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Amazon Leo satellite internet takes on Starlink
Amazon is edging closer to launching its Leo satellite internet service, positioning it as a rival to SpaceX’s Starlink. The company confirmed it has now deployed enough satellites to begin an initial rollout to customers later this year, marking a significant milestone in its bid to enter the satellite broadband market. Amazon launched a further…
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Oni Press and The Nacelle Company Join Forces for The Art of The Toys That Made Us
Oni Press and The Nacelle Company have launched a Kickstarter campaign for The Art of The Toys That Made Us, a companion book series to Netflix’s nostalgia documentary The Toys That Made Us. The collection lets fans explore the artwork, advertising and concept designs behind classic toy lines featured in the show, such as Masters…
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This David Bowie Song About Space Was Banned by the BBC Before It Went to No. 1 Years Later
David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” was banned from BBC airplay when it was first released in 1969, days before the Apollo 11 moon landing, over concerns about broadcasting a song depicting a doomed space mission at such a sensitive moment. The ban was lifted once the astronauts returned safely, but the episode did not hinder the…
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Meet GigaWiper, a tricksy new malware that can wipe your PC’s storage drives squeaky clean and spy on your desktop all at once
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China delivers a one-two punch to America’s AI dominance
Chinese AI firms Moonshot and Alibaba have unveiled powerful new models that they claim rival the best systems from OpenAI and Anthropic, intensifying competition with Silicon Valley just as AI becomes central to national security and economic power. Moonshot released Kimi K3 on Friday, claiming it outperforms nearly every US system bar OpenAI’s and Anthropic’s…
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“Let My Love Open The Door is one of the most perfect pop songs ever written.” Pete Townshend finds stable ground away from The Who on Empty Glass
Empty Glass was Pete Townshend’s response to the death of Keith Moon and the arrival of punk
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NORAD F-16s intercept multiple aircraft violating temporary flight restrictions over New Jersey
More than 10 general aviation aircraft entered restricted airspace over Bedminster and East Rutherford in New Jersey, with NORAD F-16s deploying flares.
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Young airman killed in heavy equipment accident at California Space Force base
Airman 1st Class Cedric Eneluna was killed in a heavy equipment accident at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, prompting a safety investigation.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping wants emergency response systems to keep AI in check
Chinese President Xi Jinping used a major speech on artificial intelligence to call for greater international openness around AI development while warning that safeguards are needed to prevent misuse. He argued AI is shifting from the digital to the physical world and represents a historic opportunity for open-source collaboration, but also urged countries to establish…
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Moonlighting presenters face cuts to salaries, BBC chairman warns
The BBC has warned that presenters who take on lucrative outside work alongside their broadcasting duties could see their corporation salaries reduced, according to comments from the BBC’s chairman. The warning appears aimed at high-profile “moonlighting” presenters who supplement their BBC pay with commercial deals, sponsorships or other paid engagements, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of how…