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NASA beamed a video of a cat named Taters from deep space to Earth
In a successful demonstration of new laser communications capabilities, NASA beamed an ultra-high definition video across 19 million miles of space from its Psyche spacecraft to Earth earlier this month. It’s the first time a UHD streaming video has been sent from deep space via laser. The history-making video? A 15-second clip of an orange cat named Taters chasing a laser dot.
The signal from the video, sent on December 11, made it to Earth in 101 seconds from Psyche’s location at the time, which was about 80 times as far as the distance between Earth and the moon. It was uploaded before the mission launched, and sent back home by a flight laser transceiver aboard Psyche at a rate of 267Mbps. The spacecraft, which set off on its journey in October, is on its way to study a metal-rich asteroid in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
“Despite transmitting from millions of miles away, it was able to send the video faster than most broadband internet connections,” said Ryan Rogalin, the receiver electronics lead for the project at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab. “In fact, after receiving the video at Palomar, it was sent to JPL over the internet, and that connection was slower than the signal coming from deep space.”
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Prime Day deals on Anker accessories with deep discounts this October 2023
Amazon’s October Prime Day is discounting many of Anker’s best accessories. So if you’re in the market for cables, portable chargers or power adapters, you can get a those devices for a lot less money right now. A few of the deals are just for Prime members but others are open to anyone.
The sale includes chargers for every need, such as the three-port Nano II 65W USB-C charger with space to juice up your phone, computer and headphones all at once. The small charger is available for 39 percent off, dropping from $ 56 to $ 34. Similarly, the slightly larger Prime 67W USB-C Charger with two USB-C ports and one USB-A is 37 percent off, bringing its price from $ 60 to $ 38.
The best deal comes courtesy of Anker’s fast charging 765 USB-C to USB-C cable, which is down from $ 35 to $ 15 — a 57 percent discount. It’s compatible with the new iPhone 15 models, along with the MacBook Pro 2021, iPad Pro, iPad Air 4th and Samsung’s Galaxy S23+ and Ultra. If you’re still loyal to a USB charger but your cords are breaking at the seams, pick up Anker’s lightning cable three-pack for 20 percent off, dropping from $ 25 to $ 20.
Then there’s Anker’s portable chargers currently on sale for every time you stay out later than expected or drain your battery playing games. The Prime 20K Power Bank is down to $ 22.40 from $ 28 and can juice up an iPhone 12 halfway in 30 minutes using USB and USB-C chargers. For $ 30 (down from $ 60), you can pick up Anker’s Magnetic Portable Charger 5K for wireless charging. Plus, the Prime Power Bank with 200W Output and a smart display has fallen from $ 130 to $ 90 for Prime Day — giving you high-speed charging with enough money left over to buy quality cables.
If you’re a Prime Member, you can also save on our pick for the best budget wireless charging stand, Anker’s 313 Wireless Charger. Don’t expect fast charging here — this tops out at 10W (and just 5W for iPhones). But you can position your phone in landscape orientation to take advantage of StandBy mode on iPhones.
Anker’s Nano Power Bank comes with either a built-in Lightning connector (for iPhone 14 and earlier) or a built-in USB-C connector, for iPhone 15 and Android phones. They’re both on sale for Prime Day, but only for Prime Members. You’ll save 38 percent on the Lightning version and 25 percent on the USB-C version. Both will give your phone a partial charge whenever you need it.
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Black Friday deals kick off early at Verizon with gifts and deep discounts
We know it’s not Black Friday yet but Verizon is jumping the gun with its range of deals that feature deep discounts as well as handy gifts such as tablets, smartwatches, and even an additional 5G smartphone. We’ve got the details for you after the break. This holiday, Verizon is upgrading its trade-in deal from […]
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‘Cyberpunk 2077’ video offers a ‘deep dive’ on playing styles
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Hydrus VR camera brings immersive 8K video to the deep sea
Don't be surprised if you soon see VR video from some of the darker corners of the ocean. Marine Imaging Technologies has launched a new camera, the Hydrus VR, that promises 360-degree 8K video (higher-resolution than many current headsets) at depth…
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Deep Silver hasn’t killed off ‘Dead Island 2’
Dead Island's long-awaited sequel is alive and well despite numerous setbacks after its trailer was revealed way back in 2014. The game's Twitter account has reassured a fan asking about Dead Island 2 that it's still in development — the release of…
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‘Cool’ tech: Innovative air conditioners could work by beaming heat into deep space
In a recently published paper, researchers from Stanford University describe an impressive new refrigeration method for providing cooling: simply beam the heat into space.
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Soft-wheel robot could play a role in rescue missions or even deep space exploration
“Upon seeing this work, a friend at Iowa State suggested that we have committed the proverbial reinventing of the wheel,” Aaron Mazzeo, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, tells Digital Trends.
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This wearable boosts health & productivity by extending your restorative deep sleep phase
Rythm’s Dreem headset improves daily performance by extending the restorative deep sleep phase. It is the world’s first active sleep improvement wearable, since it uses auditory stimulation to improve deep sleep in addition to basic sleep monitoring and data.
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Apple iOS 9: It’s coming on September 16 with deep 3D Touch integration for new iPhones
Apple will release iOS 9, the next version of its mobile operating system, on September 16. It has revealed the all the details about the new features it will contain, including how it will work with 3D Touch. Here’s what you need to know.
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