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The third versions of Nuro's autonomous delivery vehicle, featuring an external airbag.

Nuro’s new autonomous delivery pod has an external airbag

The third version of Nuro's autonomous delivery pod offers more space for goods and an external airbag for improved safety.
Closeup of the Instagram app icon.

Instagram exploring new profile grid offering greater personalization

Instagram is reported to be exploring a new feature that lets you you edit your profile grid for greater personalization.
Earth and the ISS shot from SpaceX's Crew Dragon.

Cool space photo shows rare sight of ISS orbiting Earth at night

Check out this rare shot showing both the International Space Station and Earth at night, captured from SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.
The Himalayas photographed from the ISS.

Can you spot Mount Everest in this dreamy photo taken from 250 miles up?

A NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared a remarkable shot of the Himalayas, but can you spot Mount Everest?
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Pokémon Go-obsessed LA police officers ignored robbery to catch a Snorlax

Two LA police offi cers fired for failing to respond to a robbery in favor of playing Pokémon Go have lost their appeal to have their jobs reinstated.
App store icon showing three notifications.

Apple reveals how much it paid to App Store developers in 2021

Apple's App Store continues to pay out tens of billions of dollars annually to developers, though the store's success hasn't come without controversy.
A view of the Caribbean from the International Space Station.

Gorgeous ISS capture shows Caribbean and curvature of Earth

NASA astronaut Thomas Marshburn has shared a breathtaking image taken from the space station showing the curvature of Earth as well as part of the Caribbean.
An illustration based on the design of SpaceX's launch/catch tower.

Elon Musk shares aerial view of SpaceX rocket catcher

SpaceX boss Elon Musk has offered a closer look at the apparatus that will be used to launch -- and, more interestingly, catch -- its next-generation rocket.
Steve Jobs showing off the very first iPhone in 2007.

Relive the moment Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone exactly 15 years ago

Steve Jobs unveiled the very first iPhone at a special event in San Francisco on January 9, 2007. Relive the historic moment exactly 15 years on.
Razer Project Sophia render.

The craziest and most creative product concepts from CES 2022

CES always serves up a bunch of cracking concept designs, so for your entertainment we've gathered together some of the best from this year's show ...
A Falcon 9 rocket blasting into space.

SpaceX launches more Starlink satellites and reveals latest customer count

SpaceX has conducted its first rocket launch of 2022, deploying a batch of 49 Starlink internet satellites into low-Earth orbit.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter.

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter gears up for first flight of 2022

After an outstanding 2021 in which it surpassed all expectations, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars helicopter is about to embark on its first flight of the new year.
James Webb Space Telescope illustration.

Webb telescope team about to face crucial mirror deployment

Following the successful deployment of the Webb telescope's sunshield and secondary mirror, the mission team is now focusing on the next crucial step.
Amazon Alexa on a mission to the moon.

Amazon Alexa is going on a moon trip

Alexa is going to the moon, but banish from your mind any images of an Echo Dot crudely taped to a seat inside the spacecraft.
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Sony could enter EV market with its Vision-S vehicles

Sony has signaled a step toward the commercial launch of its own EVs after announcing a new company that will explore the viability of such a venture.
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TikTok tests Twitter-like Repost feature for sharing content

TikTok is testing a new Repost feature similar to Twitter’s retweet feature that gives users another way to share their favorite content.
A diagram of the James Webb Space Telescope.

James Webb Space Telescope successfully deploys its huge sunshield

The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully unfurled its massive sunshield, marking the completion of a major step in the deployment process.
Jupiter storms.

Check out these jaw-dropping space images from 2021

To celebrate what's been an extraordinary year in space exploration, we've picked out some of the most striking images released by NASA over the last 12 months.
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3 special space missions to look forward to in early 2022

The past year was a busy one for U.S. rocket launches, and 2022 looks set to be just as exciting. Here are three notable ones slated for the coming months.
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NASA’s top skywatching tips for January include a meteor shower

NASA is back with some top tips on what to look out for in the night sky during January -- clear skies permitting, of course!
The front of a Tesla Model 3.

Tesla recalls nearly a half a million vehicles over safety issues

Tesla has recalled nearly half a million Model 3 and Model S vehicles over separate safety issues, both of which increase the chances of a collision.
An illustration showing SpaceX's Super Heavy rocket shortly after launch.

SpaceX eyes new launch date for first orbital Starship flight

A delay in the FAA's licensing process means SpaceX won't be able to launch its next-generation Starship rocket in late January as hoped.
James Webb Space Telescope illustration.

NASA just dropped an exciting update about the Webb space telescope

As the James Webb Space Telescope continues to gradually deploy, NASA has dropped some exciting news about the longevity of the mission.
The upcoming Zeekr vehicle from Waymo.

Waymo unveils design for a robotaxi without a steering wheel

Waymo has unveiled the design of its first self-driving vehicle without a steering wheel and pedals. The Zeekr minivan will be built by Chinese automaker Geely.
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Watch the story so far of NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover

NASA’s Perseverance rover has been incredibly busy exploring the surface of Mars since its arrival in February. A new video tells the story so far.
Deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope.

NASA declares first part of Webb sunshield deployment a success

NASA has confirmed the success of the first two steps in deploying the enormous sunshield of the James Webb Space Telescope.
A drone modified to remove wasp nests.

Watch this pest controller use a drone to vacuum up a wasp nest

A company in Japan has developed a drone with a vacuum mechanism that enables a pest controller to remove a wasp nest while standing a safe distance away.
Artist's impression of the James Webb Space Telescope

James Webb Space Telescope to begin crucial deployment step on Tuesday

As of Monday, the James Webb Space Telescope is a quarter of the way to its destination orbit. But there are still lots of things that have to go right.
The International Space Station.

This is how you work off festive excesses — if you’re in space

ISS astronauts have to exercise in order to maintain muscle mass and bone density in microgravity conditions. A current inhabitant shows us how it's done.
Two astronauts conduct a spacewalk at China's space station.

A spacewalk just took place that wasn’t at the ISS

China’s space station is currently hosting its second crew, and on Sunday the facility saw its fourth spacewalk since deployment.
James Webb Space Telescope illustration.

Webb space telescope has launched, but trickiest bit is yet to come

The James Webb Space Telescope launched to great fanfare on Christmas Day, but before it can get to work, it has to complete some challenging maneuvers.
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How to watch the James Webb Space Telescope launch to space

The latest launch schedule for the James Webb Space Space Telescope suggests it will head to space early on Saturday morning. Here's how to watch.
Santa Claus delivering presents.

Here are two awesome Santa trackers that kids can use today

Kids eager to track Santa as he makes his way around the world on Christmas Eve have several options to choose from.
An 'alien.'

‘Aliens’ deployed by vacation resort in bid to boost tourism

There may well be aliens lurking in deep space, but they're also here on Earth helping to promote tourism, according to a city in Japan.