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A SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying the four private astronauts of the Polaris Dawn mission has launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida in the early hours of September 10 after a few weeks of delays. The mission was scheduled to lift off at the end of August but was postponed first due to technical…

Sure, it’s expensive, but in exchange you get a phone that unfolds like a napkin. | Image: Huawei After weeks of teasing, Huawei has officially launched the world’s first dual-hinged, triple-screen foldable phone and it’s just as expensive as we feared. In China, prices for the Mate XT Ultimate Design start at 19,999 yuan (about…

The iPhone 16 “Camera Control” got announced today — and I got a chance to play around with it in Steve Jobs Theater. I am elated that the new Camera Control can be found across all the iPhone 16 models. (Typically, Apple tends to reserve all the cool new features for the iPhone 16 Pro…

Google has lost a seven-year battle with the European Commission as the EU’s highest court upheld a $2.7 billion antitrust fine against the search giant, Reuters reported. Antitrust regulators originally levied the penalty against Google in 2017 for favoring its own shopping service against local rivals.  “Google’s strategy for its comparison shopping service wasn’t just…

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 Pre-order at Apple Pre-Order Here The Apple Watch Series 10 made its debut on Monday, with the tech giant unveiling the Series 9‘s successor at its event in California.  This year’s Apple Watch is powered by the company’s new S10 System in Package (SiP),…

TL;DR: Upgrade to an M1 Macbook Air for $514.99 (reg. $1,499).  The Apple M1 chip was a whole paradigm shift for MacBooks. Once they switched from an Intel processor, they went from a good option to a great one. Unfortunately, the prices for M1 chip machines are still high, even among refurbs. The good news…

The best vacuum cleaner setup is subjective, heavily hinging on how badly (or not) you want to do the vacuuming yourself, or if you’d rather a robot do it for you. But there’s one universal factor that can make or break any type of vacuum’s usefulness in your home, and that’s how likely you are…

Nearly a quarter century ago, four identical spacecraft launched into space. Now, they’re coming home. The European Space Agency sent a plane to capture footage of the first of four Cluster mission satellites reentering Earth’s atmosphere on Sept. 8. “The first recorded observation of a satellite reentry from a high-speed orbit, taken from a plane…

Adult film actress Richelle Ryan is a conservative, and she’s not apologizing for it. She wears clothing bearing former President Donald Trump’s face and name across her social media platforms.  She is among a handful of adult performers that remain outspoken about their conservative identity in an industry that’s on edge amid the growing concerns…

TL;DR: PDFs are easy with a lifetime subscription to PDF Extra Ultimate, now $99.99.  When you’re constantly juggling PDFs—whether it’s editing contracts, filling out forms, or pulling together reports—having the right tools can make all the difference. Basic PDF readers just don’t cut it when you need to do more than just view files. That’s…

TL;DR: See in the dark with a pair of Double Barrel Digital Night Vision Binoculars on sale for $104.97 (reg. $297).  If you’re planning a night hike, a camping trip, or a late-night fishing expedition, you’ll need gear that can keep up with the darkness. Visibility can be a challenge when the sun goes down,…

TL;DR: Grab the CASA HUB Pro on sale for $89.99 (reg. $109) and power up your workspace with 12 essential ports and dual screen support. Is your desk drowning in cables and adapters? If you’re constantly juggling between charging devices, connecting monitors, and transferring files, you know how quickly things can get out of hand….

This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience. Most people have at least one horror story about online dating. It’s a rite of passage that single people love to hate. But the horror stories look a little different for members of the LGBTQ community. On…

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…

If you’re reading this, you’re looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times‘ elevated word-search game. Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky…

TL;DR: As of Sept. 2, get a lifetime subscription to VPN Unlimited for only £49.92 (reg. £153.12). This newly discounted price is only available through Sept. 29. Are you worried about your privacy online? If so, it may be time to invest in a good VPN. And the timing couldn’t be better — as you…

TL;DR: Live stream Netherlands vs. Germany in the UEFA Nations League for free on RTL+. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The UEFA Nations League doesn’t have the jeopardy of other international tournaments. There isn’t really a whole lot at stake, but that doesn’t mean fans aren’t going to…

TL;DR: A wide range of AI and ChatGPT courses are available to take for free on Udemy. There are absolutely loads of AI and ChatGPT courses on Udemy. You can learn all about this exciting technology with these online resources, giving you the tools you need to truly harness AI and make it work for…

TL;DR: Watch Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass. Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The WNBA season continues and next up it’s Connecticut Sun vs. Los Angeles Sparks. The Connecticut Sun have already claimed their postseason spot, but sadly it’s all…

TL;DR: Watch Minnesota Lynx vs. Atlanta Dream in the WNBA with WNBA League Pass. Avoid blackouts and watch the WNBA from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The WNBA season continues and next up it’s Minnesota Lynx vs. Atlanta Dream. As we approach the playoffs, there is just one position up for grabs and the…

TL;DR: Live stream England vs. Finland in the UEFA Nations League for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. It’s not easy to bounce back after losing in the final of Euro 2024, but that is the task facing England and their interim manager Lee Carsley. The…

The new AirPods that Apple just announced at its iPhone 16 event come with cases that have USB-C ports, but they will not ship with USB-C charging cables in the box. As 9to5Mac has noticed, the new devices’ official page states that USB-C charge cables are sold separately for both the basic AirPods 4 and…

Crypto has changed the way everyone thinks about cash. The number of crypto users is also increasing day by day.  This is because people are realizing the potential of using crypto for payment, transactions and also for just sending and receiving money. However, using crypto for everyday transactions is not as easy for everyone. This…

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that’s captured the public’s attention. The game is all about finding the “common threads between words.” And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we’ve served up some hints and tips to get you over the…

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer. If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for September 10’s Wordle solution revealed. But if…

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Google and the US Justice Department each believe the other wants too much of one thing: control. “Control is the defining characteristic of a monopolist,” DOJ counsel Julia Tarver Wood said during opening statements in the federal government’s second antitrust trial against the search giant, which kicked…

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge; Getty Images Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance — a vocal proponent of conspiracy theories about immigrants “replacing” Americans — is now spreading misinformation about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio killing family pets and protected wildlife. “Reports now show that people have had their pets abducted and eaten by…

Lexar has unveiled what it claims to be a world-first in stainless steel encased SD cards.  The new products, IP68 certified, contain “bend-resistance” and join the company’s Armor Series alongside durable, portable SSDs and other items. Two new ranges have been added to the line-up, the Armor Gold SD UHS-II, and Armor Silver Pro SD…

On Monday, South Korea hosted an international event to develop a master plan for the responsible use of AI in the military.  More than 90 nations, including the United States and China, were represented at the two-day summit in Seoul, following on from the inaugural meeting in Amsterdam last year. A non-binding “call to action”…

Google’s antitrust trial commenced at a federal court in Virginia on Monday, as the US Department of Justice accused Google of establishing an ad tech monopoly that cut rivals adrift and sent publisher costs spiraling in an attempt to maximize profits.  “No one wins – except Google”, stated DoJ lawyer Julia Tarver Wood in her…