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SpaceX's prototype Super Heavy rocket explodes during testing.

Watch: SpaceX’s Super Heavy rocket suffers explosion during test

SpaceX’s next-generation Super Heavy rocket suffered an explosion during pre-launch testing on Monday afternoon. The incident was captured during a livestream.
Apple's experimental self-driving car

Apple Car project continues to veer, report claims

Whether Apple will ever unveil the so-called Apple Car seems as unclear as ever following a new report that claims the project is still facing big challenges.
Engine nozzles on NASA's SLS rocket.

NASA video shows close-up look at moon rocket during recent test

NASA has shared a close-up look at its next-generation Space Launch System (SLS) moon rocket during a recent test ahead of its maiden flight.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket heading to space on July 10, 2022.

Watch SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soar above the clouds in latest launch

It was foggy at the SpaceX launch site on Sunday, but the livestream quickly revealed a beautiful scene as the rocket soared above a thick blanket of cloud.
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Ford recalls 100,000 hybrid cars over fire risk

Ford has recalled around 100,000 hybrid vehicles over a fire risk, and also expanded another recall that it announced in May.
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NASA reveals ‘astonishing’ discovery about Bennu asteroid

NASA scientists have made an “astonishing” discovery about Bennu, the asteroid from which its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft collected a sample of rock and dust in 2020.
Person holding the iPad Mini 6 in hand.

iPad Mini 6 experiencing charging issue after being updated to iPadOS 15.5

Some owners of the iPad Mini 6 are experiencing a charging issue with the device after updating it to iPadOS 15.5., though there is a temporary fix.
A Starlink terminal on a boat.

New SpaceX Starlink Maritime service brings internet to boats

SpaceX has expanded its Starlink internet service to merchant vessels, oil rigs, and premium yachts, though it doesn't come cheap.
netflix sheds light on its approved cameras for filmmakers

Netflix sheds light on its ‘approved cameras’ for filmmakers

Netflix has revealed how it maintains its list of approved cameras that it asks filmmakers to use when shooting original content for the company.
An illustration showing astronauts on the moon.

NASA highlights challenges facing designers of next-gen spacesuit

A new NASA video looks at the challenges facing NASA when it comes to designing the next-generation spacesuits for crewed missions to the moon and beyond.
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NASA’s lunar CAPSTONE satellite back in touch with Earth

After losing its communications link with the moon-bound CAPSTONE satellite, U.S. firm Advanced Space has managed to reestablish contact with its satellite.
Man using smartphone while standing on balcony overlooking nighttime city skyline.

Japan suffers horrendous phone network outage for most of the weekend

Tens of millions of cell phone users in Japan were unable to connect for most of the weekend in what’s believed to be the country’s worst-ever service outage.
The Milky Way viewed from Earth.

Check out NASA’s skywatching tips for July

July is an exciting month for skywatchers, as it offers a great chance to get a good look at the Milky Way and its hundreds of billions of stars.
The Super Heavy's Raptor engines.

Check out the 33 Raptor engines on SpaceX’s next-gen rocket

SpaceX has shared an image showing the 33 Raptor engines installed at the base of its next-gen Super Heavy rocket ahead of the booster's first orbital flight.
Rocks inside Mars' Jezero Crater.

NASA may have to dig deeper for evidence of life on Mars

New research suggests NASA will have to dig deeper on Mars or seek out different targets in its quest to find evidence of ancient life on the planet.
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Bid to replace July 4 fireworks with drones ends in frustration

Using drones instead of fireworks at July 4 events is a growing trend as event organizers consider fire risks and pollution. But it doesn't always work out.
A passenger getting into a Cruise robotaxi.

A weird thing just happened with a fleet of autonomous cars

A fleet of autonomous cars suddenly gathered together on a street in San Francisco earlier this week, blocking it for several hours.
Apple CarPlay interface

Apple CarPlay feature to offer an easy way to pay for fuel

Apple is developing a new CarPlay feature that will let drivers pay for gas via their vehicle’s dashboard. The tech company is aiming to release it in the fall.
James Webb Space Telescope illustration.

NASA chief looks forward to Webb telescope’s first images

NASA is preparing to unveil the first high-res images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope, and its latest comments suggest they’ll be something special.
MacBook Air with M2 chip seen over a purple background.

M2 MacBook Air will hit stores on July 15, report says

Apple’s new-look MacBook Air featuring the company’s latest M2 chip is set to go on sale on July 15, according to a leak from within Apple's retail division.
A vlogger using Nikon's Z 30 camera.

Vloggers, Nikon has built a new camera just for you

Nikon's new Z 30 camera is its smallest and lightest Z-series device to date and is packed with features aimed at wowing the vlogging community.
Enchanted Lake on Mars.

This spot is where we could find signs of ancient Mars life

NASA has shared an image captured on Mars showing a spot where scientists believe they could find the first evidence of ancient microbial life away from Earth.
Martian clouds.

NASA wants your help to solve an enduring Mars mystery

If you have some spare time on your hands, then how about helping NASA scientists solve one of Mars' enduring mysteries?
Economy-passenger sleep pods coming to Air New Zealand.

Sleep pods are coming for passengers flying economy

Air New Zealand has confirmed it will be launching its first Skynest sleep pods with the new Dreamliner jets joining its fleet in 2024.
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket launches the CAPSTONE satellite to space.

Watch Rocket Lab launch NASA’s CAPSTONE satellite to the moon

NASA and Rocket Lab have successfully launched the CAPSTONE satellite to space. The satellite will test a lunar orbit for future crewed missions.
Mercury viewed from an ESA spacecraft.

This Mercury flyby video shows the planet in amazing detail

The European Space Agency has released a video captured last week by a spacecraft as it flew by Mercury, the planet closest to our sun.
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Amazon eying October for another Prime shopping event, reports say

This year’s Prime Day starts on July 12, though new reports suggest Amazon is also planning another Prime shopping event for later in the year.
A digital image of Elon Musk in front of a stylized background with the Twitter logo repeating.

Elon Musk now has 100M followers on the platform he plans to buy

Elon Musk now has 100 million followers on Twitter, the social media platform that he could be about to buy in a $44 billion deal.
Virgin Orbit rocket

Virgin Orbit in final prep for its first night-time rocket launch

Virgin Orbit is gearing up for Wednesday's Straight Up mission as it seeks to take on the likes of SpaceX and Rocket Lab for small-satellite deployments.
A mobile phone in water.

iPhone lost in a river for 10 months reunited with owner, and it still works

A man has been reunited with his iPhone after losing it in a river 10 months ago. And amazingly, the handset still works.
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Wimbledon tennis returns along with IBM’s A.I.-powered app

The prestigious Wimbledon tennis tournament is back and fans can keep up to date with all the action via IBM's A.I.-powered mobile app and website.
Mercury captured by an orbiter during a flyby of the distant planet.

BepiColombo mission shares stunning image of Mercury flyby

The European and Japanese team behind the BepiColombo mission to Mercury has shared the first image of the spacecraft’s recent flyby of the distant planet.
SpaceX's Super Heavy booster on its way to the launchpad in June 2022.

SpaceX rolls Super Heavy booster to launchpad for key test

SpaceX’s next-gen Super Heavy booster has been transported to the launchpad at its Starbase site for its first static fire test using all of its Raptor engines.
A young man wearing headphones.

Apple hikes Apple Music price for students in U.S., Canada, and U.K.

Apple has increased the price of its student tier for Apple Music in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. It follows a similar hike in multiple countries last month.