NASA is trying to figure out how to reach its Ingenuity Mars helicopter after losing contact with the craft earlier this week. During its 72nd flight — a “quick pop-up” to an altitude of about 40 feet — NASA says Ingenuity stopped communicating with the Perseverance rover before it was meant to. It went quiet on Thursday, and as of Friday afternoon, NASA still hadn’t heard from it.
Perseverance serves the go-between for all communications to and from the helicopter; Ingenuity sends information to Perseverance, which then passes it on to Earth, and vice versa. According to NASA, the small helicopter completed the ascent as planned, but ceased communications while on its way back down. “The Ingenuity team is analyzing available data and considering next steps to reestablish communications with the helicopter,” NASA said in a status update on Friday. Ingenuity had previously ended a flight earlier than it was supposed to, and Thursday’s jaunt was meant to “check out the helicopter’s systems.”
Ingenuity has been on the red planet since 2021, when it arrived with the Perseverance rover. And it’s far exceeded its mission goals. NASA originally hoped the experimental helicopter would be able to complete a handful of flights. It went on to fly more than 20 times within its first year in operation. The space agency officially extended its mission in 2022, and it’s since executed dozens more more successful flights. Ingenuity is the first aircraft to take flight from the surface of Mars.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/nasas-ingenuity-helicopter-has-gone-silent-on-mars-195746735.html?src=rss
Who doesn’t love showing off their collection of cool rocks? NASA was finally able to get into the asteroid Bennu sample container last week after struggling with it for a couple of months, and now, it’s sharing a look at what’s inside. The space agency published a high-resolution image of the newly opened Touch-and-Go-Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM) on Friday, revealing all the dust and rocks OSIRIS-REx scraped off the asteroid’s surface.
The image is massive, so you can zoom in to see even the finer details of the sample. Check out the full-sized version on NASA’s website. There’s an abundance of material for scientists to work with, and as OSIRIS-REx team member Lindsay Keller said back in September, they plan to make the most of microanalytical techniques to “really tear it apart, almost down to the atomic scale.” Asteroid Bennu, estimated to be about 4.5 billion years old, may hold clues into the formation of our solar system and how the building blocks of life first came to Earth.
Scientists have already discovered signs of carbon and water in the excess material they found on the outside of the TAGSAM. While they’d hoped to get at least 2.1 ounces (60 grams) of regolith from the asteroid, OSIRIS-REx was able to grab much more. The team obtained 2.48 ounces (70.3 grams) just from the “bonus” material accumulated on the sample hardware. NASA plans to spend the next two years analyzing portions of the sample, but the majority of it will be preserved for future studies and to be shared with other scientists.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/take-a-look-at-the-full-asteroid-bennu-sample-in-all-its-glory-161309568.html?src=rss
In this guide, we look at 15 awesome iPhone tips and tricks to help you get more out of your device. Are you an iPhone user looking to enhance your experience with your beloved device? Well, you’re in for a treat! Today, we delve into 15 fantastic tips and tricks that will elevate your iPhone […]
Welcome back to your Saturday morning tech injectable. This week's TMA focuses on two big tech launches. First of all, Samsung started 2024 early with its flagship smartphone series, announcing three S24 models set to go on sale at the end of the month. This time around, sure, they look like last year's phones again, but that's offset with a barrage of AI tricks and features that you can't find on any other smartphone. And isn't that the point of getting a new phone?
We've also got more in-depth impressions of Apple's first foray into VR/AR/XR as the Vision Pro ($3,500) goes on preorder, ahead of launch later this month. You've got big pockets right? This is the company’s first new product since 2014’s Apple Watch and our most recent impressions suggest the Vision Pro is a fluid, intelligent headset experience beyond the VR headsets we’ve seen so far. Two Engadget editors strapped on the Vision Pro for some more extensive demos, including immersive video and attempted to type in thin air on the Vision Pro’s floating keyboard.
Sheryl Sandberg is leaving Meta's board of directors, and the company continues to sail toward the Metaverse while the rest of us wonder if that's even a destination that exists. The company is also shaking up its AI teams. The company has two teams pursuing AI research, but now Mark Zuckerberg is bringing them closer together. What will that lead to? Karissa Bell explains it all.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-apples-vision-pro-is-almost-here-and-samsungs-ai-gambit-150028059.html?src=rss
If you're going to purchase the Apple Vision Pro, you may want to get a case for it as well. Based on the company's repair and service page for the device as first noticed by AppleInsider, getting it repaired can be very costly, even when you have AppleCare+. If the headset's cover glass cracks, it'll set you back $799 to get it replaced. Other types of damage could cost you up to $2,399, which is only $1,100 less expensive than a brand new base unit.
