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How to watch NASA test its awesome SLS rocket tomorrow

Ahead of its first Artemis moon mission later this year, NASA is preparing to fire up the powerful SLS rocket booster as part of a vital prelaunch test.
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Dropbox to launch free password manager, but there’s a catch

Dropbox launched a password manager last year for customers of its paid plans, and in April it's going to launch a free version.
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GoPro launches revamped Quik app, no action camera required

GoPro's new Quik app lets you transform photos and footage from your smartphone or action camera into entertaining highlight videos.
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LastPass is scaling back its free tier. Find out if you need to pay

Starting next month, LastPass will limit its free tier to one device type, meaning you'll need to choose between mobile or computer — or pay a fee.
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Apple Maps now shows you COVID-19 vaccination locations

Apple Maps is now showing more than 20,000 COVID-19 vaccination locations, including operating hours, addresses, phone numbers, and relevant website links.
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Zoom Escaper gives you the perfect excuse to flee tiresome calls

Fed up with Zoom meetings? Then this ingenious Zoom Escaper soundboard looks like the perfect tool to help you sabotage your calls and enable an easy exit.
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SpaceX targets this summer for first Starship orbital flight

SpaceX reportedly has a plan to send its Starship and Super Heavy rocket system on its first orbital flight by July 1, 2021.
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Watch Tesla’s all-electric Semi hum around a test track

Tesla has offered a sneak peek of its all-electric Class 8 Semi truck humming around a test track at the automaker's facility in California.
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Apple to ditch its HomePod smart speaker but stick with mini version

Apple is done with its pricey HomePod smart speaker, choosing instead to focus on the smaller and cheaper HomePod Mini device.
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Why spacewalk training involves getting very wet

NASA describes spacewalks as “the most challenging task for an astronaut,” with rigorous training sessions involving lots of time inside a large pool.
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NASA’s Perseverance rover has 23 different cameras. Here’s what they do

NASA’s latest Mars rover — Perseverance — is its most advanced to date, carrying with it a plethora of technology that includes 23 cameras. Here's what they do.
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NASA spacewalk happening right now. Here’s how to watch

Two NASA astronauts will step outside of the International Space Station on Saturday, and you can watch the entire event live.
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What was inside the space station pallet jettisoned into space on Thursday?

The International Space Station has to occasionally jettison various items as it orbits Earth 250 miles up. So what was in the pallet jettisoned on Thursday?
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Netflix test indicates crackdown on password sharing

Netflix has always known that some of its account holders share their passwords, but it hasn't done much to crack down on the practice. Could that soon change?
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Makers of that bowling alley drone video reveal hardest flight maneuver

A 90-second drone shot captured at a bowling alley has wowed even the most experienced pilots. But which move was the hardest to nail?
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SpaceX’s Starlink internet service expands to more countries

SpaceX is about to launch its internet-from-space Starlink service in more countries, and also expand the coverage area in its existing locations.
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Some ethical hackers are making huge amounts of cash

Some ethical hackers are using their skills to make huge amounts of cash as they help companies big and small to find vulnerabilities in their computer systems.
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Apple’s iPhone 12 Mini faces production cut, report says

Apple is reported to be cutting production of its iPhone 12 range for the first half of this year, with the iPhone 12 Mini taking the biggest hit.
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Tesla factories’ security cameras caught up in wider hack

A Silicon Valley startup offering cloud-based security camera services has had its systems breached in a major hack that accessed numerous live feeds.
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Watch this mind-blowing footage of an FPV drone at a bowling alley

Check out this amazing short film shot by an FPV drone speeding through a bowling alley. The skillful maneuvers and superb choreography won't fail to impress.
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Watch the new DJI FPV drone whiz between trees (until it doesn’t)

Watch what happened when an experienced drone pilot put the new DJI FPV drone through its paces by flying it through a forest.
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Mars Curiosity rover snaps dreamy images of drifting Martian clouds

Check out these amazing images of clouds drifting over the surface of Mars, snapped by NASA's long-serving Curiosity rover.
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SpaceX plans to beam its Starlink internet to vehicles, not just homes

SpaceX wants to beam internet from its Starlink satellites to vehicles on Earth, including aircraft, ships, large trucks, and RVs.
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Apple discontinues the iMac Pro, its priciest all-in-one PC

With the current crop of iMac computers incorporating decent specs, Apple has decided to discontinue its all-in-one iMac Pro desktop.
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The mesmerizing joy of the internet’s always-on livecams

Life can be so hectic at times. So why not wind down with some dull livecam footage that may turn out to be the best thing you watch all week.
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NASA spacewalk is happening right now. Here’s how to watch

Two astronauts on board the International Space Station are set to embark on a spacewalk on Friday, March 5. Here's how you can watch it live online.
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Watch Perseverance rover pulling its first moves on Mars

After two weeks of health checks on the Martian surface, NASA’s Perseverance rover is close to beginning its hunt for signs of past life on the red planet.
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NASA lays groundwork for ambitious Mars Sample Return mission

NASA’s Perseverance rover is yet to collect any rock and soil on the red planet, but already the space agency is working hard on the Mars Sample Return mission.
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Jeep’s new Wagoneer will be first car with Amazon Fire TV

Jeep’s upcoming Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs will offer Amazon’s Fire TV streaming platform as part of the package when the vehicles hit the road in 2022.
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NASA highlights skywatching entertainment for March

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is back again with its monthly rundown of skywatching tips. This is what you can see ...
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Apple now lets you easily move iCloud Photos content to Google Photos

Apple has quietly launched a tool that lets you automatically transfer all of the photos and videos stored on your iCloud account to Google Photos.
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SpaceX just nailed the first Starship rocket landing. Then it exploded

In its third high-altitude test flight, a prototype of SpaceX's next-generation Starship landed successfully for the first time. But minutes later, it exploded.
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Why did Rocket Lab chief Peter Beck eat his hat?

Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck ate his hat this week. Literally. But what could possibly prompt the boss of a space-launch company to perform such an act?
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SpaceX private moon mission has eight free seats up for grabs

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has bought all the seats on a private SpaceX mission set for 2023, and he's offering eight of them to members of the public.