The success of the Long March 5B rocket marked the country’s latest attempt to position itself as an equal to NASA in space. Read the original post by Eric Berger, Ars Technica
Month: May 2020
‘Upload’ Is a Clunky Parable About Class in a Digital Afterlife
The Amazon comedy has a smart premise, but it’s light on ambition. Read the original post by Jason Parham
Covid-19 Forces Spring Science Field Work to Go Fallow
Researchers and graduate students who depend on outdoor data collection find themselves stuck inside, just as expedition season normally gets going. Read the original post by Eric Niiler
Australian government admits its COVIDSafe app doesn’t work on iOS
‘Our app doesn’t work’ says government who were repeatedly told its app wouldn’t work. What you need to know The Australian government has admitted that its COVIDSafe […] Read the original post by Stephen Warwick
DigiTimes: Manufacturers explore leaving China at Apple’s behest
One chassis maker is looking at setting up a plant in Southeast Asia at the behest of Apple… What you need to know Apple may be moving […] Read the original post by Stephen Warwick
iPhone XR Owners File Another Class Action Lawsuit Against Apple for Selling an Inferior Product
Last month, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Apple in the Northern District of California for selling the iPhone XR with a “defective” 2×2 MIMO […] Read the original post by Rajesh Pandey
After 60 Years, Explosion-Powered Rockets Are Nearly Here
Rotating detonation engines could make rockets lighter, faster, and simpler. First imagined in the 1950s, now they’re almost ready for their first flight. Read the original post by Daniel Oberhaus
Pandemic Lessons From an 18th-Century Reenactor
In all ways, Jon Townsend lives an old-fashioned life. Except, maybe, when he uploads portions of it to his endearing—and instructive—YouTube channel. Read the original post by Matt Simon
Today’s Cartoon: Sloth Gamers
No speed runs in this house. Read the original post by WIRED Cartoons
The H1N1 Crisis Predicted Covid-19’s Toll on Black Americans
In 2009, nonwhite patients got sicker faster, recovered more slowly, and died at higher rates than white patients. Now history is repeating itself. Read the original post by Sidney Fussell
The best way to video chat with mom on Mother’s Day
If you’re thinking about a virtual visit with mom on Mother’s Day (May 10th in the U.S., if it’s not on your calendar), you should […] Read the original post by Glenn Fleishman
Apple’s new PowerBeats Pro 2 certified in Korea
They have also been registered in the U.S. and Malaysia. What you need to know A filing for Apple’s next set of PowerBeats was spotted in Korea. They […] Read the original post by Stephen Warwick
Lamborghini to unveil new Huracán EVO RWD Spyder using Apple AR Quick Look
It’s happening tomorrow, May 7! What you need to know Lamborghini is unveiling a new car tomorrow. The new Huracán EVO RWD Spyder will be revealed on May […] Read the original post by Stephen Warwick
UK carrier Vodafone extends unlimited data for NHS staff, adds care workers
“We will continue to do what we can to say thank you to those on the front lines doing such valuable work in this crisis.” What […] Read the original post by Stephen Warwick
13-inch MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air: Buy this or buy that?
If you’ve been itching to buy a new MacBook, the time has arrived. Over the past six months, every laptop Apple makes has gotten a […] Read the original post by Michael Simon