Exoplanet discoveries include two super-Earths that could support life
Two new exoplanets have been discovered outside of our galaxy that have the potential to support life. GJ180 d and GJ229A c are “super-Earths” and are located relatively close to us in space terms. The exoplanets orbit red dwarf stars, which are cooler and dimmer than our sun, meaning that liquid could be stable.
U.S. Space Force first launch: How to watch live
The U.S. Space Force will launch a military communications satellite into geostationary orbit as part of a national security mission on Thursday, March 26.
A wayward Chinese rocket reportedly rained metal debris in West Africa
China's Long March 5B rocket fell back to Earth on Monday, May, 11, and scattered metal debris over parts of the country of Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa.
NASA renames planet-finding telescope after woman trailblazer
NASA has renamed its planet-finding telescope the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, after one of the agency's trailblazing women and first female executive.
SpaceX Crew Dragon launch postponed due to poor weather
SpaceX and NASA’s historic Crew Dragon launch, which was scheduled to take place on Wednesday afternoon, has been postponed due to poor weather conditions.
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps will go to space aboard Boeing Starliner
Jeanette Epps is the third astronaut announced for the mission, which is scheduled for next year.
SpaceX claims Starlink hit speeds of 100 Mbps in initial tests
SpaceX says Starlink satellites' initial tests show super-low latency and advanced download speeds.
The first black hole ever photographed is ‘wobbling,’ scientists say
Scientists have found the first black hole ever to get its picture taken, known as M87, is rotating and changing over time.
Samsonite, American Tourister luggage sets are half off on Amazon for Black Friday
If you plan on traveling for the upcoming holiday season, you’re going to need luggage. For Black Friday, you can get half off of Samsonite and American Tourister luggage sets on Amazon. You can snag a two-piece Samsonite set for $140 or $135, and an American Tourister set for $110.
iOS 13.3 provides parental control over how kids communicate
The iOS 13.3 update has a feature that can track and limit how much time your child talks on the phone, FaceTimes, or text messages, as well as control your kid’s contact list. The Communication Limits features works as a parental control for parents to better manage how much time their kids spend on the phone.
Hackers stole 26 million credit cards, but vigilantes just rescued them
In an ironic twist of fate, BriansClub, a black market site that contains stolen credit cards, was hacked to rescue the data of more than 26 million credit and debit cards. The data stolen was shared with financial institutions who were able to identify, monitor, and reissue cards that were compromised.
Foreign hackers targeted Trump and Biden campaign Gmail accounts, Google says
Hackers from Iran and China have targeted the presidential campaigns of both President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, according to Google.
What tech companies are doing to celebrate Juneteenth
Many tech companies have pledged to make Juneteenth an official company holiday, while others are encouraging employees to take the day to educate themselves.
Watch NASA’s Mars rover train for its 2020 mission with some bicep curls
The Mars 2020 rover is preparing for its big mission by doing some "bicep curls" in a new video released by NASA. The rover will head to Mars in July 2020 and is scheduled to land on the Red Planet’s Jezero Crater in February 2021 -- with a swole arm to collect dirt and rocks.
The Mars 2020 rover officially has a name: Perseverance
Perseverance was submitted by Alexander Mather, who is a student at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Virginia.
Cloudflare outage knocks out major sites and services, including Discord
Cloudfare, an international website and internet hosting platform, experience a worldwide outage earlier Tuesday. Sites and services that are hosted on the platform reported outages in countries around the world. According to Cloudfare’s system status page, service was restored within 30 minutes.
Google bans employees from using Zoom over privacy concerns
Google told employees in an email last week that they could no longer use Zoom, attributing the decision to Zoom's recent increase in security vulnerabilities.
Reddit now lets you post multiple photos and GIFs at once
Reddit said that the new image gallery feature was consistently requested by various Reddit communities, especially in the Style, DIY, and Food subreddits.
