Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
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Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
In its response to a lawsuit by the environment group Save RGV, SpaceX argues that halting Starship tests in Texas will cost the firm millions of dollars daily and risk its ability to earn revenue and milestone payments for agreements that it has signed with the Air Force and other bodies. SpaceX's water deluge system for the Starship Super Heavy booster requires releasing copious amounts of water to cool the pad during launch, and in its complaint filed yesterday, Save RGV sought the court to stop SpaceX from using the deluge system until its claims were addressed. In its response […]
After three mishaps for the Falcon 9 rocket earlier this year that saw a second stage malfunction in space, a second stage that failed to land on the designated location on Earth, and a first stage booster tipping over, the FAA informed SpaceX earlier today that the firm is clear to return to regular operations with its Falcon 9 rocket. While SpaceX had launched a mission for the European Space Agency (ESA) after the mishap, the mission did not see the SpaceX return either the second stage rocket or the booster to Earth, which meant that the launch was able […]
With the weekend with us, SpaceX is moving full speed ahead to conduct the fifth Starship test flight on Sunday. Starship Flight 5 was dealt with a setback last month after SpaceX revealed that the FAA's license approval was taking longer than expected and would likely see Flight 5 delayed to late November, as per the agency's estimates. However, things took a dramatic turn this week after the FAA's initial airmen notices and NASA's schedule for its observation aircraft both hinted that Flight 5 might take place in October. SpaceX confirmed later that Flight 5 could fly as soon as […]
After SpaceX's rather dramatic reveal earlier this week, which announced that it was ready to launch Starship Flight 5 as soon as on Sunday, true to form, the firm is making last minute pre launch preparations. Footage from local media in Texas, where SpaceX builds and tests its Starship rocket, shows that teams are now installing explosives on the rocket after the second stage was de-stacked from the Super Heavy booster earlier. These explosives, called a flight termination system (FTS) indicate an intent to launch since they cannot be placed indefinitely on a rocket. SpaceX Installs Flight Termination System Explosives […]
With Hurricane Milton expected to hit Florida tomorrow, SpaceX confirmed moments back that, along with T Mobile, it has activated text messaging through the Starlink satellites in the state. According to the company, T Mobile customers can use the Starlink satellite internet network to send and receive text messages on their smartphones. Additionally, users will also be able to receive emergency alerts on their smartphones and text 911 to receive help. Since SpaceX is still building out its Starlink constellation with satellites that are capable of supporting cellular connectivity, users will have to use the service outdoors and retry sending […]
SpaceX has picked up the pace with its Starship Flight 5 preparations in Texas, as after tank tests yesterday, the firm confirmed on social media that Starship Flight 5 could take place as soon as Monday. The announcement was the first for Starship after SpaceX's previous post confirmed that the launch could be delayed until November because of regulatory approvals. SpaceX's objectives for Flight 5 shared before today's announcement had included a tower catch for the Super Heavy booster as part of the firm's bid to build the world's first super heavy lift reusable rocket system. SpaceX Ready To Fly […]
Hurricane Helene struck in late September 2024 and led to widespread devastation across the Southeastern U.S., and some of the hardest hit areas include South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. The storm severely impacted communication infrastructure and many of the affected people were left without access to emergency services or relief. SpaceX promptly responded by deploying its Starlink satellite system in areas that were worse off to extend connectivity. Now, the relief efforts have escalated, with the FCC granting SpaceX and T-Mobile a temporary license to extend their direct-to-cell service to affected areas. FCC grants T-Mobile and SpaceX a […]
NASA and SpaceX are standing down from the launch of the Europa Clipper spacecraft to Jupiter's icy moon. The launch was initially slated to take place on Thursday, and SpaceX encapsulated the spacecraft inside the Falcon Heavy rocket's payload fairing yesterday. The mission is a rare deep space launch for SpaceX, and it is the second launch of the Falcon Heavy in 2024 after the previous mission in June, which launched a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) weather satellite to geostationary orbit. SpaceX Stands Down From Europa Clipper & Falcon Heavy Launch As Hurricanes Threaten Space Coast The launch […]
SpaceX is gearing up to launch NASA's Europa Clipper mission to the icy moon later this week after it encapsulated the satellite into the Falcon Heavy rocket's payload earlier this week. The firm shared images of the Clipper as it was being enclosed inside the fairing earlier this week, yesterday, and added that the mission is currently slated to take off next week. SpaceX's update is the first for the Clipper mission after another Falcon 9 second stage anomaly last week following a crewed launch for NASA, which led to the suspension of Falcon launches pending investigation. SpaceX Prepares Europa […]
