‘Reckless’ Russia and China accused of playing satellite roulette in space

Russian and Chinese activity in space is causing daily threats, the Chief of the Air Staff has revealed. Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston said Moscow and…

Covid test and trace revolt as growing number refuse to hand over contacts’ details

Rising numbers of people testing positive for Covid-19 are refusing to hand over details of close contacts, as the numbers forced to self-isolate reached a record high….

Apple’s M1 MacBook Air is at its lowest price ever at Best Buy today

Apple’s latest MacBook Air with the M1 processor is an excellent, lightweight productivity laptop for school or work. It has excellent performance, stellar battery life, and runs…

Your airplane hits an animal — now what?

Every summer, hundreds of diamondback terrapins crawl over to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to lay their eggs. In past years, the turtles have been…

Jodie Whittaker’s run on Doctor Who will end in 2022

The Thirteenth Doctor is set to step away. Today, the BBC announced that Jodie Whittaker, who took over as the first female lead in Doctor Who in…

Airbnb’s new tool makes it easier for hosts to list Wi-Fi speeds for remote work getaways

Airbnb is adding a new tool for hosts that will let them easily test and list their Wi-Fi speeds on listings. The new addition is in recognization…

Fortnite teases concert series with ‘record-breaking superstar’

The next big Fortnite concert is happening very soon — but who will be performing remains a mystery. Developer Epic announced an event called the Rift Tour,…

Hulu’s live TV service gets NFL Network and RedZone ahead of 2021 season

Hulu is adding two big channels for football coverage to its live TV service. The NFL Network will be included in Hulu’s live TV package beginning today…

Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook review: midrange done right

Currently available for less than $400, the Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook is a pretty dang good deal. You get Intel’s capable 10th Gen processors, a sturdy and…

Electric boat startup Arc wants to make a big splash

Electricity and water don’t mix — well, actually, they mix really well, which can be problematic for humans. So the thought of an electric boat may seem…

Disney Plus’ Hawkeye show gets a November 24th release date

Marvel’s Hawkeye spinoff show is officially debuting on Disney Plus on November 24th, the company announced today. The announcement comes with the first official image from the…

Amazon’s Fire TV Cube can now do Zoom video calls

Amazon has announced that its second-gen Fire TV Cube is now able to participate in two-way Zoom video calls. The company rolled out support for videoconferencing between…

Nothing Ear 1 earbuds review: almost something

There’s a lot riding on the Ear 1 wireless earbuds, which are the first product to come from Nothing — a new company created by OnePlus co-founder…

The NBA and iHeartMedia are planning to make a whole lot of podcasts together

The NBA and iHeartMedia, which owns iHeartRadio, will be launching more than 20 new co-produced podcasts as part of a multiyear partnership, the two companies announced. The…

Motorola debuts Edge 20 flagships globally with fast refresh screens and 108-megapixel cameras

Motorola is keeping its return to flagship devices running for the second year in a row with today’s global announcement of the Edge 20 Pro, Edge 20,…

GarageBand can now help you remix tracks from Lady Gaga and Dua Lipa

If a year inside convinced you to shoot your shot at becoming an international DJ, Apple is updating GarageBand for iOS and iPadOS on Thursday with a…

United Airlines to outsource catering operations from October

A United Airlines passenger jet takes off with New York City as a backdrop, at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, U.S. December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File…

UniCredit in talks with Italy to buy Monte dei Paschi

Andrea Orcel, the head of the UBS investment bank, arrives to give evidence to the UK Parliamentary banking inquiry on Libor interest rates in London January 9,…

Selling out: America’s local landlords. Moving in: Big investors

Many local landlords have not been paid for 18 months Growing number of owners selling to institutional investors As federal eviction ban ends, thousands have already quit…

Mastercard profit beats estimates on spending, travel boost

Credit card is seen in front of displayed Master Card logo in this illustration taken, July 15, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration July 29 (Reuters) – Mastercard Inc (MA.N)…

Merck sees recovery in non-COVID vaccine demand as quarterly sales beat estimates

The Merck logo is seen at a gate to the Merck & Co campus in Rahway, New Jersey, U.S., July 12, 2018. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid//File Photo July 29…

U.S. aims to shore up Philippine ties as troop pact future lingers

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley (not in frame) brief reporters at the Pentagon as the U.S….

Peru’s Castillo names Marxist party member as PM, likely scaring investors

Peru’s new President Pedro Castillo addresses the law makers and invitees during the Inauguration Day at the Congress in Lima, Peru July 28, 2021. Peru’s Presidency/Handout via…

Major protests swell in Guatemala as calls grow louder for president, attorney general to resign

GUATEMALA CITY, July 29 (Reuters) – Thousands of people in Guatemala took to the streets in protest on Thursday, calling for the resignation of President Alejandro Giammattei…

‘Like back in Syria’: migrant volunteers clear up flood-hit Germany

Donations for flood victims lie in the church of St. Nicholas and Rochus in Mayschoss, Germany, July 29, 2021. REUTERS/Andreas Kranz AHRWEILER, Germany, July 29 (Reuters) –…