the planet. Today, ice cores can be a valuable resource for understanding these periods of Earth's history as.....»»
Sloth survival under threat due to climate change, study finds
A new PeerJ study has revealed that sloths, the famously slow-moving creatures of Central and South America, may face existential threats due to climate change. The research, conducted by scientists studying the metabolic response of sloths to rising.....»»
Bose Personal Surround Sound first listen: You’ve never heard TV sound like this before
Bose's newest soundbars can pair with its Ultra Open Earbuds for a virtual surround sound experience. Here's how it works......»»
Rocket Report: SpaceX salvages Starship wreckage; pessimism for Virgin Galactic
The penultimate flight of Japan's workhorse H-IIA rocket deploys a spy satellite. Enlarge / A salvage ship raises a portion of SpaceX's Super Heavy booster from the Gulf of Mexico. This booster was used on the most recent Starshi.....»»
Drought reduces Amazon River in Colombia by as much as 90%: report
The Amazon River has seen its levels in Colombia reduced by as much as 90 percent, a government agency said Thursday, as South America faces a severe and widespread drought......»»