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The European Space Agency's JUICE spacecraft.

How to watch JUICE mission launch to Jupiter’s icy moons

The European Space Agency is making final preparations for the launch of an advanced spacecraft that will explore the icy moons of Jupiter.
Mars helicopter

NASA’s Mars helicopter aces milestone 50th flight

NASA's trailblazing Ingenuity helicopter has aced its 50th flight on Mars, a remarkable feat considering it was only ever expected to embark on five missions.
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NASA reveals simulated Mars habitat for volunteers’ yearlong stay

In preparation for the first crewed Mars mission, NASA will put four volunteers inside a specially designed habitat for an entire year from this summer.
Waymo Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV

Autonomous cars confused by San Francisco’s fog

Driving in thick fog is a big enough challenge for humans, but it turns out self-driving cars find it pretty tricky, too.
Knightscope's K5 robot.

Robots deployed to assist New York City police … again

New York City has unveiled two crime-fighting robots designed to assist human officers, but not everyone is happy about the move.
Elon Musk.

Elon Musk: Owning Twitter has been a ‘roller coaster’ and ‘quite painful’

In a lengthy interview with the BBC on Tuesday night, Elon Musk said that owning Twitter has been a roller coaster and at the same time quite painful.
ChatGPT and OpenAI logos.

ChatGPT creator launches bug bounty program with cash rewards

ChatGPT isn’t quite so clever yet that it can find its own flaws, so its creator is turning to humans for help via a new bug bounty program.
A digital image of Elon Musk in front of a stylized background with the Twitter logo repeating.

Elon Musk setting up generative-AI project at Twitter, report claims

Elon Musk is reportedly embarking on his own artificial-intelligence project within Twitter, though it's not currently clear how he might deploy the technology.
A stylized composite of the Twitter logo.

Look out, Twitter Circle is exposing private tweets

Twitter Circle, a feature that lets you tweet to select users, has been hit by a privacy scare as some of the tweets are gaining wider exposure on the platform.
The MacBook Pro on a wooden table.

Apple’s Mac shipments dived more than 40% last quarter

Apple's Mac shipments dropped more than 40% in the first quarter of 2023, marking a greater fall than any other major PC maker, IDC data shows.
SpaceX's Starship rocket on the pad in Boca Chica, Texas.

Elon Musk says SpaceX now eyeing late April for first Starship flight

SpaceX boss Elon Musk said on Monday that the maiden orbital flight of the world's most powerful rocket could take place toward the end of this month.
Artist Agnieszka Pilat and Boston Dynamics' Spot robot.

Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot to paint for an art exhibition

Three of Boston Dynamics' clever Spot robots are about to wield paint brushes to create a work of art for an exhibition in Melbourne, Australia.
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Apple sued by Baidu over fake Ernie chatbot apps on App Store

Chinese tech giant Baidu has sued Apple and a number of app developers over fake versions of its AI chatbot appearing in the App Store.
An autonomous Stagecoach bus.

Robo-bus fleet aims to carry 10,000 passengers per week

A fleet of full-size autonomous buses will soon be carrying passengers along a route with single-lane roads, a 50-mph highway, stoplights, and traffic circles.
SpaceX's Starship rocket on the pad in Boca Chica, Texas.

Elon Musk confirms flight readiness of world’s most powerful rocket

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that the Starship is fully stacked and ready to launch on its maiden orbital flight, possibly as early as next week.
google earth updates cool timelapse feature with new imagery

Google Earth updates cool Timelapse feature with new imagery

Google Earth has updated its Timelapse feature with new imagery from 2021 and 2022, so you can now watch changes to the landscape unfold across four decades.
Dell's new UltraSharp monitors are modular video conferencing solutions.

New AI tools could ‘easily’ lead to 4-day week, expert says

A Nobel Prize-winning labor economist has suggested that rather than leading to mass layoffs, the new wave of AI tools could result in a shorter working week.
A section of NASA's incredibly detailed mosaic of Mars.

NASA’s new interactive mosaic shows Mars in amazing detail

NASA has launched a new interactive tool that shows Mars in extraordinary detail and lets you travel between points of interest at the click of a mouse.
The Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft is seen approaching the Poisk module of the space station prior to docking at 7:58 p.m. EST as the space station was flying 260 miles above northern Mongolia.

A spacecraft at the ISS is about to take a very short trip

Three astronauts aboard the International Space Station are about to take a very short ride aboard a Soyuz spacecraft.
SpaceX's Super Heavy and Starship.

Most powerful rocket could launch on Monday, FAA reveals

The highly anticipated maiden flight of the world's most powerful rocket could take place on Monday, though SpaceX still has to overcome one particular hurdle.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter.

NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter sets two flight records on Mars

During its 49th flight on Mars, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter achieved two flight records, flying faster and higher than ever before.
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Tesla recalls electric Semi truck just months after launch

Tesla has issued a recall for its all-electric Semi truck just a few months after it launched, citing a safety issue with its brakes.
Tim Cook Apple Event 2021

Apple boss says AR ‘may be even better than just the real world’

In an in-depth interview with GQ, Apple CEO Tim Cook managed to talk in length about augmented reality without mentioning Apple's own rumored high-tech headset.
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Watch NASA’s cinematic video introducing moon astronauts

NASA has shared a video introducing the four astronauts who will become the first humans to leave low-Earth orbit in five decades.
Old cell phones

It’s 50 years to the day since the first cell phone call

It's been 50 years to the day since American engineer Marty Cooper stepped out onto New York City's 6th Avenue to make the first-ever cell phone call.
NASA's Orion spacecraft as it flies by the moon.

How to watch NASA reveal the Artemis II moon astronauts

NASA is just a short time away from naming the four astronauts who will be taking a trip to the moon. Here's how to watch the big reveal ...
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Check out NASA’s skywatching tips for April

NASA is back with its monthly update of fun stuff to spot in the sky over the coming weeks — and April offers plenty to enjoy.
lime looks set to add cars its fleet of bikes and scooters

This city’s residents voted to ban electric scooters

The people of Paris have voted overwhelmingly to ban rented electric scooters from the city’s streets, a result that impacts several operators including Lime.
ChatGPT and OpenAI logos.

‘Grim outlook’ as criminals commandeer AI chatbots, Europol says

Europol this week issued a stark warning highlighting the risks posed by criminals as they get to grips with the new wave of advanced AI chatbots.
Virgin Orbit rocket

Virgin Orbit lays off most staff over funding struggles

Virgin Orbit has laid off most of its staff after failing to secure a funding lifeline to continue with the development of its space solutions business.
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James Bond fans offered truly unique experience, at a price

James Bond fans now have a chance to live out their wildest 007 fantasies, though the unique opportunity comes with a hefty price tag.
The Netflix Games section.

Netflix may bring its gaming service to TVs, with iPhones serving as controllers

Netflix is working on a feature that will bring its games to TVs and allow players to use their iPhone as a controller, according to code found in the app.
A graphic rendering of the Boeing Starliner orbiting Earth.

NASA and Boeing reveal new date for first crewed Starliner flight

NASA had been hoping to perform the first crewed flight of the Starliner spacecraft in April, but the target launch date has now been pushed back.
NASA's Orion spacecraft and Earth.

Watch NASA’s video teasing the reveal of Artemis moon astronauts

NASA has released a cinematic trailer teasing the imminent naming of the four astronauts who will fly by the moon in the Artemis II mission next year.