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A lunar eclipse as seen from the space station.

This is how the lunar eclipse looked from space

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station managed to photograph the awesome sight of the recent lunar eclipse.
Earth seen from the moon.

NASA invites entries for its CineSpace short-film contest

Whether you’re an experienced filmmaker or an enthusiastic beginner, NASA is encouraging creatives to get involved in this year’s CineSpace short-film contest.
Elon Musk.

Elon Musk doubles down on support for this Twitter feature

Elon Musk has again recommended people use the latest-tweets feed as he believes the algorithm-based one could manipulate users 'in ways you don't realize.'
Netflix app icon on Apple TV.

Netflix looking at livestreaming certain shows

Netflix is looking into the idea of livestreaming a range of content, including comedy events and competition-based shows.
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Mercedes issues urgent do-not-drive recall for 292,000 SUVs

Following the identification of a brake issue, Mercedes-Benz has told 292,000 SUV owners to stop driving their vehicle until it has undergone a safety check.
Scientists observing the plant growth experiment.

Scientists grow plants in lunar soil for first time

Scientists have successfully cultivated a plant in lunar soil in a breakthrough that could have significant implications for long-duration space missions.
Snapchat's Pixy drone.

Snapchat’s pocket-sized Pixy drone takes to the skies

Snapchat has released an autonomous drone for capturing video and photos. The Pixy quadcopter brings high-tech specs as it joins the company's product lineup.
A lot of white Twitter logos against a blue background.

Elon and Jack hit Twitter to talk about a Twitter feature

Prospective Twitter owner Elon Musk and Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey had a little chat about a particular Twitter feature on Wednesday night.
The Starliner on its way to being stacked on ULA's Atlas V rocket.

Starliner team confirms crucial space mission is ‘go for launch’

NASA and Boeing have confirmed that the Starliner spacecraft is 'go for launch' for a crucial test flight to the ISS next week.
Earth as seen by NOAA's GOES-18 weather satellite.

Check out the first hi-res images from NOAA’s new satellite

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has shared the first images from its recently deployed GOES-18 weather satellite.
InSight lander dome

NASA’s InSight lander detects ‘monster quake’ on Mars

NASA’s InSight Mars lander recently detected a magnitude-5 quake, making it the strongest tremor ever felt on another planet.
Virgin Galactic's space plane heading to the edge of space.

Virgin Galactic delays commercial launch of space tourism service

Virgin Galactic has delayed the commercial launch of its sub-orbital space tourism service due to supply chain and labor issues.
Engineers working on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.

Boeing time-lapse shows Starliner spacecraft’s easiest journey yet

In a bid to create some buzz ahead of next week's launch, Boeing has shared a time-lapse video showing its Starliner spacecraft heading to the launch vehicle.
DJI's new Mini 3 Pro drone, according to a leaked image.

DJI Mini 3 Pro unboxing video drops just ahead of launch

DJI is set to unveil its Mini 3 Pro drone on Tuesday, though we already know quite a bit about the new quadcopter. A leaked unboxing video tells us even more.
The DJI Mini 3 Pro in flight over the ocean.

Watch DJI’s video featuring Mini 3 Pro drone footage

Drone giant DJI has shared a video showing the kind of imagery that its new Mini 3 Pro quadcopter is capable of shooting.
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Tesla recalls 130,000 U.S. vehicles over touchscreen safety issue

Tesla is recalling 130,000 of its electric cars in the U.S. over an issue with the touchscreen that could result in the device overheating or losing its image.
Iceland's landscape.

Landscape photography contest offers special Iceland prize

A hotel in Iceland is offering a free 10-day stay for one lucky photographer who's willing to travel the island and take photos of the summer sun in return.
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Lyft is offering free bikeshare rides to highlight Earth Day

To highlight Earth Day and promote its own green efforts, Lyft is offering free rides with its bikeshare programs in six cities across the U.S. on April 22. Lyft expanded into bikesharing in 2018 when it acquired Motivate, the largest provider of bikesharing services in the U.S.
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BMW shipping cars without advertised Apple and Google features

The global chip shortage continues to cause problems for automakers, to the point where some are shipping vehicles without all of their advertised features.
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Elon Musk plans to quintuple Twitter revenue by 2028

