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US intel officials “concerned” China will soon master reusable launch

SpaceX scored its 500th landing of a Falcon 9 first stage booster on an otherwise routine flight earlier this month, sending 28 Starlink communications satellites into orbit. Barring any unforeseen problems, SpaceX will mark the 500th re-flight of a Falcon first stage later this year. A handful of other US companies, including Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, Relativity Space, and Stoke Space, are on the way to replicating or building on SpaceX's achievements in recycling rocket parts. These launch pro

Here's how EventVPN is different from other free VPNs

EventVPN, a new freemium VPN built by the same team and on the same infrastructure as ExpressVPN, launched on September 18 for iOS and macOS. It comes with unlimited free bandwidth, a relative rarity among free VPNs, and carries over ExpressVPN's kill switch and post-quantum WireGuard protocol. Free users get 35 server locations and one device connection, while paid users get 125 locations and eight simultaneous connections. EventVPN isn't the first free VPN that actually aims to ensure user pr

The 51 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (September 2025)

Streaming services are known for having award-worthy series but also plenty of duds. Our guide to the best TV shows on Netflix is updated weekly to help you know which series you should move to the top of your queue. They aren’t all surefire winners—we love a good less-than-obvious gem—but they’re all worth your time, trust us. Feel like you’ve already watched everything on this list that you want to see? Try our guide to the best movies on Netflix for more options. And if you’ve already comple

PSA: Pixelsnap Ring Stand may mark up your caseless Pixel 10

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR There’s a report of the Pixelsnap Ring Stand scratching the back glass of a Pixel 10 Pro. The scratch may be the result of dust or debris getting between the metal ring and the phone. The scratch appeared within 72 hours of using the ring stand on the device. The Pixelsnap Ring Stand has been making headlines lately, but for the wrong reasons. First, there was an issue with the screws becoming undone. Now, there’s a new issue that should be a little c

Save $100 on the Apple AirPods Max, our favorite headphones for iPhone users!

Are you looking to get a new set of premium headphones? Apple users can’t do better than the Apple AirPods Max, but these are also among the priciest in the market at $549. It’s always lovely to catch a good discount, and today you can get these at a $100 discount! Buy the Apple AirPods Max for only $449 ($100 off) This offer is available from Woot, an Amazon-owned deals website. It’s available in Starlight, Blue, Orange, and Purple. The good news is that you won’t have to sacrifice much with t

Feds Suspiciously Revive the Name ‘Monkeypox’ After Dropping It in 2022

Under our current age of Trump, it’s frankly stranger when the federal government doesn’t do something completely unproductive. The latest bit of pointlessness? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has switched back to using the name “monkeypox”—an outdated label for the disease mpox. NPR was the first to report on the name switchback, which appears to have been implemented sometime in the last month. Nearly three years ago, virologists pushed for monkeypox to be retired, both for b

Perplexity launches an AI email assistant for Max subscribers

Perplexity has introduced a new feature dubbed Email Assistant. With this resource, users can direct an AI chatbot to execute basic email tasks such as scheduling meetings, organizing and prioritizing emails, and drafting replies. At launch, Gmail and Outlook are the only supported email clients. Email assistant is only available to members of the company's pricey Max plan, which costs $200 a month. Perplexity added this upscale subscription option in July. Once an Max user has signed up for th

Fine-grained HTTP filtering for Claude Code

Posted on September 12, 2025 Fine-grained HTTP filtering for Claude Code Default‑deny HTTP(S) for dev tools and AI agents. Script rules in JS or shell, log every request, and keep egress within your policy. Coding agents are becoming more powerful every day without commensurate security and governance tooling. The result is a world where solo developers happily run claude --dangerously-skip-permissions for hours unmoderated while many of the world's most important organizations have barely tr

Qwen3-Omni: Native Omni AI model for text, image and video

💜 Qwen Chat | 🤗 Hugging Face | 🤖 ModelScope | 📑 Blog | 📚 Cookbooks | 📑 Paper 🖥️ Hugging Face Demo | 🖥️ ModelScope Demo | 💬 WeChat (微信) | 🫨 Discord | 📑 API We release Qwen3-Omni, the natively end-to-end multilingual omni-modal foundation models. It is designed to process diverse inputs including text, images, audio, and video, while delivering real-time streaming responses in both text and natural speech. Click the video below for more information 😃 English Version Chinese Version News 2025

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Photographer Ryan Russell takes iPhone 17 Pro to the rock show in concert camera test

Concert photography is one of the toughest tests for any camera system. Lighting conditions swing from near-darkness to blinding strobes, subjects rarely stay still, and the energy of the crowd can be as unpredictable as the music itself. This weekend, photographer Ryan Russell put Apple’s latest flagship through those conditions at a Coheed and Cambria / Taking Back Sunday show, and the results show what the iPhone 17 Pro Max camera can deliver in the wild. If you’ve spent any time following

