Check out NASA’s skywatching tips for April
Check out NASA’s skywatching tips for April
NASA is back with its monthly update of fun stuff to spot in the sky over the coming weeks — and April offers plenty to enjoy.
This city’s residents voted to ban electric scooters
This city’s residents voted to ban electric scooters
The people of Paris have voted overwhelmingly to ban rented electric scooters from the city’s streets, a result that impacts several operators including Lime.
‘Grim outlook’ as criminals commandeer AI chatbots, Europol says
‘Grim outlook’ as criminals commandeer AI chatbots, Europol says
Europol this week issued a stark warning highlighting the risks posed by criminals as they get to grips with the new wave of advanced AI chatbots.
Virgin Orbit lays off most staff over funding struggles
Virgin Orbit lays off most staff over funding struggles
Virgin Orbit has laid off most of its staff after failing to secure a funding lifeline to continue with the development of its space solutions business.
James Bond fans offered truly unique experience, at a price
James Bond fans offered truly unique experience, at a price
James Bond fans now have a chance to live out their wildest 007 fantasies, though the unique opportunity comes with a hefty price tag.
Netflix may bring its gaming service to TVs, with iPhones serving as controllers
Netflix may bring its gaming service to TVs, with iPhones serving as controllers
Netflix is working on a feature that will bring its games to TVs and allow players to use their iPhone as a controller, according to code found in the app.
NASA and Boeing reveal new date for first crewed Starliner flight
NASA and Boeing reveal new date for first crewed Starliner flight
NASA had been hoping to perform the first crewed flight of the Starliner spacecraft in April, but the target launch date has now been pushed back.
Watch NASA’s video teasing the reveal of Artemis moon astronauts
Watch NASA’s video teasing the reveal of Artemis moon astronauts
NASA has released a cinematic trailer teasing the imminent naming of the four astronauts who will fly by the moon in the Artemis II mission next year.
NASA’s plucky Mars helicopter eyes another flight record
NASA’s plucky Mars helicopter eyes another flight record
The team behind NASA's Mars helicopter is aiming to send it to its highest altitude yet when it embarks on its 49th flight this week.
A crew capsule just landed on Earth. But why was it empty?
A crew capsule just landed on Earth. But why was it empty?
A Soyuz crew capsule returned to Earth on Tuesday after spending six months at the International Space Station. But why was it empty?
OneWeb ready to take on Starlink in internet-from-space race
OneWeb ready to take on Starlink in internet-from-space race
OneWeb's latest satellite launch gives it enough coverage to offer global broadband from space, putting it in direct competition with SpaceX's Starlink service.
Elon Musk’s latest plan for Twitter hasn’t gone down well
Elon Musk’s latest plan for Twitter hasn’t gone down well
Elon Musk has just given Twitter users another reason to join its premium Blue tier, but the plan hasn't gone down well.
Check out the night sky for a special planetary parade
Check out the night sky for a special planetary parade
This week, including tonight, a clear view of the western portion of the sky will offer a chance to marvel at what’s known as a planetary parade.
Some Apple staff concerned about its high-tech headset, report claims
Some Apple staff concerned about its high-tech headset, report claims
As Apple prepares to unveil its all-new mixed-reality headset, enthusiasm for the project among some staff has given way to skepticism, a new report claims.
Twitter braces itself after source code leaked online
Twitter braces itself after source code leaked online
In the latest drama to hit Twitter, parts of its all-important source code have been exposed online, possibly for months.
AirPods Pro 2 may finally offer this charging feature
AirPods Pro 2 may finally offer this charging feature
It's been a long time coming, but Apple's premium AirPods Pro 2 buds could soon be sold with the kind of charging case we've all been waiting for.
SpaceX shares stunning ‘blue marble’ footage of Earth
SpaceX shares stunning ‘blue marble’ footage of Earth
SpaceX recently shared some stunning footage of Earth captured from the second stage of its workhorse Falcon 9 rocket.
