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NASA astronaut marks his 400th day in space | On the International Space Station Aug. 18-22, 2025
SPACE.com - 22 Aug 2025 16:00
The seven members of the Expedition 73 crew worked on science and station keeping activities during their week together aboard the International Space Station.
Amentum begins work at U.S. space launch ranges after protest is withdrawn
Space News - 22 Aug 2025 03:24
The company won the $4 billion Space Force Range Contract for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg operations. The award had been challenged by the previous incumbent RGNext The post Amentum begins work at U.S. space launch ran...
Industry wary of UK Space Agency shake-up
Space News - 22 Aug 2025 02:45
LONDON - A day after the British government announced plans to fold the UK Space Agency into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), industry leaders said the move could streamline Britains space po...
4 tricks I use to boost my Wi-Fi signal for fast internet throughout my home
Pocket-lint - 22 Aug 2025 16:18
In most circumstances, there's no need to get very technical.
You can preorder the Oakley Meta smart glasses right now - why they're worth it
ZDNet - 22 Aug 2025 15:45
Meta's latest smart glasses bring major improvements over the original Ray-Bans - and they're finally available to buy.
Chinese Silk Typhoon Hackers Exploited Commvault Zero-Day
SecurityWeek - 22 Aug 2025 15:32
Silk Typhoon was seen exploiting Citrix NetScaler and Commvault vulnerabilities for initial access to victim systems. The post Chinese Silk Typhoon Hackers Exploited Commvault Zero-Day appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Even Elon Musks Fans Are Making Fun of Him Now
Gizmodo - 22 Aug 2025 15:15
Fans want the Tesla CEO to "stop gooning to AI anime and take us to Mars."
Another quantum computer reached quantum advantage - does it matter?
New Scientist - 22 Aug 2025 15:00
A quantum computer that uses particles of light took about two dozen microseconds to complete a calculation that may take trillions of trillions of trillions of years on the worlds best supercomputers
Astronomers discover brightest ever fast radio burst: 'This marks the beginning of a new era'
SPACE.com - 22 Aug 2025 15:00
Astronomers have spotted what could be the brightest Fast Radio Burst explosion of radiation ever, tracing it back to source and further investigating with the James Webb Space Telescope.
TikTok to lay off hundreds of UK content moderators
BBC - 22 Aug 2025 14:32
The firm says it's planning to relocate work to its other offices in Europe and invest more in AI.
Russia Orders State-Backed WhatsApp Rival Pre-Installed On Phones and Tablets
Slashdot - 22 Aug 2025 02:20
Starting September 1st, Russia will require all smartphones and tablets sold in the country to come with MAX, a state-backed messaging app seen as a rival to WhatsApp and Telegram. Critics say the app could be used to tr...
US Government Makes $8.9B Investment to Take 10% Stake in Intel
CNET - 23 Aug 2025 01:52
The growth of AI has increased demand for semiconductors and competition among the companies that make them.
Meta Set To Unveil First Consumer-Ready Smart Glasses With a Display, Wristband
Slashdot - 23 Aug 2025 01:40
At its upcoming Connect conference next month, Meta is rumored to unveil its first consumer-ready smart glasses with a built-in display, alongside a neural wristband controller. The $800 device, codenamed Hypernova, will...
There's A New Way To Access Google Password Manager On Android
BGR - 23 Aug 2025 01:24
Google Password Manager is one of many useful security features on Android, but now there's finally an official app for the service.
Hot deal: The best XGIMI portable projector discounted for the first time!
Android Authority - 23 Aug 2025 01:12
Cozy up in your favorite blankie and enjoy a movie with this awesome projector!
Meta will license Midjourneys AI tech to bring better slop to your feed
Mashable - 23 Aug 2025 01:09
Meta's new AI wunderkind Alexandr Wang just announced a partnership with Midjourney, which he says will bring "beauty to billions."
Ron Howard on why people want to go off the grid
Mashable - 23 Aug 2025 01:07
Director Ron Howard and writer Noah Pink on how their new historical-fiction film "Eden" relates to today's culture of modern technology and people's desires to go "off the grid."
Microsoft Reportedly Cuts China's Early Access to Bug Disclosures, PoC Exploit Code
Slashdot - 23 Aug 2025 01:00
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: Microsoft has reportedly stopped giving Chinese companies proof-of-concept exploit code for soon-to-be-disclosed vulnerabilities following last month's SharePoin...
What Do 'No Engine Brake' Signs Mean?
Slash Gear - 23 Aug 2025 01:00
Seen a "No Engine Brake" sign on the highway? It has more to do with noise than safety. Check if it applies to you.
With Apple's Siri AI Overhaul Delayed, Google Might Help It Catch Up
CNET - 23 Aug 2025 00:53
Siri's long-delayed overhaul could end up powered by Google's Gemini AI, a move that shows how urgently Apple is trying to close the gap with rivals.
BetterPic raises $2.5 million to scale AI photography and fashion platforms
TechPinions - 23 Aug 2025 00:50
BetterPic, a Ghent, Belgium-based AI startup, has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round. The round was led by MOC Capital and Shilling VC. Tech and fashion leaders also participated in the round. BetterPic will use...
Microsoft releases emergency fix for SSD failures in latest Windows 11 update
TechPinions - 23 Aug 2025 00:48
Microsoft has released an out-of-band update to address issues caused by recent Windows 11 security patches. The problems affected the functionality of various system tools, including Reset this PC, Fix problems using Wi...