ESA’s new heavy-lift rocket, Ariane 6, is poised to launch for the first time on Tuesday Europe has been without its own launch vehicle for the last year after the retirement of Ariane 5.

July 7, 2024

Ariane 6, the European Space Agency’s next-gen heavy-lift rocket, is expected to take its inaugural flight on July 9, ending a yearlong gap in Europe’s ability to access space on its own. The launch vehicle, made by ArianeGroup, replaces Ariane 5, which was retired last July following its 117th mission. The launch window opens at […]

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Lego is releasing a Jaws set in August that recreates the final showdown on Quint’s boat The company also released a 90-second Lego ‘Jaws’ mini-movie.

July 6, 2024

In case you missed it, we’re officially getting a Jaws Lego set this summer. The company unveiled the upcoming 1497-piece set this week alongside a 90-second mini-movie that reimagines the film in Lego brick form. The Jaws set includes the boat (the Orca), the shark, and minifigures of the protagonists Martin Brody, Matt Hooper and […]

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The best robot vacuum for 2024 If you’re going to drop some money on a robo-vac, make sure it’s the right one.

July 5, 2024

Whether you have kids tracking in dirt on a daily basis or a few fur-shedding pets (or both), a robot vacuum can help keep your home clean. And these smart home gadgets have gotten much better in recent years: they have improved navigation around furniture and other obstacles, many are better equipped to suck up […]

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