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James Webb Space Telescope’s tower assembly is extended to allow for the deployment of sunshield
The massive sunshield for the James Webb Space Telescope is one step closer to being completed. The massive new space observatory’s deployable tower assembly (DTA), a 48-inch-long (1.2-meter) shaft that joins the telescope’s two sections, was successfully extended on Wednesday (Dec. 29), NASA officials announced in a statement. The DTA on the James Webb Space…
Packer’s QB Aaron Rodgers says he will make his decision on his future soon after the season ends
When it comes to his future, Aaron Rodgers is ready to make one promise: he won’t wait too long after this season to make his decision. Rodgers, 38, gave a glimpse into his thought process while deciding what he wants to do next season on Wednesday. And he kept all options open, including returning to…
HDMI 2.1a will make its debut at CES 2022, According to reports
HDMI is a confounding mess of standards and ports, with many aspects left to the discretion of manufacturers. Even while HDMI 2.0 can support 4K at 120Hz, not all HDMI 2.0 TVs and consoles are capable of doing so. It appears like another HDMI upgrade is on the way. The new HDMI 2.1a standard will…
Samsung’s Galaxy S20 and Note20 series get a One UI 4 surprise at the end of the year
Samsung’s launch of One UI 4, which is based on Android 12, has been lightning fast. This year, the firm made a first by launching beta programmes for all of its major flagship smartphone lines, including the Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Z Fold. It then went on to release the…
On January 1st, Lego will release the ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ set
Lego isn’t finished with your video game nostalgia yet. After nearly a year of development, the company has announced that its Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone set will be available for $70 (£60) on January 1st, 2022, online and in Lego shops. Minifigs for Sonic, Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik), two animals, and the…
Microsoft is adding a new ‘Games’ panel in the Edge browser
Microsoft Edge is one of the top Google Chrome alternatives. Because it’s based on Chromium, it has many of the same essential features as Google Chrome and other Chromium browsers. That means you should feel right at home if you’re coming from Google Chrome. However, Microsoft has recently gotten desperate in its quest to acquire…
Rivian’s 400-mile electric vehicles have been postponed until 2023
Rivian is informing customers that it will not be producing R1T pickup trucks with the “Max pack” battery option until 2023, instead prioritising those with the normal “big” battery pack (via Electrek). According to an email from CEO RJ Scaringe, the company will prioritise orders for the higher-end “Adventure Package” trucks with the normal battery,…
OnePlus 10 will most likely launch on sale on January 4th
The founder of Chinese consumer electronics company OnePlus has stated that the OnePlus 10 Pro will undoubtedly enter the market in January. However, we didn’t have anything concrete in the form of a deadline—at least not until now. The mid-range flagship will be available for pre-order on January 4th, according to a listing uncovered by…
Apple closes stores in NYC for customers due to an increase in Covid cases
Due to an increase of Covid-19 cases in the city, Apple closed its New York City retail locations to indoor consumer activity on Monday. Certain ordering online, however, are not prevented from picking up merchandise outside of those stores, according to the company’s website, which was updated on Monday. Due to the fast spreading omicron…
Microsoft Edge is bringing back a classic feature, and you should definitely take advantage of it
With a new feature called Followable Web for its web browser Edge, Microsoft is seeking to bring back the RSS feed. The feature, which is currently only available to Edge Canary early access members, allows users to “follow” websites in order to receive a curated list of the most recent updates. The sites that the…