SpaceX recently that it would send four civilians into orbit aboard its Crew Dragon capsule, marking the first time that a crew without a single professional astronaut would fly into space. One of those private citizens will be Hayley Arceneaux, who at 29 years old will be the youngest-ever American to fly into space, the has reported.The trip came about thanks to Jared Isaacman, a billionaire who purchased the debut commercial astronaut rocket launch from SpaceX. He'll get one Crew Dragon seat on the Inspiration 4 mission, but he also donated three others. One will go to the winner of a...…SpaceX recently that it would send four civilians into orbit aboard its Crew Dragon capsule, marking the first time that a crew without a single professional astronaut would fly into space. One of those private citizens will be Hayley Arceneaux, who at 29 years old will be the youngest-ever American to fly into space, the has reported.The trip came about thanks to Jared Isaacman, a billionaire who purchased the debut commercial astronaut rocket launch from SpaceX. He'll get one Crew Dragon seat on the Inspiration 4 mission, but he also donated three others. One will go to the winner of a...WW…

The GT created and even some lust, thanks to the gorgeous looks, 619 horsepower and respectable battery range of 60 miles. However, it was only ever intended as a halo vehicle to launch the brand and pave the way for the and other EVs. To that end, it’s now entering its final production run.Polestar had always planned to make just 1,500 copies of the Polestar 1, and it’s sticking to that. Most of those were allocated to Europe and other regions, and in keeping with that, the US market will get just 125 more from the final batch.Polestar started as Volvo’s performance brand, and the Polestar...…The GT created and even some lust, thanks to the gorgeous looks, 619 horsepower and respectable battery range of 60 miles. However, it was only ever intended as a halo vehicle to launch the brand and pave the way for the and other EVs. To that end, it’s now entering its final production run.Polestar had always planned to make just 1,500 copies of the Polestar 1, and it’s sticking to that. Most of those were allocated to Europe and other regions, and in keeping with that, the US market will get just 125 more from the final batch.Polestar started as Volvo’s performance brand, and the Polestar...WW…

After last month, Elon Musk has unveiled his $100 million with the lofty aim of removing carbon from the atmosphere to help stem climate change. The competition opens up today to teams around the world and will run for four years. In 18 months, judges will select the top 15 teams, each of which will receive $1 million. At the same time, $200,000 scholarships will be awarded to 25 separate student teams who enter. The top three teams will receive $10 million, $20 million and $50 million for the third-, second-place and grand prize winners, respectively.Getting that money won’t be easy,...…After last month, Elon Musk has unveiled his $100 million with the lofty aim of removing carbon from the atmosphere to help stem climate change. The competition opens up today to teams around the world and will run for four years. In 18 months, judges will select the top 15 teams, each of which will receive $1 million. At the same time, $200,000 scholarships will be awarded to 25 separate student teams who enter. The top three teams will receive $10 million, $20 million and $50 million for the third-, second-place and grand prize winners, respectively.Getting that money won’t be easy,...WW…

The only thing worse than is getting two (or more) when the first jab attempt fails. Now, researchers from Rutgers and Mount Sinai Hospital have that can see under your skin and supposedly do the job better than humans. That could one day help reduce problems like infections and thrombosis when attempting to start an IV line, for example.It's relatively easy to draw blood from a patient with easy-to-access veins, but much harder for patients without visible or palpable veins, and particularly with emaciated patients. In those cases, staff might have to resort to using an ultrasound machine...…The only thing worse than is getting two (or more) when the first jab attempt fails. Now, researchers from Rutgers and Mount Sinai Hospital have that can see under your skin and supposedly do the job better than humans. That could one day help reduce problems like infections and thrombosis when attempting to start an IV line, for example.It's relatively easy to draw blood from a patient with easy-to-access veins, but much harder for patients without visible or palpable veins, and particularly with emaciated patients. In those cases, staff might have to resort to using an ultrasound machine...WW…

Security researchers have discovered flaw in recent Intel chips that, while difficult to exploit, is completely unpatchable. The vulnerability is within Intel's Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME), a part of the chip that controls system boot-up, power levels, firmware and, most critically, cryptographic functions. Security specialists have found that a tiny gap in security in that module that could allow attackers to inject malicious code and, eventually, commandeer your PC.The vulnerability is another in a string of Intel chip flaws that have damaged the chipmaker's reputation...…Security researchers have discovered flaw in recent Intel chips that, while difficult to exploit, is completely unpatchable. The vulnerability is within Intel's Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME), a part of the chip that controls system boot-up, power levels, firmware and, most critically, cryptographic functions. Security specialists have found that a tiny gap in security in that module that could allow attackers to inject malicious code and, eventually, commandeer your PC.The vulnerability is another in a string of Intel chip flaws that have damaged the chipmaker's reputation...WW…

