Psyche’s long acceleration is a lesson in patient propulsion
NASA’s spacecraft has begun its sustained electric-propulsion leg. A tiny continuous push matters more than a spectacular burst.
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The important galaxy in Hubble’s new image is easy to miss
A faint arc near a foreground galaxy shows why sharp Hubble observations matter for Roman’s much wider surveys.
Xbox’s weekend trials have three different clocks
Six games appear in Free Play Days, but subscriptions, hourly limits and closing dates differ. Here is how to avoid choosing the wrong trial.
1Password lets agents sign in without reading the password
Approval moves into the password manager. What happens after login still depends on the agent—and EU-hosted accounts are not supported yet.
Bluesky puts creators’ links above the feed—and keeps the payment elsewhere
New profile buttons lead directly to websites and membership services. They are a shorter route to an audience, not a new Bluesky subscription.
Arc closes in December. The work starts with your tabs
Desktop access ends on December 22; mobile changes begin earlier. Exporting links and migrating a working browser setup are different jobs.
New Guinea’s smoke is visible from space. Counting its carbon takes more than a picture
NASA’s new report combines an October 11 satellite view with dated emissions estimates. The dates, geography and units explain what the evidence can show.
Wolverine’s Photo Mode works best when every light has a job
A spoiler-free guide to framing, selective lighting and choosing a final image shape, using PlayStation’s published tools and portrait example.
Tomb Raider’s new Lara began with a real mannequin and real clothes
The Legacy of Atlantis design update shows why recognizable characters need more than a higher polygon count.