NASA, Boeing and United Launch Alliance (ULA) have scrubbed the Aug. 3 launch attempt of the agency’s Orbital Flight Test-2 to the International Space Station. No new launch date set for Boeing’s Starliner after valve issue scrubs flight Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreStreet Fighter’s Cammy and Guile in Fortnite. | Image: Epic Games Epic Games is adding two more Street Fighter icons to Fortnite. Playable Chun-Li and Ryu skins were added to the game in February, but soon, Guile and Cammy skins will make their debut in the game’s item shop. You’ll be able to buy them
Read MoreApple’s new Apple Store layout. | Image: Apple The Apple Store was mysteriously down on Tuesday for just about an hour, but it has emerged from the downtime with a brand new look and a dedicated tab on Apple’s top-level navigation. At the top of the store, there are images and links to many of
Read MoreT-Mobile has wasted no time consolidating Sprint’s network and spectrum with its own. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge As reported by Light Reading and confirmed to The Verge, T-Mobile has committed to a June 30, 2022 shutdown date for Sprint’s LTE network. It’s an expected move as T-Mobile continues to absorb Sprint’s
Read MorePhoto Illustration by Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images AT&T announced earlier this year that it would spin its video properties DirecTV, AT&T TV, and U-verse into a new company it would co-manage with private equity firm TPG Capital. That transaction is finally complete, and the services will now operate as a single company under the
Read MorePhoto by Joey Roulette / The Verge SpaceX’s Starlink mobile app got a refreshing upgrade this week that makes it easier to find clear patches of sky and monitor connection outages — and adds a new dark mode for its user interface. The app improvements came out yesterday as SpaceX reported 90,000 active users in
Read MoreAn image from Google’s online store that shows off a new Nest Cam and Nest Doorbell. | Image: Google Google has apparently leaked some unannounced Nest security cameras right on its own online store (thanks for the tip, Eric!). Google confirmed in January that it would be releasing a new lineup of security cameras this
Read MoreBut who will star in the film version? Scientists are sending a slimy blob to space – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePC, console or neither? Oculus Quest 2 or no? It depends on who you are, how much you want to spend and how long you can wait. Best VR headsets to buy in 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe clashing trio earned a spot in the Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies. NASA Hubble Space Telescope snaps 'squabbling galactic siblings' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWaking up with back pain? These mattresses combine comfort and support for a restful night and a pain-free morning. Best mattress for back pain in 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHBO Max is offering free content to potential users. | Image: HBO Max HBO Max is offering free episodes to potential new subscribers in-app and free of charge so they can take its more popular series for a test drive before committing to yet another streaming service. The company announced that, starting today, new viewers
Read MoreMicrosoft is adding a new feature to Teams that will enable live transcriptions to start at the same time recordings do. Microsoft Teams just fixed one of its smallest, but most annoying flaws Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MorePhoto by Tom Warren / The Verge Sony released its first PS5 software beta last Thursday, and with it came the much-anticipated support for adding an M.2 SSD, letting you install more PS5 games than the fairly restrictive 825GB built-in SSD allows. Alongside the beta, Sony provided a list of requirements, making it clear that
Read More{$inline_image}’New World’ has one major flaw, but you can fix it if you’re just starting out. Amazon’s ‘New World’ wants you to walk miles to see your friends Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard that you should replace your running shoes when the cushioning wears down, which tends to be after 300 to 500 miles according to most manufacturers. But it turns out there’s another problem with old shoes, even if you haven’t been running in them. Read more… Why Older Running Shoes Probably Won't Last,
Read MoreWhen your house is a disaster, the last thing you are thinking about is cleaning your plants. But houseplants get dirty and dusty just like anything else in your home, even if cleaning them requires some specialized knowhow. Many cleaning products (and even gentle soaps) can damage a plant’s leaves and roots, so it’s… Read
Read MoreI’m a huge fan of challenging myself in the fitness realm. I did a triathlon once, even though I knew halfway through training that I never wanted to do one again. I’ve begged my coach to give me weightlifting workouts that are notoriously difficult. Heck, I started the Lifehacker Fitness Challenge, our monthly… Read more…
Read MoreBattery health is important, right? After all, our portable devices depend on them. These days, though, it’s actually not worth stressing about their health as much as you might think. Read more… Why You Shouldn't Waste Time (or Money) Worrying About 'Battery Health' Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Today, NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio announced details of the “Key to NYC Pass,” a plan to require proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before entering locations like fitness centers, restaurants, or entertainment venues. New Yorkers can meet those requirements by carrying their vaccination card or scanning and storing
Read MorePhoto by Rich Fury/Getty Images Epic Games only released the v17.30 update for Fortnite early Tuesday morning, but data miners have apparently found a new file within it: audio for an emote based on the Migos song “AM to PM” that features DaBaby, a rapper who has received widespread criticism for homophobic comments toward people
Read MoreMaster Chief can now tell you when to turn left or continue straight, thanks to Microsoft and Google teaming up to add Halo Infinite-themed content inside Waze. The promotion will also let you get directions from Escharum, the leader of Halo Infinite’s antagonists, the Banished. There are also a few other settings that let you
Read MoreImage: OtterBox OtterBox’s latest gaming controller clip is MagSafe-compatible for iPhone 12 devices, and it costs $39.99. Compared to its previous $30 gaming clip that we reviewed earlier this year, it streamlines the process of connecting your phone to a controller clip by letting it snap on seamlessly with the help of magnets — in
Read MoreGetting a college education isn’t supposed to be easy, but between the student loan crisis, skyrocketing tuition and fees, the whole “unending global pandemic” thing, and truly bleak job prospects, it’s currently way harder than it needs to be. These hacks won’t pay off your student loans or write your final term… Read more… 10
Read MoreClimbing has made its debut at the Tokyo Olympics, but there’s plenty still top come. Climbing at the Tokyo Olympics: Schedule, start times, how to watch – CNET Source: CNet
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