SShortSingh.
Back to feed

NASA's X-59 "frankenjet" tests supersonic flight without the sonic boom

0
·18 views

NASA’s quiet supersonic flight tests could eventually go on a national tour.

Read the full story at Ars Technica

This is an AI-generated summary. ShortSingh links to the original source for the complete article.

Discussion (0)

Log in to join the discussion and vote.

Log in

Related stories

0
TechnologyThe Verge ·

Zen Browser Emerges as a Practical Alternative to Arc for Former Users

Arc browser users are facing uncertainty as Atlassian, which acquired the company last year, shifts its focus to Dia, a more AI-centric browser. Arc is set to be discontinued, leaving its dedicated users without a familiar option. The article's author says they moved to the Zen Browser some time ago and has not missed Arc since. Zen borrows many of Arc's most appreciated design elements, including its visual style and features like launcher-style pinned tabs and a pop-over glance view. The author argues that, despite some minor inconveniences, Zen is a strong replacement for Arc.

0
TechnologyThe Verge ·

Crkd Nitro Deck 2 Adds Better Switch Sticks but Crowds Its Face Buttons

Crkd's Nitro Deck 2 is a $59.99 slide-on accessory for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 that offers Hall effect-style sticks, unlike the standard Joy-Cons. The original Nitro Deck was praised for fixing drift-prone Switch controllers without requiring a Joy-Con repair. The sequel is said to feel less essential, partly because its right stick sits too close to the ABXY face buttons. The reviewer finds that layout awkward, making the face buttons hard to press without the stick getting in the way.

0
TechnologyTechCrunch ·

Apollo Economist Says AI Has Yet to Pay Off Financially for Most Non-Tech Firms

An economist at Apollo says that, despite heavy spending and considerable hype, artificial intelligence has produced no financial returns for corporate companies outside the technology sector. The assessment points to a gap between the large investments made in AI and the measurable profits those investments have generated. The claim underscores ongoing debate over whether AI's promised economic benefits are materializing beyond tech firms. The source article provides limited further detail on the specific data or methodology behind this conclusion.

0
TechnologyThe Verge ·

Instagram Launches TV App for Apple TV With Reels and Live Video

Meta is bringing its Instagram for TV app to Apple TV, extending the platform's push into living rooms. The company first tested a Reels-focused, big-screen version in December of last year. In June, it added new features to the app, which already runs on Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TVs, and Google TV. The Apple TV expansion has drawn little public announcement, but MacRumors spotted the platform added to the updated app's App Store listing on October 23.

NASA's X-59 "frankenjet" tests supersonic flight without the sonic boom · ShortSingh