11 must-have gadgets for college students in 2024

In late February, a lunar lander will depart from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center carrying instruments to investigate beneath the moon's surface, marking the third mission of 2025. The mission is part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services program, with Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost scheduled to land on March 2, carrying multiple science payloads. Intuitive Machines will also launch its second mission, Athena, to the lunar south pole, aiming to drill for samples and establish a...

Christie's, a fine art auction house, has previously sold AI-generated art and is now planning its first show dedicated solely to AI-created works, titled 'Augmented Intelligence,' featuring artists like Mat Dryhurst. The announcement has sparked mixed reviews, with some intrigued by the concept and others skeptical. The auction, set to showcase a range of AI art, marks a significant step in the intersection of technology and art, as reported by TechCrunch. Full Article

Investors are concerned about European satellite operators Eutelsat and SES due to their high debt levels and competition from Starlink, which serves over 130 countries with 6,000+ satellites. The rise of US rivals is weighing on these companies, leading investors to grow increasingly worried about their financial stability. Full Article

A false video claiming that the United States Agency for International Development paid actors like Ben Stiller and Angelina Jolie to travel to Ukraine spread on X, a platform known for spreading Russian disinformation, and was reposted by Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. The video led to attacks on U.S.A.I.D., with Musk calling it a "criminal organization" as part of a campaign to dismantle the agency. Misinformation about U.S.A.I.D. grants, such as claims about...

The Canon EOS R100 mirrorless camera is a great option for beginner photographers, offering a 24-megapixel sensor and 4K video capabilities, though lacking a flip-out preview screen. The camera is lightweight with an intuitive menu layout, making it easy to use, and delivers quality images even with a cropped sensor. Additionally, the camera handles video well, capturing full HD at 60 frames per second. Full Article

Go, a popular programming language prioritizing memory safety and security, was exploited in a supply chain attack through the Google proxy service, affecting the boltdb package. The malicious module contained a backdoor payload, allowing threat actors to control infected systems through a hidden IP and port address. Despite facing resistance, security company Socket Inc. played a crucial role in getting the malicious package removed from Google's Go Module Mirror. Full Article