Tag: author_name|Mat Smith
The Morning After: Testing out a real-life jet suit
It’s been a while since anyone could really say the iPhone’s battery life was too darn short to get you through the day. But despite the better staying power of the last few generations of phones, Apple is still throwing a bone to the folks who need more. The company…
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I flew, ever so briefly, with a jet suit
There were some rules before I even arrived to test out Gravity Industries’ jetpack: Don’t wear sportswear fabrics as they could set alight, come with “robust footwear” and ensure your ankles are covered. No loose jewelry. Sign this waiver form. Don’t weigh more than 210 pounds. I was close to…
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The Morning After: The cryptofarm powered by PS4 Pros
A pretty comprehensive leak laid out what could be everything Samsung has planned for its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. Other leaks suggested folding phones, a couple of Wear OS smartwatches and new earbuds, but now we can see more of the new products, what they’re called and the color options…
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The Morning After: Finally, Virgin Galactic completes its first crewed spaceflight
After oh so many delays, training up its founder, Sir Richard Branson, and some delightful, sometimes petty, banter with Blue Origin (love those “largest windows in space” claims), Virgin Galactic has made it into space. Or at least, it did, depending on who you ask. Blue Origin’s first crewed spaceflight…
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The Morning After: Square is building a bitcoin hardware wallet
As studios and streaming services continue to strike deals, jump ship and generally settle with preferred partners, it’s getting harder to figure out which movies will be available where — and when. Amazon’s latest deal with Universal is case in point. Amazon has struck a multi-year deal for exclusive Prime…
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The Morning After: Trump announces lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
More than two months since Facebook's Oversight Board said its suspension of the former president was "appropriate,” Donald Trump announced yesterday he plans to file lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The move was teased earlier yesterday by Axios. Trump announced the legal bid at a press conference in Bedminster,…
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