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Why Russian Spacecraft Land On Solid Ground - But NASA Splashes Down In The Ocean
Slash Gear - 15 Jun 2026 01:45
The American and Russian space programs took radically different approaches to landing their spacecraft, dictated by geography and physics. Here's why.
Is Viltrox Really Building a Camera to Compete with Nikon?
The Phoblographer - 15 Jun 2026 19:00
Viltrox has been one of the most sought-after third-party lens brands to work with. However, since Nikon has sued Viltrox, there have been waves of new reports of varying kinds. One of the latest articles points out that...
Red Hat gives Ubuntu a bootc up the backside at Canonical shindig
The Register - 15 Jun 2026 17:54Lithium spike reveals sun-like star likely swallowed its planet
Phys.org - 15 Jun 2026 14:40
A team of astronomers, led by Brooke Kotten of the University of Michigan, has shown that TOI-5882-a sunlike star located some 1,300 light-years away-has likely eaten one of its planets.
Ultrafast laser pulses reveal a material's hidden state of matter
Phys.org - 15 Jun 2026 14:00
What would it take to instantly transform a material from an electrical insulator into a conductive state without ever touching it? Using ultrafast laser pulses and powerful X-rays, scientists at the National Synchrotron...
DARPA to explore ways to rapidly rebuild satellite networks if attacked
Space News - 15 Jun 2026 13:55
The agency is seeking novel concepts to restore critical satellite services within hours or weeks The post DARPA to explore ways to rapidly rebuild satellite networks if attacked appeared first on SpaceNews.
Elon Musk Strips His 14 Children of Inheritance, Calling Trillion-Dollar Nepotism a 'Mistake'
IBTimes - 15 Jun 2026 13:12
Elon Musk says he will not automatically leave his vast fortune or control of his companies to his 14 children, despite becoming the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's $1.77 trillion IPO.
US-Iran Peace Pact Set For Swiss Signing As Global Allies Urge Stability
IBTimes - 15 Jun 2026 13:08
World leaders welcome a US-Iran peace agreement, as a diplomatic breakthrough promising stability in West Asia, reopening trade routes, and fostering economic growth.
Intel wants cheap Windows laptops to stop feeling cheap
PC World - 15 Jun 2026 13:00
People everywhere are talking about Apples cheaper MacBook Neo laptop. Now Windows is preparing to retake the mainstream laptop market with Project Firefly, inspired by smartphone design. Firefly aims to deliver characte...
Palantir's NHS data deal called in for a second opinion
The Register - 15 Jun 2026 12:00I write about online scams. A fake Nvidia livestream still almost fooled me
PC World - 15 Jun 2026 12:00
I cover security and privacy for PCWorld, but even Im not immune to falling for a trick. Earlier this month, I tuned into a livestreamed presentation from Nvidia, the highest valued company in the world. I was a few minu...
Googles AI Mode can now keep track of information for you
Android Authority - 15 Jun 2026 11:57
AI Mode will now keep you updated on the latest sneaker drops, movie tickets, and more.
Ukrainian Man Pleads Guilty in US to Conti Ransomware Charges
SecurityWeek - 15 Jun 2026 11:33
Oleksii Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko admitted to working on the development of a loader for the Conti gang. The post Ukrainian Man Pleads Guilty in US to Conti Ransomware Charges appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Workers Spend As Much Time 'Botsitting' AI As Producing Useful Work, Survey Finds
Slashdot - 15 Jun 2026 01:19
"As the use of artificial intelligence spreads across companies worldwide, it is relieving workers of tedious old chores but creating new ones," reports the Los Angeles Times. "Most people don't realize t...
Beneath our feet lies a fungal superhighway stretching 68 quadrillion miles
Science Daily - 15 Jun 2026 01:00
Beneath our feet lies a vast hidden fungal superhighway that helps sustain much of life on Earth-and scientists have now mapped it for the first time. Researchers estimate that these underground networks stretch an aston...
New Study Assesses Titan's Resources and their Potential Uses
Universe Today - 15 Jun 2026 00:15
In a recent NASA-supported study, researchers assessed Titan's resource base and how it could be leveraged for ISRU. Compared with other locations under study (the Moon, Mars, etc.), they concluded that there is unri...
Still seeing Indexing in Progress on iOS 27? Heres how to check the actual status
9 to 5 Mac - 15 Jun 2026 23:57
For some iOS 27 beta 1 users, the indexing process is taking much longer than expected. Thankfully, theres a way to check the actual percentage from a Mac. Heres how.
Cisco SD-WAN make-me-root bug under attack
The Register - 15 Jun 2026 23:48Flock Cameras Are Tracking More Than License Plates: Here's Where All That Data Goes
BGR - 15 Jun 2026 23:479to5Mac Daily: June 15, 2026 - More iOS 27 features and changes
9 to 5 Mac - 15 Jun 2026 23:35
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Trump's Strange Arm Movements Spark Alarm at White House Birthday Party Amid Claims He Can 'Barely Walk'
IBTimes - 15 Jun 2026 23:20
Donald Trump's recent birthday appearance sparked online debate over visible bruising on his arm, raising health concerns and political speculation across social media platforms.
Xbox is reportedly closing Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Compulsion Games
Engadget - 15 Jun 2026 23:18
Some well-known first-party Xbox studios are reportedly at risk of being closed down.