Snap Inc. (SNAP) has posted a surprise profit and beat expectations for the fourth quarter, despite a mixed outlook for the current quarter. The company reported earnings of $1.56 billion in revenue, a 14% increase from the same period last year, with an adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 16 cents. The results surpassed analyst … Read more
Nikon has released its latest prime lens, the 35mm f/1.2 S, which boasts exceptional optics and fast aperture capabilities. With an 82mm filter diameter and weighing 37.4 ounces, this lens is substantial, but its premium quality justifies the $2,799 price tag. The lens features a range of advanced coating technologies, including Meso Amorphous coatings and … Read more
Saquon Barkley is on track to have the greatest running back season of all time, and now he has a Super Bowl to go with it. Before the season began, Barkley stated that his goal was to be great and take it to the highest level possible. He ultimately achieved this by putting together an … Read more
NASA is reviving its moon rover mission, Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER), by partnering with a US company. The agency canceled the project last year due to high costs and schedule delays. Now, it’s seeking proposals from private companies interested in delivering the rover to the lunar surface. Under the proposed partnership, NASA will … Read more
The Trump administration has proposed a deal with the government of El Salvador, allowing the U.S. to transport detained migrants and imprisoned criminals to a new mega-prison in the Central American country. The plan was announced by President Trump on Tuesday, who stated that he is exploring whether to move forward with the offer despite … Read more
Former UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt has told the Guardian that the country should not retaliate if US President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on British goods. Hunt made the comments hours after Trump began a trade war with China, imposing 10% tariffs on Chinese imports. Hunt said the UK does not have enough economic leverage to … Read more
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost spacecraft has been orbiting Earth ahead of a trans-lunar injection maneuver in just under a week. The spacecraft, which launched on January 15 from the Kennedy Space Center, will remain in a lunar orbit for 16 days before attempting a landing on March 2. The mission, part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar … Read more
Snapchat parent company Snap has exceeded Wall Street’s quarterly profit estimates, driven by improvements to its advertising platform. The company’s shares rose 6% in extended trading following the announcement. Analysts attribute the boost to uncertainty surrounding a possible TikTok ban in the US, which could benefit Snap’s business. CEO Evan Spiegel stated that advertisers are … Read more
A new study published in Geophysical Research Letters has used machine learning to identify and associate numerous marsquakes with meteoroid impacts on Mars. The research team, led by Dr. Valentin Bickel from the University of Bern, analyzed satellite images from NASA’s InSight lander and found that many previously unknown meteoroid impacts occurred near the lander … Read more
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft may be dismissed due to lack of factual support, according to recent filings by both companies. Musk sued the duo in August over alleged contract breaches, unfair business practices, and fiduciary duties. However, he withdrew the case months later without explanation. OpenAI responded by releasing a batch of … Read more