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SpaceX's lunar lander could be 'years late' for a planned 2027 mission to the moon

SpaceX's lunar lander has run into a snag and may not be ready for a mission to the moon that was scheduled for 2027, according to a report by Space News . The company's Starship Human Landing System (HLS) is a variant of the typical Starship spacecraft that has been designed to transport astronauts between lunar orbit and the surface of the moon. “The HLS schedule is significantly challenged and, in our estimation, could be years late for a 2027 Artemis 3 moon landing,” said NASA safety analys

I tried an Android phone with a 22,000mAh battery - it made my iPhone 17 Pro Max look small

Doogee S200 Max ZDNET's key takeaways The Doogee S200 Max is on sale now for $750. It's a super chunky handset that won't fit in your pockets, but it's incredibly durable, passing IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H standards. It's not exactly cheap, and you have to be a certain user to carry a phone this durable. View now at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I remember when companies such as Doogee started making ruggedized Android smartphones that were more at home on a

This TCL phone with a paper-like display can easily replace my Kindle

TCL Nxtpaper 60 Ultra ZDNET's key takeaways the TCL Nxtpaper 60 Ultra is currently available in Europe for €449 for the 256GB version or €499 for 512GB. It has a large, 7.2-inch screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate that mimics an e-Ink display and a pleasant writing experience with the stylus. It's not yet available in the US. View now at TCL TCL's Nxtpaper technology is truly unique, but after reviewing the TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G, I realized its potential has been limited to lower-end smartphone

SpaceX’s Starship Lunar Lander Could Be ‘Years Late,’ NASA Safety Panel Warns

NASA aims to return astronauts to the Moon by mid-2027—a feat that would fulfill a decade of preparation. The agency may have to extend that timeline even further, however, as slow progress on SpaceX’s lunar lander threatens to delay the Artemis 3 mission. During a public meeting on Friday, members of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel warned that the Human Landing System (HLS) version of Starship could be “years late,” SpaceNews reports. The panel reached that conclusion following a visit las

Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8: The Top Highlights of Each Smartwatch

The Apple Watch has long positioned itself as a leader in the smartwatch space, and the new Series 11 watch includes several key updates that provide improvements over previous models. These include 5G connectivity for the cellular model and new health features like hypertension notifications and Sleep Score analysis. Yet, Apple does face plenty of competition from other companies, with Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch 8 providing a compelling alternative for people looking for a watch that pairs

SpaceX Now Causing NASA to Lose Space Race to China, Experts Say

A multibillion-dollar contract between NASA and SpaceX is under scrutiny as the Elon Musk-helmed space company’s plans to return astronauts to the surface of the Moon keep slipping. As the New York Times reports, experts are now warning that China could beat the United States in the race back to the Moon. After a series of successful robotic missions to the Earth’s natural satellite, the country has made major strides in its efforts to launch its “Lanyue” lunar lander to the Moon before 2030.

LastPass: Fake password managers infect Mac users with malware

LastPass is warning users of a campaign that targets macOS users with malicious software impersonating popular products delivered through fraudulent GitHub repositories. The fake apps deliver the Atomic (AMOS) info-stealing malware in ClickFix attacks, and are promoted through search engine optimization (SEO) tactics on Google and Bing. AMOS is a malware-as-a-service operation available for $1,000/month that typically targets data on infected machines. Recently, the developers of the malware

Mozilla now lets Firefox add-on devs roll back bad updates

Mozilla has announced a new feature that enables Firefox extension developers to roll back to previously approved versions, allowing them to quickly address critical bugs and issues. Once the latest extension version is reverted, users will no longer be able to install it. If automatic updates are enabled, the web browser will also automatically revert the extension to the previous version within 24 hours for users who have installed the buggy version. "If developing a revised version and obta

UK Millionaire exodus did not occur, study reveals

30 news pieces a day in 2024 on non-existent exodus A millionaire exodus widely reported by news outlets around the world in 2024, and credited for the UK Labour government’s decision to weaken tax reforms, did not occur, the Tax Justice Network reveals. The media reporting – consisting of over 10,900 news pieces across print, broadcast and online news in 2024 – was primarily based on a report published by Henley & Partners1, a firm that sells golden passports to the superrich and advises gove

As Rival Roblox Looms, Fortnite Will Let Creators Sell In-Game Items

Creators who make content for Fortnite can start monetizing their virtual goods in December. The free-to-play online game's publisher, Epic Games, announced Thursday that those in its Creator program will earn revenue from the sale of in-game items they've made and money they already earn from engagement payouts for Epic-created items. Don't miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source. Before platform and store fees, those creators ordina

