A Delta Heavy IV rocket launches NASA’s Parker Solar Probe from Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral in August 2018.Photo: Bill Ingalls/NASA (Getty Images) A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office will take off from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex-37 in Florida shortly before midnight
Month: September 2020
Google’s Pixels have long been a top choice for technology enthusiasts. For people who understood the importance of simple software and a phone that offered an experience greater than the sum of its parts. And for people who loved having an easy-to-use, yet exceptionally powerful, smartphone camera. But Google constantly ran up against a huge
$50 seems to be a magic price in the world of streaming media devices. It’s what Roku charges for a Streaming Stick+, it’s the price that Amazon asks for a Fire TV Stick 4K, and as of today, it’s what Google charges for its new Chromecast with Google TV device. So if each of these
There are dozens of original indie games released each year. These games often take huge risks, presenting us with bizarre characters or worlds, as well as relatable storylines and simple-but-deceptive gameplay. As such, it’s hard to put any of these games into just one category. If you are looking for something new, exciting, dark, or
The colossal, inner-city VR center is back in business and ready to finally re-open. In Midtown Manhattan, on East 34th Street, you simply cannot miss VR World. Its owners are not trying to be discreet—by design, the cyber-funky facade and neon-lit interior stand out against the gray and soft brown modern architecture of the notable
HP takes aim at developers and enterprises with its Omnicept ecosystem. HP today announced the latest addition to its growing lineup of PC VR headsets, the HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition, an even more powerful rendition of the previously-announced HP Reverb G2 designed specifically for use by developer and enterprise clients. What makes the Omnicept
FP TrendingSep 30, 2020 17:52:06 IST Our galaxy Milky Way has a huge black hole in its core. The black hole is fed by a nuclear star cluster, which is the largest star cluster in the galaxy. Hence, they shine the brightest and weight around 25 million times as much as the sun. However, a
If you’re shopping for e-readers for your family, as gifts for friends, or for yourself, be sure to take advantage of Amazon’s Prime Day Kindle deals. From the updated base model Kindle to the Kindle Oasis, these connected e-books are must-haves for avid readers. During Prime Day 2020, on October 13 and 14, Amazon will
A good dash cam is a sound investment. If you take frequent road trips, dash cameras continuously record what’s going on in front of you, and in some cases, what’s going on behind you or even inside your vehicle. Dash cams can be a godsend in the event of an accident, producing evidence for you
Imagine you’re hiking on a mountain and you turn your ankle, tumble over, and can’t move. If you can make contact with first responders, it could be hours before someone makes their way to you on foot. If the situation is more serious, a helicopter could be used to airlift you to safety, but it’s
If you work from home, you need air conditioning in all seasons in most areas of the U.S. Studies show that an air-conditioned space helps create a more conducive working environment. Not only does air conditioning keep you from getting into an irritable mood, but it also prevents your devices from overheating. Keeping yourself perfectly
Photo: Caitlin McGarry/Gizmodo Earlier this year, medical device maker Masimo filed a complaint against Apple alleging that the tech giant had stolen information and trade secrets for sensor technologies that have become features of its Apple Watches. Now, Masimo is claiming that Apple’s attempts to stay the case are merely thinly veiled attempts to sell
Blasters of the Universe returns alongside a new family-friendly free-roam experience. Emmy Award-winning VR studio Secret Location (The Great C, Transpose), is back with a brand new helping of location-based VR experiences developed specifically for select VR arcades once again opening their doors to the general public. Teaming up with experienced LBVR content providers such
A kukri snake with its head inserted through the belly of an Asian black-spotted toad, which it’s doing to extract organs. Notice the toxic white excretions on the toad’s head and back. Image: Winai Suthanthangjai Biologists in Thailand have documented a behavior never seen before in snakes, in which the limbless reptiles eviscerated and consumed
Step into the blood-soaked shoes of your favorite Walking Dead characters today. The Walking Dead Onslaught is now available on Oculus Rift, SteamVR, and PlayStation VR, offering fans of the long-running series the chance to experience the zombie apocalypse first-hand as their favorite Walking Dead characters. [embedded content] Players can choose from the following options
