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A Space-Based Gravitational Wave Observatory Is a Step Closer to Reality

05-05-2022 22:55

A proposal for the first-ever space-based observatory for studying gravitational waves just passed a vital feasibility review with flying colours. The mission is called LISA — the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna — and it cleared Phase A of its mission lifetime cycle, the process by which missions are dreamt up and then created.Led by the European Space Agency in collaboration with NASA, LISA is made up of three spacecraft that will orbit the Sun in a triangular formation. Each &ls

The U.S. Barely Recycled Last Year

05-05-2022 22:40

It’s easy to hate plastic recycling in the U.S. — even for the most conscious consumer.It’s not because we don’t think there should be a circular economy that would reroute plastic items away from landfills. It’s because the U.S. recycling system is broken and complicated. According to a new analysis, we are recycling less than we ever have.
Since the 1970s, oil companies have known that recycling wasn’t a real solution to reducing plastic waste.But they heavi

You Can Once Again Play Fortnite on Your iPhone Thanks to Xbox Cloud Gaming

05-05-2022 22:15

Now you can play Fortnite wherever there’s an internet connection. Microsoft announced today that Epic Games’ flagship title is now available to play for free through the Xbox Cloud Gaming service, including on mobile. Right now, the game is available in 26 countries, including Australia. This is pretty big news, given how the app was previously kicked off both Apple and Google’s app stores.Fortnite was famously dumped from the iOS App Store in 2019 after Epic attempted to

Armoured Truck Firm Brink’s Says It Will Secure Crypto Backups in Secret Vaults

05-05-2022 21:30

The security company best known for making giant armoured trucks and inspiring elaborate heist fantasies from bored suburban kids is getting in on crypto.Brink’s, the 163-year-old Virginia-based security company announced it’s partnering with Swiss cryptocurrency custody firm Metaco to provide physical “disaster recovery” solutions for private cryptocurrency key backups. In the event of one of those doomsday disaster scenarios, Brink’s will hold a physical backup of

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Season Premiere is Finally Here

05-05-2022 21:20

A perfect example of how we’re in the midst of more Star Trek than ever right now is quite literally just as one series ends, another begins. We already broke down our extensive thoughts about that season finale of Star Trek: Picard, but Star Trek: Strange New Worlds also boldly went out today with its season premiere. Want to talk spoilers? Well: open hailing frequencies!
There’s a lot of fun and meaty things going on in “Strange New Worlds,” the self-titled premiere of

Senate Votes Down Sanders’ Bid to Cut Funding for NASA’s Second Moon Lander

05-05-2022 21:10

It appears that Senator Bernie Sanders has lost his latest battle against private space ventures, as the Senate has voted against a motion that would’ve cut funding for a second NASA lunar lander.
On Wednesday, senators turned down Sanders’ motion to remove authorization for $US10 ($14) billion in NASA funding that Blue Origin, the aerospace firm led by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is competing for against other private space companies. This funding is slated to come out of the federal

Elon Musk Isn’t a Climate Hero

05-05-2022 20:40

Is Elon Musk really that bad?That’s both a question posed to me quasi-regularly from strangers who hear I cover climate change, as well as the title of a New York Times op-ed posted last weekend from technology columnist Farhad Manjoo. As the tech billionaire vies to buy Twitter, his critics are coming out of the woodwork, pointing out his concerning connections with misinformation superstars like Joe Rogan and the possible implications for the beleaguered platform.But, as both Manjoo and

Google, Microsoft, and Apple Say You’ll Soon Be Able to Use the Same Login on Any Browser

05-05-2022 20:35

Three of the world’s biggest tech companies are promoting the idea that you won’t need to keep entering in your password anymore, in which case you’ll no longer have to remember different variations of your regular “Kingkong05jacksonsbestfilm69!” login to access your email or Amazon accounts.The FIDO Alliance (AKA fast identity online) announced Thursday they are working with Apple, Microsoft, and Google for a new “common passwordless sign-in standard.”

