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Watch Ford testing its next-gen driver-assist tech on a mega road trip

Ford has posted a video showing off its next-generation driver-assist tech -- called BlueCruise -- on a road trip covering more than 100,000 miles.
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Apple may have finally found a partner to build the Apple Car

The Apple Car may be edging toward reality after a new report suggested the tech giant may have finally found a partner to help it make its electric vehicle.
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Android Heads Up feature aims to prevent distracted walking

“Heads Up” is a new feature for Android phones that prompts you to stay aware of your surroundings if it detects you’re using your handset while walking.
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DJI could drop a new drone this week. Here’s what to expect

DJI is expected to unveil its latest drone this week, the Air 2S. But how will it improve on the Mavic Air 2 that it's replacing?
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Google to ax its Shopping app in favor of web search

Google has confirmed it is shuttering its Shopping app for Android and iOS, selecting to focus on the web version instead.
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Online gambler wins 3-year legal battle for massive payout

An online gambler who won the jackpot on a blackjack app was told by the firm it wouldn't pay as the win was the result of a software error. So he went to court.
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Fujifilm’s no-frills Instax Mini 40 camera makes prints quick

Fujifilm has added another camera to its Instax line-up, with the Instax Mini 40 offering instant prints in a $100 package.
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Watch this breathtaking drone video of a volcanic eruption

Aerial filmmaker Stefan Forster has created an extraordinary piece of work that captures the breathtaking beauty of a volcanic eruption.
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Apple boss Tim Cook takes on Apple Car questions in interview

In a podcast interview released this week, Apple boss Tim Cook was pressed about the company's work on a so-called Apple Car.
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Watch this spectacular light show using a record number of drones

A spectacular drone show recently brought even more light to Shanghai's already colorful skyline, creating a new world record in the process.
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LG confirms it is closing down its mobile phone business

Korean electronics giant LG has announced it is exiting the mobile phone business globally, with the decision coming after years of struggle in the sector.
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Sealed Super Mario Bros. game auctioned for a whopping $660,000

A factory-sealed copy of a Super Mario Bros. game bought in 1986 has just fetched a record $660K at auction. The game was recently discovered in a desk drawer.
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How to watch ISS astronauts take Crew Dragon on its shortest trip ever

Four space station astronauts are about to jump inside the Crew Dragon and go on a ride lasting less than an hour. Here's how you can watch.
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Clever split-screen video gives new and engaging look at Curiosity landing

The landing of the Curiosity rover on Mars was certainly no mean feat. A new video has added some drama to the event by pulling together various video feeds from the night and combining them with the animated simulation of the touchdown.
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Millionaire space tourist Dennis Tito planning 2018 trip to Mars

He's been to the International Space Station so now he's looking further afield. To Mars. It's emerged that multi-millionaire Dennis Tito is making plans for a special 501-day round-trip manned mission to the Red Planet, currently scheduled for 2018.
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Mission to Mars: Space tourist Dennis Tito intends to send married couple to the Red Planet (and bring them back again)

Space tourist Dennis Tito wants to send a married couple to Mars in 2018. With the round-trip expected to take 501 days and with no chance to abort, they'd better make sure they remember to turn off the stove before they leave.

Pizza on Mars: NASA funds development of 3D printer that can knock out pizza

NASA has awarded a $125,000 grant to a mechanical engineer in its quest to create a 3D food printer that could help feed astronauts on lengthy space missions. First dish on the menu? Why, pizza, of course!
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Curiosity snaps stunning self-portrait on Mars, not a selfie stick in sight

NASA's Curiosity has just posted another stunning selfie, made all the more magical for its lack of robotic arm or selfie stick. So how did it do that?
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Explore the Martian surface with NASA’s Street View-style 360-degree imagery

Street View gets everywhere, though it hasn't been to Mars (yet). NASA's Curiosity rover is already there, and it's kindly snapped a bunch of images to create an awesome 360-degree view of the Martian surface.
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This cool map of Mars means future space ramblers will never lose their way

The UK's mapping agency has created an easy-to-read map of Mars. Well known for its detailed maps of Britain, the one-off creation could help in the planning of future rover landings – and possibly prevent future space ramblers from getting lost.
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New panoramic Mars video puts you on the red planet before Elon Musk

The day humans step foot on Mars is still a ways off, though a new panoramic video from NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab offers the next best experience if you're at all curious about what it might be like to actually visit the red planet.
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NASA releases cute Mars rover game to celebrate Curiosity anniversary

NASA's Curiosity rover landed on Mars exactly four years ago and ever since has been busy helping to unlock the mysteries of the red planet. In a nod to the anniversary, the space agency has released a cute rover game for mobile and PC where YOU take control.
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SpaceX still on course for a manned mission to Mars ‘in 10 years, maybe sooner’

SpaceX boss Elon Musk is as determined as ever to get a "meaningful number of people" to Mars in 2026, or maybe sooner. In addition, the entrepreneur said that its under-development reusable rocket system could one day take it "well beyond Mars."
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Free trip to Mars, anyone? T-Mobile’s CEO is offering a ride to the red planet

T-Mobile's colorful CEO is offering a free trip to Mars if his latest tweet gets 1m retweets. Of course, there's also the small matter of establishing a viable Earth-Mars-Earth service in the near future, though the winner can also take a cash prize instead.
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It seems that going all the way to Mars may cause brain damage

Scientists are learning more about how prolonged exposure to cosmic rays may affect astronauts on deep-space missions. Rather worryingly, it's been suggested that with the current technology, future trips to Mars could leave astronauts brain damaged.
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NASA scientists take another step toward getting Mars rocks back to Earth

NASA is another step closer to choosing the landing site for its Mars 2020 mission that could ultimately lead to red rocks coming to Earth.
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Dubai is building a huge ‘Mars city’ so we can practice living on the red planet

Dubai is planning to build an enormous "space simulation city" in the desert to help scientists learn how humans can one day survive on Mars.
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Budweiser begins space experiments aimed at brewing beer on Mars

Planning for the future is important for the success of any company, but Budweiser is really taking it to the extreme with its Mars plans.
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For American astronauts, the moon beckons once again

There's still much to work out, but President Trump on December 11 directed NASA to start making plans for a manned mission to the moon.

NASA selects the all-important landing site for its Mars 2020 rover mission

After years of consideration, NASA has finally chosen the all-important landing site for its Mars 2020 rover. The location is a 28-mile-wide crater where water once flowed, with NASA suggesting it may contain material that could "revolutionize how we think about Mars and its ability to harbor life.”
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Google’s Street View is mapping Earth’s most Mars-like terrain

Life on Mars on Earth on Street View. Confused? You needn't be. We're talking about Devon Island, a remote location in Canada's Arctic that's said to be the most Mars-like place on Earth. Street View recently visited the island to map the terrain and meet some of the scientists working there.
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NASA’s Mars Helicopter is ready for the Red Planet after successful flight tests

NASA’s Mars 2020 mission is heading toward the final stages of preparation, with the space agency recently completing the maiden test flight of its Mars Helicopter. The news comes just a few days after NASA announced the successful debut test drive of the Mars 2020 rover.
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Mars 2020: NASA launches student contest to name its Martian rover

Fancy the idea of naming the Mars 2020 rover? Well, if you're a student in the U.S., you’re in luck. Run by NASA, the prize includes not only having your winning name attached to the rover, but also a ticket to Florida to watch the mission lift off from Cape Canaveral in July 2020.
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Mars orbiter captures stunning image of planet’s frosty dunes

NASA's most recent Image of the Day was captured by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and shows the red planet's frosty dunes.