Mars beckons. While human explorers can maximize the science output for unraveling the complex nature of the Red Planet, that task may well also fall to humanoid robots. (Image credit: NASA/Pat Rawlings) “Artificial astronauts” could fly as actual crew members on human missions to Mars, and elsewhere in space. These rugged, space-rated artificial humans offerContinue Reading
A photo of the Orion capsule during NASA’s uncrewed Artemis 1 moon mission in late 2022. (Image credit: NASA) NASA is asking citizen scientists, space industry employees and other volunteers to help them track the first human mission to the moon in more than 50 years. The agency put out a call for volunteers toContinue Reading
Join this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference, presented by TTI and Molex, where we will explore Molex solutions designed for non-safety-critical, inside-the-box automotive applications. Learn how Micro-Fit, Micro-Lock Plus, and Pico-Clasp connectors deliver reliable, space-saving, and high-performance connectivity to meet the evolving demands of modern vehicles. Inside-the-Box Basics: LearnContinue Reading
EV charging systems provider Electric Era has launched a network to make its charging locations visible on OEM vehicle mapping systems and discoverable on third-party platforms to help customers find its DC fast chargers. The Electric Era Charging Station Network is already available on PlugShare and Google Maps, and willContinue Reading
The Unicode Consortium has confirmed the addition of nine new emojis that are set to roll out over the next year., (NewsNation) — The Unicode Consortium has confirmed the addition of nine new emojis that are set to be released over the next year, according to Emojipedia. The emojis confirmedContinue Reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product. That includes the introduction of the iPhone Air, which Apple says is its thinnest smartphone yet. And, as seen in years past,Continue Reading
Support us on Patreon » In what feels like something of a throwback to much earlier days of Techdirt, the Supreme Court is getting into the weeds of the DMCA. Cox v. Sony is a case centered around questions of repeat infringers and intermediary liability, and we’ve submitted an amicus briefContinue Reading
Analyst bets smart money on ‘proactive digital companion’ upgrade cycle Generative AI will supposedly spark a smartphone renaissance, driving both unit shipments and the value of devices sold this calendar year – or so claims a rather optimistic forecast from Gartner’s consultants.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
For the third time in a decade Streaming platform Plex is warning some users to reset their passwords after suffering yet another breach.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Dreams of one satellite constellation die so another can live EchoStar has agreed to sell the company’s AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses to SpaceX in a transaction worth $17 billion.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
Ivalo XE handset targets governments and security critical sectors, though Qualcomm silicon keeps it tied to the US Finnish phone maker HMD Global is launching a business unit called HMD Secure to target governments and other security-critical customers, and has its first device ready to go.…, Read MoreContinue Reading
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated Africa’s largest dam to boost the economy, end frequent blackouts and support the growth of electric vehicle development in a country that has banned the importation of gasoline-powered vehicles. As reservoir waters flowed into the turbines of the Grand Renaissance Dam,Continue Reading
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A U.S. metals company signed a $500 million investment deal with Pakistan on Monday. Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organization — which is the country’s largest miner of critical minerals — signed a memorandum of understanding with Missouri-based U.S. Strategic Metals for collaboration plans that include setting up aContinue Reading