Mangesh Wange and Manish ChokhandreSep 29, 2020 17:17:17 IST In India, one in 100 children suffers from Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) of varying severity. These children need dedicated health care facilities, infrastructure and trained workforce that can meet their health care needs. CHD surgeries are an expensive affair. And as a result, of the 1.2 lakh
Are you waiting in hot anticipation for Google’s flagship Pixel 5? You’re not alone. Google is set to launch its new flagship smartphone — and a host of other goodies — during its virtual event on Wednesday, September 30, and you are invited. We’ll show you how to get there and what to expect when
A new gaming monitor can enhance your gaming experience and even make you a more competitive player. But picking the best monitor for you can be confusing, especially when deciding what’s most important of specifications like resolution, refresh rate, or response time. We’ve compiled a collection of the best gaming monitors to help you find
After having introduced a convertible variant of its iconic and popular ThinkPad X1 lineup with the ThinkPad X1 Yoga a few years ago, Lenovo is once again tweaking the design and styling of its iconic laptop by introducing the ThinkPad X1 Nano. Like the original X1, the Nano comes in a more traditional clamshell form
Lenovo has announced the availability of its experimental PC, the ThinkPad X1 Fold. You can now buy the foldable PC, starting at $2,499. Featuring a foldable OLED screen and magnetic keyboard attachment, the ThinkPad X1 Fold is the first of a new generation of dual-screen and foldable Windows laptops. The device was first shown at
These days, laptops are a necessity. On the plus side, they’re never in short supply, and there’s one for every budget. On the downside, there are so many that choosing the best one for your needs can get overwhelming. The lifespan of a laptop ranges from three to five years on average. So, whichever one you
tech2 News StaffSep 29, 2020 13:38:59 IST Xiaomi launched its first smartwatch, Mi Watch Revolve and smart speakers, Mi Smart Speaker at the Smarter Living 2021 event held today in India. The Mi Watch Revolve comes with a circular AMOLED colour display that can last up to 14 days on a single charge. In addition to
Image: Roku Roku has announced the launch of a dedicated mobile app for The Roku Channel, the company’s longtime hub for free and streamable content that’ll be familiar to folks with Roku devices. But rather than limit the app to Roku users alone, The Roku Channel will be available to even users without physical Roku
Full-body motion capture offers a unique, but flawed live theater experience. This past weekend marked the debut of Miranda, a VR steampunk opera performed live on-stage by a cast of professional actors operating remotely out of Binghamton, NY. In Miranda, one of the city’s wealthiest socialites has been murdered, and it’s up to you to
Europe’s CHEOPS satellite, launched in December last year, has uncovered details about its first exoplanet: An extreme world that is one of the hottest planets ever studied, where even metals like iron would evaporate and turn into gas. The planet, named WASP-189 b, is of a type called an ultra-hot Jupiter, because it is a
Apple’s new watches have some pretty interesting features packed in them. From the new blood oxygen sensor on the Series 6 to the affordable Watch SE, there are plenty of reasons to love Apple Watch right now. One of the coolest things Apple introduced in this cycle is the new Solo Loop straps for the
Nintendo announced that Animal Crossing Amiibo cards and the special edition Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch are getting a restock. Animal Crossing Amiibo cards are coming back to select retailers in November. The cards cost $6 per pack and are compatible with Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Originally introduced for Animal Crossing New Leaf and Happy
FP TrendingSep 28, 2020 17:51:09 IST A Chinese startup is planning to launch its first ‘space mining robot’ in November. Origin Space, the Beijing-based private space resources company, is all set to boost NEO-1, a small satellite to a 500-kilometre altitude sun-synchronous orbit, reported US science magazine IEEE Spectrum. The 30-kilogram satellite will be launched
Cardboard cutouts of the television show South Park are seen in the stands as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 27, 2020 in Denver, Colorado.Photo: Matthew Stockman (Getty Images) As you all have probably noticed, competitive sports does not like being without fans during covid-19 times. Officials have been racking
Compete in AR races against 16 playoff drivers across 10 playoff tracks. It’s no secret that professional sports have been hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to some smart decision-making on behalf of the NASCAR organization, however, the company has managed to draw big numbers with the iRacing Pro Series, a PC-powered virtual racing series
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