Huge Groundwater System Discovered Under Antarctica

05-05-2022 20:27

Antarctica, far from just a sprawling mass of ice, is a geologically complex continent made of expansive glaciers, jagged bedrock, and, as new research finds, large amounts of groundwater. A study published today in the journal Science describes a thick layer of groundwater underneath West Antarctica with the potential to govern the continent’s ice streams. The researchers behind the work think this could be one of several vast groundwater reservoirs under Antarctica.The team, led by

Starlink Internet Will Now Let You Take Your Dishy on the Go

05-05-2022 20:15

Subscribers to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service can now carry their connectivity with them to remote areas as part of a new portability feature that the company announced on Wednesday. In an email to its customers, SpaceX’s Starlink rolled out the new feature for a fee of $US25 ($35) a month, in addition to the service’s regular $US110 ($153) monthly subscription fee.The portability feature would allow Starlink’s customers to temporarily move their internet sate

With Only 10 Vaquita Porpoises Left, There’s Still Hope for a Comeback

05-05-2022 20:00

The vaquita (Phocoena sinus) is treacherously close to extinction, but the population could rebound without genetic problems related to inbreeding, according to researchers who recently studied the species’ genome.Vaquitas are 4-to-5-foot-long porpoises that inhabit a narrow stretch of the Gulf of California. The species numbered around 600 when they were first surveyed in 1997. By 2008, that number was down to 200, and now researchers estimate there are around 10 of the animals left on Ea

Moon Knight Finale Burning Questions Answered by the Show’s Director and Producer

05-05-2022 19:40

How is Moon Knight over already? It feels like yesterday that news broke Oscar Isaac was going to play the mysterious, powerful Marvel Comics character for Disney+, and now we’ve already seen everything the show has to offer. But could there be more?io9 spoke to Moon Knight executive producers Grant Curtis and Mohamed Diab (Diab also directed the show’s first two and last two episodes) about it. The duo also dove deep into some of the finale’s big moments and reveals,

GoldenEye 007 Gets Multiplayer Across Four Screens, Thanks to $13,882 of Extra Gear

05-05-2022 18:50

As immensely satisfying as battling your friends in a Goldeneye 007 deathmatch on the N64 was, all four players shared the same screen, which made sneaking around a level impossible. Twenty-five years after the game’s release, it turns out there is a way to give every GoldenEye player their own private screen — if you’ve got $US10,000 ($13,882) of professional video gear at your disposal.Although PC games like Doom or Rise of the Triad introduced multiplayer modes that have sev

Star Trek: Picard’s Season Finale May Be One of the Most Unhinged Hours of Television This Year

05-05-2022 18:45

Reader, I have to admit: it has been several days since I first saw the Star Trek: Picard season two finale by the time you’re reading this. And I still cannot tell you if I mean to say “unhinged” here as either a good or a bad thing.
“Farewell” is, of course, an episode of goodbyes — farewell to the series’ time travel plotline, farewell to some pretty major characters, farewell to many ideas about how an episode of television should have paltry element

Cameo, Your Favourite Celebrity Shout-Out App Announces Layoffs

05-05-2022 18:35

The company responsible for giving your favourite D tier celebrities a financial lifeline reportedly fired a quarter of its staff.The celebrity greeting service reportedly laid off 87 workers this week, which amounts to around 25% of its total staff, according to one employee speaking with The Information. That bad news, the employee said, came during a Wednesday all-hands meeting. Cameo CEO and co-founder Steven Galanis confirmed the layoffs in a statement sent to Gizmodo Thursday.“The de

Musk Goes to Crypto Bros, Big Tech, and Saudis for Twitter Deal Funding

05-05-2022 18:30

There’s a sudden squall of something off-smelling coming from Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s planned $US44 ($61) billion Twitter deal. The prolific tweeter has already pushed the bounds of verbal agreements surrounding the Twitter buyout, but now that a new round of funding has come down the pike, some are questioning just how solid the financing for the deal truly is.In Securities and Exchange Commission documents filed Wednesday, Musk’s Twitter bid acquired new funding to the tune of

