Technology News
Rocket Lab on green light schedule to make first Neutron launch in 2025
Space News - 9 Aug 2025 04:45
Rocket Lab continues to push for a first launch of its Neutron rocket before the end of the year, but company executives acknowledge that schedule has no margin for error. The post Rocket Lab on green light schedule to m...
Tesla's Autopark Doesn't Always Work - Here's When To Take Control
Slash Gear - 9 Aug 2025 15:00
Like many other aspects of Tesla's self-driving options, Autopark is not without its limitations. Here are some situations where you'll need to take over.
Science news this week: A 400-year trip to Alpha Centauri and the malevolent AI that may make us consider it
Live Science - 9 Aug 2025 06:00
Aug. 9, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech
The New York Times - 9 Aug 2025 16:05
Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp.
Cybertruck Leads Teslas Used-Car Collapse
Gizmodo - 9 Aug 2025 16:00
Once hyped as the indestructible truck of the future, the sci-fi pickup is now leading a massive plunge in used Tesla values as the company grapples with the fallout from its CEO's politics.
Viral Myanmar Earthquake Video Shows First Visual Evidence of Rare Seismic Phenomena
Gizmodo - 9 Aug 2025 16:00
Now-famous CCTV footage from March confirms faulting dynamics that researchers could previously only infer.
Watch NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 astronauts return to Earth
Engadget - 9 Aug 2025 15:30Apple to Close Two Stores Permanently This Saturday: Bristol and Parkland
The Mac Observer - 9 Aug 2025 14:36
Apple is set to shut down two of its retail stores permanently on Saturday: Apple Bristol in England and Apple Parkland in Dalian, China. Both closures are tied to issues with their respective landlords. In Bristol, the ...
This is the Android 17 codename, and its not what you guessed
Android Authority - 9 Aug 2025 14:00
Google has chosen another sweet pastry as the dessert codename for its next Android version
The dead need right to delete their data so they can't be AI-ified, lawyer says
The Register - 9 Aug 2025 13:55
Not everyone wants to be simulated after they're gone People die but their data may endure, which troubles legal scholar Victoria Haneman.
Free Wi-Fi Leaves Buses Vulnerable to Remote Hacking
SecurityWeek - 9 Aug 2025 13:00
Researchers showed how flaws in a bus onboard and remote systems can be exploited by hackers for tracking, control and spying. The post Free Wi-Fi Leaves Buses Vulnerable to Remote Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek....
The US Court Records System Has Been Hacked
Wired - 9 Aug 2025 12:30
Plus: Instagram sparks a privacy backlash over its new map feature, hackers steal data from Google's customer support system, and the true scope of the Columbia University hack comes into focus.
'Olympus' the 4-legged robot could help astronauts explore Mars someday (video)
SPACE.com - 9 Aug 2025 12:00
A four-legged robot tested under simulated Martian gravity jumps from wall to wall, demonstrating how future missions could navigate terrain too challenging for today's rovers.
Is that wildfire smoke plume hazardous? New satellite tech can map smoke plumes in 3D for better air quality alerts at neighborhood scale
SPACE.com - 9 Aug 2025 02:00
For most of the past decade, forecasters have been able to use satellites to track these smoke plumes, but the view was only two-dimensional
Amazons rocky Alexa+ launch might justify Apples slow pace with next-gen Siri
9 to 5 Mac - 10 Aug 2025 01:53
Amazon has finally started rolling out Alexa+, its oft-delayed overhaul of the Alexa voice assistant built on large language model technology. However, Alexa+ shows how difficult it is to replace a mature voice assistant...
AI Giant With Highest Staff Retention Rate Is Not Google or Meta
TechRepublic - 10 Aug 2025 01:52
Researchers have found that 80% of Anthropic employees hired between 2021 and early 2023 were still at the AI company two years later.
Do The Apps Running In The Background On Your Phone Drain Your Battery Faster?
Slash Gear - 10 Aug 2025 01:45
In order to stay updated, many of your apps want you to let them run in the background. But how does letting an app run in the background impact your battery?
13 Harley-Davidson Models That Are Perfect For Everyday Use
Slash Gear - 10 Aug 2025 01:30
The Harley-Davidson name carries a lot of weight, so luckily, you'll be happy to know there are several models that are perfect for everyday use.
CarPlay connection issues? This might explain why
9 to 5 Mac - 10 Aug 2025 01:19
If your Apple CarPlay connection randomly drops out while driving, the cause might not be your iPhone, cable, or car. more
Who Was Doris Miller & Why Did He Have An Aircraft Carrier Named After Him?
Slash Gear - 10 Aug 2025 01:15
In 2020, the USS Doris Miller was announced as the name for the U.S. Navy's new aircraft carrier. But who was Doris Miller, and why is he being commemorated?
The Reason Why Passenger Airbags Have An On/Off Switch
Slash Gear - 10 Aug 2025 01:00
Airbags saved 50,000 lives between 1987 and 2017, but many cars have switches that allow you to turn off the passenger airbag. When and why should you do this?
What Is A Short-Throw Shifter & Is It Worth Installing On Your Project Car?
Slash Gear - 10 Aug 2025 00:45
A short throw shifter alters the dynamics of your manual-transmission car, but is it worth the effort? Here's what you need to know about it.