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The Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker attached to a set of keys.

A hacker stole Tile customer data and tracker IDs

Data belonging to customers of Tile, which makes a small Bluetooth device for tracking objects, has been stolen in a security breach.
A Cruise autonomous car.

Cruise robocars make a cautious return to Houston

Robocar specialist Cruise is restarting tests of its autonomous vehicles on the streets of Houston following issues with its technology last year.
An astronaut during a spacewalk.

NASA’s next ISS spacewalk has an unusual objective

Most NASA spacewalks at the International Space Station are for upgrade or maintenance work, but the next one is a little unusual.
elon musk stylized image

Elon Musk tells Tim Cook he doesn’t want Apple’s ‘creepy spyware’

Elon Musk has taken aim at Apple’s newly announced plan to partner with OpenAI to bring artificial intelligence features to the iPhone.
Boeing's Starliner capsule docked at the ISS.

Starliner astronauts give first tour of the docked spacecraft

Two NASA astronauts have given space fans a tour of the Boeing Starliner capsule that is currently docked at the International Space Station.
The Leica LUX app for the iPhone.

New Leica Lux app turns your iPhone into a Leica (sort of)

If you’ve always coveted a Leica camera, but don’t have the absurd amount of money required to buy one, then check out the new Leica Lux app instead.
SpaceX's Super Heavy on the launchpad ahead of a test.

Elon Musk reveals grand plan for Starship megarocket’s next test flight

SpaceX boss Elon Musk has revealed plans for the next Starship test flight as it seeks to develop the vehicle into a fully reusable transportation system.
A ULA Atlas V rocket transporting the Starliner spacecraft to orbit.

Watch this highlight reel chronicling Starliner’s launch day

Boeing Space has shared a 90-second highlight reel detailing the first crewed launch of its Starliner spacecraft, which lifted off on Wednesday.
SpaceX's Starship launching on its fourth test flight.

Watch this stunning slow-motion footage of mighty Starship launch

SpaceX has shared incredible slow-motion footage showing the world's most powerful rocket at the start of its fourth test flight.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft separating from the first-stage Super Heavy rocket in the vehicle's second integrated test flight in November 2023.

How to watch SpaceX launch Starship megarocket on fourth test flight

SpaceX has received a launch permit from the FAA and is targeting Thursday, June 4, for the fourth test flight of its Starship megarocket.
The Humane Ai Pin.

Humane Ai Pin owners warned to stop using charging case over fire risk

Humane has told owners of its Ai Pin device to stop using its charging case immediately because it may pose a fire safety risk.
The Starliner on the launchpad atop an Atlas V rocket.

Will the Starliner finally get to launch on Wednesday?

The Starliner has suffered multiple setbacks and delays, the most recent of which took place last week when a launch was called off with just minutes to go.
Boeing Space's Starliner spacecraft.

How to watch the first crewed flight of the Starliner spacecraft

NASA has just released the latest flight schedule for the first crewed test mission involving Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft stacked atop the Super Heavy booster ahead of its third test flight.

SpaceX given clearance to launch Starship megarocket this week

After a long wait, SpaceX has finally received a launch license from the FAA and is preparing the fourth test flight of its Starship megarocket.
China's Chang'e-6 probe heading toward the lunar surface in June 2024.

Watch this Chinese spacecraft land on the far side of the moon

China has released some remarkable footage showing its Chang’e 6 spacecraft making a touchdown on the far side of the moon.
SpaceX's Starship rocket on the launchpad at Boca Chica, Texas, in June 2024.

Elon Musk says Starship is ready to fly, but one thing stands in the way

SpaceX chief Elon Musk said on Monday that the mighty Starship rocket is ready for its fourth test flight, but there's one obstacle that still needs clearing.
Yusaku Maezawa announcing his plan to fly around the moon.

Billionaire calls off moon flyby adventure

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has canceled his plan to fly around the moon because testing of the Starship rocket is taking longer than expected.
The Starliner atop an Atlas V rocket.

NASA sets new target launch date for Starliner spacecraft

Following the dramatic halt to proceedings just minutes before liftoff on Saturday, NASA has now shared a new target launch date for the Starliner spacecraft.
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft atop the Super Heavy booster.

