The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has told SpaceX to investigate why its Starship rocket booster lost control and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico during a test flight. The FAA called the event a "mishap" after reviewing the recent Starship Flight 12 launch.
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The FAA ordered SpaceX to look into a problem with the Starship booster.
The booster lost control during a test flight and crashed into the Gulf of Mexico.
The test flight was called Starship Flight 12.
The FAA described the incident as a "mishap" or failed operation.
The investigation is meant to find the cause of the crash.
The FAA oversees the safety and regulation of commercial space flights.
SpaceX is developing Starship to carry people and cargo into space.
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A new spying method called FROST lets websites track what other sites visitors have open and which apps they use by measuring tiny delays in their solid-state drives (SSDs). This attack works through the web browser without needing visitors to do anything except visit the spying website.
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FROST uses a special technique called a side-channel attack that measures timing delays in SSD input-output operations.
It runs entirely in the browser using JavaScript and accesses the origin private file system (OPFS), a storage space reserved for a website.
By analyzing timing data with a deep learning system called a convolutional neural network, attackers can guess which websites or apps are active on a device.
The attack does not require visitors to click or interact—just loading the page is enough.
The method can detect websites open in other tabs and even in different browsers.
The OPFS file used must be very large (around one gigabyte or more), which might make large-scale spying noticeable to users.
FROST can only monitor apps stored on the same SSD as the OPFS file, so apps on a separate drive may not be detected.
Closing unused browser tabs can help reduce the risk of being tracked by this method.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren wants to change U.S. tax laws to tax companies that develop artificial intelligence (AI). She believes that the money made from AI should help all Americans.
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Senator Elizabeth Warren represents Massachusetts.
She proposes taxing companies that work with artificial intelligence.
Warren says the current tax system needs to change to address AI profits.
The goal is to make sure AI benefits the whole country, not just companies.
She believes new policies are needed to make the economy fair for everyone.
Warren suggests using the tax money from AI companies to invest back into society.
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NASA satellites designed for weather and Earth observation have also been used to find the approximate locations of GPS jammers. In a test near Shiraz, Iran, these satellites identified a GPS jammer within a few kilometers, which could help improve safety for planes and ships affected by GPS interference.
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GPS jammers send strong signals to block weaker signals from navigation satellites like the US GPS system.
Two NASA satellite systems, CYGNSS and NISAR, were tested for locating a GPS jammer in Iran.
CYGNSS uses reflected GPS signals from the ocean to measure hurricane winds and detected the jammer within about 4.33 kilometers.
NISAR uses radar to map Earth’s surface changes and located the jammer within about 6.26 kilometers.
The jammer near Shiraz, Iran, has been active since early 2026 and increased power during conflict involving the US and Israel.
These satellites cannot pinpoint exact locations or provide real-time monitoring but can give approximate locations.
Knowing the approximate location of GPS jammers can help with flight planning and maritime navigation safety.
The experiment compared satellite data with independent intelligence to confirm jammer locations during specific days when the jammer was on or off.
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Mina the Hollower is a new action-adventure game inspired by classic top-down games like Legend of Zelda. It features smooth controls, an original movement system where the character can jump and burrow underground, and a detailed map with many secrets. The story centers on Mina restoring broken spark generators while uncovering dark truths about their effects.
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Developed and published by Yacht Club Games.
Available on multiple platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Switch (two versions), PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Released on May 29, 2026, priced at $20.
The main character, Mina, can jump and burrow underground to move around and avoid enemies.
The game includes a detailed upgrade system and complex combat that requires timing and strategy.
The story involves restoring six spark generators designed to bring electricity to the island but reveals negative consequences and cover-ups.
The game has varied and challenging bosses as well as enemies that require careful positioning to defeat.
The writing includes colorful non-player characters (NPCs) that add humor and unexpected twists.
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NASA announced a $20 billion plan to build a settlement on the Moon. This plan will happen in three phases over several years to support future lunar missions.
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NASA's plan is valued at $20 billion.
The goal is to create a settlement on the surface of the Moon.
The project will be done in three phases.
This effort follows successful missions like Artemis II.
The settlement will help support longer and more sustainable lunar exploration.
NASA shared details of this plan publicly on May 27, 2026.
The Artemis program is a key part of NASA’s lunar exploration strategy.
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Roku has updated its smart TV operating system with a new home screen that includes a large, permanent ad space on the right side. The update also brings personalized content recommendations and quick access to frequently used apps, while aiming to increase revenue through more advertising.
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The new Roku OS home screen shows a large ad on the right side that stays visible as users navigate menus.
Ads can promote TV shows, movies, or unrelated products, and the mix of ad types may change over time.
The left sidebar menu is slimmer and uses images instead of text.
The center of the screen features personalized recommendations and quick access to most-used apps through AI.
Roku has worked to improve profitability, with advertising revenue now a significant part of its business.
Roku made $371 million from ads in its latest earnings report.
Some users are unhappy with the increase in ads and recommendations on the home screen.
The update does not include a simple way to quickly access recently viewed content across different apps.