The First Obi-Wan Kenobi Figure Looks Great From All Points of View

05-05-2022 18:00

We still have just over three weeks until the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series premieres on Disney+ on May 27, but the Star Wars show’s merchandise has already begun to roll out alongside the new trailer. First up, and introduced on last night’s Jimmy Kimmel Live (guest-hosted by comedian Mike Birbiglia) by Ewan McGregor himself, is the excellent, six-inch, Black Series action figure of the middle-aged Obi-Wan from the show.Take a look — a good, long, steamy look:
A few things to note

Acebeam Rider RX AA Flashlight review

05-05-2022 18:00 via geeky-gadgets.com

Sponsored: Today we are having a look at the Acebeam Rider RX flashlight. The flashlight is designed to be the ultimate everyday carry and comes with a wide range of features and a unique design. Acebeam was founded in 2014 and they are based in Shenzhen, China, the company makes a range of lighting products […]
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This VR App Has Legs

05-05-2022 17:50 via wired.com

Spatial adds support for full-body virtual avatars, giving realism in VR a step up.

Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphone Leak Reinforces Major Redesign, But It’s Not All Good News

05-05-2022 17:35

Photos of the Sony WH-1000XM5’s retail package have supposedly leaked, giving us our best look yet at the upcoming flagship headphones that are set to take on the Bose 700 and Apple AirPods Max.Posted to Reddit by user u/Chez5160, the photos reveal a squircle-shaped package wrapped in a product sleeve that has an image of the WH-1000XM5 on it. If this photo is legit, it reinforces a previous leak from site TechnikNews, whose unnamed “retail” source claimed the WH-1000XM5 will f

This Tiny Moon-Bound Satellite Could Carve a Path For a Lunar Space Station

05-05-2022 17:30

NASA and its partners are seeking to build a lunar space station later this decade as part of the ambitious Artemis program, but before that can happen, a microwave-sized probe will need to perform important duties in a unique and promising lunar orbit.Should all go as planned, the CAPSTONE satellite will launch later this month, and become the first human-built device to operate in a near rectilinear halo orbit (NRHO). Zooming around this highly elliptical orbit, the 25-kilogram cubesat —

Microsoft Tells Users to Uninstall Windows 11 Update That Causes Apps to Crash

05-05-2022 17:25

Microsoft is telling Windows 11 users to uninstall a recent software update after it was discovered to cause certain apps to crash.In a support document (via Windows Latest), the software giant admitted Windows 11 update KB5012643 causes apps using specific .NET 3.5 framework components to become unstable. The .NET Framework is a free, open-source platform used to build and run programs on Windows, and is relied upon by many apps.“After installing this update, some .NET Framework 3.5 apps

Lenovo Yoga Slim Laptop Lineup Refreshed With Updated Intel, AMD Processors

05-05-2022 17:21

Lenovo has announced its newest generation of Yoga Slim clamshell laptops in the US. The latest models in the Yoga Slim lineup include the Yoga Slim 9i, Yoga Slim 7i and Yoga Slim7i Pro X, Yoga Slim 7i Carbon, Yoga Slim 7, Yoga Slim 7 Pro, and the Yoga 7. The laptops will be available in starting May in the US. The company is yet to reveal pricing and availability det...

NASA and Star Wars: These Fictional Worlds From the Franchise Bear an Uncanny Resemblance to the Real World

05-05-2022 16:37

While Hoth looks similar to Pluto, Mustafar shares resemblance with Venus. Geonosis, with rugged dry landscape in red hues, appears to be a look-alike of Mars. Endor's appearance seems to have taken inspiration from one of the Jupiter's largest moons, Ganymede.

Apple, Google, Microsoft Bringing FIDO's New Passwordless Sign-Ins Capabilities to Their Platforms

05-05-2022 16:13

Apple, Google and Microsoft have announced that they will implement new capabilities of the common passwordless sign-in standard created by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium on their devices and platforms over the coming year.

Bill Gates Questions Elon Musk's Move to Buy Twitter, Says Could 'Make It Worse'

05-05-2022 16:07

Bill Gates has warned that Elon Musk could make Twitter "worse" and said that he isn't clear of what the Tesla chief would do with the microblogging platform.