Trump asks Apple to build out 5G in U.S. That’s not how it works
In a recent visit to Apple’s Mac Pro manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, President Donald Trump asked Apple CEO, Tim Cook, to help build 5G in the U.S…even though Apple is not a cellular carrier. Trump tweeted about his visit to the facility and how Apple should get involved with building 5G connection.
Amazon wants your kids to use Alexa and its new Echo Glow night-light
Amazon announced a slew of new Alexa features geared towards kids during the Amazon Devices Event, including the new Echo Glow, a a multicolor smart lamp that pairs with Alexa, the Alexa Education Skill API pairs up with programs like Canvas, Kickboard, and Coursera, and a new FreeTime feature.
How to get the anime filter on Snapchat
Snapchat's popular Anime Style filter makes you look like a real-life anime character.
Discord ‘Spidey Bot’ malware is stealing users’ data, including passwords
Discord has been infiltrated by malware that has the potential to steal users’ email addresses, phone numbers, usernames, IP addresses, and more. The malware affecting the gaming-centric online chat app is being called “Spidey Bot." Twitter user MalwareHunterTeam first brought attention to the malware on October 9.
A Google Maps detour trapped 100 drivers on a muddy one-lane road
You can't always trust your map app: faulty Google Maps directions led some Aurora, Colo. area drivers to a strange and muddy detour on Sunday. The app seemed to be trying to route them around a crash, but instead ended up causing a separate traffic jam.
Google Maps will now show coronavirus outbreaks in your area
The tool shows how many new confirmed coronavirus cases there have been in an area in the last seven days.
Hackers can fake WhatsApp messages that seem like they’re from you
A WhatsApp security vulnerability has been revealed that could allow someone to intercept or manipulate messages within personal conversations in the app. A 2018 report from Check Point Research found three vulnerabilities within the popular Facebook-owned app. One of the three issues has been fixed, Check Point says.
Spotify wants to turn its popular podcasts into movies and TV shows
Spotify partnered with Chernin Entertainment in hopes of turning some of its more than 250 original podcasts into viewable entertainment.
Spotify is making it even easier to judge your friends’ musical tastes
A not-yet-released feature on Spotify, called “Tastebuds” would let you discover new music through your friends’ lists by curating a playlist for you based on your and your friends’ similar tastes. App researcher Jane Manchun Wong, tweeted that the Tastebuds tab would be located in Spotify’s main navigation.
Reddit bans impersonation content, including deepfakes
Reddit updated its policies to ban impersonation on its platform. The ban encompasses everything from deepfakes to individuals making false claims about their identities. Reddit explains that even though instances of impersonation are rare, they pose a threat if people impersonate a journalist or a politician.
Reddit has banned roughly 7,000 hateful subreddits since late June
Reddit banned about 7,000 subreddits that contained or promoted hateful content like harassment, bullying, and violent threats.
Cyber Monday predicted to be most popular shopping day of Thanksgiving weekend
New data suggests that this year’s Cyber Monday will be the biggest shopping day out of the whole Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Data reveals that 28% of people plan on shopping on Cyber Monday this year compared to 23% of shoppers who plan to brave the crowds on Black Friday.
Netflix reveals release date and cast for Space Force
Space Force is from the same minds as comedy favorites like The Office and Parks and Recreation and will make its debut on the streaming service on May 29.
What is Bitcoin halving and when does it happen?
If you're new to Bitcoin or unfamiliar with what Bitcoin halving means, we’ve broken down what to expect next month during the third Bitcoin halving event.
Amazon introduces Explore virtual experiences platform
Amazon Explore lets you explore a new place, learn a new skill, or shop at unique boutiques virtually.
How to watch the first Biden vs. Trump presidential debate
The first presidential debate will air without commercials from 6 to 7:30 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
What the biggest tech companies are doing to make the 2020 election more secure
From banning certain ads to providing places where you can find voting information, here’s what tech companies are doing to secure the election.