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SpaceX just sent up two rockets in 48 hours — and landed them again

SpaceX nailed two rocket landings in just 48 hours over the weekend, with each one offering unique challenges.
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Japanese airbag giant Takata has filed for bankruptcy

Takata has filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. and Japan after its business was ruined by a scandal involving faulty airbags.
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Amazon’s proposed ‘Drone Towers’ would look and sound like giant beehives

Amazon has an idea for a beehive-like "drone tower" that could one day act as a fulfillment center and a busy Prime Air drone delivery base.
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See Apple’s massive ‘spaceship’ campus take off in 18 seconds

We've seen lots of drone videos showing the construction of Apple's "spaceship" campus. Now here's some equally dramatic satellite footage.
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You wouldn’t want to meet these robot sumo wrestlers in a dark alley

You wouldn't want to get in the way of a robot sumo wrestler. Check out this compilation video showing some of their most ferocious moves.
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If you can't view August's total solar eclipse, NASA has a treat for you

If you can't get to a decent spot to marvel at the total solar eclipse this summer, then NASA has something for you.
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The next stop for the driverless shuttle bus is the University of Michigan

Students and staff at the University of Michigan will soon be getting around campus on a driverless shuttle bus.
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Visio is a powerful mobile image projector that could be an artist’s dream

The Visio is a mobile projector that can throw huge still images onto large outdoor surfaces, and uses slides instead of digital images.
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JanSport’s latest backpack is basically one giant QR code

JanSport has developed a backpack that's also a kind of QR code. However, it might not be clear to other people that that's what it is.
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Spotify may soon insert ‘sponsored songs’ to your playlists

Spotify is letting music labels pay to have specific songs placed in playlists, though apparently it's only aimed at users of the free tier.
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Energy-efficient flat-pack home Kiss House goes up in just a few days

The Kiss House is a new flat-pack house from British designers that offers lots of layout possibilities and takes just three days to build.
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Google offers a free Home smart speaker with your Pixel XL purchase

If you're planning to buy the Pixel XL smartphone, you'll be given a free Google Home smart speaker as well if you're quick.
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Ex-NASA engineer creates the friendliest car horn you’ll ever hear

Mark Rober decided his car horn always sounded a little on the aggressive side, so he set about building the politest horn you'll ever hear.
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The Flexy Paw guarantees distraction-free selfies with your dear dog

The Flexy Paw is a smartphone attachment that offers a clever way to grab a decent photo of your pet. Treats not included.
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YouTube steps up efforts to tackle extremist content on its site

Facing ever-increasing scrutiny, YouTube this weekend outlined new measures aimed at tackling extremist content posted on its platform.
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Jeff Bezos asks his Twitter followers for ideas on how to spend his billions

Jeff Bezos said on Thursday he wants to spend some of his wealth on "helping people in the here and now," and he's asked Twitter for ideas.
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Tokyo robotics firm ready to build driverless cabs for 2020 Olympics

A Japanese robotics firm has partnered with a taxi company in Tokyo to build driverless cabs for the 2020 Olympics there.
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A 'Doctor Who' Dalek documentary is in the works, but it depends on you

Dalek fans, an established British filmmaker wants to make a documentary about Doctor Who's greatest enemy, but he needs your help.
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Users are discovering that Netflix downloads come with limits

You may have already discovered it for yourself, but Netflix has a limit on how many times you can download shows for offline viewing.
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We could soon be painting our houses with ‘solar paint’ for clean energy

Researchers in Australia have developed a "solar paint" capable of absorbing moisture from the air and turning it into clean energy.
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An Ohio judge is forcing convicted drunk drivers to download Uber and Lyft

A judge in Ohio is ordering convicted drunk drivers to sign up to Uber and Lyft in a bid to stop them from repeating the offense.
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Amazon is giving 2 percent discounts on everything if you use a debit card

Amazon Reload offers Prime members a way to score extra funds if they make a few simple adjustments to the way they shop.
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Instagram now lets you hide your embarrassing pics in a special place

Instagram now lets you send private photos to an Archive, though you can still make them public in the usual way whenever you like.
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Best Buy hopes its try-before-you-buy scheme will drive gadget sales

Best Buy is about to launch a rental scheme for popular tech products so customers can try before they buy.
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It's bye-bye to the Firefly — Waymo retires its self-driving 'pod' car

Waymo is retiring its diminutive self-driving "pod" car, saying it's ready to focus more on taking its technology to mass-produced vehicles.
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Cyber firms warn ‘Industroyer’ malware could knock out power grids

Security firms in the U.S. and Slovakia say they've identified dangerous malware that caused the disturbing power outage in Ukraine in 2016.
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Toyota is researching heart-monitoring cars that could prevent crashes

Toyota is looking to embed technology into cars that can predict drivers' medical emergencies and bring the vehicle to a quick and safe stop.
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You can now hike around Australia's Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park on Street View

Street View has just added Australia's Uluru to its growing online library of travel imagery showing amazing locations from around the world.
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Self-navigating cargo ships are coming to an ocean near you

More companies are becoming interested in building self-navigating cargo ships, with several Japanese shipping firms now working on a design.
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Check out this apartment with ‘robotic furniture,’ and walls that move

Ori Systems' robotic furniture is about to hit the market. Perfect for small apartments, the ingenious design moves about to free up space.
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Alphabet's air traffic control can pave the way for proper drone deliveries

If we're ever to live in a world where drones deliver stuff, we're going to need a system to manage the skies. Alphabet is building one.
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Here’s a stylish pollution mask city dwellers might actually want to wear

If you're looking for a pollution mask that's both stylish and effective, here's one you might want to consider.
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Soon, you’ll be able to complain to businesses directly on iMessage

Apple is about to launch a new feature for iMessage. "Business Chat" will act as a kind of customer service tool, Apple said.
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UberEats delivery debacle ends with an unpleasant sandwich surprise

An UberEats delivery recently surprised the heck out of a Toronto couple who'd been hoping to tuck into some fresh pizza.