The European Space Agency’s (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) joint mission, BepiColombo, is set to make its sixth and final flyby of the planet Mercury on January 8, 2025. The spacecraft will approach within 295 km above the surface, allowing it to capture high-quality images and gather unique measurements of the environment. During … Read more
AMD has announced the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, a new 16-core Zen 5 processor with 3D V-Cache technology. The CPU claims an average performance uplift of 8% compared to the Ryzen 9 7950X3D and is 20% faster than Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K. The Ryzen 9 9950X3D features a peak boost frequency of 5.7GHz, with a … Read more
A technical issue has caused a website to become unavailable due to an overwhelming number of requests. The problem occurred when too many users attempted to access the site simultaneously, resulting in a “429 Too Many Requests” error message. This type of error is commonly seen on high-traffic websites and social media platforms. It occurs … Read more
A major deal has been announced between entertainment giant Walt Disney Co. and streaming provider FuboTV, merging their online live TV businesses. As part of the agreement, Fubo will receive $220 million from Disney, with an additional $145 million term loan provided in 2026. The combined entity would be owned 70% by Disney and would … Read more
SpaceX has successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida. The launch occurred on Monday afternoon. The mission aims to expand the company’s satellite internet constellation, providing global internet coverage and connectivity. This marks another significant milestone in SpaceX’s efforts to develop a network of low-Earth orbit satellites. … Read more
MicroStrategy, a software company with significant investments in bitcoin, is raising $2 billion through a preferred stock offering. This marks the eighth consecutive week the company has issued new shares to fund its growing cryptocurrency holdings. The planned perpetual preferred stock sale will provide MicroStrategy with the necessary funds to acquire more bitcoin. If conducted … Read more
Recently, I discovered a malicious Chrome extension on my system that had infected one of its 33 known malware-ridden extensions. I followed steps to remove the extension, clean up Chrome, update antivirus software, and change passwords to ensure my systems are safe. First, I checked if any other extensions listed as malware in my Chrome … Read more
This year, sky enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to as several celestial events promise an exciting spectacle. The first major event is a six-planet parade, visible in the sky from January to March. Mercury will join the lineup for a seven-planet alignment in February. In addition to the planetary parade, there are two eclipses … Read more
Currently, users located in specific geographic regions are unable to access certain content due to restrictions imposed by the platform or service provider. This limitation is often a result of copyright laws, licensing agreements, or other regulatory requirements aimed at protecting intellectual property and adhering to local regulations. The exact reason for these restrictions can … Read more
SpaceX is set to launch its seventh flight test of Starship on January 10, marking a significant milestone towards the development of full reusability for the launch system. The test will deploy simulated Starlink satellites for the first time, testing the system’s ability to deploy active next-generation Starlink satellites. The launch from Starbase Orbital Launch … Read more