on May 24, 2022 | Topic: Space Diffractive solar sails, depicted in this conceptual illustration, could enable missions to hard-to-reach places, like orbits over the Sun’s poles. MacKenzi Martin NASA on Tuesday said it’s investing $2 million over two years to advance the development of a new solar sail concept called diffractive lightsailing. With diffractive… Continue reading NASA invests in a new solar sail concept that could propel a mission to the Sun
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HyperX Memorial Day sale on Amazon: Best gaming deals
With summer only days away, Memorial Day sales are currently underway. HyperX jumped into the Memorial Day Weekend deals foray, and it’s offering up to $50 off some of its gaming accessories and equipment. So, if you have been eyeing a mouse or a headset, you can pick one up and save cash (so you… Continue reading HyperX Memorial Day sale on Amazon: Best gaming deals
Google Tasks review: This simplest way to get the job done
Google Tasks is one of the many to-do list apps out there vying for the right to help you keep your work and private life a little more organized. These apps range from simplified checklist builders to highly-complex, extremely-integrated platforms that tie together various third-party services, calendars, and communications channels into a unified management space.… Continue reading Google Tasks review: This simplest way to get the job done
This era of big tech exceptionalism has got to end: Australian eSafety Commissioner
Written by Chris Duckett, APAC Editor Chris Duckett APAC Editor Chris started his journalistic adventure in 2006 as the Editor of Builder AU after originally joining CBS as a programmer. After a Canadian sojourn, he returned in 2011 as the Editor of TechRepublic Australia, and is now the Australian Editor of ZDNet. Full Bio Image:… Continue reading This era of big tech exceptionalism has got to end: Australian eSafety Commissioner
Google has compressed the power of its Street View cars into a cute, 15-pound camera
on May 24, 2022 | Topic: Cloud Google Google Fifteen years after Street View started as a wild idea at Google to create a 360-degree map of the world, the feature is more important than ever to the Google Maps product. The images collected by Street View cameras are a key part of Google’s mapping… Continue reading Google has compressed the power of its Street View cars into a cute, 15-pound camera
Money order vs. cashier’s check: What’s the difference?
(Image: USPS) Money order or cashier’s check helps when you need money in a flash and a traditional check just won’t do. But what is the difference between the two? Here we help break down the difference between a money order and a cashier’s check so you can make the right decision for your finances,… Continue reading Money order vs. cashier’s check: What’s the difference?
The 6 best rewards credit cards of 2022
Do you have excellent/good credit? With the exception to the Discover it Secured Card that doesn’t require a FICO score, the recommended credit score for our top picks ranges from 670 – 850. If you’re in that range, the following information is suited for you. When it comes to credit cards, rewards cards are arguably… Continue reading The 6 best rewards credit cards of 2022
The 5 best push mowers of 2022
Push mowers are ideal for smaller yards since they have more narrow cutting decks and are more stripped-back than their ride-on tractor cousins. Along with traditional gas-powered models, you can find a wide variety of electric and manual reel mowers if you’re in the market for a more eco-friendly way to care for your lawn. … Continue reading The 5 best push mowers of 2022
How to build fast without burning out: 6 tips from Target’s SVP of Product Engineering
When the pandemic took hold in the US, every retailer had to move quickly to adjust to a completely new reality — one that came with an intense new focus on digital operations. Target was one of those companies that rose to the challenge, quickly rolling out new features for its employees and customers at… Continue reading How to build fast without burning out: 6 tips from Target’s SVP of Product Engineering
Misinformation needs tackling and it would help if politicians stopped muddying the water
Written by Chris Duckett, APAC Editor Chris Duckett APAC Editor Chris started his journalistic adventure in 2006 as the Editor of Builder AU after originally joining CBS as a programmer. After a Canadian sojourn, he returned in 2011 as the Editor of TechRepublic Australia, and is now the Australian Editor of ZDNet. Full Bio Image:… Continue reading Misinformation needs tackling and it would help if politicians stopped muddying the water