oldephartte(in training): 6 April - iG

Tuesday, April 06, 2021

Microsoft and Thales work to automate satellite image processing
Microsoft announced plans April 6 to move automated satellite image processing technology developed by Thales Alenia Space into its Azure Orbital platform. SpaceNews
2 hours ago
Satellite operators weigh strategies to compete against growing Starlink network
As SpaceX continues to expand its Starlink network, established satellite operators are figuring out strategies to remain competitive. SpaceNews
4 hours ago
CAES and Swissto12 partnership brings 3D printed RF solutions to the US
CAES, the former electronics unit of British defense and aerospace contractor Cobham, has forged an alliance to bring Swiss 3D printed satellite RF technology to the U.S. market. SpaceNews
14 hours ago
Engine explosion blamed for latest Starship crash
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said an engine on the company’s latest Starship prototype suffered a “hard start” that caused the vehicle to explode when attempting to land on a test flight last week. SpaceNews...
15 hours ago
Guangzhou moves to establish Chinese commercial space cluster
Guangzhou is developing a major space cluster in the city by hosting new projects including the new headquarters for the space business of Geely Group. SpaceNews
16 hours ago

UK news | The Guardian

Tax gambling firms to fund addiction treatment, says NHS director
Intervention comes amid review of laws governing betting sector and plans for new gambling clinics as addiction cases spike‘Every other advert will be for gambling’: Addicts tell of their lockdown struggle Gambling firms have profited...
4 hours ago
‘Every other advert will be for gambling’: addicts tell of lockdown struggle
Trying to resist online betting while stuck at home was impossible, say two UK gamblers seeking therapyTax gambling firms to fund addiction treatment, says NHS director The past year has been particularly tough for gambling addicts wrestling...
4 hours ago
Chronic pain sufferers should take exercise, not analgesics, says Nice
Medicines watchdog recommends physical and psychological therapies when treating pain with no known causePeople suffering from chronic pain that has no known cause should not be prescribed painkillers, the medicines watchdog has announced...
4 hours ago

A third of Covid-19 survivors suffer 'brain disease,' study shows
2 hours ago
This is the largest study of its kind yet and involved the electronic health records of more than 236,000 Covid patients, mostly in the US
As many as one in three people infected with Covid-19 have longer term mental health or neurological symptoms, researchers reported Tuesday.
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Car ferries in the skies: The rise and fall of the Aviation Traders Carvair
If an aviation enthusiast were to compile a roster of the world's weirdest looking planes, the ATL-98 Carvair would definitely merit a place of honor.
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Administration to launch funeral aid program for covid victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has reimbursed for burial costs before, but it has never offered as large a payment — up to $9,000 — to so many people.
4 hours ago
Iran says talks with U.S. to revive nuclear deal begin on ‘right track’
Iran and the United States have not held direct talks, but Iran said initial meetings in Vienna on returning to the 2015 nuclear deal were “constructive.”
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Texas to ban government-mandated ‘vaccine passports’
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11 hours ago

VeePN Review: Passable speeds and crazy-good five-year deal
VeePN in brief: P2P allowed: Yes Business location: Panama Number of servers: 2,600+ Number of country locations: 52 Cost: $70 (billed annually) VPN protocol: OpenVPN Data encryption: AES-256-CBC Data authentication: TLS 1.2...
13 hours ago
Sonos Roam review: Now you really can take the exceptional Sonos sound anywhere
Small, lightweight, packed with great networking features plus your choice of Alexa or Google Assistant, the sweet-sounding Sonos Roam just became the portable smart speaker to beat.
14 hours ago
How to find a quieter keyboard
Everyone wants a quieter keyboard now. Up until a year ago it may have been “cool” to sport an RGB mechanical keyboard at home, and to geek out on what kind of Cherry switch you preferred. But when everyone’s working from home, clackety...
16 hours ago