Google's comparison highlights that Photos automatically backs up images to the cloud via a toggle in account settings, while Gallery requires manual backup. New Google accounts created after March 9, 2026 will get only 5GB of free storage by default, down from the current 15GB, though verifying a phone number unlocks an extra 10GB. Storage is shared across Gmail, Drive, WhatsApp and Photos, and additional space can be purchased through Google One starting at $2 per month for 100GB.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-06
NASA is moving thousands of contractor jobs, many in roles like Mission Control, into civil servant positions. The shift revisits a practice from the Apollo era, when such roles were staffed directly by NASA employees rather than outside firms. Former flight director Gerry Griffin recalled that during Apollo missions, NASA retained direct responsibility for mission-critical roles, a practice that eroded over subsequent decades, notably during the space shuttle program.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-06
The Space Force has retired its last two satellites used for monitoring global conflicts, moving them to a designated orbital disposal zone. This marks the conclusion of the satellite program dedicated to early warning and surveillance. The satellites had been operational for several years before their decommissioning.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-06
A user recounts how an open-source tool successfully recovered significant disk space that was unexpectedly consumed on an Apple device. The process involved identifying and removing hidden or residual files that standard methods could not access.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-06
Symphony Space, founded by Merry Walker and Nicolas Maubert, has announced Project Rhapsody, a service that sends products into orbit to be filmed and photographed without astronauts aboard. The studio will operate on Adagio-Mini, an autonomous space station planned to launch in the second half of 2028 and capable of holding up to 12 works at once.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-10-05
A growing group of companies, including Google, SpaceX and Nvidia alongside several startups, are exploring placing AI data centers in space. The idea relies on continuous solar power and the vacuum of space for cooling, potentially easing the energy demands of AI computing on Earth.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-04
Google is testing a prototype data center positioned in space to explore running AI workloads beyond Earth's surface. The initiative examines whether solar power and the vacuum of space can support computing infrastructure typically housed in terrestrial facilities.
science.slashdot.org
· 2026-10-03
The US military has officially ended its long-standing program using infrared satellites to monitor missile launches, a mission that began in the early 1970s. These satellites, part of the Defense Support Program, were crucial for detecting nuclear and conventional missile launches worldwide, with the last operational units reportedly retired last month. The program's conclusion marks the end of an era in space-based missile detection technology that has supported national security for over five decades.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-02
Anker has launched the Soundcore Space 2 Pro headphones, priced at $200, roughly less than half the cost of Apple's AirPods Max 2. The headphones mark Anker's first use of its new Akoustic AI chip, which powers active noise cancellation, call quality and personalized sound profiles, paired with an eight-sensor ANC setup and six microphones. They feature physical controls, multipoint Bluetooth, and up to 30 hours of battery life with ANC enabled.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-02
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman said SpaceX intends to phase out its Falcon and Dragon systems as it focuses on Starship, prompting NASA to consider purchasing two additional crewed launches from Boeing's Starliner. NASA also announced it will spend $359 million to help Boeing rebuild the reaction control thrusters blamed for problems on Starliner's last mission.
futurism.com
· 2026-10-02
A new satellite constellation called FireSat has been deployed specifically to detect the earliest signs of wildfires from space. It is described as the first constellation built solely for this purpose, aiming to identify fires before they spread widely.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-10-02
A Falcon 9 rocket launched SpaceX's Crew-13 mission from Cape Canaveral, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station for a six-month stay. The launch, originally planned for mid-September, was delayed so SpaceX could cut into a propellant line and replace a faulty valve in the Dragon spacecraft's propulsion system.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-01
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