The first sunlight reflecting space mirror has been cleared for launch
The first sunlight reflecting space mirror has been cleared for launch

Reflect Orbital has been given the green light to launch its first space mirror that aims to redirect sunlight down to Earth at night. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized the California-based startup to build and operate a single prototype satellite in low-Earth orbit later this year, despite concerns over how the technology […]

X is teaching its AI algorithm something social networks once understood

X is boosting posts among mutual followers after finding that relationship data was missing from its algorithm, exposing the gap between predicting engagement and creating conversations people actually want.

The Concorde dream is within reach. NASA X-59 just has to silence the supersonic boom

NASA’s X-59 has reached 924 mph and 55,000 feet, bringing the agency closer to proving that future supersonic passenger flights can avoid thunderous sonic booms.

ChatGPT’s hiking advice left two hikers stranded on a mountain in Poland

Two hikers needed a helicopter rescue after ChatGPT directed them onto a mountain traverse either had the skills to cross.

Your dead TV may be far less broken than it looks

A repair technician claims a minor backlight fault can make some televisions appear completely dead, potentially pushing owners toward replacement before they discover that the underlying problem may still be repairable.

Firefox is doubling its update pace, and that’s good news for your security

Firefox users won’t have to wait a month for the next update anymore, as Mozilla moves to a faster release schedule.

Momentum’s new Vida E+ EX commuter e-bike adds cruise control, throttle, and more
Momentum’s new Vida E+ EX commuter e-bike adds cruise control, throttle, and more

Momentum, the urban-focused bicycle brand backed by cycling industry heavyweight Giant Group, has unveiled its latest commuter e-bike, the Vida E+ EX. Building on the original Vida E+ launched last year, the new model brings several notable upgrades ai…

Black Ops multiplayer is a mess on PlayStation and Activision is rushing to fix it

Activision has deployed the first phase of a fix after hacked Black Ops lobbies began manipulating XP and locking some players out of multiplayer.

New York becomes the first state to enact a data center moratorium
New York becomes the first state to enact a data center moratorium

New hyperscale data centers can’t set up shop in New York for up to a year now that Governor Kathy Hochul (D) has signed the nation’s first statewide moratorium. But a bill passed by the state legislature that could restrict even more developments still awaits her signature. The order blocks new environmental permits for data […]

Pixel Watch permission error won’t go away, but there’s a weird fix

Pixel Watch owners are stuck with a Fitbit permission error that won’t disappear, even after a factory reset. Thankfully, one user has found an odd workaround that actually works.