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra smartphone leaked

05-05-2022 16:02 via geeky-gadgets.com

Details have been leaked about a new smartphone from ZTE, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra. Some photos of the handset have appeared online along with a range of specifications. The new ZTE Axon 40 Ultra smartphone will come with a 6.81-inch OLED display that will have a Full HD+ resolution of 2480 x 1116 pixels. […]
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Garmin Vivomove Sport Hybrid Smartwatch With Discrete OLED Display Launched in India

05-05-2022 15:49

Garmin Vivomove Sport smartwatch was launched in India at a price of Rs. 18,990. It comes with four colour options: Black, Cocoa, Cool Mint and Ivory. The wearable is now available for purchase.

MIT Researchers May Have Detected Rare ‘Black Widow’ System 3,000 Light-Years From Earth

05-05-2022 15:29

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have detected a new object, roughly 3,000-4,000 light-years away, giving out mysterious flashes of light. They suspect that this object could be the elusive “black widow” star.

Spanish Intelligence Agency Accused of Gross Negligence After Spyware Hacked Phones of Top Officials

05-05-2022 15:28

Spanish intelligence agency comes under spotlight amid hacking revelations involving the cell phones of top politicians. CNI has been accused of negligence that allowed unknown sources to hack Prime Minister Sánchez's phone with the Pegasus spyware. To clarify the working of the department, agency director Paz Esteban López is appearing before a select parliamentary...

NASA And Star Wars: These Fictional Worlds From Popular Franchise Bear An Uncanny Resemblance To Real World

05-05-2022 15:25

While Hoth looks similar to Pluto, Mustafar shares resemblance with Venus. Geonosis, with rugged dry landscape in red hues, appears to be a look-alike of Mars. Endor's appearance seems to have taken inspiration from one of the Jupiter's largest moons, Ganymede.

Aviation Ministry Invites Applications for PLI Scheme for Drones, Drone Components

05-05-2022 15:11

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has invited applications for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for manufacturers of drones and drone components, who have crossed the PLI eligibility threshold for previous financial year.

Avatar: The Way of Water to Release in India in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam

05-05-2022 15:07

Avatar: The Way of Water — is set to release in Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil,and Telugu. The Avatar sequel will release theatrically worldwide on December 16. The official title of the Avatar sequel was only revealed a few days ago.

Porsche invests in Group14 Technologies for EVs

05-05-2022 15:03 via geeky-gadgets.com

Porsche is continuing its investments in companies that produce technology for electric vehicles, its latest investment is in Group14 Technologies. The company produces battery active materials (BAM) for use in batteries for electric vehicles in the USA and the company will set up a new factory. As lead investor, Porsche is raising 100 million US […]
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IMF Warns Central African Republic Against Bitcoin Adoption

05-05-2022 15:03

According to the International Monetary Fund, the Central African Republic’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender poses several issues for the country and the region.

These Are the 10 Android Phones Worth Buying

05-05-2022 15:00 via wired.com

Shopping for a new phone can be an ordeal. Let us take some of the pain out of it with these WIRED-tested picks and tips.

Dish 5G Wireless Service Launched for Consumers in Las Vegas, Costs $30 a Month

05-05-2022 14:59

Dish Network is rolling out the 5G wireless services to consumers after months-long delay in an effort to create a nationwide network and decrease dependence on T-Mobile. Dish has also signed a multi-year deal with Samsung to buy equipment for its upcoming 5G network in the United States.

Hawaii Votes in Favour of the Creation of a Blockchain, Crypto Regulation Task Force

05-05-2022 14:56

Two committees of the Hawaii State Legislature, Commerce and Consumer Protection (CPN) and Ways and Means (WAM), have unanimously approved the launch of a specialised task force to explore the use and regulation of the crypto ecosystem.

