Xiaomi Launches New Series of Flagship Smartphones and Wearables in Malaysia
Xiaomi has launched its highly anticipated series of flagship smartphones alongside a new line of wearables in Malaysia. Pioneering innovation and style, the Xiaomi 14 Series of cutting-edge devices promise to redefine user experiences in the realms of mobile technology and smart wearables. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra leads the pack with its imaging capabilities, boasting a professional quad-camera configuration with Leica optics. From 8K video shooting support to cinematic industry practices integrated into its Movie mode, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra sets a new standard for mobile photography and videography.
NASA and SpaceX Announce New Launch Date for GOES-U Satellite
NASA and SpaceX have announced a new launch date for the GOES-U satellite, the fourth and final satellite in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) – R Series. The launch is now scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, following the identification of a liquid oxygen leak during routine testing in February, which required repairs and testing of the Falcon Heavy core booster. The GOES-R Series Program, overseen by NOAA, is managed through an integrated NOAA-NASA office, with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center handling the acquisition of the spacecraft and instruments.
Certain Affinity Announces Layoffs Impacting 25 US-Based Staff Members
Certain Affinity, co-developer of popular games like Halo and Call of Duty, announces layoffs affecting 25 US-based staff members. CEO Max Hoberman attributes the decision to industry-wide funding slowdown and reluctance from third-party investors.
Rain World announces new expansion ‘The Watcher’
Publisher Akupara Games and developer VIDEOCULT have announced ‘The Watcher,’ the latest downloadable content for Rain World. This expansion promises to take players on a journey to undiscovered regions filled with new creatures and challenges, introducing unfamiliar territories teeming with never-before-seen creatures that will test their resilience. ‘The Watcher’ is currently available to wishlist on Steam and is compatible with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam and GOG.
CERN to Supercharge Large Hadron Collider for New Physics
CERN’s Large Hadron Collider is getting a major upgrade to facilitate more advanced tests and experiments, with the US Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory playing a crucial role. The upgrade aims to probe the Higgs boson and explore physics beyond the Standard Model, increasing the likelihood of detecting rare particles and Higgs bosons. SLAC’s role involves upgrading the ATLAS detector’s Inner Tracker with tiny silicon sensors to enable more precise and effective detection and analysis of collision events at the HL-LHC, expected to open new frontiers in particle physics.
BTS Member J-Hope’s Luxury Watch Collection
BTS member J-Hope’s collection of luxury watches, including the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in Frosted Gold, is a testament to the band’s opulent lifestyle. With a combined worth of USD 146,000, these timepieces are a reflection of J-Hope’s extravagant taste and the band’s immense wealth.
SpaceX’s Shotwell on the Need for a Reusable Starship Rocket for Mars
SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell discusses the need for a reusable Starship rocket for Mars, the potential for regular human transport to Mars, and the company’s vision for interplanetary travel. Shotwell emphasizes the importance of space exploration and the potential for space to hold answers to critical questions about humanity’s future.
Stellar Blade Free Playable Demo Coming Soon for PlayStation 5 Fans
Get ready for the highly anticipated free playable demo of Stellar Blade, set to arrive on March 29, ahead of the game’s full release on April 26. Players will experience the post-war city of Eidos 7, engage in the first boss fight, and enjoy smooth 60fps combat and haptic feedback through the DualSense wireless controller. Don’t miss out on the preorder bonuses and get ready to embark on an epic adventure with Stellar Blade!
UC Berkeley to manage $300 million NASA mission to conduct first all-sky survey of ultraviolet sources in the cosmos
UC Berkeley has been selected to manage a $300 million NASA mission called UVEX (UltraViolet EXplorer) that is set to launch in 2030. The mission, led by the Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) at UC Berkeley, will conduct the first all-sky survey of ultraviolet (UV) sources in the cosmos. The UVEX mission, headed by Fiona Harrison, a UC Berkeley Ph.D. recipient and professor of physics at the California Institute of Technology, aims to provide valuable insights into the evolution of galaxies and stars, both in the present and the distant past. This initiative is expected to complement other ongoing or planned surveys by other missions, including the optical and infrared Euclid mission led by the European Space Agency with NASA contributions, and NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. According to Daniel Weisz, a science team leader for the UVEX mission and a UC Berkeley associate professor of astronomy, the launch of UVEX will mark the first time that the entire sky will be covered from the UV all the way through the infrared. This comprehensive coverage is considered groundbreaking, as ultraviolet emissions, which come from hot objects, are typically blocked by Earth’s atmosphere and must be studied from space. The survey will specifically focus on hot, massive blue stars, many of which are believed to be members of binary star systems, as well as exploding stars. UVEX will map the distribution of these ‘stripped’ stars in galaxies around the Milky Way. Additionally, the telescope will carry a UV spectrograph, jointly built by UC Berkeley and Caltech, to record detailed information about the UV wavelengths. With the ability to capture ultraviolet coverage of the entire sky, the UVEX mission is poised to provide groundbreaking insights into our understanding of galaxies, stars, and stellar explosions.
Rocket Launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base Scheduled for Thursday
Rocket launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base scheduled for Thursday, Mar. 28, carrying 22 Starlink satellites. Falcon 9 booster to return to land on drone ship. Live webcast available on SpaceX’s X account.