How an airport’s rogue drone incident led to a U.K. couple receiving $250K
In 2018, a busy airport was forced to close for 33 hours after drones were spotted flying nearby. The incident led to a harrowing experience for a local couple.
California startup’s drone software tracks social distancing from the air
California-based startup Airspace Systems has created new drone software capable of monitoring social distancing and face-mask wearing in real time.
Google’s Wing drones to drop off library books for kids
Google's Wing drones will begin delivering library books to kids in Christiansburg, Virginia, where it has been testing the service for meals and other items.
Grubhub to merge with Europe’s Just Eat Takeaway after failed Uber talks
Grubhub has announced a planned merger with Europe-based Just Eat Takeaway after several months of talks with Uber Eats fell through over regulatory concerns.
Apple explores how to create a group selfie when no one’s nearby
A recently granted patent describes Apple's idea for a feature that would automatically create a group selfie using several individual selfie images.
Elon Musk tells SpaceX to double down on Starship development
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has told his team to focus on the development of Starship, its reusable rocket system designed for crewed missions to the moon and Mars.
How Fujifilm instant cameras are helping patients and nurses to connect
Nurses on coronavirus wards cover their faces with masks and headgear. So Fujifilm is helping them to create wearable selfies to show patients a comforting smile.
Amazon warehouse workers sue company over coronavirus dangers
The lawsuit, filed this week by three workers in New York, claims Amazon's safety practices put not only themselves at risk, but also family members at home.
Amazon Air adding 12 more cargo jets so you can get your order more quickly
Amazon will add 12 more jets to its cargo fleet, bringing the total number of aircraft to 82. It's part of ongoing efforts to streamline its shipping operation.
SpaceX launches another rocket today: Here’s how to watch the Starlink launch
SpaceX's launch on today, June 3, involves the deployment of its next batch of 60 Starlink satellites aimed at providing broadband coverage around the world.
Amazon planning June discount event to jump-start sales, report says
The online shopping giant is reportedly planning a sales event for this month, lasting between 7 and 10 days, with discounts of at least 30% on select items.
Elon Musk is taking a Twitter break, but why is a mystery
The SpaceX and Tesla CEO announced he was taking a break from Twitter in a short tweet posted on Monday, but didn't say when he would return to the platform.
Twitter hides Republican lawmaker’s tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter has restricted the viewing of a tweet by a Republican lawmaker for "glorifying violence." Similar action was taken last week against President Trump.
Twitter now lets you schedule tweets via its web app. Here’s how to do it
Third-party scheduling tools already exist for Twitter, but now the firm has launched the feature for its web app. Tweeting while asleep has never been easier.
Boeing has restarted production of its troubled 737 Max jet
The 737 Max was grounded globally in 2019 following two fatal crashes five months apart. Regulators are yet to certify the aircraft as safe to fly again.
