On this day in space! Oct. 29, 1991: NASA’s Galileo spacecraft flies by asteroid Gaspra and snaps amazing photos while flying at 18,000 mph
On this day in space! Oct. 29, 1991: NASA’s Galileo spacecraft flies by asteroid Gaspra and snaps amazing photos while flying at 18,000 mph

On Oct. 29, 1991, the Galileo spacecraft flew by the asteroid Gaspra on its way to Jupiter. Here’s why it mattered.

Samsung wants to turn your everyday spending into cash back with rewards built right into your Galaxy Wallet

Samsung wants to make cash back less of a chore by bringing Rakuten-powered rewards directly into Wallet for eligible Galaxy users.

BYD spotted testing a new minivan [Video]
BYD spotted testing a new minivan [Video]

BYD’s upcoming multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was spotted on a car carrier and at one of its Flash Charging stations ahead of its expected debut later this year.

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Amazon reported booming cloud revenue but otherwise missed expectations

The biggest ouch of the report was its negative free cash flow of $2.4 billion.

Who Should Decide What Science Gets Funded? Young Scientists Are Organizing

A proposed OMB rule would have appointees review every discretionary grant before award. One student grants the case for oversight, then finds its flaw.

Saab unveils its monster underwater drone vehicle, created and built in less than a year
Saab unveils its monster underwater drone vehicle, created and built in less than a year

Sweden is evaluating Saab’s underwater drone demonstrator, with further development expected to introduce additional autonomous functions, improved software and new sensors.

GM reaches $220M settlement over selling drivers’ private data

As part of the settlement, GM must get drivers’ express consent before it collects or shares their driving and location data.

Your Business Has a Design Problem. An Architect-Turned-Founder Explains How to Fix It

Great businesses, like great buildings, are designed for the people who use them.

Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman named deputy director for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman named deputy director for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

The leader of NASA’s first mission around the moon in half a century is the last to announce what’s next for him after retiring from active astronaut duty.

AirPods Max 2 are my Headphones of the Year Award despite their few clear flaws — here’s why
AirPods Max 2 are my Headphones of the Year Award despite their few clear flaws — here’s why

Wait, a year when Bowers & Wilkins isn’t winning our Product of the Year Award in the headphone arena? This is most irregular…