In its response to a lawsuit by the environment group Save RGV, SpaceX argues that halting Starship tests in Texas will cost the firm millions of dollars daily and risk its ability to earn revenue and milestone payments for agreements that it has signed with the Air Force and other bodies. SpaceX's water deluge system for the Starship Super Heavy booster requires releasing copious amounts of water to cool the pad during launch, and in its complaint filed yesterday, Save RGV sought the court to stop SpaceX from using the deluge system until its claims were addressed. In its response […]
After three mishaps for the Falcon 9 rocket earlier this year that saw a second stage malfunction in space, a second stage that failed to land on the designated location on Earth, and a first stage booster tipping over, the FAA informed SpaceX earlier today that the firm is clear to return to regular operations with its Falcon 9 rocket. While SpaceX had launched a mission for the European Space Agency (ESA) after the mishap, the mission did not see the SpaceX return either the second stage rocket or the booster to Earth, which meant that the launch was able […]
With the weekend with us, SpaceX is moving full speed ahead to conduct the fifth Starship test flight on Sunday. Starship Flight 5 was dealt with a setback last month after SpaceX revealed that the FAA's license approval was taking longer than expected and would likely see Flight 5 delayed to late November, as per the agency's estimates. However, things took a dramatic turn this week after the FAA's initial airmen notices and NASA's schedule for its observation aircraft both hinted that Flight 5 might take place in October. SpaceX confirmed later that Flight 5 could fly as soon as […]
After SpaceX's rather dramatic reveal earlier this week, which announced that it was ready to launch Starship Flight 5 as soon as on Sunday, true to form, the firm is making last minute pre launch preparations. Footage from local media in Texas, where SpaceX builds and tests its Starship rocket, shows that teams are now installing explosives on the rocket after the second stage was de-stacked from the Super Heavy booster earlier. These explosives, called a flight termination system (FTS) indicate an intent to launch since they cannot be placed indefinitely on a rocket. SpaceX Installs Flight Termination System Explosives […]
With Hurricane Milton expected to hit Florida tomorrow, SpaceX confirmed moments back that, along with T Mobile, it has activated text messaging through the Starlink satellites in the state. According to the company, T Mobile customers can use the Starlink satellite internet network to send and receive text messages on their smartphones. Additionally, users will also be able to receive emergency alerts on their smartphones and text 911 to receive help. Since SpaceX is still building out its Starlink constellation with satellites that are capable of supporting cellular connectivity, users will have to use the service outdoors and retry sending […]
SpaceX has picked up the pace with its Starship Flight 5 preparations in Texas, as after tank tests yesterday, the firm confirmed on social media that Starship Flight 5 could take place as soon as Monday. The announcement was the first for Starship after SpaceX's previous post confirmed that the launch could be delayed until November because of regulatory approvals. SpaceX's objectives for Flight 5 shared before today's announcement had included a tower catch for the Super Heavy booster as part of the firm's bid to build the world's first super heavy lift reusable rocket system. SpaceX Ready To Fly […]
Hurricane Helene struck in late September 2024 and led to widespread devastation across the Southeastern U.S., and some of the hardest hit areas include South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida. The storm severely impacted communication infrastructure and many of the affected people were left without access to emergency services or relief. SpaceX promptly responded by deploying its Starlink satellite system in areas that were worse off to extend connectivity. Now, the relief efforts have escalated, with the FCC granting SpaceX and T-Mobile a temporary license to extend their direct-to-cell service to affected areas. FCC grants T-Mobile and SpaceX a […]
NASA and SpaceX are standing down from the launch of the Europa Clipper spacecraft to Jupiter's icy moon. The launch was initially slated to take place on Thursday, and SpaceX encapsulated the spacecraft inside the Falcon Heavy rocket's payload fairing yesterday. The mission is a rare deep space launch for SpaceX, and it is the second launch of the Falcon Heavy in 2024 after the previous mission in June, which launched a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) weather satellite to geostationary orbit. SpaceX Stands Down From Europa Clipper & Falcon Heavy Launch As Hurricanes Threaten Space Coast The launch […]
SpaceX is gearing up to launch NASA's Europa Clipper mission to the icy moon later this week after it encapsulated the satellite into the Falcon Heavy rocket's payload earlier this week. The firm shared images of the Clipper as it was being enclosed inside the fairing earlier this week, yesterday, and added that the mission is currently slated to take off next week. SpaceX's update is the first for the Clipper mission after another Falcon 9 second stage anomaly last week following a crewed launch for NASA, which led to the suspension of Falcon launches pending investigation. SpaceX Prepares Europa […]