SpaceX assembled the shiny pieces of its planned Starship orbital prototype in late 2019. This wasn’t a launch-ready version, but it shows how the spacecraft will likely look when it’s finally ready for testing. SpaceX NASA doesn’t just want to pop by the moon for a one-time visit in 2024. It wants to go there […]
Archives for April 2020
How to watch NASA, SpaceX break down their first joint astronaut mission
Human spaceflight is set to once again begin on American soil with next month’s blastoff of the NASA Demo-2 mission, which’ll launch a SpaceX Crew Dragon craft from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. NASA has scheduled three press conferences for Friday, May 1, to go over how the entire mission will proceed, and space nerds can watch […]
OnePlus 8 vs. 8 Pro vs. 7 Pro vs. 7T vs. 7T Pro: Full specs comparison chart
Display size, resolution 6.55-inch AMOLED; 1,080×2,400 pixels 6.78-inch AMOLED; 1,440×3,168 pixels 6.67-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440-pixels 6.55-inch AMOLED; 2,400×1,080-pixels 6.67-inch AMOLED; 3,120×1,440-pixels 6.55-inch AMOLED; 2,400×1,080-pixels Pixel density 402ppi 513ppi 516ppi 402ppi 516ppi 402ppi Dimensions (Inches) 6.3×2.8×0.31 in 6.51×2.93×0.35 in 6.4×2.99×0.35 in 6.34×2.93×0.32 in 6.40×2.99×0.35 in 6.40×2.99×0.35 in Dimensions (Millimeters) 160×72.9×8.0 mm 165×74.4×8.5 mm 162.6×75.9×8.8 mm 160.94×74.44×8.13 mm […]
Google Duplex learns to make calls in Spanish, debuts in Spain
CNET’s Richard Nieva on the phone with Google Duplex. James Martin/CNET A Spanish-speaking version of Google Duplex, the AI chat algorithm that can call businesses on your behalf, is launching in Spain Thursday, Google tells CNET. Initially pitched as a way for the Google Assistant to call restaurants and book reservations on your behalf, the […]
Coronavirus sports hack: Cardboard fans fill the stands to cheer their teams
To show their support for German pro soccer team Borussia Moenchengladbach, fans are paying to have their images uploaded onto cardboard cutouts. They can’t attend games in person due to the coronavirus crisis. Christian Verheyen/Borussia Moenchengladbach via Getty Images For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. Large-scale […]
Westworld season 3 finale: Wild theories and predictions
A screenshot from the finale’s promo trailer. It looks like Dolores is back in Westworld. HBO; screenshot by CNET The final episode of Westworld’s third season is around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be as intricate and unpredictable as what’s come before. But that’s not going to stop us from throwing out our […]
Porsche extends its warranties by 3 months due to coronavirus pandemic
Porsche is extending the warranty on all its models if they were set to expire between March and May. Porsche So you’ve got yourself a new-ish Porsche, and things were going pretty well until this whole coronavirus thing happened. Now it’s the end of April, and your Macan’s warranty runs out next month, the Check […]
This week at Epic: 2 free games worth $35
Epic If you’re a gamer — or just visit the Cheapskate pages occasionally — you no doubt know that Epic Games gives away one or more free games each week. This week, Epic is giving away a pair of games that together are worth $35. You can grab Crashlands and Amnesia: The Dark Descent anytime between now […]
Dating during coronavirus: 9 ideas for virtual dates while social distancing
Here’s how to keep your dating life going during social distancing. Getty Images For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. You’ve matched. You’ve messaged. You’ve even video chatted. Congratulations. In the midst of a global pandemic, you’ve found another human being you’d like to get to know […]
Apple’s iPhone 12 could cost $649, report says
Pricing has been leaked for Apple’s next iPhone lineup. Angela Lang/CNET Apple’s upcoming iPhone 12 could be priced from $649 while the iPhone 12 Pro would cost around $999, according to a leaker named Jon Prosser. Prosser tweeted his sources said the iPhone 12 will all come with 5G, as reported earlier Thursday by Input […]