If NASA can’t get the Artemis 1 mission into space on Sept. 3, that could force the launch team to haul the mega moon rocket back to its cavernous hangar. Faced with unexpected glitches, launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson waved off a planned takeoff Monday, halting the countdown with just 40 minutes on the clock before…
Monthly Archives: September 2022
There’s no denying that we could all use a spa day right now. Like, at any given moment on any given day, that’s a great time for some pampering self care. But most of us don’t have the money to drop on expensive skin care and premium facial treatments on a regular basis. There’s good…
If the “highly commended” images look this stunning, imagine what the winning images will look like. As is their annual tradition, London’s National History Museum has unveiled the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition’s highly commended entries, ahead of the winners being announced on Oct. 11. Covering categories from Animal Portraits to Natural Artistry and…
Zoom is extending its reach into Formula 1 with a new partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing. The video conferencing giant has announced it will become the official unified communications provider to the reigning Formula 1 world champions, providing a range of services to the team as it travels the globe in its push for…
The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a small-form version of the Xperia 1 IV from earlier in 2022, bringing lots of the new features of that premium Android phone but in a smaller size for smaller hands. That’s the role of Sony’s Xperia 5 family after all, and the Xperia 5 III was the smaller…
Eve is adopting Matter and Thread for a wide collection of its smart home devices, unveiling a new collection and the technology update at IFA 2022 in Berlin. Matter, a new smart home connectivity standard supported by all the majors – Apple, Samsung, Amazon, and Google – aims to ease connectivity and interoperability woes across…
Philips is offsite at IFA 2022 in Berlin showing a range of AV gear – everything from OLED TVs to soundbars, headphones, and speakers. One highlight is its EISA award-winning Fidelio FB1 ($899 / €899 EUR / $1,316 AU), a powerful integrated soundbar capable of delivering 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos audio. Up close, the FB1 has…
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller pose for a picture after Miller was awarded the title of “Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation” during a ceremony in Moscow in February. SERGEI KARPUKHIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Russian state-run giant Gazprom is set to give $10 billion in dividends to the Kremlin. The…
Boris Johnson’s successor will be announced on September 5. DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images Outgoing UK PM Boris Johnson has topped a list of poor leaders, according to a new poll. Johnson was ranked the worst-performing post-war premier by the survey of 1,111 people. The best-performing British leader was wartime prime minister Winston Churchill. The…
Insider Employees can use legal protections under the ADA and FMLA to seek help for mental health issues. But lawyers say they rarely reach out for help for fear of professional repercussions. Attorneys shared how they sought treatment, took time off, and prioritized their health. Insider recently chronicled the stresses of Big Law life. As…