The repair prices don't sound as outrageous if you pay for AppleCare+, but they're still not cheap. A damaged cover class or any other type of repair will cost you $299, on top of the extended warranty's $25-a-month fee. While you could get it fixed by a third-party, it could cause you issues if you send it to Apple for another repair in the future, and those services might not have the components you need. Apple has been supportive of the right-to-repair movement lately, though, and has an existing self-repair program for its phones and computers. The company could add the Vision Pro to that program, but it may not happen anytime soon.
Apple's Vision Pro is now available for pre-order from Apple's US website and all its brick-and-mortar stores across the country. The $3,499 version will give you 256GB of storage space, while the 512GB model will cost you $3,699. Want 1TB of space? That one will set you back $3,899. Take note that its accessories are sold separately, and you'll have to shell out an additional $199 for its travel case.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apple-vision-pro-repairs-could-set-you-back-as-much-as-2399-141439566.html?src=rss
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A cluttered desk can really be the worst thing to start your day with! It hampers your productivity and completely bogs down your mind, making it difficult to complete even the simplest of tasks. This is where I find desk organizers and other storage solutions to be ideal. I’ve found that adding a desk organizer to my desk setup can amp up my productivity immensely! An organizer can transform your desk from an utter mess to a neat and tidy space that will essentially boost your productivity. And, we’ve collected a range of functional, practical, and aesthetically pleasing products that will organize your desk completely, while also storing away all your essentials efficiently.
1. Hanging Desk Organizer
Meet the modular and super innovative hanging desk organizer! Workspaces today tend to be ever-evolving, and quite hectic, hence it is important to utilize and organize our precious space in a correct and efficient manner, and this is where the Hanging Desk Organizer comes in!
Why is it noteworthy?
This unique edge-hanging organizer completely destroys the usual organizational norms. It provides a storage and organization solution that is both innovative and effective, allowing users to utilize their desktop real estate in an efficient and effective manner while ensuring all essentials are within arm’s reach.
Hangs off the edge, utilizing a frequently wasted space
Features a modular magnetic system that you can control by yourself
What we dislike
While sturdy, there is a cap to how much weight it can handle before becoming unstable, which could be a bummer
2. Grovemade’s Hardwood Cups and Planters
These cups, planters, and dishes are made the old-school way and are carved from solid maple or walnut. They are quite functional and utilitarian but aesthetically pleasing.
Why is it noteworthy?
The various pieces are hand-sanded and finished with a clear vegetable-based oil that highlights the natural warmth, elegance, and beauty of the wood. The collection includes cups, dishes and planters in a variety of different woods
What we like
Available in a variety of metal and material options, so you can pick and choose the one you want
What we dislike
Aesthetics are a bit unassuming and boring, and could have been worked upon a bit
3. The Hexcal Studio Desktop Organizer
Designed by British company Hexcal, the Hexcal Studio desktop organizer is created to be the ultimate desktop organizer and workspace accessory that you really need.
Why is it noteworthy?
It eliminates clutter, conceals wires, and offers shadowless lighting. It helps create a neat, tidy, and destressing workspace, where wires don’t create clutter, and where multiple screens can be installed to build a cohesive work environment.
What we like
Provides you with a wire-free desk
Equipped with an integrated shadowless light to reduce the strain caused on the eyes due to screen glare and direct lights
What we dislike
Bulky design that will occupy precious real estate on your desk
4. Effortless Standing Letter Cutter
When it comes to desk organization, every inch counts and it is essential to organize our desks in the most efficient and effective manner. And one important office tool in the arena of desk organization is a letter cutter, and we’ve found a cool letter cutter for you!
Why is it noteworthy?
This unique letter cutter reimagines a standard office tool. Not only does it efficiently slice through paper, but it also doubles up as a chic paperweight which ensures there is less clutter on your desk and more style. It elevates and declutters your desk aesthetic!
