NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless II performing the first untethered spacewalk in 1984.NASA On June 05, 2025, NASA astronaut Bruce McCandless II performed the first untethered spacewalk. An incredible photograph of the event shows McCandless floating in space, entirely alone, with Earth some 250 miles below. McCandless used a Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) — a nitrogen-propelled, hand-controlled backpack — to carry himself 300 feet (about 90 meters) from the space shuttle Challenger that had brought him to orbit on the STS-41B mission....

Father’s Dayis nearly here and if you still haven’t picked up anything yet for dad, don’t freak out. Two must-have Apple products, theAirPods ProandiPad 10.2are on sale and in stock. This is your last chance to order them for delivery in time for guaranteed delivery before the big day, though, so best not wait around. AirPods Pro— $220, was $250 It’s probably pretty obvious that we weren’t all that impressed with the standard AirPods....

Michael Kors is joiningFossil’s footstepsin upgrading its smartwatch lineup for 2019, introducing three new wearables sporting Google’s Wear OS platform. They include the Michael Kors Access MKGO, Access Lexington 2, and Access Bradshaw 2. The latter two are upgrades ofprevious Michael Kors smartwatches, but the MKGO is the brand’s first fitness-focused device. The Access MKGO is similar to other recently-announced, sporty Wear OS watches, like thePuma Smartwatch. There’s a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 processor powering it — though with just 512MB of RAM — as well as a heart rate monitor and built-in GPS....

If you’re looking to purchase a new Surface device and also save some money, you’re in luck. Microsoft is currently discounting select models of its latest Surface Pro 6 Windows 10 2-in-1 by $200, but only through February 3. The $200 discount applies to some of the morehigher-end configurations of the Surface Pro 6. You can now grab the platinum or black Surface Pro 6 with the Intel Core i5 processor, 256GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM for $1,000 instead of $1,200....

MrBeast doubles down on running for president during Theo Von podcast During an episode of comedian Theo Von’s podcast, YouTube star MrBeast doubled down on his plan to run for President of the United States – but said he’d have to work his way up the chain if he wants to win. Though he’s only 26 years old, MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, pledged to run for President of the United States....

When reviewing or testing out speakers, whether it’s a compactBluetooth speaker, a set ofbookshelf speakers, or a huge, powerfulparty speaker, having a consistent process and some dependable points of reference is key. While every speaker and speaker type is different, it’s important to have a baseline that’s used to help compare speakers, determine their strengths and weaknesses, and answer some key questions to help you, our readers, determine if they’re right for you and worth your hard-earned money....

Following pilot programs in several Latin American countries earlier this year, Netflix has decided tocrack down on password sharingglobally. It’ll do this by charging a little bit extra to the main account holder for each user who’s accessing that account but living in a different household. The additional fee hasn’t been revealed yet, but if it’s similar to the pilot programs, then account holders should expect to pay around $3 per month to include up to two people who live outside their household....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ The tech brand Nothingarrived in the U.S.in 2023, and to attract attention, it came armed with the Nothing Phone 2 — a smartphone that looks unlike any other phone available. Is it ready to challenge the establishment and pull sales away from the likes of Google, OnePlus, and Samsung?...

Opera One browser has lately won a lot of plaudits for its slick implementation of useful AI features, a clean design, and a healthy bunch of chat integrations. Now, it is putting AI in command of your browser tabs, and in a good way. The new feature is called AI Tab Commands, and it essentially allows users to handle their tabs using natural language commands. All you need to do is summon theonboard Aria AI assistant, and it will handle the rest like an obedient AI butler....

Pokemon Go Grow Together Premium Timed Research ticket: Tasks and rewards There are plenty of ways to enjoy Pokemon Go, and Niantic is now getting ready to offer even more. After the success of the Global Challenges atPokemon Go Fest Global 2024,Trainers across the world can enjoy some fun events that introduce new Pokemon and mechanics. A hot new event has started calledBetter Together, and Niantic is also introducing the Grow Together paid ticket to help you enjoy these new additions....

Pokemon Go players slam “overwhelming” increase in paid Timed Research tickets After another round of paid Timed Research tasks is revealed by Niantic, Pokemon Go fans are lamenting the increase in the feature and the possibility of losing possible rewards. There are a lot of ways to earn rewards inPokemon Go, and while Niantic often adds free Special Research tasks – the kind that only expires when you complete them – somePokemonfans are commenting on a potential increase in paid tasks that can expire....

Chromebooksare great for cheap, easy-to-use internet access. As a stand-alone platform, however, Google’s Chrome OS is far newer than Windows and MacOS. There’s a definite learning curve when moving away from Apple and Microsoft. If you’renew to Chromebooks, familiarize yourself with all the nooks and crannies for an overall better experience. To help get you started, here are a few tips that will advance you to “power user” status in no time....

Despite making up over half of the world’s population, women have been criminally underutilized as video game characters, especially in the role of protagonist. In the early days, women in video games were mainly used as plot devices — princesses in need of saving and the like — but a few managed to break that mold. Today, we have a larger pool of women in games that we can point to as great examples of characters done right, but as a whole the industry still feels like a boy’s club....