Heading into Saturday’s much-anticipated engine test of NASA’s massive moon rocket, the space agency said repeatedly it was confident the test would be successful as it worked toward the rocket’s first flight by the end of this year in a quest to return astronauts to the lunar surface. But during a private briefing Tuesday morning, […]
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Last chance to order the Furbo Dog Camera for delivery in time for Christmas
Christmas is almost here, and not just for us, for our furry friends, too. If you’re a pet lover and videographer, or someone on your Christmas list is, you’ll want to check out this deal, as well as these GoPro deals. Right now, at Amazon, you can get $ 115 off a Furbo Dog Camera, […]
Today is your last chance to sign up for a free Kindle Unlimited subscription
Bored of binge-watching Disney+? Run out of Tiger King on Netflix and don’t know what to do next? How about losing yourself in a great book or audiobook tale? Grab a two-month Amazon Kindle Unlimited subscription today, entirely for free. Be fast though! The offer ends today. Amazon Kindle Unlimited is the perfect way to […]
Don’t miss your chance to sign up for a free Audible subscription
Right now, Amazon is offering a one-month subscription to Audible with no strings attached for the low, low cost of absolutely nothing. It will even email you a week before the trial ends so you know when to log in and cancel it before it switches to $ 15 per month should you decide it’s […]
Marsy McMarsface? NASA gives students the chance to name its next Mars rover
Could there be a bigger brag in the schoolyard (or, heck, any place) than laying claim to the fact that you named the next Mars rover? That’s exactly what NASA is promising K-12 students in the U.S. by launching a new contest that will allow some lucky, lucky student to name what could be humanity’s […]
Uber and Lyft Said to Offer Drivers a Chance to Participate in I.P.O.s
Supported by Uber and Lyft Said to Offer Drivers a Chance to Participate in I.P.O.s ImageUber and Lyft drivers are classified as independent contractors, making them ineligible to receive stock grants from the companies. CreditCreditChristie Hemm Klok for The New York Times By Kate Conger Feb. 28, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO — When Uber and Lyft […]
So there’s a chance Microsoft may not remove MS Paint after all
Screenshot There might be hope for the simple Windows graphics editor yet. It seems Microsoft Paint has been granted a reprieve of sorts from its planned removal from future Windows OS builds in favor of replacing it with another app, Paint 3D. According to MSPoweruser, a recent tweet by Aggiornamenti Lumia noted (with comparison screenshots) […]
Rain ruined the NYPD’s first chance to use security drones at a major event
The New York Police Department (NYPD) discovered the limitations of current drone technology on New Year’s Eve when rain forced it to cancel plans to use the machine as part of its security operation during the celebrations in Times Square. The NYPD’s Chief Terence Monahan confirmed in a tweet that the police department’s quadcopters wouldn’t […]
Enter for a chance to win consoles, smartwatches, and more in the 2018 Ars Charity Drive
Enlarge It’s once again that special time of year when we give you a chance to do well by doing good. That’s right—it’s time for the 2018 edition of our annual Charity Drive. Every year since 2007, we’ve been actively encouraging readers to give to Penny Arcade’s Child’s Play charity, which provides toys and games […]