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→ NewsDelta and Amazon to add satellite-powered in-flight Wi-Fi on hundreds of planes
Delta is partnering with Amazon to use its low Earth orbit satellite network, Leo, to upgrade in-flight internet, and the airline plans to begin installing the system on 500 aircraft starting in 2028.
NASA holds final briefing before Artemis II Moon mission launch
NASA held a final briefing to assess whether the Artemis II mission can launch Wednesday; officials said weather is generally favourable but they are monitoring wind, rain and recent solar activity.
Steve Jobs and early Mac memories recalled by a former PCMag editor
A former PC Magazine editor recounts firsthand experiences with the original Macintosh team in 1983, interactions with Steve Jobs, and later coverage of Apple through milestones such as the iMac, iPad 2, and the transition to Apple-designed processors.
Northern lights could be visible in 16 U.S. states tonight
NOAA issued a geomagnetic storm watch after a fairly fast coronal mass ejection, and a forecast map cited by Oregon Live shows the northern lights could reach parts of 16 U.S. states on Tuesday night.
2026 Skoda Peaq seven-seater EV emphasizes tech and space.
Skoda's 2026 Peaq is a seven-seat electric SUV that emphasizes interior space and new technology, including one-pedal driving and a 13.6-inch Android-based display, and it will offer two battery sizes with ranges up to about 379 miles.
Six fictional voters may reveal how social media feeds differ during the Senedd election
A BBC Wales reporter will monitor the social media feeds of six fictional voters—created from NatCen research—across major platforms to observe what people see in the run-up to the Senedd election on 7 May.
Artemis II launch next week highlights the astronauts' rescue crew.
Artemis II's four-person crew is preparing for a nine-day round trip to the moon, and a global Air Force rescue team is on standby to recover astronauts in contingency scenarios.
Ts Madison criticizes Republicans' use of fear in anti-trans politics
Emmy-winning entertainer Ts Madison told CNN that visibility is activism and said Republican anti-trans messaging relies on fear; she described being targeted online and has obtained a temporary restraining order in response to alleged harassment.
Artemis II space toilet offers astronauts a private place on lunar flyby
Artemis II's four-person crew is set to launch April 1 for a 10-day trip around the moon, and the Orion capsule includes a new enclosed "hygiene bay" intended to give astronauts a private place during the mission.
Ontario spring ride will bring thunderstorms, rain and snow
Southern Ontario will see a warm spell with increased thunderstorm risk and possible heavy rain early this week, while cooler air and some snowfall are expected in parts of northern Ontario later in the week.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing for two months as investigators seek answers.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Tucson home on Jan. 31; the FBI and local law enforcement have gathered surveillance footage and DNA evidence but have not announced a suspect.
Apple marks 50 years with five lesser-known anecdotes
Apple turns 50 on April 1; the article recalls five historical anecdotes, including the creation of the Apple logo and the 1984 Super Bowl advertisement.
Mitsubishi Electric, Rohm and Toshiba explore merger of power chip businesses
Toshiba, Mitsubishi Electric and Rohm said they are exploring a merger of their power semiconductor businesses; Rohm said the combined entity would rank second in the power device market behind Infineon.
Apple discontinues the Mac Pro, marking an end of an era
Apple has removed the Mac Pro from its website and confirmed it will not receive future updates; the company is consolidating its desktop lineup around Apple Silicon, with the Mac Studio now positioned as the top professional option.
Iranian missile attack wounds 10 U.S. service members, damages aircraft at Saudi base
U.S. officials reported an Iranian missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia that wounded at least 10 U.S. service members and damaged several American aircraft.
AI literacy in Canada is growing through community and library programs
Schools, libraries and organizations across Canada are offering lessons and resources to help people of different ages understand AI; MediaSmarts and the Toronto Public Library are among groups developing programming and materials.
Huawei's new AI chip wins interest from ByteDance and Alibaba.
Reuters reports customer testing of Huawei's 950PR AI chip went well and that ByteDance and Alibaba plan to place orders, while Huawei aims to ship about 750,000 units this year.
Lamborghini may return to its roots with a new two-door grand tourer
CEO Stephan Winkelmann reportedly said Lamborghini is evaluating a two‑door grand tourer to fill a gap in its lineup, and the project is reported to be in early development with no technical details confirmed.
PatientGPT debuts at Hartford and may push health systems to improve care
Hartford HealthCare and K Health launched PatientGPT, a generative AI chatbot embedded in MyChart that integrates with Epic and can escalate patient inquiries to providers 24/7; a KFF poll found 41 percent of users have uploaded personal medical information into AI chatbots despite 77 percent expressing privacy concerns.
Figure AI's humanoid Figure 3 appears with Melania Trump at the White House
The White House hosted Figure AI's humanoid robot Figure 3 alongside First Lady Melania Trump at the Fostering the Future Together summit, where the robot greeted attendees in multiple languages and was presented as a U.S.-built humanoid.
Juries in two states find social media linked to harms to children
Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico found platforms including Meta and YouTube liable for harms to children, and the companies say they disagree and are exploring legal options, including appeals.
Chinese education influencer Zhang Xuefeng's sudden death prompts grief and reflection
Zhang Xuefeng, a prominent Chinese education influencer, died at 41 of cardiac arrest, and his sudden death has prompted widespread online mourning and discussion about education pressure and work culture.
Meta aims to turn 250 million small businesses into AI customers
Meta is launching Meta Small Business, an initiative offering AI tools to about 250 million small and medium businesses that use Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, and it will be led by Dina Powell McCormick and Naomi Gleit.
Post-game depression is measurable and RPGs show the strongest effect.
A new study published in Current Psychology developed a four-factor scale to measure post-game depression and found role-playing games were associated with stronger post-game depression in data from 373 participants.
600-year-old grape seed genetically identical to modern pinot noir found in medieval French hospital
Researchers report a 600-year-old grape seed recovered from a 15th-century hospital toilet in Valenciennes is genetically identical to grapes used for pinot noir today, based on a study in Nature Communications that sequenced 54 ancient seeds.
Chainsaw Man Chapter 232 releases on Shonen Jump and appears to mark the end
Chapter 232, titled "Thank You, Chainsaw Man," was released on Shonen Jump and includes a "The End" card; publisher Viz Media confirmed the chapter's release.
Tesla sales rebound in Europe after slump
The article reports Tesla's electric vehicle registrations in greater Europe rose to 17,664 units in February, an 11.8% year-over-year increase, reversing prior monthly declines; total EV registrations in the region also rose 15.8% in February.
Terafab chip project to start in Texas, Musk says
Elon Musk announced that the Terafab semiconductor project will be built in Austin and run jointly by Tesla and SpaceX, with an initial 'advanced technology fab' to make and test chips. He outlined large-scale computing targets for AI, robotics and space but did not provide timelines for construction or output.
Boston rents climb as landlords raise prices ahead of possible rent control vote
A proposal to allow rent control in Massachusetts could go before voters, and landlords in Boston and elsewhere are raising rents now in anticipation; advocates and industry groups disagree on the likely effects.
IBM debuts AI-enabled digital experiences for the 90th Masters Tournament.
IBM and the Masters unveiled watsonx-powered features for Masters digital platforms, including an interactive Masters Vault Search and enhanced AI-powered Hole Insights; the 90th Masters Tournament will be held April 9–12, 2026 at Augusta National Golf Club.
