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Elon Musk to hand over first Giga Berlin Tesla cars on Tuesday

Tesla boss Elon Musk has flown to Germany to present to customers the first Model Y vehicles built at the automaker’s new Giga Berlin plant.
An image from Google Street View.

Are you immortalized on Google Street View? It’s easy to find out

Do you know if you're immortalized on Google Street View, your presence documented online for all eternity? It's easy to find out.
Iryna (far left), a doctor working in Ukraine.

David Beckham hands his Instagram account to Ukraine doctor

David Beckham has handed control of his Instagram account to a doctor in war-torn Ukraine in a bid to highlight the challenging working conditions there.
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Watch engineers add a new radio antenna to the Eiffel Tower

Engineers recently fitted a new radio antenna to the Eiffel Tower, work that saw the iconic monument grow by another six meters.
An orbital sunrise viewed from the ISS.

NASA shares majestic images of orbital sunrise captured from ISS

NASA has shared a set of stunning images showing an orbital sunrise from the International Space Station 262 miles above our planet.
Prince William, Prince Charles, and Prince Harry in 2000.

Fancy starring in Netflix hit The Crown?

Netflix is looking for actors to play Prince William and Prince Harry in season 6 of The Crown. No acting experience is needed — only a strong resemblance.
NASA's SLS rocket on its way to the launchpad.

See NASA’s new SLS moon rocket on its way to the launchpad

NASA’s next-generation SLS moon rocket has exited the Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building and is now inching its way toward the launchpad.
James Webb Space Telescope illustration.

James Webb Space Telescope team delivers best possible news

The James Webb Space Telescope team has reported on its efforts to align the observatory's mirror, confirming that it's performing beyond expectations.
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Elon Musk predicts date for first crewed landing on Mars

SpaceX boss Elon Musk has tweeted his latest prediction for when he thinks the first humans will make it to Mars (using SpaceX hardware, of course).
NASA's Orion capsule atop the SLS rocket.

How to watch NASA slowly roll its moon rocket to launchpad

NASA will send its SLS rocket and Orion capsule to the launchpad for the first time on Thursday, giving us our first proper look at the fully stacked vehicle.
The International Space Station.

This NASA astronaut just set a new record in space

On his second mission, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei has just broken a spaceflight record aboard the International Space Station.
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Watch Astra return to rocket flight after February failure

Following a launch failure last month, spaceflight startup Astra has successfully deployed satellites for three private companies.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter.

NASA has wonderful news for its plucky Mars helicopter

NASA's Mars helicopter has been performing so well over the last year that the space agency has decided to extend its flight operations through September.
NASA's Orion capsule atop the SLS rocket.

Watch NASA’s trailer for the first rollout of its mega moon rocket

NASA is about to send its next-generation rocket to the launchpad for the first time and has released a trailer highlighting its maiden mission.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral.

SpaceX birthday video celebrates its first 20 years

SpaceX has shared a video celebrating its 20th birthday, with the footage featuring key moments from its two decades of operations.
The back of the iPhone 12 Pro being held by someone.

Apple starts selling refurbished iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

Apple has started selling certified refurbished iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro handsets almost 18 months after they first became available.
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iPhone factory in Shenzhen hit by new COVID-19 lockdown

Apple supplier Foxconn has announced the temporary closure of an iPhone factory in Shenzhen, China, in response to a new COVID-19-related lockdown.
Apple's Mac Studio desktop.

COVID-19 lockdown in China may slow Mac Studio shipments

A COVID-19-related lockdown in one of the world's busiest tech hubs threatens to extend customer wait times for Apple's new Mac Studio desktop.
2020 Ford Explorer ST first drive

Ford will sell some Explorer SUVs with missing features

Ford says the global chip shortage means some of its Explorer SUVs will ship with missing features, though they'll be added when the parts become available.
Astrolab's FLEX lunar rover prototype.

Watch this new lunar rover take a test drive in an otherworldly desert

Watch this impressive lunar rover prototype from California startup Astrolab as it takes on the otherworldly terrain of Death Valley.
NASA's SLS core stage being lowered between its twin boosters.

NASA’s mega moon rocket heads to launchpad next week

NASA is about to take a big step toward the launch of its Artemis I lunar mission when it transports its next-gen rocket to the launch pad for the first time.
A possible future design of the Zeva Zero flying machine.

Personal flying machine looks like a vertical flying saucer

A lot of personal flying machines are in the works right now, but this one from a U.S. startup surely features one of the most extraordinary designs yet.
The world's longest car.

Absurdly long car awarded Guinness World Record

A ridiculously long automobile made up of multiple Cadillac Eldorado limousines has been awarded a Guinness World Record.
The Mac Mini M1 sitting on a desk.

Mac Mini to get M2 and M2 Pro chips, new report claims

A new report claims Apple's Mac Mini will be refreshed with two different models featuring the next generation of its highly efficient M family of chips.
PS5 and DualSense art.

Sony PlayStation becomes latest big brand to boycott Russia

Sony has stopped selling PlayStation consoles and software in Russia, making it the latest major brand to pull out of the country over the war in Ukraine.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Cape Canaveral.

How to watch SpaceX’s 10th rocket launch of 2022

SpaceX will perform its 10th rocket launch of the year on Wednesday, and here's how you can watch the mission unfold in real time.
Apple Mac Studio and Studio Display.

All of the product videos that Apple shared today

We've brought together all of the videos that Apple shared today following the unveiling of new products at its Peek Performance event.
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These huge solar arrays are set for a mammoth space voyage

NASA has shown off the massive solar arrays that will help power its Psyche spacecraft to a distant asteroid of the same name later this year.
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Why are so many people booking Airbnb rooms in Ukraine?

People from around the world have booked more than 60,000 nights at Airbnb accommodations in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion. But why?
Taking the S Pen out of the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Hackers nabbed Galaxy source code, Samsung confirms

Samsung has confirmed it recently suffered a security breach that saw hackers nab internal company data linked to its popular Galaxy devices.
SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts.

SpaceX Crew-4 astronauts prep for next month’s ISS mission

SpaceX’s Crew-4 astronauts are making their final preparations for next month’s mission to the International Space Station.
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Watch this cool highlights video of ULA’s Atlas V launch

United Launch Alliance has shared a beautifully shot video of a recent space mission involving its workhorse Atlas V rocket.
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Netflix suspends its streaming service in Russia

Netflix has suspended its streaming service in Russia following the country's invasion of Ukraine toward the end of last month.
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft over Europa, with Jupiter in the background.

Check out NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft at start of build

NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft has officially entered its assembly stage at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, the space agency said on Thursday.