Eight artists chosen for first civilian moon trip

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has named the eight artists who will join him on the first civilian moon mission, organized by SpaceX.
An Amazon delivery drone dropping off a package.

Amazon’s drone delivery ambitions receive major boost

Amazon has been given a boost by the Federal Aviation Administration as it seeks to expand its drone delivery program.
Boeing Space's Starliner spacecraft heading back to the launchpad.

Watch Starliner heading back to the launchpad at Kennedy

Boeing has shared a short video showing its Starliner spacecraft heading back to the launchpad ahead of the spacecraft's first crewed flight on Saturday.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams arrive back at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, May 28, ahead of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test.

NASA confirms readiness for highly anticipated crewed mission

NASA and Boeing Space have confirmed their readiness to proceed with Saturday’s first crewed launch of the Starliner spacecraft to the ISS.
Apple testing the water resistance of an iPhone.

Apple offers peek at how it stress tests the iPhone

Apple has invited popular tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee to see up close how it tests the durability of iPhones before launch.
ChatGPT app running on an iPhone.

Few people are using ChatGPT and other AI tools regularly, study suggests

Despite the hype surrounding generative-AI products like OpenAI's ChatGPT, few people are making regular use of the tools, a new study suggests.
Some of the games in YouTube's Playables collection.

YouTube Playables gets wider availability — here’s where to find it

YouTube has officially launched Playables, a collection of more than 75 free games that you can play via its mobile app or website.
A digital depiction of a website being hacked by a hacker.

Hacker group says it carried out Christie’s cyberattack

A hacker group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that targeted auction house Christie’s earlier this month.
The world's most powerful rocket on the launchpad.

SpaceX reveals target date for next test of Starship megarocket

SpaceX has for the first time named a specific target date for the fourth test launch of the Starship, the most powerful rocket ever to fly.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft at the space station during an uncrewed test flight.

NASA now aiming to launch Starliner astronauts flight next month

Following multiple delays over the last month, NASA has announced a new target launch date for the first crewed flight of the Starliner capsule.
SpaceX's Cargo Dragon approaching the space station.

SpaceX spacecraft looks amazing in this new museum display

A SpaceX Dragon capsule that’s been to orbit and back twice has gone on display at the Henry Crown Space Center in Chicago.
A SpaceX Raptor rocket engines explodes during testing.

Watch this SpaceX Raptor engine blow up during testing

A SpaceX Raptor engine of the type used by the company's Starship megarocket exploded during a test firing on Thursday.
A laptop screen shows the home page for ChatGPT, OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot.

OpenAI strikes major deal with News Corp to boost ChatGPT

OpenAI has struck a major deal with News Corps for content to train its AI models, the companies announced on Wednesday.
A blue sky with clouds.

Bluesky finally adds a feature many had been waiting for

X rival Bluesky has finally added direct messages to its app, though at the current time they're not end-to-end encrypted.
Arianespace's animation showing the launch of its next-gen Ariane 6 rocket.

New rocket on course for maiden flight this summer

Europe has been without a heavy-lift rocket since the Ariane 5's final flight in July 2023, so the ESA is keen to start testing the Ariane 6.
A Starlink dish.

SpaceX’s Starlink internet service reaches milestone

Since launching a beta internet-from-space service in 2020, SpaceX's Starlink system has grown rapidly and now has more than 3 million customers globally.
SpaceX's Starship rocket on the launchpad.

SpaceX photos show important Starship preflight rehearsal

SpaceX is another step closer to the fourth test flight of the world’s most powerful rocket after engineers conducted a prelaunch rehearsal on Monday.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera module.

Apple has just fixed one of the weirder iPhone bugs

Apple has moved pretty quickly to fix a bizarre bug on the iPhone and iPad that caused deleted photos to reappear on the devices.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 booster launching for the 21st time in May 2024.

A SpaceX rocket just set a new flight record

SpaceX's ability to launch and land the same first-stage booster multiple times has revolutionized access to space due to the lower costs that it brings.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft at the space station during an uncrewed test flight.

Boeing’s Starliner won’t fly on Tuesday after all

The launch of the Starliner spacecraft's first crewed flight has been delayed by another four days, with NASA now targeting May 25 for launch.