Prospective Twitter owner Elon Musk believes he can quintuple the company’s revenue by 2028 via various means that include a new subscription tier called "X."
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Apple’s cut-price battery offer only has one more week left to run

If you've been meaning to replace your iPhone battery but haven't gotten around to it, you'd better hurry. Apple's battery replacement fees for all out-of-warranty iPhones are set to rise at the end of the year. From January 1, the cost will increase by between $20 and $40, depending on the iPhone model.
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Instagram feature that lets you reshare others’ posts may be on its way

Despite constant calls from many of its billion-plus users, Instagram has always refused to offer an option that lets Instagrammers reshare others' posts that appear on their feed. New reports suggest that this state of affairs could be about to change.
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WhatsApp offers extra convenience with new desktop app for Windows and Mac

You can already use it on your smartphone and on the Web. And for extra convenience, WhatsApp has just rolled out a desktop app for Windows and Mac that offers a few extra features over the Web version.
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FaceTime bug: Apple rolls out a fix to enable group calls again

FaceTime group calls are back, so long as you update your iDevice with the fix that Apple just rolled out. It fixes a FaceTime flaw that let people eavesdrop on the people they were calling. Lawmakers are now asking Apple to explain the background to what they described as a "significant privacy violation."
Digital Trends' Youtube channel on a Macbook.

How to try YouTube’s new video download feature for desktop

YouTube is testing a new feature that lets you download videos via your desktop browser. Here's how you can try it out.
Crew-3 prior to departure from the ISS.

How to watch SpaceX Crew-3 depart the space station tonight

SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts are set to depart the ISS early on Thursday morning after a six-month stay aboard the orbital laboratory. Here's how to watch.
Stamps showing the James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope to feature on new U.S. stamps

A new stamp celebrating the most powerful space telescope ever built will be issued by the United States Postal Service later this year.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft at Cape Canaveral in Florida.

Watch Boeing’s Starliner capsule hoisted atop Atlas V rocket

After two failed attempts to send Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to the ISS in a crucial test flight, the team is now just a couple of weeks from trying again.
Elon Musk stands looking to his right.

Elon Musk reveals who might have to pay to use Twitter

As prospective Twitter owner Elon Musk prepares to take the microblogging service in a new direction, users are keen to know what he plans to do with it.
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YouTube delights multitaskers by offering picture-in-picture to lots more users

YouTube has offered a picture-in-picture mode for some time, but you had to be a paid-up member of its Red service to use it. The good news is that it's now rolling out the feature to nonsubscribers. The bad news? It only works for U.S.-based users with Android 8.0 Oreo and above. And not for all videos.
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Google Play gift cards launch in UK, available from Tesco and Morrisons

UK-based gift card fans – if there is such a thing – will be over the moon to learn that Google Play cards are now on sale at branches of Tesco and Morrisons, available in denominations of £10, £25 and £50.
Spot robot dancing.

Spot’s latest robot dance highlights new features

Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot has hit the dance floor again in a new video that seeks to highlight recent improvements made to the quadruped robot.
Astronauts testing their spacesuits on the ISS.

Watch SpaceX astronauts perform a ‘waltz’ in microgravity conditions

SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts have been having some fun on the International Space Station ahead of their trip home later this week.
Three silhouetted passengers in airport waiting area with large airliner in background.

New Qantas service to become longest nonstop commercial flight

Australian carrier Qantas has announced a new route between Sydney and London that will become the longest nonstop commercial passenger flight.
The moment Rocket Lab's helicopter caught the rocket booster.

Rocket Lab’s booster catch didn’t go entirely according to plan

Rocket Lab achieved a world's first on Monday when its helicopter caught a rocket booster in midair. However, the mission didn't go entirely according to plan.
A helicopter plucks a dummy booster from the sky during a test run by Rocket Lab in 2020.

How to watch Rocket Lab catch a falling rocket booster on Monday

Rocket Lab is about to make its first attempt at catching a falling booster shortly after launch. Here's how to watch a livestream of the event.
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Enrique Iglesias grabs drone during concert, bloody mess ensues

Singer Enrique Iglesias on Sunday showed what can happen if you get your fingers caught up in the propellers of a quadcopter – and it ain't pretty. The Spanish performer was on stage at a concert in Mexico when the bloody incident occurred.
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SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts wrap up six-month ISS mission

SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts are fast approaching the end of their half-year stay aboard the International Space Station.