[ad_1] The unique feature of the Virgin Orbit program is how quickly a launch can be arranged. Typically, a launch takes years of planning and can only take place from certain sites which access particular orbits. This means that access to a given orbit can never be guaranteed on short notice. However, Virgin believes it […]
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Google’s $10 Stadia Pro plan includes one free game per month
[ad_1] Doronichev emphasized that the Pro service won’t be “all you can eat,” but that for $10 a month, subscribers will get some serious benefits. “To be clear, Stadia Pro is not ‘Netflix for Games’ like some people have mentioned,” he said. “A closer comparison would be like Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus. The […]
Watch a behind-the-scenes look at ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’
[ad_1] Cameron says the new film follows the tone of T1 and T2, promising a “fast, white-knuckle ride” with huge action sequences. Dark Fate is directed by Tim Miller, who also directed the first Deadpool film. Arnold Schwarzenegger is playing the original Terminator again, of course, and the film is also bringing back T2’s John […]
London’s Tube will finally offer 4G coverage from next year
[ad_1] From March 2020, 4G will be available on the platforms and tunnels of a section of the Jubilee line between Westminster and Canning Town. It will be available in ticket halls and corridors as well, except for the very busy London Bridge and Waterloo stations which may be added later in the year. The […]
BBC and ITV streaming service BritBox is finally coming to the UK
[ad_1] At launch, BritBox will host “thousands of hours of the nation’s favorite content from ITV and the BBC,” including plenty of archive material. In addition, recently-broadcast shows will be available on a catch-up basis, and BritBox’s own TV series will begin filtering through in 2020. What’s not clear is how BritBox will work with […]
Loki is joining ‘Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3’ for Switch
[ad_1] Colossus and Cyclops will be coming to #MUA3 in a FREE update on August 30! #MarvelSDCC pic.twitter.com/LzCcVUt5EN — Marvel Games (@MarvelGames) July 18, 2019 On August 30th, Cyclops and Colossus will be joining Thor’s brother and the rest of the alliance in a free update. Marvel Games will also roll out alternate outfits for […]
Tesla opens Vegas V3 Supercharger station powered by solar and battery
[ad_1] In line with founder Elon Musk’s promise to take Supercharger stations off the grid, the Las Vegas site will rely on a combination of solar and battery power. A solar array will power the site during the day, and Powerpacks will provide energy at night. The station will contain a total of 24 stalls […]
SpaceX shows off a highlight reel of Crew Dragon parachute tests
[ad_1] As SpaceX continues its progress toward a Demo-2 launch of its Crew Dragon spacecraft with NASA astronauts aboard the company put together this reel of parachute tests. According to the tag, “SpaceX is returning human spaceflight capabilities to the United States with one of the safest, most advanced systems ever built.” I didn’t spot […]
‘Cats’ movie trailer offers an odd look at the CG felines
[ad_1] So far, reactions to the visual effects in Cats have been negative or mixed. CG often gets criticized for not being realistic enough or being too obvious. But hyper-realism isn’t the goal in a film like Cats (unlike, for example, the CG deployed in a film like The Lion King or a show like […]
Amazon Prime Day error put high-end camera gear on sale for peanuts
[ad_1] One deal hunter spotted that Amazon discounted the Sony A6000 and 16-50mm bundle from $550 to $94.50 and shared the bargain on Slickdeals, a site on which people post amazing deals they happen across. Some shoppers spotted the same offer on Amazon and placed orders too, but others saw the regular price. Nevertheless, inspired […]