
NASA’s latest Astronomy Picture of the Day captures the changing Pelican Nebula
A 25-hour exposure from Utah reveals the gas, dust and star formation shaping IC 5070.
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A 25-hour exposure from Utah reveals the gas, dust and star formation shaping IC 5070.
A clear Landsat 8 image shows summit heat, a volcanic plume and darkened snow on Saunders Island in the South Atlantic.
The September campaign will match new monthly gifts of US$25 or more, with funds supporting the Internet Archive’s servers, storage and staff.
The project promotes standard libraries and native features over custom code and dependencies, claiming a 54% reduction without compromising safety.
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Walmart Marketplace offers multiple grades of refurbished and pre-owned iPhones, but battery capacity, warranties and return terms vary by listing and reseller.

Separate dashboard displays can bring Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to vehicles without compatible factory systems, but buyers should weigh connectivity, screen quality and mounting stability.

The devices span entertainment, security, lighting, lawn care, watering and grilling, with reported prices from about US$23 to US$680.

Apple’s built-in macOS utility can save files, apps and settings to an external drive, while retaining historical versions for recovery.

Updating iOS, checking regional support and re-adding cards are among the steps recommended for Apple Wallet issues.

International buyers cannot currently purchase Slate’s electric pickup directly, while private imports may face compliance, tariff, service and warranty complications.
GrapheneOS says its included Messaging app is being converted into a modern application, with a new Android Compose interface, further improvements and bug fixes.

The longtime executive will remain with Apple as an Apple Fellow after reportedly voicing concerns about plans to improve App Store margins and recurring revenue.
The next version of Anubis will let administrators deploy Hashcash-style proof-of-work challenges through thresholds or bot rules.
The native ES module adds state bindings without components, templates, a virtual DOM or a build step, according to its GitHub project.

Authors say publishers and literary agencies may be seeking payments beyond their rights under Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement.
A blog post citing US sales comparisons says Honda’s closely related Prologue led Chevrolet’s Blazer EV by 43%, 73% and 166% across reported periods.

Engadget outlines several ways to reduce compression when sending media between Android phones and iPhones, while noting RCS files remain capped at 100MB.

The company says its system can perform defined research tasks under human direction and is progressing towards an automated AI researcher by March 2028.
Nitter’s README says the project will continue after X Corp. sent cease-and-desist letters seeking the removal of its instances and repository.
A Hacker News item argues that common Mac file-search methods rely too heavily on users remembering details about the files they want.
The open-source Twitter/X front end says it will continue following legal advice, after reporting cease-and-desist letters seeking the removal of its instances and repository.

The use of large language models in software development is growing, but concerns over security, maintenance and junior developer opportunities are intensifying.

Tri-band routers can increase network capacity and ease congestion, but Engadget says dual-band models remain suitable for less demanding homes.

The startup is reportedly preparing to hire staff and pursue acquisitions as it explores a broader role in autonomous vehicles.