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Violent stellar explosion produces highest-energy gamma-rays ever observed from a nova
SPACE.com - 23 Apr 2022 13:25
The nova system RS Ophiuchi produced extremely high-energy gamma-rays in its most recent explosion, according to observations by the dual MAGIC telescopes in Spain's Canary Islands.
Teardown of Apple's new & long Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable highlights why it's so expensive
AppleInsider - 23 Apr 2022 04:14
A new video takes a look inside Apple's newly introduced Thunderbolt 4 Pro cable and gives viewers a look at the premium components that went into its design. Image Credit: ChargerLAB When Apple introduced the Mac Studio...
Sony confirms new PlayStation Plus release dates for the US and Europe
Pocket-lint - 23 Apr 2022 03:19
Sony plans to launch its new PlayStation Plus tiers in the Americas in June, the company announced Friday. It will roll them out first in Asia on 23 May
WhatsApp for iOS now supports up to 32 participants group voice calls, Reactions coming soon
9 to 5 Mac - 23 Apr 2022 14:08
The latest version of WhatsApp for iOS is bringing a feature the company teased a week ago. Starting now, users will be able to participe in group voice calls with up to 32 participants. Here's everything new with this u...
Man uses AirTags and PowerPoint presentation to ask airline for his lost bags
9 to 5 Mac - 23 Apr 2022 03:38
Since Apple introduced last year, multiple interesting stories related to the item tracker have been shared on the web. This time, a man who lost his luggage during a wedding trip used AirTags and a PowerPoint presentati...
Planetary Decadal Survey Says it's Time for a Mission to Uranus (and Enceladus too!)
Universe Today - 23 Apr 2022 23:58
The recently released Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023-2032 has identified some exciting missions and goals for the coming decade! The post Planetary Decadal Survey Says it’s Time for a Mission to...
Saturday eclipse talk kicks off Astronomical League of the Philippines' new webinar series
SPACE.com - 23 Apr 2022 00:59
Astronomer Jay Pasachoff will talk about his December 2021 eclipse-chasing expedition to Antarctica tomorrow (April 23) at 8 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT).
Amazon, Google, Meta Among Targets of EU Law on Disinformation, Harmful Content - CNET
CNET - 23 Apr 2022 21:04
EU lawmakers reach a deal on the basics of major legislation meant to address the negative side of online platforms.
Sir David Attenborough earns prestigious UN 'Champion of the Earth' award
Live Science - 23 Apr 2022 10:00
The United Nations Environment Programme has awarded Sir David Attenborough with the highly prestigious Champions of the Earth Lifetime Achievement Award for his decades of work in TV and conservation.
AirTag data crucial to recovery of man's lost luggage
AppleInsider - 23 Apr 2022 04:59
One man used his Apple AirTags to track his missing luggage and make a compelling argument for the airline that lost it to get involved. Elliot Sharod traveled to South Africa for his wedding in April. However, when he a...
The US government was funding research into worm holes and invisibility cloaks
BGR - 23 Apr 2022 04:12
A new set of previously confidential documents shows that the United States government was conducting research on invisibility cloaks, worm holes, and more. The documents detail projects that the Advanced Aerospace Threa...
Among Us VR coming to PS VR2 'when the headset is released'
Android Central - 23 Apr 2022 00:53
Among Us VR developer announced the VR game will be on Sony's upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset whenever it will come out.
I Played Halo With My Spouse 17 Years After We Almost Broke Up Over It
Wired - 23 Apr 2022 13:00
I wasn't ready for it 17 years ago, when my then boyfriend and I nearly broke up over it. But now I can play until I throw up.
Cocooned, dying stars may cause sudden, bright blasts that confound scientists
SPACE.com - 23 Apr 2022 13:26
Fast blue optical transients are ultrahot, ultrafast and difficult to explain.
Atlassian Drops Patches for Critical Jira Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
The Hacker News - 23 Apr 2022 07:52
Atlassian has published a security advisory warning of a critical vulnerability in its Jira software that could be abused by a remote, unauthenticated attacker to circumvent authentication protections. Tracked as CVE-202...
This is what Twitter's status feature in the tweet composer might look like
Pocket-lint - 23 Apr 2022 04:47
Do you remember way back in the day when you'd set your status on a social network or a messenger such as AIM? Well, Twitter is trying to recreate that
Spacesuits are showing their age
The Economist - 23 Apr 2022 02:00
Astronauts' wardrobes are in need of a makeover
Save on several Meta Quest 2 VR games this weekend only
The Verge - 23 Apr 2022 15:00
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Meta held its 2022 games showcase this past week, lifting the curtain on several new virtual reality games in the works for the Quest 2 headset. We've got a roundup of the titl...
Hackers are exploiting 0-days more than ever
Ars Technica - 23 Apr 2022 13:57
Mandiant and Google both reported a spike in 0-day bugs in 2021.
Is your iPhone compatible with Fitbit smartwatches and trackers?
Android Authority - 23 Apr 2022 13:00
Fitbits aren't limited to Android devices. Here's how to pair them with iPhones.
Are there any mythological creatures that haven't been debunked?
Live Science - 23 Apr 2022 13:00
Mythological creatures, from Bigfoot to the Loch Ness Monster, exist in fantastical tales. But are there any mythological creatures that haven't been debunked?
Iridium and General Dynamics submit joint bid for Space Development Agency contract
Space News - 23 Apr 2022 12:04
Communications satellite operator Iridum and General Dynamics Mission Systems submitted a joint bid to operate and manage the Space Development Agency's low Earth orbit constellation. The post Iridium and General Dynamic...