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NASA's SLS rocket on its way to the launchpad.

NASA’s new moon rocket will return to launchpad in early June

NASA is aiming to conduct final ground tests for its next-generation moon rocket and capsule in early June ahead of the maiden flight in August.
Boeing's Starliner capsule docked at the ISS.

NASA astronaut offers glimpse inside new Starliner capsule

A NASA astronaut has offered a glimpse inside Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which docked with the ISS for the first time on Friday, May 20.
A graphic rendering of the Boeing Starliner orbiting Earth.

How to watch Starliner’s first ISS dock attempt today

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station and on Friday will attempt for the first time to dock with the orbital outpost.
Children watching TV.

Netflix’s new ‘mystery box’ aims to help kids find new shows

Netflix has launched a new “mystery box” feature, aimed at helping kids to find new shows to watch on its streaming service.
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Boeing launches Starliner spacecraft on crucial test flight

Boeing Space and ULA have successfully launched the Starliner spacecraft from Cape Canaveral in Florida in a crucial flight test.
Netflix app icon on Apple TV.

More long-term subscribers ditching Netflix, survey suggests

Netflix's current woes have been highlighted by a survey suggesting that an increasing number of its long-term subscribers are ditching the streaming service.
A NASA spacewalk.

Spacesuit safety issue prompts NASA to halt ISS spacewalks

NASA is suspending non-emergency spacewalks aboard the ISS while it investigates what caused water to leak into an astronaut’s helmet during a walk in March.
Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft.

Watch Starliner head to launchpad ahead of major flight test

Boeing has rolled its Starliner spacecraft to the launchpad ahead of Thursday's crucial test flight to the International Space Station.
A graphic rendering of the Boeing Starliner orbiting Earth.

How to watch Boeing’s crucial test flight of Starliner spacecraft today

NASA and Boeing are about to launch another test flight of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft in a crucial mission following a failed attempt in 2019.
Google's Bay View campus in Mountain View, California.

Check out Google’s stunning new Mountain View campus

Google's newest campus, which seeks to 'rethink the very idea of what an office building is,' has just opened its doors to employees.
This illustration shows NASA's InSight spacecraft with its instruments deployed on the Martian surface.

NASA’s InSight Mars lander will soon succumb to dust

NASA has said its InSight Mars lander will end operations in December due to a gradual loss of power caused by an accumulation of dust on its solar panels.
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Apple Music to livestream concerts starting this Friday

Apple is to begin livestreaming select concerts as part of its new Apple Music Live feature. It kicks off with a Harry Styles gig in New York later this week.
The display of the iPhone 13 as seen from an angle.

New App Store rule lets companies charge more for subscriptions without approval

Apple has altered the rules for its subscriptions, changing the way that some price increases will be handled at the point of renewal.
A lunar eclipse as seen from the space station.

This is how the lunar eclipse looked from space

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station managed to photograph the awesome sight of the recent lunar eclipse.
Earth seen from the moon.

NASA invites entries for its CineSpace short-film contest

Whether you’re an experienced filmmaker or an enthusiastic beginner, NASA is encouraging creatives to get involved in this year’s CineSpace short-film contest.
Elon Musk.

Elon Musk doubles down on support for this Twitter feature

Elon Musk has again recommended people use the latest-tweets feed as he believes the algorithm-based one could manipulate users 'in ways you don't realize.'
Netflix app icon on Apple TV.

Netflix looking at livestreaming certain shows

Netflix is looking into the idea of livestreaming a range of content, including comedy events and competition-based shows.
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Mercedes issues urgent do-not-drive recall for 292,000 SUVs

Following the identification of a brake issue, Mercedes-Benz has told 292,000 SUV owners to stop driving their vehicle until it has undergone a safety check.
Scientists observing the plant growth experiment.

Scientists grow plants in lunar soil for first time

Scientists have successfully cultivated a plant in lunar soil in a breakthrough that could have significant implications for long-duration space missions.
A lot of white Twitter logos against a blue background.

Elon and Jack hit Twitter to talk about a Twitter feature

Prospective Twitter owner Elon Musk and Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey had a little chat about a particular Twitter feature on Wednesday night.
The Starliner on its way to being stacked on ULA's Atlas V rocket.

Starliner team confirms crucial space mission is ‘go for launch’

NASA and Boeing have confirmed that the Starliner spacecraft is 'go for launch' for a crucial test flight to the ISS next week.
Earth as seen by NOAA's GOES-18 weather satellite.

Check out the first hi-res images from NOAA’s new satellite

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has shared the first images from its recently deployed GOES-18 weather satellite.
The DJI Mini 3 Pro in flight over the ocean.

Watch DJI’s video featuring Mini 3 Pro drone footage

Drone giant DJI has shared a video showing the kind of imagery that its new Mini 3 Pro quadcopter is capable of shooting.
Engineers working on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.

Boeing time-lapse shows Starliner spacecraft’s easiest journey yet

In a bid to create some buzz ahead of next week's launch, Boeing has shared a time-lapse video showing its Starliner spacecraft heading to the launch vehicle.
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Tesla recalls 130,000 U.S. vehicles over touchscreen safety issue

Tesla is recalling 130,000 of its electric cars in the U.S. over an issue with the touchscreen that could result in the device overheating or losing its image.
Iceland's landscape.

Landscape photography contest offers special Iceland prize

A hotel in Iceland is offering a free 10-day stay for one lucky photographer who's willing to travel the island and take photos of the summer sun in return.
Virgin Galactic's space plane heading to the edge of space.

Virgin Galactic delays commercial launch of space tourism service

Virgin Galactic has delayed the commercial launch of its sub-orbital space tourism service due to supply chain and labor issues.
InSight lander dome

NASA’s InSight lander detects ‘monster quake’ on Mars

NASA’s InSight Mars lander recently detected a magnitude-5 quake, making it the strongest tremor ever felt on another planet.
DJI's new Mini 3 Pro drone, according to a leaked image.

DJI Mini 3 Pro unboxing video drops just ahead of launch

DJI is set to unveil its Mini 3 Pro drone on Tuesday, though we already know quite a bit about the new quadcopter. A leaked unboxing video tells us even more.
2014 BMW M235i back logo

BMW shipping cars without advertised Apple and Google features

The global chip shortage continues to cause problems for automakers, to the point where some are shipping vehicles without all of their advertised features.
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Elon Musk plans to quintuple Twitter revenue by 2028

Prospective Twitter owner Elon Musk believes he can quintuple the company’s revenue by 2028 via various means that include a new subscription tier called "X."
Stamps showing the James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope to feature on new U.S. stamps

A new stamp celebrating the most powerful space telescope ever built will be issued by the United States Postal Service later this year.
Crew-3 prior to departure from the ISS.

How to watch SpaceX Crew-3 depart the space station tonight

SpaceX’s Crew-3 astronauts are set to depart the ISS early on Thursday morning after a six-month stay aboard the orbital laboratory. Here's how to watch.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft at Cape Canaveral in Florida.

Watch Boeing’s Starliner capsule hoisted atop Atlas V rocket

After two failed attempts to send Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft to the ISS in a crucial test flight, the team is now just a couple of weeks from trying again.