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An image of a supernova remnant created by Setonix, Australia's newest supercomputer.

Check out this supercomputer’s stunning image of a supernova remnant

Australia’s newest supercomputer, Setonix, has crunched masses of data to create a stunning image of a supernova remnant.
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Tesla’s electric Semi truck coming sooner than expected

In a tweet posted on Wednesday, Tesla boss Elon Musk revealed a new shipping date for the automaker's all-electric Semi truck.
VSS Unity during a test flight to the edge of space.

Virgin Galactic keeps its space tourism customers waiting … again

Virgin Galactic has again delayed the launch of its space tourism service, leaving those who’ve already forked out for a ticket having to wait even longer.
mars 2020 perseverance rover

NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover hails its ‘dusty dozen’

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has pointed the way to a special website where you can learn more about all of the rock and soil samples it's collected to date.
Apple Mac Studio desktop and Studio Display.

Apple rolls out fix for Studio Display audio issue

Apple has released a fix for an issue that caused the audio output on some of its Studio Display monitors to suddenly cut out or sound distorted.
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket on a mission for the NRO.

Watch this U.S. spy satellite get launched to orbit by SpaceX rival

Watch Rocket Lab's video of its workhorse Electron rocket blasting an American spy satellite into orbit from New Zealand on Thursday.
Someone knocking on a door.

Travel website scam saw 100 tourists show up at woman’s home

A London homeowner spent weeks turning away numerous groups of tourists who insisted they’d booked her property on popular travel site Booking.com.
NASA's next-generation SLS rocket.

NASA says it’s looking good for lunar launch weeks from now

With 100,000 people expected to turn up to watch, NASA says it’s on track for the late-August maiden launch of its next-generation lunar rocket.
The Cartwheel Galaxy captured by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Check out Webb telescope’s most amazing image yet

NASA has shared a breathtaking image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope showing the Cartwheel Galaxy some 500 million light-years from Earth.
Apple Mac Studio desktop and Studio Display.

Studio Display suffering audio issues, Apple acknowledges

Over the last few months, a growing number of users of Apple’s new Studio Display have been complaining about issues with the monitor’s audio performance.
Virtual Incision's MIRA robot.

Remote surgery robot to be tested on space station

NASA is gearing up to test a remote surgery robot aboard the space station with the idea of one day deploying it for crewed missions to deep space.
Artist's visualization of the Gateway spacecraft with scientific instruments aboard.

NASA video reveals complexity of Lunar Gateway plan

The space agency has shared a fascinating video that reveals the complexity of its plan to build and maintain the Lunar Gateway.
Instagram chief Adam Mosseri

Instagram’s chief is relocating to Europe, report says

Instagram boss Adam Mosseri is heading across the pond to live in London, England – reportedly for a variety of reasons.
A Chinese Long March-5B rocket launches from Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan province, carrying the space station module Wentian on July 24, 2022.

Chinese rocket debris comes down near villages

Debris from a recent Chinese rocket re-entry has reportedly been found close to several villages in Malaysia and Indonesia.
The Nile River as seen from the space station.

6 awesome Earth images captured from the ISS in July

Check out our selection of some of the most striking Earth images taken from the International Space Station during July.
App Store on-screen illustration

Apple’s App Store to start showing more ads

Folks with an iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch will soon start seeing more ads for apps in the App Store, giving developers more ways to reach customers.
A meteor shower.

Check out NASA’s skywatching tips for August

NASA is back again with its monthly roundup up of skywatching treats, which this time includes a chance to view the distant ice giant planet Uranus.
An aerial view of London on Google Maps.

Google Maps rolls out fly-around imagery of top landmarks

Announced at its I/O event earlier this year, Google is now rolling out a cool feature for Maps that offers 3D fly-around views of famous landmarks.
NASA's Mars Sample Return mission.

NASA makes dramatic change to Mars Sample Return mission

NASA has announced a dramatic change to its Mars Sample Return mission, which will attempt to transport samples of martian rock all the way to Earth.
A close-up of a dog from The Dog House: UK on HBO Max.

This gym for dogs features specially designed treadmills

Abu Dhabi dogs now have a cool place to exercise during the city's scorching summers after a specially designed gym opened there.
The International Space Station.

Space station looks set to become a bit less international

Russia will stop sending cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS) as early as 2025, the country’s new space chief confirmed this week.
The James Webb Space Telescope Forever stamp.

James Webb Space Telescope stamp release date revealed

The United States Postal Service has revealed the launch date for pre-orders of the James Webb Space Telescope Forever stamp.
Closeup of the Instagram app icon.

Instagram boss says to expect even more video content

Instagram boss Adam Mosseri took to his own platform on Tuesday to address a number of concerns that he's been hearing from the community recently.
Amazon logo on the headquarters building.

Ouch! Some Amazon Prime members face a 43% price hike

Following a similar increase in the U.S. earlier this year, Amazon Prime members across Europe will see the cost of their subscriptions rise by up to 43%.
square off chess board experience squareoff pawn

Chess-playing robot breaks child’s finger during game

A robot chess player went outside the usual rules of the game by making a move that shocked onlookers and left its seven-year-old opponent with a broken finger.
A string-like object discovered by NASA's Mars rover.

What’s your string theory for Mars rover’s latest find?

NASA's Mars rover, Perseverance, has discovered another mysterious object while exploring the red planet earlier this month.
The Southern Ring Nebula.

Zip through space to the stunning Southern Ring Nebula

The James Webb Space Telescope team has posted a cool video that zips through space all the way to the stunning Southern Ring Nebula.
NASA's next-generation SLS rocket.

Watch NASA’s cinematic trailer for its upcoming moon mission

In the same week that NASA announced a timetable for the maiden launch of its mega moon rocket, the agency has dropped a cinematic trailer for the mission.
A silhouetted person holds a smartphone displaying the Facebook logo. They are standing in front of a sign showing the Meta logo.

Meta is suing Meta. It’s pretty meta

In October, Facebook announced that it had created a new parent company called Meta. But it turns out that not everyone is happy about it.
A concept image of the Artemis 1 Orion capsule.

NASA eyes three dates for mega moon rocket’s maiden launch

NASA has taken a major step toward the highly anticipated maiden launch of its mega moon rocket, naming three potential launch dates.
Baidu's next-generation autonomous robotaxi.

Check out Baidu’s futuristic robotaxi

Chinese tech giant Baidu says its next-generation autonomous taxi features the capabilities of a 'skilled driver with 20 years of experience.'
SpaceX's Falcon Heavy during liftoff.

SpaceX’s powerful Falcon Heavy rocket has another date with space

SpaceX’s powerful Falcon Heavy rocket has scored another date with space after NASA selected the vehicle to launch the Roman telescope.
Alaska Airlines' digital baggage tags.

Alaska Airlines to offer digital baggage tags in U.S. first

Alaska Airlines is to start offering some of its passengers digital baggage tags in what it claims is a first for U.S carriers.
Netflix app icon on Apple TV.

Netflix’s ad-supported tier will start with a big drawback

Netflix executive Ted Sarandos on Tuesday revealed some more details about the streaming service's upcoming ad-supported tier.