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Space shuttle rocket boosters roll into California for Endeavour orbiter exhibit
SPACE.com - 12 Sep 2020 00:02
Two rocket boosters whose parts were used in 80 space shuttle missions are parked outside of Los Angeles, a step closer to joining NASA's retired Endeavour orbiter in an stand-up display.
Microsoft Surface Duo teardown reveals 'refreshingly simple hinge design'
Engadget - 12 Sep 2020 06:04
iFixit has pulled apart a Microsoft Surface Duo, giving us a look at what's inside the dual-screen device. One of the team's most notable findings is that the Duo has a "refreshingly simple hinge design" compared to the ...
Bin Laden may have sent secret messages to fellow terrorists via adult videos
BGR - 12 Sep 2020 02:12
A new documentary about Osama bin Laden suggests that the terrorist mastermind may have embedded hidden messages in explicit content to communicate with the outside world. The documentary was put together by National Geo...
How to tell if your smartphone battery needs to be replaced
Digital Trends - 12 Sep 2020 02:45
Those tiny lithium-ion powerhouses in your smartphone have a limited life span. Here's how to determine when to replace your smartphone battery.
The Next PS5 Showcase Event Is On September 16
Gizmodo - 12 Sep 2020 16:05
Today, Sony announced that they have one last Playstation 5 showcase event before the console launches this holiday. This next event will be about 40 minutes long and will air on September 16 at 4 PM ET.
China says Mars probe stable; no word on reusable spacecraft
Phys.org - 12 Sep 2020 12:07
China's Mars probe Tianwen-1, which blasted into space in July, is now more than 15 million kilometers (9 million miles) from Earth en route to the red planet, the National Space Administration said Saturday.
Google's Android dongle may be called 'Chromecast with Google TV'
Engadget - 12 Sep 2020 23:29
Over the past few months, leaked renders and internal listings pretty much confirmed that Google is working on an Android TV dongle codenamed "Sabrina." Now, Artem Russakovskii of Android Police has discovered a listing ...
Trump's HHS Goons Smear CDC as 'Deep State,' Routinely Meddle with Covid-19 Reports
Gizmodo - 12 Sep 2020 23:06
As the number of covid-19 cases and deaths in America skyrocketed over the course of this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services routinely tried to muzzle what information health officials released to the...
2021 Honda Passport adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Slash Gear - 12 Sep 2020 17:07
Honda has offered some new details on the 2021 Passport SUV. The SUV arrived at dealerships yesterday, and for 2021 features a new Display Audio system that has integrated Apple CarPlay and Android Auto added to the long...
Vera Rubin's Monster 3200-Megapixel Camera Takes its First Picture (in the Lab)
Universe Today - 12 Sep 2020 00:48
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has taken another step towards first light, projected for some time in 2022. Its enormous 3200 megapixel camera just took its first picture during lab testing at the SLAC National Accelerato...
Samsung's Galaxy S20 Fan Edition appears headed to the US
Engadget - 12 Sep 2020 22:30
Samsung's Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is a poorly kept secret, but there have been questions about availability -- would it be widely available, or sell only to a limited audience? Americans, at least, might not have to look ...
SoftBank is reportedly close to selling ARM to NVIDIA
Engadget - 12 Sep 2020 21:08
SoftBank might be close to finding a buyer for ARM, and it won't surprise you who the bidder might be. Wall Street Journal sources say SoftBank is close to a deal to sell ARM Holdings to NVIDIA for "more than" $40 billio...
Each Episode of Lovecraft Country Now Comes With a Syllabus
Gizmodo - 12 Sep 2020 19:15
Lovecraft Country has as lot of powerful, distinct intersections with Black history, looking at the Black experience in the United States during the time in which it's set through the lens of horror. It sure would be nic...
Hitting the books: How China uses AI to influence its 1.4 billion citizens
Engadget - 12 Sep 2020 17:30
The battle for international hegemony didn't stop with the fall of the Reichstag in 1945, or of the Soviet Union in 1991 -- it has simply moved online. Today, states and their actors are waging a digital cold war with ar...
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Gizmodo - 12 Sep 2020 16:40
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Researchers investigate the benefits of a wet dog nose
Slash Gear - 12 Sep 2020 16:22
All dog owners have had their pet smash their nose against their face or other body parts. Often dog noses are cold and slimy feeling, but other times they are warm and dry. Most pet owners have, at some point, wondered ...
Astra launch terminated during first-stage burn
Space News - 12 Sep 2020 05:57
Astra launched its Rocket 3.1 vehicle late Sept. 11, but the flight ended during the small launch vehicle's first-stage burn. SpaceNews
Amazon Studios officially nabs Joe Exotic TV show starring Nicolas Cage
Slash Gear - 12 Sep 2020 21:06
Back in May, we heard that a TV show based on Joe Exotic, the subject of popular Netflix documentary Tiger King, was being shopped around with Nicolas Cage attached for the starring role. Fast-forward a few months and it...
Mil-spec F-150 Intrepid Supertruck has a supercharged 675 horsepower V-8
Slash Gear - 12 Sep 2020 18:16
Mil-Spec Automotive is a company that has been taking trucks and SUVs and souping them up for a long time. The company made its name modifying the long discontinued Hummer SUV. In recent years it’s turned its hand to m...
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Astra's 1st orbital test launch fails during first-stage engine burn
SPACE.com - 12 Sep 2020 06:58
Astra launched its first orbital test mission tonight (Sept. 11), sending its two-stage Rocket 3.1 skyward from the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Alaska.