Flying taxi service coming to Chicago using eVTOL aircraft
Flying taxi service coming to Chicago using eVTOL aircraft
United Airlines and aircraft maker Archer Aviation have announced a flying taxi service for Chicago that will use small electric aircraft.
No joke: Twitter is taking away your blue check on April 1, unless you pay
No joke: Twitter is taking away your blue check on April 1, unless you pay
Twitter is about to wind down its legacy verification program, meaning that anyone who has a blue check, but isn't subscribed to Twitter Blue will lose the mark.
Relativity Space launches first 3D-printed rocket, but it didn’t end well
Relativity Space launches first 3D-printed rocket, but it didn’t end well
Relativity Space has achieved the first launch of a 3D-printed rocket, but an anomaly with the second stage prevented it from reaching orbit.
Exploding USB drive injures journalist in terror attack
Exploding USB drive injures journalist in terror attack
A journalist in Ecuador got more than he bargained for earlier this week when he inserted a mysterious USB drive into his computer.
TikTok CEO to face Congress on Thursday. Here’s how to watch
TikTok CEO to face Congress on Thursday. Here’s how to watch
TikTok's CEO faces the fight on Thursday, when he will try to convince U.S. lawmakers that the popular app poses no threat to national security.
Astronomers increasingly troubled by satellite constellations
Astronomers increasingly troubled by satellite constellations
Astronomers are becoming increasingly concerned about light pollution in the night sky caused by the growing number of satellites in low-Earth orbit.
A large asteroid is about to zip between Earth and the moon
A large asteroid is about to zip between Earth and the moon
A newly discovered asteroid up to 310 feet wide will hurtle between Earth and the moon this weekend at a speed of about 17,000 miles per.
Photography specialist site DPReview is closing down
Photography specialist site DPReview is closing down
Popular photography site DPReview is shutting down. The closure is part of a round of job cuts announced earlier this year by its parent company, Amazon.
Ferrari customers targeted in ransom-related cyberattack
Ferrari customers targeted in ransom-related cyberattack
Ferrari has been targeted by a hacker who is threatening to release data linked to its customers unless the automaker hands over a ransom payment.
Virgin Orbit still seeking cash injection so its rockets can fly again
Virgin Orbit still seeking cash injection so its rockets can fly again
Satellite-launch company Virgin Orbit has reportedly been in talks all weekend as it seeks a cash injection to avoid possible bankruptcy.
Amazon to shed thousands more workers in ‘next few weeks’
Amazon to shed thousands more workers in ‘next few weeks’
Amazon is preparing to shed 9,000 workers across several departments. It follows similar action in November when the company let go 18,000 employees.
Tiny data center makes for a comfortable swim
Tiny data center makes for a comfortable swim
A data center about the size of a washing machine is being used to heat a publicly funded swimming pool in England, helping the facility to slash energy costs.
Amazon unveils customer terminals for internet-from-space service
Amazon unveils customer terminals for internet-from-space service
Amazon has shown off the hardware that will be used by the first customers of its Project Kuiper internet-from-space service.
How to watch NASA unveil its next-generation spacesuit
How to watch NASA unveil its next-generation spacesuit
NASA is about to unveil a prototype of the all-new spacesuit that astronauts will wear when they set foot on the moon in just a few years from now.
Vinyl records outsell CDs for first time in 35 years
Vinyl records outsell CDs for first time in 35 years
Vinyl albums have been making a comeback in recent years, and new data shows that for the first time since 1987 they’ve outsold CDs in the U.S. market.
NASA may use a ‘space tug’ to decommission the space station
NASA may use a ‘space tug’ to decommission the space station
NASA is aiming to build a special spacecraft capable of guiding the International Space Station to a safe deorbit position when it’s decommissioned in 2030.
U.S. airports safer after software upgrades aimed at preventing taxiway landings
U.S. airports safer after software upgrades aimed at preventing taxiway landings
Special software designed to prevent accidental and potentially catastrophic taxiway landings is now operating at 43 major airports across the U.S.