US military leans into megaconstellations after their “resiliency” in Ukraine
"Having a megaconstellation, quite frankly, frustrates our adversaries." Enlarge / Commander of US Space Command General James Dickinson testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing March 8, 2022, in Washington, DC......»»
The Battle for Control Over Ukraine’s Internet
Inside the scramble to restore communication to Ukraine's liberated areas In the wake of Ukraine’s surprise counter-offensive that reclaimed vast swathes of the country’s northeast from Russian forces, teams of local technicia.....»»
The Last Hero of Nostalgaia Review
A competent RPG in a world full of video game references.When something leans too heavily on nostalgia to entertain, it’s often a sign that it can’t stand on its own without praying on your sentimentality. The Last Hero of Nostalgaia, ironically,.....»»
Elon tweeted that Ukraine can keep using Starlink for free. But it’s Elon, so who knows?
Elon Musk tweeted Saturday that Starlink, a division of his rocket company SpaceX will, "keep funding Ukraine govt for free." There's little doubt he's talking about a preference his company stated in September to no longer lose money on what had rec.....»»
Sham referendums in Ukraine see Apple pull major Russian apps [U: Apple explains restoration]
Update: Apple has now restored the apps, and explained the reason – see update at end. The Russian government’s decision to hold sham referendums in Ukraine has seen Apple pull a number of major apps in response to new sanctions. Popular Russian.....»»
Musk to seek Starlink donations after withdrawing request for Ukraine funding
SpaceX "will add a donate option to Starlink" for places in need, Musk wrote. Enlarge / Starlink satellite dish seen on September 25, 2022 in Izyum, Kharkiv region, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (credit: Getty Images | Yasuyosh.....»»
Towards zero hunger in Africa: Five steps to achieve food security
Global food systems have been battered by overlapping crises in recent years. Key among these are the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russo-Ukraine war and extreme weather events resulting from climate change. These have resulted in forced migration, loss of.....»»
Tesla faces questions on recession, EV credits, Cybertruck
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk continues to spar on Twitter over Ukraine and nuclear war while analysts and investors seek guidance on vehicle demand and future product.....»»
Sham referendums in Ukraine see Apple pull major Russian apps [U: Restored, to mixed reactions]
Update: Apple has now restored the apps, for unknown reasons – see update at end. The Russian government’s decision to hold sham referendums in Ukraine has seen Apple pull a number of major apps in response to new sanctions. Popular Russian apps.....»»
Tigray has resisted Ethiopia"s far greater military might for two year—here"s why neither side is giving in
The Ethio-Tigray war started on 4 November 2020. For almost two years, the governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea—along with Amhara regional forces and militia—have waged war against Tigray's regional government and society......»»
Good news for a change—NASA proves there"s a defense against killer asteroids
The stock market is dipping, inflation is on the rise and there is no end in sight to the war in Ukraine. But not all the news is bad: Our planet just got a bit safer, thanks to NASA......»»
Global tablet shipment forecast, 2023 and beyond
According to DIGITIMES Research's observations, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, worldwide inflation and interest rate hikes, 2022 global tablet shipments are estimated to further decline 1.5% to come to 139 million units. Looking into the next f.....»»
Before Putin and the war in Ukraine, 1980s movies terrorized us with nuclear war
Before Putin invaded Ukraine and threatened the use of nuclear weapons, 1980s movies like Wargames and Terminator 2 terrorized us with scenes of nuclear war......»»
Musk says Starlink can’t keep providing Ukraine broadband unless Pentagon pays
SpaceX and US in talks, but Pentagon says it has "other" satellite options. Enlarge SpaceX has asked the Pentagon to fund the Ukraine government and military's use of Starlink broadband, saying the Elon Musk-led company can't.....»»
"Call To The Wild" Apple Watch Ultra ad leans into extreme adventure
The new Apple Watch Ultra ad highlights not just durability, but also the one of the most extreme adventures mankind has ever undertaken.Apple Watch Ultra handles freezing temperaturesApple's ad for the Apple Watch Ultra, called "Call To The Wild," s.....»»
Biden gambles with global chip supply by halting US firms’ operations in China
Power of US export curbs could diminish quickly without other nations joining. Enlarge (credit: Pavel_Korr | iStock / Getty Images Plus) The US has taken its next step in its boldest efforts yet to disrupt China's military by.....»»
Samsung building damaged by Russian missile strike in Ukraine
A building with a heavy Samsung presence in Ukraine was damaged during Russia's retaliatory missile attack on Kyiv, though no casualties were reported.Samsung's building in Kyiv, UkraineThe company has about a dozen floors in the building for researc.....»»
The fight to cut off the crypto funding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Violent Russian militias have received at least $4 million in crypto donations. Enlarge As Russian troops have flooded into Ukraine’s borders for the past eight months—and with an ongoing mobilization of hundreds of thous.....»»
Heart infection could be cause of death of Polish, US hero
Medical and genetics experts in Poland say that a heart infection caused by a common skin bacteria could have caused the 1817 death of Tadeusz Kosciuszko, a Polish and U.S. military leader and national hero......»»
Veterans in the workplace face unwelcome hero worship
Some military veterans returning to the workforce face the stigma of negative stereotypes even as their service is aggrandized, according to a new study by the University of Cincinnati......»»
Russian launches to space from US, first time in 20 years
For the first time in 20 years, a Russian cosmonaut rocketed from the U.S. on Wednesday, launching to the International Space Station alongside NASA and Japanese astronauts despite tensions over the war in Ukraine......»»