Google has to pay a €220 million ($267 million) fine and after France's competition authority found it had abused its dominant online ad position. Following a 2019 complaint by News Corp. and French newspaper , France ruled that Google was favoring its own advertising services to the detriment of rivals. "The decision sanctioning Google is significant because it is the first in the world to deal with the complex algorithmic auction processes used for online ads," said Isabelle de Silva, head of the Autorité de la concurrence. "The investigation... revealed how Google used its dominant...…Google has to pay a €220 million ($267 million) fine and after France's competition authority found it had abused its dominant online ad position. Following a 2019 complaint by News Corp. and French newspaper , France ruled that Google was favoring its own advertising services to the detriment of rivals. "The decision sanctioning Google is significant because it is the first in the world to deal with the complex algorithmic auction processes used for online ads," said Isabelle de Silva, head of the Autorité de la concurrence. "The investigation... revealed how Google used its dominant...WW…

The Pentagon may be using commercial data to track Americans without due legal process, according to a letter from Senator Ron Wyden shared with . Wyden had queried the Department of Defense (DoD) about mobile location and other data it had purchased from commercial sources, following reports in and elsewhere. The DoD replied to some questions, but several responses were redacted. "I write to urge you to release to the public information about the Department of Defense's warrantless surveillance of Americans," Wyden replied. Various US law enforcement agencies have been purchasing...…The Pentagon may be using commercial data to track Americans without due legal process, according to a letter from Senator Ron Wyden shared with . Wyden had queried the Department of Defense (DoD) about mobile location and other data it had purchased from commercial sources, following reports in and elsewhere. The DoD replied to some questions, but several responses were redacted. "I write to urge you to release to the public information about the Department of Defense's warrantless surveillance of Americans," Wyden replied. Various US law enforcement agencies have been purchasing...WW…

Apple's next iPad Pro is still expected to arrive later this month, but one model could be hard to find when it goes on sale. Apple plans to introduce a as a key feature on the flagship 12.9-inch model, but the suppliers of that tech are apparently experiencing poor manufacturing yields, according to a report from .At an event reportedly planned for the end of April, Apple will reveal iPad Pro tablets in two sizes. The Mini LED tech will be exclusive to the larger and more expensive 12.9-inch model, offering improved brightness and contrast. (Apple's potential switch to Mini LED was in late...…Apple's next iPad Pro is still expected to arrive later this month, but one model could be hard to find when it goes on sale. Apple plans to introduce a as a key feature on the flagship 12.9-inch model, but the suppliers of that tech are apparently experiencing poor manufacturing yields, according to a report from .At an event reportedly planned for the end of April, Apple will reveal iPad Pro tablets in two sizes. The Mini LED tech will be exclusive to the larger and more expensive 12.9-inch model, offering improved brightness and contrast. (Apple's potential switch to Mini LED was in late...WW…

Just as rumors have been floating about a possible , Casio has unveiled its first using Google's Wear OS platform. The GSW-H1000, part of Casio's rugged G-Squad Pro lineup, has a host of sports features and is also the first G-Shock watch with a color display. As you'd expect in a G-Shock watch, the GSW-H1000 has a brawny look with a titanium back for extra durability. That's backed by actual toughness, including shock- and water-resistance down to 200 meters of depth. What's new is the Android Wear OS plus the dual-layer display with an always-on LCD screen for time display combined...…Just as rumors have been floating about a possible , Casio has unveiled its first using Google's Wear OS platform. The GSW-H1000, part of Casio's rugged G-Squad Pro lineup, has a host of sports features and is also the first G-Shock watch with a color display. As you'd expect in a G-Shock watch, the GSW-H1000 has a brawny look with a titanium back for extra durability. That's backed by actual toughness, including shock- and water-resistance down to 200 meters of depth. What's new is the Android Wear OS plus the dual-layer display with an always-on LCD screen for time display combined...WW…

Fabian Kirchbauer PhotographyAfter showing off a last year, BMW has the final version of the i4. Slated to enter the market this year, the sedan will essentially be an electric take on the 3-series with similar styling and dimensions. BMW also announced that it will launch an M Performance version of the i4, also set to be released in 2021.The i4 looks much like a 2021 BMW 3-series model, albeit with slightly cleaner lines, splashes of blue color to denote its electric nature and a much larger (some might say too large) front grille. The company has also differentiated the i4 from the...…Fabian Kirchbauer PhotographyAfter showing off a last year, BMW has the final version of the i4. Slated to enter the market this year, the sedan will essentially be an electric take on the 3-series with similar styling and dimensions. BMW also announced that it will launch an M Performance version of the i4, also set to be released in 2021.The i4 looks much like a 2021 BMW 3-series model, albeit with slightly cleaner lines, splashes of blue color to denote its electric nature and a much larger (some might say too large) front grille. The company has also differentiated the i4 from the...WW…