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New ‘Star Trek’ movie slated for 2023 lands ‘Wandavision’ director Matt Shakman, ,

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A report from Deadline states the as-yet untitled “Star Trek” movie slated to be released in 2023 will be directed by Matt Shakman. This has also been confirmed by Paramount Pictures. Shakman is most recently known for showrunning the nine-episode limited series “WandaVision” for Marvel on Disney Plus and that show has been nominated for an impressive 23 Emmy Awards, …

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Here’s where you can buy a Nintendo Switch, Taylor Lyles

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The Nintendo Switch was, like most consoles during the pandemic, once in short supply. Thankfully, retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart now routinely stock the Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite in multiple color configurations and models, giving those who struck out ample opportunity to purchase Nintendo’s versatile console. We’re keeping an eye across the web to find where you …

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Oculus’ Passthrough API will enable experiences that mix VR and the real world, Mitchell Clark

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Facebook announced a new API that will let developers incorporate video from the Quest 2’s sensors into their games and applications, creating a mixed reality experience. With the Passthrough API, developers will not only be able to mix the black-and-white images from the headset’s sensors into their experiences, but they’ll also be able to customize how it ends up looking …

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A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket will launch NASA’s Europa Clipper mission to icy Jupiter moon, ,

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NASA’s highly anticipated mission to Jupiter’s ocean moon Europa now has a rocket ride. The $4.25 billion Europa Clipper spacecraft will launch atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, NASA officials announced Friday (July 23). The total value of the contract is about $178 million, they added. If all goes according to plan, Clipper will lift off in October 2024 from …

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How to watch Boeing launch its 2nd Starliner test flight for NASA on July 30, ,

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Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft on a crucial uncrewed flight to the International Space Station next week. Here’s how you can watch the weeklong Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) mission live. The main show is the launch itself, which will stream on NASA Television, the NASA app, the agency’s website and here at Space.com. The liftoff atop …

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NASA beams into Comic-Con@Home this weekend to talk space travel and more, ,

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NASA is beaming into the world of comics, movies and science fiction to talk space exploration, driving and Mars and the origins of life itself during the virtual Comic-Con@Home 2021 this weekend. The NASA/sci-fi crossover begins today (July 23) and runs through Saturday in three different panels with space themes. They’re all free to join, but may be late at …

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NSO’s Pegasus spyware: here’s what we know, Mitchell Clark

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Throughout the past week, we’ve seen story after story about a company called NSO Group, and a piece of spyware called Pegasus. Some of the stories have been shocking, with allegations that fully updated smartphones can be hacked with a single text message, and reports that two women close to murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi were among those targeted by a …