On September 6, China successfully landed a reusable spacecraft the country had launched into orbit just two days before, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency. “The successful flight marked the country’s important breakthrough in reusable spacecraft research and is expected to offer convenient and low-cost round trip transport for the peaceful use of the […]
The Best Android 11 Features and How to Download It
Google’s newest version of its mobile operating system adds small but helpful improvements. If you have a Pixel phone, you can download it today. Powered by WPeMatico
Apple’s September 15 Event For New iPad and Apple Watch, iPhone 12 Announcement in October
Apple today announced a virtual event for September 15 where it is expected to announce the iPhone 12 lineup and Apple Watch Series 6 among other things. However, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman claims that Apple won’t announce the new iPhones until October and this event is focused on the Apple Watch and iPad. Continue reading → […]
Uber Pledges to Go All-Electric, but It Doesn’t Own the Cars
The ride-hail company joined rival Lyft with a “green” pledge. It’s counting on incentives to encourage drivers to switch to battery power. Powered by WPeMatico
Designing the essential and the unseen
A large geometric concrete structure sits on the busy corner of Canal and West Streets in Lower Manhattan. Passersby wondering at its function may guess it’s a museum, or an art gallery. Few are likely to hit on the reality: a salt shed. And that was exactly the intent, says Richard Dattner ’60, lead designer […]
Tom Davis ’84, SM ’85 & Betsy Davis ’84, MArch ’88
Many years after meeting in a freshman fencing class, Tom and Betsy (Beliveau) Davis were reacquainted and eventually married. Their shared undergraduate experience led them to establish the Tom and Betsy Davis Scholarship Fund, which has helped two students attend MIT. A bequest plan—developed with the MIT Office of Gift Planning—ensures that the fund will […]
Julian Assange Lays Out His Case Against US Extradition
The argument hinges in part on psychiatrists’ testimony that Assange is a high suicide risk. Powered by WPeMatico
Apple’s EyeDrive System for Collecting Maps Data Using Advanced Vehicles Detailed
It is no secret that Apple has been using vehicles equipped with advanced cameras and sensors to collect geographical data to improve Apple Maps. However, the detailed process of collecting data was not known to anyone outside Apple’s team. Well, that changes today. Continue reading → Powered by WPeMatico
REI Labor Day Sale (2020): 19 Deals on Camping Essentials You Need
It’s a great time to buy gear for your socially-distant adventures. Here’s everything you need to go from 0 to outdoors pro. Powered by WPeMatico
How to Fix ‘Last iCloud Backup Could Not be Completed’ Error on iPhone
It is important to backup your iPhone periodically and setting your device to automatically back up to the cloud is the most convenient option. For iPhone and iPad users, this means backing up their entire device to iCloud. The backups are automatic as long as the device is connected to Wi-Fi. However, sometimes you may […]