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Valve's Steam Deck handheld gaming device is back in stock after being unavailable due to shortages of memory and storage parts. However, the prices for the Steam Deck models have increased significantly, with the 512GB OLED version now costing $789 and the 1TB version priced at $949.
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The Steam Deck was out of stock since mid-February because of shortages in RAM and storage parts.
The 512GB OLED Steam Deck now costs $789, up $240 from the previous $549 price.
The 1TB version of the Steam Deck is priced at $949, which is $300 more than before.
The base model with 256GB storage and an older screen is discontinued.
The hardware inside the Steam Deck has not changed; the price increase reflects higher component costs and industry challenges.
Competing handheld gaming devices from Asus and Lenovo also cost around $1,000 or more.
Valve’s new Steam Machine desktop may face similar high pricing issues when it launches later this year.
Valve’s $99 Steam Controller is the only recent hardware that has shipped, partly because it does not require RAM.
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The US Space Force awarded SpaceX a $2.29 billion contract to build a new space-based communication and targeting network called the Space Data Network (SDN) Backbone. This network will use SpaceX’s satellite technology, originally developed for its Starlink internet system, to provide fast, secure, and global communication for military forces.
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SpaceX won a $2.29 billion fixed-price contract from the Space Force’s Space Systems Command.
The contract is to build the Space Data Network Backbone, a space-based sensing and targeting communication system.
The network will be based on technology from SpaceX’s Starlink satellites and the Starshield platform made for military use.
The network aims to connect sensors and shooters globally and continuously with secure communications.
The contract replaces earlier Pentagon plans led by the Space Development Agency (SDA) that faced technical and supply chain issues.
The new network will still involve multiple vendors, with plans to include more companies, possibly including Amazon.
The Pentagon’s approach has shifted toward using a single primary contractor (SpaceX) for building the new network.
Lawmakers have expressed concerns about reduced competition and open architecture due to this shift.
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Universal Pictures released the final trailer for the movie Disclosure Day, directed by Steven Spielberg. The film explores the idea that aliens exist and have been kept secret by the government. It stars Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor and will open in theaters on June 12, 2026.
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Disclosure Day is directed by Steven Spielberg, who also appears in the trailer discussing aliens.
The screenplay was written by David Koepp; music is by John Williams.
Emily Blunt plays a TV meteorologist; Josh O’Connor plays Daniel Kellner, who has stolen government secrets about aliens.
The story involves a government cover-up about aliens and people trying to reveal the truth.
The trailer shows aliens communicating in an unusual language and hints that characters may have been part of alien experiments.
Spielberg says he now believes more strongly than before in intelligent life beyond Earth.
The movie opens in theaters on June 12, 2026.
Early reactions to the movie have been mostly positive.
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YouTube will start automatically adding clear labels to videos that use photorealistic artificial intelligence (AI) to help viewers know when AI tools were used. The site will no longer depend only on creators to say if AI helped make their videos and will use internal systems to detect AI content.
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YouTube previously had optional AI labels that were hard to find in video descriptions.
Starting now, AI labels will be more visible below regular videos and as overlays on YouTube Shorts.
Creators must still disclose AI use when uploading videos, but YouTube will also flag content using new detection methods.
The system focuses on videos with significant photorealistic AI effects or AI-generated material.
Some videos with minor or animated AI elements will continue to have AI info only in the description section.
YouTube uses signals like special metadata and watermarks from Google’s AI tools to identify AI videos.
Creators can appeal AI labels unless the content is identified by these strict triggers, in which case the label is permanent.
The goal is to help viewers better understand when videos are real or AI-generated as AI video quality improves.
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SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are preparing to sell shares to the public, potentially creating a large wave of new tech companies on the stock market. These companies have very high combined values but have not yet made yearly profits, and some experts say their business plans are not clear.
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SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic may soon become public companies by selling shares.
Their combined valuation is in the trillions of dollars.
Many people could own parts of these companies indirectly through retirement and investment funds.
These tech firms need a lot of money to build data centers and technical infrastructure.
Going public is a way to get this funding from investors.
None of the companies currently earns a yearly profit.
Analysts say it is unclear how these companies will make money reliably.
This process could be one of the largest events of tech companies going public in history.
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Govee, a company that makes smart lights, apologized after an image on its website showed books with the words “white supremacy” on them. The company said the image came from a third-party source and they removed it quickly after it was reported.
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Govee’s website featured a marketing image with books labeled “white supremacy” on a shelf above a child’s bed.
The image appeared on Govee’s US site for bedroom lighting and was reported by The Verge after a reader’s tip.
Govee removed the image after it was brought to their attention and apologized for the offensive content.
The company said the image came from a third-party licensed library and did not have AI-generated image watermarks.
Govee admitted their review process for marketing images did not meet the required standards and promised to improve it.
It is unclear if the books in the image showed a real publication or were created digitally.
The image had been on the Govee website since at least April 11, according to archive records.
Using photos of real spaces instead of stock or AI-generated images may help avoid problems like this in the future.
