SpaceX is launching more rockets from a military base: Can the Coastal Commission impose a limit?
SpaceX has significantly increased the frequency of its rocket launches from a Santa Barbara County military base, and its plans to add even more have raised concerns by the California Coastal Commission over the impacts on the environment and nearby.....»»
FTC expresses concern about software updates for smart devices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expressed concern over lack of manufacturer commitment to software updates for smart devices, citing the risk that security flaws won’t be fixed, or that products will cease to function altogether. This ech.....»»
ISPs offer such excellent customer service they don’t need regulating, say ISPs
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last month announced a review of the customer service offered by ISPs (internet service providers), stating that this was often so poor it made it hard for consumers to switch providers. But ISPs have re.....»»
Neuralink Plans to Test Whether Its Brain Implant Can Control a Robotic Arm
Elon Musk’s brain implant company is launching a new study to test whether its wireless device can control a robotic arm......»»
NASA awards SpaceX a contract for one of the few things it hasn’t done yet
This was the first time ULA's Vulcan rocket was eligible to compete for a major NASA contract. When you compare SpaceX to the world's other space enterprises, it's probably easier.....»»
iPhone 16 DXOMARK camera tests rank the base model #20, against #4 for the Pro Max
Following tests of the Pro Max model back in September, the base model iPhone 16 DXOMARK camera results are out, and the smartphone has been ranked #20. The organization notes that while the camera hardware is almost identical to the base model iP.....»»
Trump targets Mexico and Canada with tariffs, plus an extra 10% for China
Tariffs are retaliation for drug trafficking and illegal migration. Donald Trump has said he will impose tariffs of 25 percent on all imports from Canada and Mexico, and an extra.....»»
Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals start at just $149
Amazon continues to slash prices on Apple devices during Black Friday Deals Week, with Apple Watch models dropping down to the lowest prices of the year.Grab Apple Watch Black Friday deals from $149.Amazon's latest markdowns see the base model of the.....»»
SpaceX to launch NASA’s Dragonfly drone mission to Titan
In 2028, a NASA mission called Dragonfly will launch using a SpaceX Falcon Heavy on a trip to Saturn's moon Titan......»»
SpaceX wants to significantly boost number of Starship launches in 2025
SpaceX could significantly increase the number of Starship launches in 2025 as it readies the vehicle for crew and cargo trips to the moon and beyond......»»
Volkswagen’s affordable ID.2 EV remains on track
Volkswagen remains committed to launching its affordable ID.2 EV by the end of 2025 or early 2026......»»
Watch Blue Origin launch its latest space tourism flight this morning
Blue Origin will shortly be launching its ninth space tourism flight that will carry six private crew members on a 10-minute flight......»»
SpaceX chalks up 82nd Space Coast launch of the year
SpaceX sent up another rocket on Nov 21 to mark the 82nd launch of the year on the Space Coast......»»
SpaceX image captures dramatic moment during latest Starship test
A newly released photo from SpaceX shows the dramatic moment when the upper-stage Starship separated as planned from the first-stage Super Heavy booster......»»
Space station crew had an amazing stroke of luck during Starship launch
The ISS crew happened to find itself directly above SpaceX's Starship launch on Tuesday, and that meant only one thing for NASA astronaut Don Pettit......»»
FCC chairwoman announces departure, paving way for Republican majority
Rosenworcel had to lead agency without Democratic majority for most of her term. Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced today that she will lea.....»»
Fewer than 7% of global hotspots for whale-ship collisions have protection measures in place, researchers report
According to the fossil record, cetaceans—whales, dolphins and their relatives—evolved from four-legged land mammals that returned to the oceans beginning some 50 million years ago. Today, their descendants are threatened by a different land-base.....»»
SpaceX images show the awesome power of Starship’s Raptor engines
SpaceX has posted some incredible images showing the Super Heavy booster's Raptor engines as they powered the Starship rocket skyward during Tuesday's launch......»»
Why was a piece of fruit floating inside Starship on its sixth test flight?
A banana — albeit a toy one — made an appearance inside the Starship spacecraft during SpaceX's sixth test flight on Tuesday. But what was it doing there?.....»»
Reef studies highlight missing clues to conserve fish species
In Australia, shellfish reef restoration projects are helping to recover degraded coastal systems and enhance fish habitat, but much more research is needed to support and evaluate these efforts, researchers say......»»
SpaceX just got exactly what it wanted from the FAA for Texas Starship launches
"All pertinent conditions and requirements of the prior approval have been met." A day after SpaceX launched its Starship rocket for the sixth time, the company received good news.....»»