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Details emerge about Twitter’s paid service, Twitter Blue

Twitter's expected subscription tier looks set to be called Twitter Blue and cost $3 a month. Features may include an undo-tweet option and an ad-free feed.
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Why does SpaceX’s droneship livestream cut out when its rocket lands?

SpaceX nailed another Falcon 9 launch and landing on Sunday, May 16, but as usual, the livestream on the droneship cut out just before the rocket touched down.
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Apple Store looks set to retain mask mandate for now

Despite some major stores relaxing rules regarding face masks, Apple has reportedly decided that shoppers at its stores will still need to wear a face covering.
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Watch this incredible drone fly-through of Man City’s Etihad Stadium

Recently crowned Premier League champion Manchester City has just posted some incredible footage of a drone zipping through its soccer stadium.
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NASA’s Perseverance rover gets up close and personal with Martian surface

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover, which reached the red planet in February, has sent back some incredibly detailed imagery showing the Martian surface up close.
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SpaceX reveals plan for Starship’s first orbital test flight

A week after SpaceX nailed the first safe landing of its next-gen Starship rocket, the company has revealed plans for the booster’s first orbital test flight.
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Drone delivery leader Wing plans to use quieter aircraft

One of the issues with drone delivery services is the noise created by the autonomous aircraft. Wing is hoping to fix that with the launch of a quieter machine.
A toilet aboard the International Space Station.

Space station toilet flushes its way to a new milestone

One of the International Space Station's three toilets has reached a new milestone after 20 years of use by more than 240 astronauts.
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Watch NASA video showing recent Mars helicopter flight in 3D

NASA says a new 3D video of a recent Mars helicopter flight gives viewers the sensation of standing on the red planet and seeing the action firsthand.
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Microsoft restores Outlook after a bizarre bug affects users for hours

Microsoft 365 users experienced issues with Outlook making email text vanish on May 11. The company has now issued a fix.
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NASA and Axiom finalize deal to send first private crew to ISS

NASA and space tourism company Axiom this week finalized a deal that will see the first private crew visit the International Space Station.
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Watch NASA open Webb Space Telescope’s mirror one last time before launch

Watch the James Webb Space Telescope open its beautiful main mirror one last time before it embarks on its highly anticipated mission.
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Amazon says it blocked billions of counterfeit products in 2020

Amazon's battle against fake goods is far from over, with the company revealing this week that it destroyed millions of counterfeit items in 2020 alone.
This artist’s concept shows NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft descending towards asteroid Bennu to collect a sample of the asteroid’s surface.

NASA spacecraft begins long journey home with asteroid sample

NASA confirmed on Monday that its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft had successfully departed the Bennu asteroid and was on its way home with samples of the ancient rock.
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WhatsApp users need to take action to keep the app working

WhatsApp users have until May 15 to accept its new privacy policies or face seeing the messaging app's functionality gradually removed.
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Gorgeous time-lapse shows starry night at rocket launch site

Check out this beautiful time-lapse of the night sky shot at the European Space Agency's Spaceport in French Guiana, South America.
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Boeing names date for second Starliner capsule test flight

Boeing is keen to get its Starliner capsule into space again, and has recently named a date for its second orbital test flight.
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Watch Tesla’s Cybertruck cruise the streets of New York City

Watch Tesla’s futuristic Cybertruck pickup cruise the streets of NY City on Saturday night -- just hours before Tesla CEO Elon Musk hosted Saturday Night Live.
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Jazz up your iPhone videos with these creative ideas from Apple

How about making more of your iPhone camera by using all the features it has to offer? Apple has just released a video offering up some inspiring ideas.
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Why the ISS sometimes smells like the fresh produce section of a grocery store

SpaceX’s recently returned Crew-1 astronauts have been sharing their experiences about their six-month mission on board the space station.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter.

NASA’s Mars helicopter aiming for new record on next flight

NASA is aiming to achieve several more firsts during the fifth flight of its groundbreaking Ingenuity Mars helicopter on Friday, May 7.
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Twitter finally gives up on cropping image previews

Twitter has launched full-size images for previews so you'll no longer have to guess what's hiding in the rest of a cropped picture in your feed.
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How to watch Crew-1 astronauts reveal details about their Crew Dragon ride

Following their historic mission, SpaceX's Crew-1 astronauts will talk about their experiences, including how they felt during the ride home on the Crew Dragon.
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Blue Origin names the date for its first-ever space tourism flight

Blue Origin has finally announced the date for the first crewed flight of its New Shepard rocket, and one seat is available for its first-ever space tourist.
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Watch SpaceX land its next-gen Starship rocket for first time

SpaceX has successfully landed a prototype of its next-gen Starship rocket, marking a major breakthrough for the company.
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Blue Origin is about to launch ticket sales for its space tourism adventure

It's been a long time coming, but Blue Origin looks set to finally launch ticket sales for its sub-orbital space tourism adventure.
A Long March-5 rocket, carrying an orbiter, lander and rover as part of the Tianwen-1 mission to Mars, lifts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Centre in southern China's Hainan Province on July 23, 2020.

An out-of-control rocket is tumbling to Earth, but you should be OK

A large Chinese rocket that launched to space last week is now tumbling out of control, with some experts suggesting debris will hit Earth in the coming days.
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NASA’s mighty moon rocket completes its gentlest mission ever

NASA's mighty SLS moon rocket will never take a more leisurely trip than this — a barge ride along scenic waters from a test facility to the launch site.
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Watch this dramatic drone footage of a tornado before disaster strikes

Experienced storm chaser Brian Emfinger had a close shave with a raging tornado a couple of days ago, but his drone wasn’t so lucky.
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NASA offers tips on what to look out for in May’s night sky

NASA has just released its latest update on what stargazers should look out for in the night skies over the next four weeks.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 crew members are seen seated in the company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft during crew equipment interface training.

SpaceX’s historic Crew-1 mission in pictures

SpaceX’s Crew-1 astronauts returned home on a Crew Dragon spacecraft on May 2, 2021, after nearly six months in space. Relive their adventure in pictures.
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A car and a computer help shopper complete wacky parking project

Everyone needs a project. Gareth Wild’s involved parking his car in every space at his local supermarket. And six years after starting, he’s finally finished.
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Watch the world’s largest plane ace its second test flight

Stratolaunch's huge Roc aircraft took to the skies for the second time this week, successfully completing a test flight that lasted more than three hours.
In this illustration, NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter stands on the Red Planet's surface as NASA's Perseverance rover (partially visible on the left) rolls away. Ingenuity arrived at Mars on Feb. 18, 2021, attached to the belly of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover.

Mars helicopter’s rotors fail to spin for ambitious fourth flight

NASA's Mars helicopter was hit with a software issue on Thursday that stopped its fourth test flight from taking place. Another attempt will be made on Friday.