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A Harvard economics professor, Roland Fryer, says many Americans feel lonelier and more isolated recently. He thinks this is partly because technology makes life too easy and removes everyday challenges, which he calls a "war on friction."
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More Americans report feeling lonely and isolated lately.
Roland Fryer is an economics professor at Harvard University.
Fryer connects increased loneliness to technology making life very convenient.
The phrase "war on friction" means removing small difficulties from daily life.
Fryer suggests that less friction in life might reduce social connections.
The discussion took place on CBS News.
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Nvidia is stopping the default installation of its old Control Panel software with its new driver update, replacing it with a newer Nvidia app. The new app includes all previous features and adds advanced options like driver updates and better gaming support.
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Nvidia's old Control Panel first appeared in 2006.
Starting with driver version 610.47, the old Control Panel will not be installed by default.
The new Nvidia app now provides all active Control Panel features for GeForce RTX graphics cards.
The Nvidia app runs faster and offers new features, like updated driver downloads and improved game upscaling (DLSS overrides).
The old Control Panel remains available for download from the Microsoft Store but won’t receive new updates.
Professional users of RTX Pro, RTX, and Quadro GPUs will keep the old Control Panel for now, as not all features moved to the new app.
Users with the old Control Panel installed won’t lose it unless they perform a clean driver install.
The old Control Panel design has changed very little over nearly 20 years.
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Millionaire investor Kevin O’Leary said many people have wrong information and false claims about his large AI data center project in Utah. He also claimed that China is helping spread false stories to hurt his Stratos project.
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Kevin O’Leary is an investor proposing a big AI data center called Stratos in Utah.
There is growing opposition from local people and groups against the project.
O’Leary called the concerns “ridiculous” and based on wrong or false information.
He said some of the negative views are part of a smear campaign.
O’Leary accused China of helping to spread false information about his project.
The interview where he made these comments was with NewsNation’s “The Beat.”
The data center is intended to support artificial intelligence technology, which requires large amounts of computing power.
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Ribbit is a new word puzzle game on the online platform Puzzmo that challenges players to find hidden words in a letter maze. The game uses a unique visual design where finding words turns letters into singing frogs, creating a fun and engaging experience similar to popular word games like Wordle.
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Ribbit launched in early January and is part of Puzzmo’s collection of daily games.
The game involves finding words in a connected maze of letters.
When players find words with specific letters, those letters turn into little frogs that sing as players progress.
Ribbit offers one particularly long word per puzzle, such as "hippocampus."
The game encourages short daily play that feels rewarding and boosts a sense of accomplishment.
Ribbit is described as a good alternative to endless scrolling on phones, promoting intentional and engaging screen time.
Puzzmo also offers other puzzle games like Circuits and Bongo with different gameplay styles.
The game appeals to fans of word games like Spelling Bee and Wordscapes due to its clever design and enjoyable challenge.
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Doctors have been warned about the risks of prescribing research-grade peptides, which are chemicals sold online without regulation. These peptides are not approved for medical use and may be unsafe.
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Research-grade peptides are chemicals used mostly for scientific studies, not for treating patients.
These peptides are sold online without regulation or safety checks.
Doctors have been advised not to prescribe these peptides to patients.
The peptides might carry health risks since their quality and effects are not verified.
Dr. Céline Gounder provided information about this warning on CBS News.
Research-grade peptides differ from approved medicines because they lack official approval.
There is concern about people buying and using these peptides without proper medical guidance.
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NASA has announced a three-phase plan to build a Moon Base near the lunar South Pole. The plan starts with robotic missions and testing, moves to early habitats and power systems, and ends with a permanent human presence on the Moon.
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Phase One (until 2029) involves up to 25 robotic missions, testing rovers, drones, and communication systems.
About four tons of equipment will be delivered during Phase One to prepare the lunar surface.
Phase Two (2029–2032) focuses on building early habitats, larger solar panels, and starting nuclear power systems.
During Phase Two, NASA plans about 24 lunar landings delivering up to 60 tons of cargo.
Phase Three (from 2032 onward) aims for a continuously staffed Moon Base for long-term human missions.
Permanent habitats and advanced power systems will support extended stays on the Moon.
The Moon Base will serve as a launch point for future space exploration beyond the Moon.
NASA is working with international space agencies, companies, and universities on this project.
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Residential electricity prices in the US have risen about 30% since 2020. New lightweight, plug-and-play solar panels designed for balconies let people generate their own energy easily and cut their electric bills without high upfront costs.
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US residential energy prices have increased by about 30% since 2020.
A new $400 solar kit from Bright Saver can be set up on a balcony or backyard and plugs into a normal wall outlet.
The kit weighs around 10 pounds and takes about 15 minutes to install without professional help.
Users can save about 10% to 25% on monthly electricity costs depending on the number of panels used.
Additional savings are possible if the solar panels are combined with batteries that store extra energy.
This balcony solar technology is very popular in Germany, with around 4 million units installed.
US adoption has been slower due to varied regulations and concerns from utilities about grid safety.
As of 2025, 34 US states and Washington DC have introduced laws to permit this type of solar, with some states already approving it.
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