The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command announced that SpaceX and ULA would launch five and two missions respectively as part of the latest round of National Security Space Launch contract assignments.
Oct. 4th, 1957: Sputnik launches
On Oct. 4th, 1957, at 10:29 PM Moscow time, the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik 1 into space on a repurposed R-7 rocket. The world’s first artificial satellite, Sputnik was about 22 inches (58 centimeters) in diameter and weighed 184 pounds (84 kilograms). Although there were no scientific instruments aboard, […]
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 180 — NASA is Closed for Business
On Episode 180 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss the headlines, from the shutdown of NASA to the risky dismantling of the space shuttle Discovery (because Texas insists).
Dream Team: The BSMC x Pom Klementieff Royal Enfield 650 Scrambler
Since it broke cover eight years ago, the much-loved Royal Enfield 650 twin has captured the hearts of a huge variety of riders. From first-timers to old-timers, racers to photo-stoppers, and now, a daredevil Hollywood badass. Built in collaboration with Bike Shed Moto Co., Royal Enfield, and some o…
New York assembly member wants to block sportsbooks from limiting bettors
A New York assembly member has filed a bill that would block sportsbook operators from limiting bettors depending on the… Continue reading New York assembly member wants to block sportsbooks from limiting bettors The post New York assembly member wants to block sportsbooks from limiting bettors appeared first on ReadWrite.
Ars Live: Is the AI bubble about to pop? A live chat with Ed Zitron.
Join a live discussion on October 7 about the AI gold rush.
The Download: using AI to discover “zero day” vulnerabilities, and Apple’s ICE app removal
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Microsoft says AI can create “zero day” threats in biology A team at Microsoft says it used artificial intelligence to discover a “zero day” vulnerability in the biosecurity […]
Sam Altman says OpenAI is planning two Sora changes for rightsholders: granular controls over generation of their characters and a revenue sharing system (Sam Altman)
Sam Altman: Sam Altman says OpenAI is planning two Sora changes for rightsholders: granular controls over generation of their characters and a revenue sharing system — We have been learning quickly from how people are using Sora and taking feedback from users, rightsholders, and other interested groups.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera gets the job done for GameChat, but it’s not a must-own accessory
The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera does what it says on the tin, even if it basically is just a webcam.
2025 Lake Placid DH World Cup Junior Qualifying Results
The junior results are in from qualifying at the 2025 Lake Placid downhill World Cup.( Photos: 1, Comments: 12 )