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The M1-powered Macbook Air, open on a table.

M1 MacBook screens mysteriously crack, some customers claim

A number of Apple customers with the new M1 MacBook Pro and Air machines have been reporting screens that have cracked for no apparent reason.
The ECOSTRESS instrument attached to the ISS.

How the space station is helping U.S. fire crews battle wildfires

A piece of technology aboard the International Space Station is helping firefighters tackle some of the biggest wildfires burning across the western U.S.
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Watch the unique Volocopter take first public flight in the U.S.

Volocopter's 18-rotor electric aircraft recently took its first public-crewed test flight in the U.S. as the firm seeks to launch a commercial air taxi service.
An aerial view of the Orbital O2 tidal energy turbine.

World’s most powerful tidal turbine begins generating electricity

A massive tidal turbine that its maker says is the largest in the world has started generating power, converting energy from ocean currents into electricity.
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket blasting into space.

Watch highlights of Rocket Lab’s spectacular night launch

Check out the highlights of Rocket Lab's successful rocket launch from New Zealand on Thursday that delivered a U.S. military satellite to orbit.
The International Space Station.

ISS scare as new module’s thrusters suddenly fire up

When Russia's new Nauka module docked with the ISS on Thursday, everything seemed fine. But three hours later, its thrusters suddenly fired up.
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Apple shows how to shoot ‘otherworldly’ night mode shots on the iPhone

If you're an iPhone owner who's yet to get to grips with the camera's night mode, then check out these tips on how to get great shots in low light.
Jeff Bezos Blue Origin

Watch Jeff Bezos cause audience chuckles in 2000 talk about going to space

Watch Jeff Bezos prompt laughter from an audience in a 2000 interview when he said he wanted to get in a rocket and fly to space.
Steve Jobs unveils the iPhone in 2007.

Steve Jobs’ 1973 job application auctions for record amount

In its fourth auction in four years, a job application filled out by the late Apple boss Steve Jobs has sold for a record amount.
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Apple’s iPhone 12 powers tech giant to another blowout quarter

Apple’s iPhone has once again powered the tech giant to another blowout quarter, data released by the company this week revealed.
Russia's Pirs module departing the International Space Station after 20 years.

Check out Pirs’ fiery end after 20 years at the space station

Almost 20 years after arriving at the ISS, the Pirs docking module departed the orbiting outpost before burning up in Earth’s atmosphere.
International Space Station

Why is NASA sending slime mold to the space station?

The International Space Station will soon take delivery of a sample of naturally occurring slime mold for use in a student study.
Tesla Supercharger station

Elon Musk reveals how non-Tesla EVs will use Superchargers

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has offered more details on how non-Tesla owners will be able to use Supercharger stations in a change to its service later this year.
Jeff Bezos Blue Origin

Jeff Bezos offers NASA $2 billion in plea for moon mission role

Jeff Bezos has offered serious financial assistance to NASA in a bid to get his spaceflight company, Blue Origin, involved in the upcoming lunar missions.
British mountain biker Tom Pidcock.

How a superheated tent helped this mountain biker to Olympic gold

Brit mountain biker Tom Pidcock bagged a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Monday, thanks in part to a superheated tent he set up back home.
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An ‘arm made for walking’ is about to arrive at the space station

The International Space Station is about to take delivery of its third robotic arm, but this one can do several things the others can't.
Paul McCartney

Watch this young Paul McCartney deepfake turn into Beck

Paul McCartney is 79 but in his latest music video released just a few days ago he’s been cleverly “de-aged” to appear as the fresh-faced Beatle of yesteryear.
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft over Europa, with Jupiter in the background.

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy wins major NASA contract for Jupiter moon mission

SpaceX has scored a major NASA contract that will see the commercial spaceflight company launch the Europa Clipper spacecraft to the Jupiter moon Europa.
fpv drone video tracks swimming race and ends with a splash

FPV drone video tracks swimming race before ending with a splash

This cool FPV drone video from a Colorado filmmaker features rapid turns, climbs, and dives before ending with a splash.
Mars helicopter

NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has now flown a mile across Mars

NASA's impressive Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has now flown a total of one mile across Mars, achieved over 10 separate flights.
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Medals

Olympic medals made from recycled electronics finally get a chance to shine

The 2020 Tokyo Games has handed out the first of some 5,000 medals made from recycled phones and other electronics donated by members of the public.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft ahead of launch.

NASA gives nod to next week’s crucial test flight of Starliner spacecraft

NASA has greenlit Boeing to launch its Starliner spacecraft next week. The flight will be the second outing for the vehicle following a failed mission in 2019.
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Check out Omega’s extraordinarily creative ad for the Tokyo Games

Take a moment to enjoy this wonderfully creative ad from Omega that celebrates Japanese culture and Olympic excellence.
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Here’s a vital astronaut skill you may not have considered

With a stay on the ISS lasting six months, astronauts have to be ready for all sorts of happenings on the orbiting outpost -- including dental emergencies.
Steve Jobs unveils the iPhone in 2007.

Steve Jobs’ 1973 job application is now in an unusual auction

A job application filled out by the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 1973 is being auctioned as both a physical item and a non-fungible token.
iPhone 12 Pro Max

This amazing Milky Way image was taken on an iPhone

Astronomer and author Tom Kerss recently captured a wonderful shot of the Milky Way using his iPhone 12 Pro Max and its RAW capabilities.
A lot of white Twitter logos against a blue background.

Major Twitter hack in 2020 results in another arrest

Police in Spain have arrested a British man in connection with a major Twitter hack last year that targeted high-profile accounts as part of a Bitcoin scam.
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NASA’s Mars rover is about to embark on a very special task

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover is getting ready to collect its first rock sample that's also set to become the first Martian material delivered to Earth.
A subway train in New York City.

Google Maps expands super-useful feature for mass transit

Google Maps has announced a significant expansion of a handy feature that lets you see how crowded your train or bus is likely to be when it arrives.
A NASA spacewalk.

NASA marks 20 years of ISS spacewalks, but not all have been smooth sailing

NASA is marking 20 years since one of its astronauts emerged for the first time from the International Space Station’s Quest airlock into the cold void of space.
Teslas parked using the Tesla Superchargers.

Elon Musk: Tesla Will Open up Superchargers to Other EVs

Tesla CEO Elon Musk this week confirmed that the automaker will start to open up its network of Superchargers to other vehicles 'later this year.'
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin New Shepard Space Vehicle Flies The Billionaire And Other Passengers To Space

Guess who Jeff Bezos thanked for his Blue Origin rocket ride

It may not surprise you to learn who billionaire Jeff Bezos has thanked for making his rocket trip to the edge of space possible.
Jeff Bezos Blue Origin

Jeff Bezos makes it to edge of space (and back) in Blue Origin rocket trip

Blue Origin successfully sent its owner Jeff Bezos and three others to the edge of space on Tuesday, achieving the spaceflight company’s first-ever crewed trip.
Instagram login screen.

Instagram mulls iPhone widget for easier account switching

Instagram is reportedly developing an iPhone widget that would make it a lot easier to switch between multiple accounts.