Technology News
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center: A hub for historic and modern-day rocket power
SPACE.com - 7 Jul 2021 01:20
The Marshall Space Flight Center is a hub for historic and modern-day rocket power in Alabama. Once home to Wernher von Braun's crew of German rocketeers, the facility is now home to work for Artemis and Blue Origin.
How Does a Quantum Computer Work?
Scientific American - 7 Jul 2021 16:00
If you understand how these systems operate, then you understand why they could change everything. --
Richard Branson says he isn't racing Jeff Bezos into space with Virgin Galactic launch
SPACE.com - 7 Jul 2021 13:09
Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson denied that he is in a billionaire space race with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Vampire bats live in female-only groups and share their food
New Scientist - 7 Jul 2021 02:01
Female vampire bats tend to hang out in groups - but unlike many group-living primates or birds, the colony members groom and share food equally
Being Clean Doesn't Have to Be Bad for Our Immune System, Scientists Say
Gizmodo - 7 Jul 2021 00:10
Staying clean might not be as bad for your immune system as is sometimes believed, researchers in the UK say. In a new paper this week, the authors argue that claims about the so-called hygiene hypothesis are overblown a...
Would you rather have a Samsung or Google-made folding phone?
Android Central - 7 Jul 2021 14:57
We're expecting some fantastic foldables this year! Samsung is reportedly preparing to release its third-generation Galaxy Z Fold device, and (depending on who you ask), it's second or third Z Flip phone sometime in the ...
A Massive Water Recycling Proposal Could Help Ease Drought
Wired - 7 Jul 2021 13:00
Members of Congress from Western states are pushing for $750 million to turn wastewater into pure water. Here's how that works.
China fines internet giants in anti-monopoly cases
Phys.org - 7 Jul 2021 13:12
Companies including internet giants Alibaba and Tencent were fined Wednesday by anti-monopoly regulators in a new move to tighten control over their fast-developing industries.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope passes key review ahead of fall launch
SPACE.com - 7 Jul 2021 13:10
The $9.8 billion James Webb Space Telescope mission has passed a key launch review, keeping it on track to lift off atop an Ariane 5 rocket before the end of the year.
Cloud Cryptomining Swindle in Google Play Rakes in Cash
Threatpost - 7 Jul 2021 13:57
At least 25 apps have lured in tens of thousands of victims with the promise of helping them cash in on the cryptomining craze.
Samsung Expects 53% Increase in Operating Profit
Wall Street Journal - 7 Jul 2021 03:49
Company is lifted by strong demand for memory chips that offset weaker device sales--hurt by component shortages.
Twitter privacy concepts tease check-ins, tweet prompts, and snoop alerts
Slash Gear - 7 Jul 2021 03:30
Twitter has been very transparent about some of the concepts it is considering behind closed doors, the latest batch of which revolve around the issue of privacy. Though none of these concepts are features (yet), they do...
Timely Android upgrades are even more critical today - here's why
Slash Gear - 7 Jul 2021 02:28
Samsung’s bold promise last year to provide three years of Android upgrades was warmly received. In contrast, OnePlus’ revelation that its Nord series phones are only getting one year’s worth was heavily criticized...
Everything you need to know about Forza Horizon 5: Platforms, release date and trailers
Pocket-lint - 7 Jul 2021 15:04
The Forza Horizon series has stolen a march over the last five years or so to ensconce itself as perhaps the most reliably fun mainstream driving franchise
Swipe and tap your phone to control your Chromecast
Android Central - 7 Jul 2021 15:00
Google's latest Chromecast with Google TV is one of the best streaming devices you can buy. Consolidating your services into one Google-Assistant-driven interface is pretty sweet. Chromecast with Google TV comes with a r...
Small-launch startup Astra aiming for 300 missions per year by 2025
SPACE.com - 7 Jul 2021 13:13
Astra plans to get to Earth orbit for the first time this summer -- and to return many times in the ensuing weeks and months.
The Futuristic Stink of Amazon's Science Fiction
Wired - 7 Jul 2021 13:00
For years, the megacorporation has churned out sci-fi--Electric Dreams, Upload, Solos--that ranges from obnoxious to just plain noxious.
Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch for PrintNightmare Bugs
Threatpost - 7 Jul 2021 12:55
The fix doesn't cover the entire problem nor all affected systems however, so the company also is offering workarounds and plans to release further remedies at a later date.
Scientists create thin technology only two atoms thick
Slash Gear - 7 Jul 2021 12:21
Researchers from Tel Aviv University have engineered the smallest technology in the world that has a thickness of only two atoms. The tech opens the door for a new method of storing electric information using the thinnes...
Chinese proposal would deflect asteroids using rockets
Slash Gear - 7 Jul 2021 11:25
While the potential is very low, there is a chance that at some point, an asteroid could impact the Earth. While most asteroids are small enough to cause little damage on the ground, the potential for a larger asteroid t...
Install immediately: Microsoft delivers emergency patch for PrintNightmare security bug
ZDNet - 7 Jul 2021 11:07
Microsoft is offering patches for unsupported versions of Windows to plug the so-called PrintNightmare bugs.
Apple could buy production company behind The Morning Show for $1 billion
Cult of Mac - 7 Jul 2021 10:00
Hello Sunshine, one of the more prolific production companies behind hit Apple TV+ shows, is reportedly considering a sale. And Apple’s said to be interested. The company is co-owned by Reese Witherspoon, while Lauren ...