SpaceX is on the verge of embarking on its groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission, which will see four astronauts traveling into orbit aboard the Crew Dragon capsule. This five-day expedition will include the first spacewalk ever conducted by private astronauts, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The Polaris Dawn mission is funded by billionaire and
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Apple recently made headlines with the announcement that their chief financial officer, Luca Maestri, will be stepping down from his role at the beginning of next year. Despite this change, Maestri will continue to contribute to the company as the head of its corporate services team overseeing important aspects such as information systems and technology,
The iPhone has always been a popular device known for its sleek design and user-friendly interface. However, recent developments have highlighted a stark contrast in features between iPhones sold in Europe and those sold elsewhere. While European users have access to third-party app stores, browser engine options, Fortnite, and the ability to replace default apps,
NASA recently faced a critical decision regarding the return of US astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS). This decision was prompted by the uncertainties surrounding Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which encountered thruster failures, helium leaks, and valve issues during its docking with the ISS. NASA’s Commercial Crew Program manager, Steve
Microsoft is organizing a crucial summit on Windows security at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The Windows Endpoint Security Ecosystem Summit, scheduled for September 10th, will bring together Microsoft engineers and vendors like CrowdStrike to discuss ways to enhance Windows security and implement best practices to prevent incidents similar to the recent CrowdStrike debacle. Aidan
In a move to make photography equipment more lightweight and convenient, Samyang has developed a prime lens that allows photographers to alter the focal length by changing the optical elements within the lens itself. This innovative approach is aimed at simplifying the process of capturing images without the need to switch between multiple lenses. Prime
Microsoft recently announced that they will be allowing Windows testers to try out their controversial Recall AI feature in October. Originally planned for release in June, the feature was delayed due to security concerns raised by experts in the industry. The Recall AI feature is designed to capture screenshots of nearly everything on your PC,
Anova, a popular brand known for its sous vide cookers, announced that they will be introducing a subscription fee for new users of their products. This fee will grant users access to additional features through the mobile companion app, including remote control of the cooker. The move is reminiscent of other tech companies that have
Recently, news broke about the National Public Data (NPD) suffering a security breach dating back to December of last year. The breach involved an alleged stolen database containing a staggering 2.9 billion lines of data, including sensitive information such as Social Security numbers. This database was advertised on the dark web by a hacker group
Valve has recently announced a ban on Counter-Strike 2 players who use keyboard features to automate perfect counter-strafes. This decision comes after Razer and Wooting introduced Simultaneous Opposing Cardinal Directions (SOCD) features on their keyboards, allowing players to switch strafe directions without the need to fully release a key. Valve has stated that automation via