Use Apple Airdrop to transfer photos, files and video on iPhone and Mac

05-05-2022 14:55 via geeky-gadgets.com

Apple has made it very easy to transfer photographs, files, documents and video from one of its devices to another using the companies Airdrop technology. If you aren’t already using Apple Airdrop to transfer files from your iPhone to your Mac this quick guide will take you through the process and show you how quickly […]
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Binance Crypto Exchange Bags Operational Licence in France After Dubai, Puerto Rico

05-05-2022 14:55

France has granted Binance crypto exchange with official permission to operate in the nation. France has thus become the first European nation to sign on operational licences for Binance. CEO Chengpeng Zhao, who spoke about the future of crypto in Paris last year, confirmed the development on Twitter.

Binance Crypto Exchange Bags Operational Licence in France After Dubai

05-05-2022 14:55

France has granted Binance crypto exchange with official permission to operate in the nation. France has thus become the first European nation to sign on operational licences for Binance. CEO Chengpeng Zhao, who spoke about the future of crypto in Paris last year, confirmed the development on Twitter.

LandingZone MacBook docking station offers over 15 ports

05-05-2022 14:41 via geeky-gadgets.com

Apple MacBook owners looking to add a little more connectivity to their notebook may be interested in a new docking station at play name the LandingZone. Offering a wealth of connectivity the docking station has been specifically designed for both the 14 and 16 inch M1 MacBook Pro laptops. Allowing you to easily connect external […]
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New Lenovo Yoga AIO 7 all-in-one PC soon launching

05-05-2022 14:28 via geeky-gadgets.com

Building on the original 27 inch 4K all-in-one desktop PC the AIO 7, Lenovo has this week announced a new Lenovo Yoga AIO 7 PC will soon be available although no pricing or availability has been announced as yet. For an indication and a ballpark figure the previous version was priced at $2,000. Lenovo has […]
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Gigabyte Z690 AORUS Tachyon motherboard assists new DDR5-10022 overclocking record

05-05-2022 14:15 via geeky-gadgets.com

Gigabyte has announced this week that its Z690 AORUS Tachyon motherboard equipped with a 12th generation Intel Core i9 12900K processor and liquid nitrogen cooling system has been used to set the world’s overclocking records of DDR5 at 10022. ” The Shielded Memory Routing, SMD memory DIMMs, and comprehensive DDR5 memory overclocking BIOS setting enhance […]
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Didi and Lenovo Founder Clear Weibo Accounts, Raise Questions on Possible Danger in Public Speaking

05-05-2022 14:11

Didi and Lenovo founders, along with several other Chinese billionaires, cleared their Weibo accounts amid speculations about danger to their safety for speaking publicly. Only content from the last six months is visible on the Chinese microblogging site, which is an alternative to Twitter.

T-Mobile announces Internet Freedom to help you switch providers

05-05-2022 14:10 via geeky-gadgets.com

T-Mobile has launched a new service called Internet Freedom that is designed to help you switch your broadband provider to the company even if you have a current contract. The company will cover termination fees with your current provider up to $500 and they will also offer you a 15-day test drive of their broadband […]
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EU Antitrust Chief Appeals for Global Approach Towards Big Tech to Avoid Misuse of Enforcement Gaps

05-05-2022 14:04

Margrethe Vestager, who shaped landmark rules to curb the power of US tech giants, urged global communities to prevent Big Tech from misusing enforcement gaps. These tech giants are also under fire in South Korea, India and Australia.

TekGine compact portable battery powered tire inflator

05-05-2022 14:02 via geeky-gadgets.com

TekGine is a compact portable 6,000 mAh battery powered tire inflator that can also be connected to your cars 12v cigarette lighter output if required. Designed to provide fast one minute inflation and featuring a 150 psi airflow creating 38 litres a minute and featuring four different inflation modes. Early bird pledges are now available […]
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Kara Swisher's Take on Twitter

05-05-2022 14:00 via wired.com

This week, the journalist and entrepreneur joins us to talk about the possible changes Elon Musk could bring to his new social network.

iChessOne folding wooden electronic chess set with Staunton pieces

05-05-2022 13:44 via geeky-gadgets.com

If you enjoy playing chess you may be interested in a new full-size tournament electronic chessboard that can be folded for portability. The iChessOne is a wooden foldable chessboard complete with Staunton 5 chess pieces which have been modified to transform them into an electronic chess set. Designed to be used with online services such […]
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