SpaceX is picking up the pace of preparations for the next launch of its giant Starship rocket. On Wednesday night (Aug. 19), the company completed a single-engine static fire test with its Ship 41 vehicle, the upper stage that’s in line to fly Starship ‘s upcoming Flight 14 mission. As its name suggests, Flight 14Continue Reading
SpaceX launched yet another Starlink mission today (Aug. 21), sending 29 more of the broadband satellites to orbit from Florida’s Space Coast. The spacecraft flew aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, which lifted off from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station today at 11:14 a.m. EDT (1514 GMT). That was a day later than planned; SpaceXContinue Reading
Sponsored by TTI. This white paper, Understanding Battery Management Systems (BMS): Key Components and Functions, by Eaton, outlines the essential components and functions of BMS. These systems ensure battery safety and efficiency by regulating charging, preventing faults and optimizing energy use. The BMS uses sensors and communication interfaces for real-timeContinue Reading
Like all governments that have enacted pro-EV policies, the UK government is under constant pressure from automakers and other vested interests to water those policies down. The UK has enacted a ZEV Mandate, which stipulates (as the government’s official web site describes it) that “new petrol and diesel cars willContinue Reading
If you’ve been eyeing up one of PINE64‘s Linux-friendly single-board computers, phones or tablets, now would be a good time to buy one. The open-hardware company has announced it will not be “producing more Linux devices” for the time being, and expects its existing stock of certain devices, including theContinue Reading
With the launch of “Slack Code” channels, Slack this week introduced a new way for developers and non-tech staff to work collaboratively with coding agents. While Slack already integrates with several coding agents, developers have to interact with them independently to get work done. The aim of Slack Code isContinue Reading
OpenAI is adding a new safety capability that allows enterprises to detect misuse of its AI systems across multiple interactions without retaining prompts or responses, enabling risk monitoring while preserving its Zero Data Retention (ZDR) commitments. “OpenAI does not retain…prompts or model responses after a request is processed,” the company said inContinue Reading
BEIJING (AP) — Do you want to see whether a robot can fold a piece of cloth? Interested in getting a robot dog or even a humanoid robot that could offer some emotional support? Or perhaps you just want to watch robots boxing and dancing? Come to Beijing. China kickedContinue Reading
BEIJING (AP) — China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket on land for the first time, state media reported Wednesday, as the country seeks to advance its space program. Although this marks China’s first successful recovery on land, it is the second time the country has recoveredContinue Reading
Of all the things I thought the The Traitor administration would cause to enter the public lexicon, I certainly did not have screwworms on my list. If you somehow haven’t heard of this, screwworms are actually a fly that lays its eggs by burrowing into the flesh of other animals.Continue Reading
The upgrade landscape for Delta Air Lines elite members in 2026 is defined by a paradox: while key loyalty perks are improving on paper, actually securing a seat in First Class through complimentary upgrades has never been more difficult. With Medallion Qualifying Dollar (MQD) thresholds holding steady at 5,000 forContinue Reading
Premium economy became one of the most successful cabin concepts in international aviation because it solved a problem that neither business class nor standard economy could address on its own. Travelers who wanted more space, better food, and a quieter experience did not necessarily want to pay business-class fares. AirlinesContinue Reading
Canonical has committed funding to a three-year PhD project focused on building a system that can automatically translate large C codebases into Rust. And they are not alone; UK Research and Innovation is matching their funding for the project, which is set to run through the University of Bristol’s ProgrammingContinue Reading