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The International Space Station.

NASA astronaut on first mission arrives safely at space station

On her maiden mission, NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara has arrived safely at the International Space Station together with two Russian cosmonauts.
A screenshot from the Slo Mo Guys' footage of a rocket engine test.

Watch this incredible slow-motion footage of a rocket engine test

The Slow Mo Guys recently used their high-tech camera to capture the awesome power of a rocket engine test, and the results are astonishing.
Blackmagic Design's new Camera app.

Blackmagic releases free pro-level app for shooting video on iPhone

Blackmagic Design, which also brought us the DaVinci Resolve video editing software, has released a feature-packed app for shooting video on the iPhone.
Scarecrow Video's ad for its mail-based rental service.

As Netflix ends its DVD rental service, Scarecrow steps in

Seattle-based Scarecrow is expanding its DVD-by-mail service to all U.S. states following Netflix's decision to end its own mail service later this month.
SpaceX testing an engine on its Starship spacecraft.

SpaceX gets big hint from FAA on next Starship launch opportunity

The FAA has suggested that a launch license for the second test flight of SpaceX's mighty Starship rocket could be coming as early as next month.
Coca-Cola's Y3000 drink.

Coca-Cola apparently used AI to create a soda ‘from the future’

Drinks giant Coca-Cola has jumped on the AI bandwagon with the launch of a beverage apparently created with the help of the in-vogue technology.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio aboard the ISS.

NASA astronaut describes record-breaking space stay as an ‘incredible challenge’

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has been chatting about how he coped with spending six months longer than expected in orbit, breaking a record in the process.
iPhone 12 in purple.

Why every iPhone 12 in France could be recalled

Three years after Apple launched the device, the French authorities are threatening to recall all iPhone 12 devices over safety concerns.
View of the iPhone 15 Pro's camera module.

Watch all of Apple’s Wonderlust videos right here

Apple has released a bunch of videos introducing the new iPhones and Apple Watches that landed on Tuesday. You can watch them all here.
An Apple Watch Hermes band.

Hermès offers new range of non-leather – and leather – bands for Apple Watch

Following speculation that Apple's partnership with Hermès could be about to end, the relationship appears as solid as ever following Apple's Wonderlust event.
disney unveils a collectible for its top fans

Disney’s collectible for fans ‘costs more than a Disney vacation’

As part of its centenary celebrations, Disney is offering fans a pricey collectible that includes 100 of its animated movies and a Mickey Mouse ornament.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of a Cybertruck.

Watch a Cybertruck hubcap come loose and fly through the air

Just weeks before Tesla is expected to deliver its first Cybertrucks, a video has appeared of what seems to be one of its hubcaps coming loose on a freeway.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio aboard the ISS.

NASA’s Frank Rubio just set a space record aboard the ISS

ISS inhabitant Frank Rubio has set a record for the longest time in orbit by a NASA astronaut, but that wasn't the plan when he arrived there nearly a year ago.
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Telepresence classroom robots trialed for absent students

A school in Japan will deploy telepresence robots that can be controlled by absent students in the hope that it may encourage them to return to the classroom.
Apple Watch bands by Hermes.

Hermès removes all leather Apple Watch bands from its site

It's not yet clear if the move confirms recent reports that partner Apple is planning to pivot away from leather accessories for its range of devices.
An Uber App on a smartphone.

Uber might launch a handyperson service like TaskRabbit

Code found in Uber's iPhone app suggests the company is exploring the idea of launching a service similar to TaskRabbit.
Interior of Cruise's Origin vehicle.

Cruise says it’s nearing approval for mass production of futuristic robotaxi

Robotaxi company Cruise claims it's days away from getting regulatory approval for mass production of its purpose-built driverless vehicle.
GE Aerospace's Sensiworm robot.

The squishy Sensiworm robot goes places other robots can’t

GE Aerospace has unveiled a remarkable -- and remarkably squishy -- robot called Sensiworm that’s set to enhance aircraft safety.
Driver's seat and dashboard of the 2023 BMW iX M60.

BMW scraps its unpopular approach to heated seats

BMW has abandoned charging customers a monthly subscription fee for heated seats after it proved so unpopular with owners.
GoPro's Hero 12 Black action camera.

GoPro unveils its latest action camera, the Hero 12 Black

Unveiled on Wednesday, GoPro's new Hero 12 Black action camera offers a few notable upgrades that include a significant boost to battery life.
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NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter reaches flight milestone

NASA's Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has been on Mars for nearly two-and-a-half years and on its last trip reached a flight milestone.
A UPS delivery drone built by Matternet.

FAA gives UPS’ drone delivery efforts a big boost

UPS' drone delivery ambitions have been given a significant boost following a key decision by the Federal Aviation Administration.
amazon tweaks in garage delivery to make it less convenient

Amazon tweaks in-garage delivery option, so now you might have to pay

Amazon's In-Garage Delivery option is currently free no matter what day you have a package delivered, but from next month that will change.
SpaceX's fully stacked Starship on the launchpad in Boca Chica, Texas.

Elon Musk declares SpaceX’s mighty Starship rocket ready for launch

SpaceX boss Elon Musk has said that after a series of tests and the installation of a more robust launchpad, the mighty Starship rocket is ready to fly again.
Spotify logo on a phone.

Spotify is testing the removal of a popular feature from its free tier

In a bid to nudge more people toward paying for its music streaming service, Spotify is testing the removal of a popular feature from the free tier.
This artist’s concept shows NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft descending towards asteroid Bennu to collect a sample of the asteroid’s surface.

Watch NASA’s cinematic trailer for its asteroid mission’s homecoming

Watch NASA's trailer highlighting its remarkable OSIRIS-REx mission that's about to drop off asteroid samples that it collected three years ago.
A retail box apparently showing DJI's upcoming Mini Pro 4 drone.

DJI Mini Pro 4 leak appears to reveal the drone’s specs

A leaked image appears to show the retail box for DJI's incoming Mini 4 Pro, including a list of the drone's specifications.
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Nationwide test alert to sound on cell phones, TVs, and radios

In exactly a month from now, cell phones, TVs, and radios across the U.S. will all sound an alarm. But there’s no need to panic – it’s just a test.
A Tesla Model S is seen driving to the left.

Some Tesla fires were reportedly caused by Idalia floods

Fire crews in places hit by Idalia have warned owners of EVs that took on water to move them away from buildings as their batteries could be a fire risk.
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SpaceX Crew-6 splash down after 6 months in orbit

Four astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule have splashed down off the coast of Florida after six months in orbit.
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NASA’s skywatching tips for September include rare glimpse of ‘zodiacal light’

There's plenty to catch in the skies this month, including three planets, a Harvest Moon, and, if you're lucky, a zodiacal light.
mars 2020 perseverance rover

NASA’s Perseverance rover shows off its latest Mars find

NASA's Mars Perseverance rover has shared images of the site of its latest sample collection. Those samples will be returned to Earth in a future mission.
The moon.

NASA’s lunar orbiter captures image of Russian spacecraft crash site

NASA’s lunar orbiter has photographed what’s believed to be the crash site of Russia’s failed Luna-25 mission some 250 miles from its intended landing point.
Light trails from racing drones.

AI drone beats pro drone racers at their own game

An AI drone has beaten pro drone racers at their own game in a world's first that could have implications for other drone-related tasks.