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Starliner: The US space industry’s next big thing? Astronauts are preparing for launch in Boeing’s new Starliner. What does the spacecraft mean for the future of the US space program? When Space Shuttle Atlantis rolled down the runway at the Kennedy Space Center in 2011, ending 30 years of the manned shuttle program, it left Nasa with a problem. Without …

From teenage cyber-thugs to Europe’s most wanted A notorious hacker who is one of Europe’s most wanted criminals has been jailed for blackmailing 33,000 therapy patients with their stolen session notes. The imprisonment of Julius Kivimäki ends an 11-year cybercrime that began when he rose to prominence in a network of anarchist teenage hacker groups at the age of just …

How my idea became Minecraft’s biggest tournament Scott Major organizes the biggest tournament in Minecraft – the world’s best-selling video game. The MC Tournament, known as MCC, returns this weekend with some of the most popular online personalities from around the world. It started as a small idea in the head of the 28-year-old Scottish YouTuber, who said he was …

Instagram hits out at TikTok users with algorithm tweaks Instagram is overhauling its recommendation algorithm in what analysts say is an attempt to capitalize on TikTok’s woes. Changes to its system for recommending content, particularly on Reels – its short-form video service – will prioritize original content and “give all creators an equal chance to break through”. Experts say the …

Government does not protect press freedom, report says Political attacks on journalists are on the rise around the world, according to the annual World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders. These attacks include the detention of journalists, the spread of misinformation and the suppression of independent voices. With more than half of the world’s population going to the …

Google Maps Tips You Need to Know for Spring Break 2024 For many people, spring break starts this week, and for some, that may mean a beach or beach vacation is in the near future. And if you’re planning to go to a busy spring break destination, we recommend using Google Maps to help take the stress out of traveling. …

Is 5G Home Internet Worth the Hassle? Your Questions Answered Are you tired of being tied to an internet service provider with cumbersome contracts, slow speeds, limited terms and inflated fees? You are not alone. The 2023 customer survey marked ISPs as the nation’s second-lowest rated industry. Yes, internet providers are inferior to airlines, social media, health insurance companies and …

Apple Music vs. Spotify: Guess who’s winning now Apple wants to wow audiences about the progress of its music service, but it might be Spotify that really deserves your slow applause. Cupertino, California-based Apple boasted at the iPhone 7 launch event on Wednesday that its subscription streaming service Apple Music had amassed 17 million paying members since it launched in …

The Best Sports Streaming Services for 2024 What is the best sports streaming service overall? You can experience the thrill of watching your favorite sports and cheering for your favorite team, all from the comfort of your own home. Gone are the days of needing a cable or satellite TV subscription, as there are now many live TV streaming services …

President’s Day Sales: 102 Best Deals Still Available on TVs, Tech, Appliances and Mattresses President’s Day 2024 has passed, but that doesn’t mean the sale is over. There’s still time to score incredible sale prices on everything from mattresses to AirPods. But the clock is ticking as these sales wind down, so if you’ve been eyeing something new for the …