Japan’s first lunar lander has officially powered down on the moon after its solar cells were unable to generate electricity, though the nation’s space agency said there is a possibility of turning things around when the direction of the sun’s rays change. Japan made history […]
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Day One gets more social with a new collaborative ‘Shared Journals’ feature
Journal app Day One is introducing Shared Journals, a new social feature that lets you share stories and memories with your friends and family. Shared Journals are a private space where you and your friends can share life updates with each other. It’s kind of […]
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Korg Nu:Tekt DIY line gets a new mini synth and a Kaoss Pad
Korg launched its Nu:Tekt line of DIY kits in 2019 with the NTS-1. It was basically just the programmable digital oscillator from the Prologue and Minilogue XD in a cheap dedicated box. Over the years it’s gotten a few more members, including an oscilloscope and […]
Gamers flock to Palworld’s ‘Pokémon with guns’ despite copyright qualms
When Palworld made its inauspicious debut in a teaser a year or so back, few thought this strange, blatant Pokémon ripoff would be anything but a quickly forgotten oddity. But after its Early Access release last week, the game has broken records and sold millions […]
Apple releases iOS 17.3, which introduces the new Stolen Device Protection tool
Apple has released iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 to users. This is a modest refresh, so don’t go looking for anything too crazy. There is, however, a new feature called Stolen Device Protection. This isn’t used to locate a stolen iPhone or iPad, but rather […]
Is OpenAI’s ‘moonshot’ to integrate democracy into AI tech more than PR? | The AI Beat
A new OpenAI team is focused adding democratic processes to AI governance. But is it more than a PR stunt?
Apparel supplier for North Face, Vans admits its cyberattack led to a data breach of 35 million customers
Major apparel supplier VF Corp followed up on its December cyberattack disclosure, with its latest Securities and Exchange Commission form admitting to a data breach impacting up to 35.5 million customers. That means if you’ve purchased from its major brands like Vans, North Face, Timberland, […]
Alphabet is cutting dozens of jobs at its X moonshot lab
Just days after Alphabet and Google CEO Sudar Pichai warned workers of more downsizing this year, the former is laying off dozens of employees, mainly support staff, at its moonshot lab. Alphabet is also restructuring X (not to be confused with the platform formerly known […]
Successful failure: Sierra Space’s inflatable habitat blows up as planned
Sierra Space has completed a key test of its inflatable space habitat, as the company progresses toward launching and operating a private space station with Blue Origin before the end of the decade. The “ultimate burst pressure” test of the inflatable module was conducted at […]