Precision cut ensures that no messy scraps are left behind
Doubles up as a paperweight, ensuring there is less clutter on your desk
What we dislike
While fantastic for standard envelopes, it is not versatile enough for those bulkier packages or intricate mail, which is inconvenient
5. Miklosi’s Organizer
This conceptual cable organizer is designed to untangle your cords and keep them organized something we deal with almost every day. The designer was inspired to create this product when he noticed that his cords usually get tangled up with lozenges! This inspired him to create a cable organizer that is similar to a pack of lozenges.
Why is it noteworthy?
Besides being inspired by lozenges, at first glance, the organizer looks more like LEGO pieces or bricks! You can place 2 cables on top of each other as if they’re placed in the same row, and there are 3 different types of organizers.
What we like
Three different versions so you can pick the one that suits your cable and space requirements
What we dislike
The organizer seems quite easy to lose and misplace
6. Quick-Access Organizer
In a world where we’re constantly running around, it is easy to lose your essentials, especially your keys. Called the Quick-Access Organizer, this minimal and well-designed organizer is created to perfectly organize all your essentials, without any fear of ever losing them.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Quick-Access Organizer isn’t simply a storage solution, it is a desk revolution. It utilizes magnetic wizardry to ensure that your essentials have an easily accessible space to be stored in. It merges form and functionality, creating an excellent 21st-century design philosophy. Click Here to Buy Now: $69
What we like
Features a rotating mechanism that takes all the guesswork out of storage
It is not just a lid, but also a tray, featuring a unique dual functionality
What we dislike
Those who possess a larger array of items will find this organizer limiting
It can be concerning having magnets around certain electronic devices or cards, hence you need to be selective about what you store
7. Forest Tidy
Dubbed the Forest Tidy, these minimal and solid containers are crafted from rosewood, and they bring a whole new level of organization and neatness to your desk.
Why is it noteworthy?
It segregates your workspace into different categories, hence giving you space for stationery, tech, EDC, cables, and even a dedicated stand for your monitor along with a stowaway space for your keyboard and mouse.
What we like
Available variety of shapes and sizes, tailor-made to your tabletop belongings
Equipped with a dedicated phone stand that lets you dock your phone either in portrait or landscape
What we dislike
Unfortunately, the phone stand doesn’t feature a channel for a cable pass-through, which means it won’t function as a charging stand
8. Cyl
Using the age-old stacking trick, Cyl is a unique desk organizer that frees up all the horizontal space on your desk and uses the vertical space that is often forgotten and ignored.
Why is it noteworthy?
The desk organizer is versatile, so you can place a variety of items within it. You can easily see what’s inside, and quickly retrieve them without having to unstack the ones above.
What we like
You can easily see what’s inside and quickly get them without unstacking
Organizers come in different sizes
What we dislike
No option to close the organizer when not in use
9. Grovemade Note-Taking Kit
Called the Grovemade Note-Taking Kit, this product is designed to help you effortlessly and efficiently capture, process, and store your notes, while ensuring that your notes are neatly placed and organized.
Why is it noteworthy?
This Note-Taking Kit includes a refillable notepad with dot grid paper and a solid metal base, supported by a display rail to hold and accommodate your notes and devices, creating an organized and well-designed working space.
What we like
Ensures that your workdesk is neat, helping you complete your important tasks first
What we dislike
Will consume a substantial amount of precious real estate on your desk
10. Smol Floppy Disk Organizer for Micro SD Cards
Independent artist Trevor Flowers has designed the “Smol Floppy Disk Organizer for Micro SD Cards”, and it is an adorable and quaint replica of the olden golden days. The little organizer can fit on any desk, owing to its near-microscopic size.
Why is it noteworthy?
This little design is perfect for old-school lovers, who collected a lot of floppy discs and kept their entire disc collection in beige old boxes. This is a fun trip down memory lanes for those who love a blast from the past!
What we like
Small compact design that can easily fit anywhere
What we dislike
Limited in supply, unsure whether we can get our hands on them
The small size may make the product super easy to misplace
In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, two platforms have emerged as significant players: Microsoft Copilot AI and ChatGPT-4. These platforms, both built on the sophisticated GPT-4 model, cater to different needs and preferences. Now that Microsoft has officially launched its new Copilot personal AI assistant and Copilot Pro a new paid for subscription. Do […]
In a bold move that could significantly impact how we interact with technology, Meta AI CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the company’s plans to develop an open-source Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) system. This ambitious project aims to take artificial intelligence to the next level by creating a system that can think, learn, and understand like […]