Elizabeth Stone on what’s next for Netflix — and streaming itself — at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

As chief technology officer (and interim chief product officer) of Netflix, Elizabeth Stone is shaping the future of entertainment for over 300 million members worldwide. She’ll join the Disrupt Stage this fall for a fireside chat on What’s Next for Netflix and for Streaming Itself, part of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, where 10,000+ startup and VC leaders will gather to shape the future of tech. Driving innovation at massive scale Stone wil

Clock’s ticking: Get hands-on experience volunteering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

September 30 is the final deadline to apply to volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — and we’re officially in countdown mode. Whether you dream of launching your own startup, building community, or producing global-scale events, volunteering gives you an unmatched, behind-the-scenes look at how a world-class tech conference comes to life in San Francisco. Image Credits:TechCrunch As a volunteer, you’ll: Get free access to Disrupt when you’re not on shift Gain hands-on experience with event

This rugged Android with a 22,000mAh battery made my iPhone 17 Pro Max look puny

Doogee S200 Max ZDNET's key takeaways The Doogee S200 Max is on sale now for $750. It's a super chunky handset that won't fit in your pockets, but it's incredibly durable, passing IP68/IP69K and MIL-STD-810H standards. It's not exactly cheap, and you have to be a certain user to carry a phone this durable. $799.99 at Amazon Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I remember when companies such as Doogee started making ruggedized Android smartphones that were more at home on a c

5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Galaxy S25 FE

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Between its flagship Galaxy S25 lineup and its latest Fold and Flip entries, Samsung has had a pretty busy 2025. But there’s another Samsung phone that may have flown under your radar: the Galaxy S25 FE. Samsung announced the S25 FE earlier this month, and as we expect from the FE series, it’s a lower-cost entry into the Galaxy S25 family. The Galaxy S25 FE has a big 6.7-inch display, an Exynos 2400 chipset, 45W wired charging, and an IP68 rating — all for $6

Dreame’s latest wet-dry vacuum cleaner works on both hard floors and carpets

Dreame TL;DR Dreame has launched the H15 Pro CarpetFlex wet & dry vacuum cleaner. The H15 Pro CarpetFlex comes with a special brush that ensures dry scrubbing on carpeted floors. It comes in a cordless design and can operate even while lying flat at 180º, reaching under furniture. If your home has a combination of hard and carpet flooring, you’ve probably had to rely on specialized equipment to ensure the latter gets a deeper cleaning. That could likely change with a new cordless vacuum clea

iPhone Air vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I compared the latest models, and there's a clear winner

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Apple's iPhone 17 lineup brings some of the biggest design changes the smartphone series has seen in years, and no two models better highlight this shift than the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The iPhone Air is one of the thinnest smartphones Apple has ever made, made for those who value a sleek, portable design. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro Max doubles down on power with a cutting-edge camera system and a new vapor c

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10 ChatGPT Codex secrets I only learned after 60 hours of pair programming with it

David Gewirtz / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Step-by-step builds beat full-spec instructions for AI coding. AIs can destroy code as quickly as they create it. Use AGENTS.md, screenshots, and refactoring to keep projects stable. Last week, I put in somewhere between 50 and 60 hours of pair programming with, and getting to know, ChatGPT Codex. Pair programming is an old term with a new meaning. Pair programming is t

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This $30 multitool took on way more than I thought it could (and it fits in my pocket)

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I admit it: I'm addicted to multitools. My daily carry for the past year or so has been the Gerber Dual Force, which has the most powerful pliers and best screwdriver on a multitool I've used. But the Dual Force is big and heavy, and not suited for lightweight applications like hiking. Also: 10 tiny tools I carry with me everywhere - how they work I have some hikes on the horizon where I'll want a flexible mul

Dreame’s latest cordless vacuum cleaner works on both hard floors and carpets

Dreame TL;DR Dreame has launched the H15 Pro CarpetFlex wet & dry vacuum cleaner. The H15 Pro CarpetFlex comes with a special brush that ensures dry scrubbing on carpeted floors. It comes in a cordless design and can operate even while lying flat at 180º, reaching under furniture. If your home has a combination of hard and carpet flooring, you’ve probably had to rely on specialized equipment to ensure the latter gets a deeper cleaning. That could likely change with a new cordless vacuum clea

The Best Cat Litter Depends on Your Cat and Type of Litter Box

After testing dozens of automatic litter boxes, I can say it's been difficult to determine which is the best cat litter (or rather, if there is one). Most people will want to look for a low-tracking, clumping cat litter that's compatible with their litter box. But there are other factors to consider, like allergens, material, the litter box itself, and how you'll deal with the waste. In recent years, there have been leaps and bounds in the pet tech sphere as a whole—including where our cats go

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