Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley had some company on their historic flight to space today: a stuffed dinosaur tucked into one of the seats on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. The toy was spotted during preparations for launch on Wednesday and Saturday, and geophysicist Mika McKinnon quickly identified it on Twitter as a TY Flippables Tremor
Read MoreImage: SpaceX / NASA After nearly two decades of effort, Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, successfully launched its first two people into orbit, ushering in a new age of human spaceflight in the United States. The flight marked the first time astronauts have launched into orbit from American soil in nearly a decade, and SpaceX
Read More{$inline_image}Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s second launch attempt of NASA astronauts in the Crew Dragon spacecraft. Live SpaceX NASA Launch Updates Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWhether you got your Auntie Anne’s pretzel fix at the mall or the airport (do they exist anywhere else?), you may be missing those salty, buttery treats now that we’re not spending much time in either place. If this is the case, mark your calendar for Sunday, May 31 at 4 p.m. EST, when THE
Read MoreBut the videoconferencing service could make exceptions so nonprofits get end-to-end encryption without paying. Zoom video chat's full encryption reportedly won't be a free feature – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYour PC needs protection against malware, and free antivirus software may be enough. Here’s the best antivirus protection to get for Windows 10, and what’s worth paying extra for. The best antivirus protection of 2020 for Windows 10 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGetting into vinyl and want to step up the quality of your hardware? Save $50 on a turntable that spins excellent audio affordably. Get the Fluance RT80 high-fidelity reference turntable for 0 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGet the Berrcom IR thermometer for just $46 and start taking your family’s temperature without disturbing anyone. No more under-the-tongue temp checks: This infrared forehead thermometer is 42% off – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFrom a command center in Warrenton, Va., a special team of experts from the Federal Aviation Administration are gathering data as part of a program that will help incorporate commercial space operations into the current national airspace system. Behind the scenes as FAA prepares for Space X launch Source: Washington Post Tech
Read More{$inline_image}From a command center in Warrenton, Va., a special team of experts from the Federal Aviation Administration are gathering data as part of a program that will help incorporate commercial space operations into the current national airspace system. Behind the scenes as FAA prepares for Space X launch Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAs of mid-March, all of the Disney theme parks and resorts around the world have been closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as some states begin the process of reopening, Walt Disney World in Florida has announced its plans to welcome people back to the Happiest Place on Earth starting on July 11, according
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Microsoft is laying off dozens of journalists and editorial workers at its Microsoft News and MSN organizations. The layoffs are part of a bigger push by Microsoft to rely on artificial intelligence to pick news and content that’s presented on MSN.com, inside Microsoft’s Edge browser, and in the
Read MoreBad weather at Cape Canaveral forced SpaceX to postpone its first launch attempt on Wednesday, May 27th. | Photo by Joel Kowsky / NASA With less than 20 minutes to go before SpaceX’s first crewed flight, weather conditions remained miserable, forcing meteorologists at the Air Force’s 45th Weather Squadron to deliver bad news to NASA
Read MoreA three-piece multi-function wrench set, JACHS NY chinos, a sleek gaming chair, the Show Your Pride bundle, and more are some of Saturday’s best deals. Read more… Saturday's Best Deals: Birds of Prey, Gaming Chairs, Stylish Chinos, and More Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreIt’s going to be a beautiful summer weekend. (Maybe—we don’t know where you live.) We do know how tempting it’s going to be to get outside and see other people, but Josh Gad has other plans for you on Sunday. That’s when he’s turning the upcoming episode of his quarantine YouTube series, “Reunited Apart” into a
Read MoreTrump’s post, which included a seeming threat that the National Guard would shoot citizens caught looting, was hidden by Twitter. But not by Facebook. Facebook's Zuckerberg will leave up 'inflammatory' Trump post about Minnesota protests – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard is seen illuminated on the launch pad at Launch Complex 39A as preparations continue for NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 mission, Saturday, May 30, 2020. SpaceX Demo-2: A New Era in Human Spaceflight Source: NASA
Read MoreBoth phones cost $400, but the Galaxy has more cameras than the iPhone. Samsung isn’t necessarily the clear winner, though. Could iPhone SE's one camera beat the Galaxy A51's four? Here's how they compare – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTrump’s attacks on social media highlight the differences between the leaders of Facebook and Twitter. Jack Dorsey, Mark Zuckerberg and the fight for social media's soul — and survival – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThese easygoing games are perfect to help your stresses take the backseat for a while. 10 relaxing Apple Arcade games that will help you chill out during lockdown – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple’s iPhone 11 has updated features and costs $100 more than 2018’s iPhone XR. But it might not be worth buying. iPhone 11 vs. iPhone XR: Which iPhone is the better buy? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSave some cash while upping your stats with these Nintendo Switch gamepads. Best Nintendo Switch controllers for 2020 you can buy right now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMax is here with lots of movies, Muppets and Friends to dethrone Netflix, but it’s not gonna be easy. We compare the two head to head. HBO Max vs. Netflix: How do Elmo and Friends stack up against the king? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Note 10 Plus is one of the best phones Samsung has made in years. But maybe you don’t need to spend the extra cash if the Note 9 can still get the job done. Note 10 Plus vs. Note 9: Which Galaxy Note is the better buy? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGrab a hyperlocal bakery loaf and a copy of the kids’ newspaper, and we can discuss over stoop cocktails. In Lockdown, a Neighborhood Opens Up Source: NY Times Tech
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