China launched its first batch of internet satellites, called “Thousand Sails,” which aims to provide global internet coverage. The constellation consists of over 15,000 low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and is expected to be completed by 2025 with the deployment of 648 satellites in the first phase. Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/06/china-launches-its-rival-to-elon-musks-starlink-internet-satellites.html
Space Wreck Boeing’s first crewed Starliner mission to the International Space Station has turned into a disaster. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are stuck on board indefinitely while engineers figure out what went wrong with the spacecraft. This mishap might affect other upcoming launches to the ISS. According to insiders, NASA is considering … Read more
Apple is preparing to release a new iPhone update, iOS 17.6.1, according to reports. This may be a surprise to some users who thought the previous update, iOS 17.6, would be the last before the launch of iOS 18 next month. The reliable leaker MacRumors confirms that Apple is internally testing the new update. The … Read more
Emmanuel Mudau’s journey from working in a furniture store to founding Mathuba Genetics is remarkable. With experience in retail and sales, he took a bold step into agriculture. Today, with over 15 years of experience, he manages an impressive livestock operation in the Vhembe district of Limpopo, with a herd of 60 cattle, 300 goats, … Read more
Updated August 5 with more reports that double down on the release date and suggest iPhone 16 Pro Max pricing. Apple will unveil the iPhone 16 series on Tuesday, September 10, according to reports from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg and other sources. This is surprising because Apple usually launches new iPhones in September. The reveal … Read more
Apple will launch the new iPhone 16 early in September, but the real excitement is about the fourth-generation iPhone SE. While Apple hasn’t confirmed anything, supply chain leaks suggest a new SE is coming. Previous SE models were launched between March and April, so it’s possible the new one could debut in late March. The … Read more
Turmeric and green tea among health supplements putting people in hospital More than 15 million Americans may be risking liver damage by taking popular botanical supplements like turmeric, green tea, ashwagandha, Garcinia cambogia, black cohosh, and red yeast rice. Researchers from the University of Michigan studied over 9,000 people and found that nearly 4.7% had … Read more
A delightful collection of iPhone tips! 📱 Here’s a summary with some added oomph: **1. Simplify text**: Use the slider to adjust font size, and add bold text for extra emphasis. **2. Alternate Face ID appearance**: Set up an alternate appearance for Face ID to improve recognition. **3. Disable auto-brightness**: Adjust your screen brightness manually … Read more
The orphaned refugee planning to make Olympic history Dominic Lobalu, a 25-year-old South Sudanese-born runner, has been given the chance to represent his adopted nation in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Two months ago, he was ruled out of competing at the Tokyo 2020 Games after claiming asylum in Switzerland, making him ineligible to compete for … Read more
Asteroid 2024 OR1, a massive space rock about 110 feet in diameter, is currently close to Earth. NASA has issued a warning because it’s traveling at an incredible speed of over 30,000 kilometers per hour. The asteroid belongs to the Apollo group, which intersects with Earth’s orbit, making it important for astronomers and space agencies. … Read more