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SpaceX launches 60 mini satellites for cheaper global Internet
Florida: Elon Musk-run SpaceX has launched 60 "Starlink" satellites into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida that will bring cheaper Internet access to the world.
The 60 mini-satellites went into space aboard…
Mercury to glide across Sun on November 11
Washington: Planet Mercury will pass directly between Earth and the Sun on November 11, staging a rare celestial show.
During the transit, Mercury will look like a tiny black dot gliding across the Sun's face, NASA said in a blog this…
Apple Arcade adds 6 new games, taking total to 100
San Francisco: Apple's subscription-based gaming service Arcade has now reached 100 total games on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV with the addition of six more games.
The six new games added on Friday include Sociable Soccer, sequel to the…
Facebook let Tinder get special access to user data: Report
San Francisco: Despite dismissing Tinder cofounder Sean Rad as irrelevant, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg allowed the dating app special access to user data, as revealed by leaked exchanges between the two executives.
Access to Facebook…
NASA to study previously unopened Apollo sample
Washington: As NASA plans to return humans to the Moon in 2024, scientists opened an untouched rock and soil sample from the Moon returned to Earth as part of the US space agency's final mission of the Apollo programme.
The sample,…
Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup debut set for Nov 21
San Francisco: Multi-billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has announced that he will unveil the Tesla Cybertruck pickup truck on November 21 at an event in Los Angeles.
"Cybertruck unveil on Nov 21 in LA near SpaceX rocket factory," Musk…
Xiaomi triple-layer air purifier now in India
Bengaluru: Refreshing its line-up of smart air purifiers, Chinese handset maker Xiaomi on Wednesday launched its new Mi Air Purifier 3 in India for Rs 9,999.
The device is currently available on Mi.com while the filter is available for…
Microsoft, Nokia reunite after failed $7bn smartphone deal
San Francisco: After a failed $7 billion acquisition of Nokia's smartphone business five years back, Microsoft has announced a strategic collaboration with the Finnish company to accelerate transformation and innovation across industries…
Apple partnering with Valve to develop AR headset: Report
San Francisco: Apple has reportedly partnered with the US game developer Valve to develop its rumored AR headset, due for launch next year.
Earlier, noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the iPhone maker is preparing to release AR…
Facebook unveils new logo to differentiate it from its apps
San Francisco: Facebook has unveiled a new logo that will differentiate it as a parent company from main apps like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and more.
The new company logo will further distinguish the company from the main social…