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'Dragonfly' Mission to Saturn's Moon Titan: Behind Schedule, Overbudget, Says NASA Inspector General
Slashdot - 14 Sep 2025 03:34
After its six-year journey to Saturn's moon Titan, Dragonfly's rotorcraft lander "will fly like a large drone," explains its web page, spending three years sampling multiple landing sites to characterize ...
African Island Demanding Government Action Punished with Year-Long Internet Outage
Slashdot - 14 Sep 2025 20:34
"When residents of Equatorial Guinea's Annobón island wrote to the government in Malabo in July last year complaining about the dynamite explosions by a Moroccan construction company, they didn't expect the ...
12 clever USB-C gadgets you didnt know you needed
PC World - 14 Sep 2025 18:00
I dont know how your tech drawers look, but mine are filled with wires Ill likely never use again because technology has advanced quite a bit. Thankfully, USB-C seems to be here to stay since there is no wrong way to plu...
Fired Over Charlie Kirk: How Workers Are Losing Jobs for Political Posts Online
IBTimes - 14 Sep 2025 16:06
Dozens of US workers have lost jobs over Charlie Kirk posts. The fallout highlights the clash between free speech rights and employer reputation.
Data destruction done wrong could cost your company millions
The Register - 14 Sep 2025 15:00
Doing a simple system reset may not be enough to save you from fines and lawsuits With the end of Windows 10's regular support cycle fast approaching, and a good five years since the COVID pandemic spurred a wave of ...
How Advanced Ocean Exploration Is Rewriting History
CNET - 14 Sep 2025 14:00
Cutting-edge ROVs and ocean-mapping drones helped to find and identify the long-lost wreck of the World War II-era Japanese destroyer Teruzuki, rewriting history in the process.
Watch SpaceX launch Northrop Grumman's biggest-ever cargo spacecraft on its 1st mission to the ISS today
SPACE.com - 14 Sep 2025 14:00
SpaceX will launch Northrop Grumman's new "Cygnus XL" cargo ship on its debut mission to the International Space Station this evening (Sept. 14), and you can watch the action live.
Facebook Begins Sending Settlement Payments from Cambridge Analytica Scandal Soon
Slashdot - 14 Sep 2025 13:34
"Facebook users who filed a claim in parent company Meta's $725 million settlement related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal may soon get a payment," reports CNN, since "on August 27, the court ordered t...
Using Tap-To-Pay Often? Here's How Your Transactions Are Kept Safe & Secure
Slash Gear - 14 Sep 2025 12:45
Tap to pay is a method of payment that uses NFC and other technologies to keep your transactions secure. Here's how it works (and what can go wrong).
Here's How To Turn Off What Users Say Is One Of iPhone's Worst Features
Slash Gear - 14 Sep 2025 11:00
iOS 18 introduced a feature that frustrated many iPhone users, but there's now a way to turn it off. Here's what changed and where to find the setting.
How To Remove Your Payment Details From Facebook (And Why You May Want To)
Slash Gear - 14 Sep 2025 02:35
Storing your payment info with Facebook is undoubtedly convenient, but it may not necessarily be the best thing to do. Here's how to remove it.
NASA Science, Cargo Launches Aboard Northrop Grumman CRS-23
NASA Breaking news - 15 Sep 2025 01:59
NASA is sending more science, technology demonstrations, and crew supplies to the International Space Station following the successful launch of the agencys Northrop Grumman Commercial Resupply Services 23 mission, or No...
Cadillac Lyriq AWD Vs RWD: How Much HP Can Each Version Actually Deliver?
Slash Gear - 15 Sep 2025 01:45
One of the choices you'll make when Cadillac Lyriq is choosing between RWD and AWD versions, which have different power outputs. How different, though?
Tens of Thousands of US Emergency Workers Trained on How to Handle a Robotaxi
Slashdot - 15 Sep 2025 01:37
Last year Amazon's robotaxi service Zoox held a training session for 20 Las Vegas firefighters, police officers, and other first responders, reports the Washington Post, calling it "a new ritual for emergency wor...
What Is The Biggest Battery DeWalt Makes & How Long Does It Take To Charge?
Slash Gear - 15 Sep 2025 01:35
DeWalt batteries power its tools through even the toughest task, but they won't last forever. Here's how long you can expect a battery to last between charges.
Rumor: smaller Dynamic Island but no under-screen Face ID for iPhone 18
9 to 5 Mac - 15 Sep 2025 01:27
As Apple continues towards their goal of a true all-screen iPhone, it looks like the iPhone 18 will get them one step closer. more
Does The iPhone Air Have A USB-C Charging Port?
Slash Gear - 15 Sep 2025 01:00
The iPhone Air claims to be Apple's sleekest, most durable smartphone yet. But in making these upgrades, did the company replace its charging port once again?
How Fast Can Aircraft Carriers Travel & Which Country Has The Fastest?
Slash Gear - 15 Sep 2025 00:45
Aircraft carriers are critical parts of some naval fleets; as such, they need to be fast. But how fast are they, and who has the fastest of them all?
Cannabis use may quadruple diabetes risk
Science Daily - 15 Sep 2025 00:42
A massive study of over 4 million adults has revealed that cannabis use may nearly quadruple the risk of developing diabetes. Despite some earlier suggestions that cannabis might have metabolic benefits, this large analy...
5 New Milwaukee Tools And Kits At Home Depot That Should Be On Your Radar
Slash Gear - 15 Sep 2025 00:30
Milwaukee always puts on a big show of release new tools every year with its Pipeline event. Here are some of the new additions you should pay attention to.
Why Most American Outlets Don't Have Switches (But Other Countries' Do)
Slash Gear - 15 Sep 2025 00:15
If you've ever traveled abroad, you noticed that the power outlets in walls are different in many countries. Many outlets in other countries have switches.
Apple Claims 'Most Significant Upgrade to Memory Safety' in OS History
Slashdot - 15 Sep 2025 00:10
"There has never been a successful, widespread malware attack against iPhone," notes Apple's security blog, pointing out that "The only system-level iOS attacks we observe in the wild come from mercenary ...