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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.
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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.
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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.
Render of a TransAstra capture bag catching a spent rocket part.

Space bags are the next big idea to clean up orbital junk

NASA has awarded a contract worth $850,000 to U.S. firm TransAstra to develop an inflatable capture bag for clearing out space junk.
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Google now lets you know the best time to book a cheap flight

The latest version of Google Flights offers useful information designed to help you make a more informed choice when booking a trip.
The International Space Station.

The space station will become a little less crowded on Saturday

SpaceX’s four Crew-6 astronauts are expected to depart the space station on Saturday after four months living and working aboard the orbital laboratory.
A screenshot of Snapchat's new AI-powered Dreams feature.

Snapchat hopes its new AI selfie feature will be a moneymaker

After jumping on the generative-AI bandwagon earlier with year with its My AI chatbot, Snapchat has now launched an AI selfie feature called Dreams.
The design of Tesla's proposed Supercharger station that will include a 1950s-themed diner.

Tesla’s Elon Musk can build his unusual Supercharger station

EV-maker Tesla has received planning permission to construct an all-night diner and drive-in movie theater in Los Angeles.
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NASA video from space shows Hurricane Franklin churning

NASA has shared dramatic video captured from the space station showing Hurricane Franklin as it heads out into the Atlantic Ocean.
Amazon logo on the headquarters building.

Amazon makes it harder for non-Prime members to get free delivery

Online shopping giant Amazon is increasing the amount that non-Prime members will have to spend to qualify for free shipping.
A photo taken from a SpaceX Crew Dragon showing Earth, the moon, and the space station.

Astronaut photographs his ‘office’ during his ride to work

On his way to the space station on Saturday, an astronaut captured a remarkable image of the orbital outpost that also includes Earth and the moon.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 covered in dirt.

Watch Samsung’s Z Flip 5 face an extreme durability test

Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip 5 foldable phone has been challenged in a tough durability test that included scratching, scraping, burning, and bending.
Apple-1 computer, sat on a table, with a person typing on its keyboard.

Steve Jobs’ handwritten Apple-1 ad fetches big bucks at auction

The draft of an ad penned by Steve Jobs for the Apple-1 computer has just fetched six times more than expected at auction.
Someone holding the 12.9-inch version of the iPad Pro (2022).

iPad Pro looks set for first major update since 2018

Apple is planning to overhaul the iPad Pro for the first time since 2018, with a new OLED display and other features incoming, according to a new report.
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Watch the highlights of SpaceX’s Crew-7 arrival at the ISS

NASA has shared footage of SpaceX's Crew-7 astronauts arriving at the International Space Station on Sunday, August 27.
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It’s no wonder Dropbox is killing off its unlimited storage plan

Cloud storage giant Dropbox is ending unlimited storage for its business-oriented Advanced plan because it’s had enough of some users abusing the offering.
Crew-7's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft on the launchpad.

SpaceX calls off Friday’s Crew-7 launch to the space station

NASA and SpaceX are making final preparations for their first crewed launch to the International Space Station since May.
A Wing drone delivery a package from Walmart.

Wing and Walmart partner for Dallas drone delivery service

Wing and Walmart says their new drone delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will get orders to customers within just 30 minutes.
A cargo ship testing giant rigid sails.

Pioneering ‘WindWings’ technology could make cargo ships greener

An experimental cargo ship with enormous rigid sails could lead to a major reduction in emissions by the global shipping industry.
Apptronik's Apollo humanoid robot.

Apptronik’s new humanoid robot is a rival to the Tesla Bot

Texas-based Apptronik has unveiled the Apollo humanoid robot. It looks a bit like the Tesla Bot and is designed for various tasks in the workplace.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of a Cybertruck.

Elon Musk teases Cybertruck ahead of imminent delivery event

Tesla chief Elon Musk has posted a photo of a production candidate Cybertruck, with the man himself behind the wheel of the new electric pickup.