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SpaceX Launched the World’s First Nuclear-Powered Satellite

The world’s first nuclear-powered satellite is now orbiting Earth, thanks to SpaceX’s launch on Tuesday of a Falcon 9 rocket. The Betavoltaic Orbital High-Reliability (BOHR) satellite is designed as a proof of concept demonstrating that commercial nuclear power can operate effectively in space, while also leveraging traditional solar power for its main operations. Nuclear-powered spacecraft […]

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Apple developing new Apple Pencil models for release next year, possibly with replaceable batteries

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that Apple is developing a new lineup of Apple Pencil stylus accessories, set for launch next year alongside new iPad Pro models in spring 2027. This would mean new generations of Apple Pencil (USB-C) and the wireless-charging Apple Pencil Pro. Bloomberg suggests that these new stylus could feature new battery systems, […]

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Meta’s New AI Image Editor Is Using People’s Instagram Photos Without Permission

Alexandr Wang, chief AI officer at Meta. Credit: Bloomberg/Getty Images Meta’s latest AI endeavour isn’t off to a great start, as it’s angered Instagram users over manipulating images from public profiles without user permission. Muse Image is the hottest new AI model from Meta’s Superintelligence Labs, the division tasked not just with making AI as […]

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9to5Mac Overtime 072: Apple Watch and the new Siri

Jeff is the head of video content production for 9to5. He initially joined 9to5Mac in 2016, producing videos, walkthroughs, how-tos, written tutorials, and reviews. He takes pride in explaining things simply, clearly, and concisely. Jeff’s videos have been watched hundreds of millions of times by people seeking to learn more about today’s tech. Subscribe to […]

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The days of unrestricted social media for children may be coming to an end

What started as a policy experiment in Australia has quickly turned into a global movement. Governments around the world are increasingly questioning whether children should have unrestricted access to social media, with more than 20 countries now either enforcing, proposing, or actively debating age-based restrictions. According to an AFP tally, at least five countries already […]