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Elon Musk eyes 2024 for Tesla robotaxi sans steering wheel, pedals

Tesla is aiming to mass produce a robotaxi by 2024, CEO Elon Musk revealed during an earnings call with investors on Wednesday.
solar eclipse captured from mars

Watch this solar eclipse captured from Mars

NASA has shared some remarkable footage of a solar eclipse from Mars, captured by its Perseverance rover earlier this month.
Netflix Home Screen.

Netflix considering ad-supported tier at lower price

Netflix chief Reed Hastings said on Tuesday that he's coming around to the idea of offering an ad-supported tier for a lower monthly fee.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter.

NASA marks a year since Mars drone’s historic first flight

NASA is celebrating one year since its plucky Ingenuity helicopter became the first aircraft to achieve controlled, powered flight on another planet.
The interior of a Tesla factory.

Tesla’s Shanghai workers reportedly sleeping at factory

Workers at Tesla’s Shanghai factory are reportedly sleeping at the site as the city begins to ease lockdown measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19.
SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts.

NASA footage shows SpaceX Crew-4 training for ISS mission

NASA has shared raw footage of SpaceX’s Crew-4 training for their space station mission that’s set to get underway in just a few days from now.
The Ax-1 crew aboard the space station.

NASA’s private Ax-1 crew gets some extra time in space

NASA’s first private astronauts at the International Space Station are getting a bit of extra time in space.
Crew-3 astronauts talk about their mission on the ISS.

Watch NASA’s Crew-3 astronauts share highlights of their ISS mission

NASA’s Crew-3 astronauts have been talking about their six-month mission aboard the International Space Station shortly before their return to Earth.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket heading to space.

Watch the key moments from SpaceX’s spy satellite launch

SpaceX successfully launched a spy satellite for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office on Sunday morning. Watch the key moments here.
NASA's SLS rocket on its way to the launchpad.

NASA’s new moon rocket to depart launchpad after failed test

Following three failed attempts at completing a wet dress rehearsal involving its next-generation lunar rocket, NASA is now discussing when to try again.
Segway's Engine Speaker.

Segway’s Engine Speaker makes your scooter sound like a Ferrari

Segway Ninebot's new speaker for scooters makes four different engine noises that will loudly announce your presence to nearby pedestrians.
Roboticist Cassie Moreira working at Boston Dynamics.

Roboticist shares why she loves working at Boston Dynamics

A new video from robot specialist Boston Dynamics features electrical engineer Cassie Moreira talking about why she loves working there.
Elon Musk holding two thumbs up.

Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter for huge amount of money

Elon Musk has offered to buy Twitter for $43 billion. The Tesla and SpaceX boss confirmed the move in a tweet on Thursday.
The Ax-1 crew aboard the space station.

NASA’s first paying crew on ISS: ‘We want to go to the moon!’

NASA's first paying astronauts to visit the International Space Station have been answering questions about their mission so far.
The James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope has gone cold, but that’s good

Almost four months after launch, the James Webb Space Telescope has just taken a big step toward making its first observations of deep space.
volocopter volocity first full size version flight

Watch Volocopter fly first full-size version of its unique aircraft

Watch Volocopter's first full-size version of its unique multi-rotor VoloCity electric aircraft take its maiden flight.
Elon Musk.

Elon Musk hit with lawsuit over controversial Twitter stake

A Twitter investor has launched a class action lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of costing shareholders money following the billionaire's purchase of Twitter stock.
A comet zipping through the universe.

Largest comet ever seen is coming our way, but don’t worry

Astronomers have confirmed that an 80-mile-wide comet first spotted by the Hubble Space Telescope is the biggest ever seen.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter.

NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter sets new flight records on Mars

NASA has revealed that, almost a year since its historic first flight, the Ingenuity helicopter has set two new records on Mars.
Perseverance illustration

Watch how the Perseverance rover drives autonomously across Mars

A new NASA video explains how its Perseverance Mars rover is using self-driving smarts to move safely across the Martian surface.
Move reminder on a Fitbit Charge 5.

Fitbit cleared to launch new feature that could save lives

Fitbit will soon launch a new feature that's capable of performing around-the-clock monitoring for an irregular heart rate.
The two-thumb symbol for Netflix's updated rating system.

Netflix launches a two-thumbs-up rating for content you love

Netflix has added a double-thumbs-up rating for shows and movies to help it improve personalized recommendations for viewers.
Elon Musk Awarded With Axel Springer Award 2020 In Berlin

Elon Musk will not join Twitter board after all

Elon Musk has decided not to take a seat on Twitter's board, the company's CEO said on Sunday, adding that 'this is for the best.'
Elon Musk.

Elon Musk suggests turning Twitter HQ into a homeless shelter

New Twitter shareholder Elon Musk has suggested turning Twitter's HQ into a homeless shelter, with Amazon founder Jeff Bezos backing the idea.
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Officers confused as they pull over an empty self-driving car

In what appears to be the first incident of its kind, cops recently pulled over a self-driving car with no one inside it. A video shows what happened next ...
The Ax-1 crew heading to the space station on April 6, 2022.

How to watch NASA’s first space tourism launch to the ISS today

NASA is about to embark on its first space tourism mission to the International Space Station, and you can watch the entire event as it happens.
The exterior of the Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo, Japan.

Tokyo’s once-futuristic Nakagin Capsule Tower to be demolished

Peer inside the unique Nakagin Capsule Tower, an iconic Tokyo building which, despite efforts to save it, will be demolished next week.
NASA's mega moon rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center.

NASA sets new date for first launchpad test of its mega moon rocket

NASA has announced that it will have a third go at conducting a launchpad test of its next-generation moon rocket on Saturday, April 9.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral.

SpaceX documentary about historic mission hits Netflix

A new Netflix documentary focuses on the growth of Elon Musk's SpaceX and its success in returning astronaut launches to U.S. soil after a nine-year absence.
nikons new 800mm lens for z mount cameras nikon 800m

Nikon’s new 800mm lens for Z-mount cameras lightens the load

Camera giant Nikon has announced the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens aimed primarily at sports and wildlife photographers.
A peeled banana.

Watch this robot peel a banana without slipping up

After much experimentation, a team at the University of Tokyo has managed to build a robot that can perform the delicate task of peeling a banana.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on the launchpad ahead of NASA's first space tourism trip to the ISS.

Ax-1 space tourism mission to ISS needs good weather to launch

NASA needs good weather for the launch of its first space tourism mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Here's how it's looking.
A helicopter plucks a dummy booster from the sky during a test run by Rocket Lab in 2020.

Rocket Lab plans to catch a falling rocket this month

Later this month Rocket Lab will make its first attempt at plucking a rocket booster from the sky as it falls back to Earth shortly after launch.
Cash App for mobile payments.

Cash App breach impacts millions of U.S. customers

Block has revealed a security breach impacting millions of current and former users of Cash App, its mobile payment and investment service.