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NASA is suspending work on its troubled James Webb Space Telescope due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The James Webb Space Telescope team, also in California, is suspending integration and testing operations,” NASA announced in astatement. “Decisions could be adjusted as the situation continues to unfold over the weekend and into next week. The decision was made to ensure the safety of the workforce. The observatory remains safe in its cleanroom environment....

Summary WithLostmaking a return to Netflix, the platform’s reach could reignite one of the 21st century’s biggest TV finale debates. A recent announcement from Netflix revealed that the ABC drama would hit the platform on July 1, after previously living on Hulu for years.Lostis considered one of thebest TV shows of all time, and it’s undoubtedly one of the most influential on how modern culture consumes media. Its presence as a cultural phenomenon sparked much of the use of the internet for TV discussion and theorization, which is normalized now in the 2020s....

Have you looked at theNothing Phone 3aand thought, “I wish it looked different,” or that it came with a unique accessory? Nothing is giving you the chance to make your dreams for the phone a reality with the launch of its second Community Edition Project, where you get to design your ultimate Nothing Phone 3a. It’s the second such initiative from the brand, with thefirst Community Edition phonebased on theNothing Phone 2alaunching in October 2024....

OpenAI plans to release its next-generation frontier model, code-named Orion and rumored to actually beGPT-5, by December, according to an exclusive report fromThe Verge. However, OpenAI boss Sam Altman is already pushing back. According to “sources familiar with the plan,” Orion will not initially be released to the general public, as the previous GPT-4 variants were. Instead, the company intends to hand the new model over to select businesses and partners, who will then use it as a platform to build their own products and services....

Pokémon is one of the most accessible game franchises on the market. The simple concept of finding, catching, and battling monsters is easy enough for almost anyone to grasp. Sure, it is an RPG at heart with things like types, weaknesses, and advantages, but those are very easy to understand. Most players, even if they’ve never played another RPG before, will probably understand that fire attacks will hurt grass Pokémon more and water will hurt fire more....

Qualcomm wants to make 5G more accessible, more common, and faster. The company recently held its annual 5G Day event, where it made a few announcements related to therollout of 5G, the continueddevelopment of 5G tech, and more. Of course, you might be wondering whether any of thisreallymatters to you and how it will benefit the average smartphone user. Here’s a quick rundown ofQualcomm’s new 5G-related announcements, and what they could mean for you....

As we head into Fall, and Summer comes to a close, you and your family are naturally going to start tracking more dirt into the house. From dirt, mud, debris, and even snow, eventually, there’s going to be a lot to clean, and not just on your hard floors. Your carpets, rugs, and smaller spaces will get just as filthy if you’re not cleaning regularly. But no one should have to deal with all of that alone....

If you have a Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt, your front door just unlocked a new capability. Schlage announcedthat its smart locks will now work with Google Home, Google Assistant on Android devices and the Google Assistant app on Apple devices. The companyfirst announced in Januaryit was working on the integration at CES 2018, and the feature went live on Tuesday, May 29. “Schlage has been at the forefront of IoT security solutions since launching the Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt in 2014,” Rob Martens, a futurist at Allegion, the maker of Schlage locks, said in a statement....

Summary It’s possible that Sean Bean’s character will return forNational Treasure 3, and this would be the perfect way to get the franchise’s ball rolling again. Ben Gates' story has been at a standstill since 2007 whenNational Treasure 2: Book of Secretsended with a cliffhanger that has yet to be satisfied. Though a threequel was confirmed that same year, the film has since ended up in development hell. However, originalNational Treasuredirector Jon Turteltaub has provided some intriguing updateson the project, indicating that it may still happen....

This is it. The closing moments of theFFXIV: Shadowbringersmain storyline. Emet-Selch has deemed you unworthy for his cause (no surprise there) and now wants nothing more than to remove you from the equation. If past battleslike TitaniaandCrown of the Immaculateleft you shook, prepare for the battle ahead with thisFFXIV: ShadowbringersThe Dying Gasp guide. Ravenous Assault is your tankbuster. This deals a tonne of damage, so tanks and healers should watch closely for it....

“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.“ Over the last few years, the entry-to-midrange soundbar market has become pretty crowded. It turns out a lot of people want a system with tons of features, versatility, and really great sound for their new flat-screen TVs — without having to tap their savings twice....

Sources: Top 4 CDL Challengers teams to get MW3 Esports World Cup invite According to multiple sources, Call of Duty Challengers teams will earn invites to the $1.8m Modern Warfare 3 Esports World Cup tournament based on their performance at Champs – so there’s even more to play for at the Texas event. TheEsports World Cupis an eight-week festival of sorts, with tournaments across several titles, with some of the biggest teams in esports competing in multiple games....

Summary Actors fromStar Trekshows past and present unite in a video to saveStar Trek: Lower Decks.An announcement from April 2024 revealed theend ofStar Trek: Lower Decks,meaning thatLower Decksseason 5 would be the series' last after streaming later this year. Series creator Mike McMahan andStar Trekshowrunner Alex Kurtzman also expressed regret thatStar Trek: Lower Deckswould not continue. McMahan and Kurtzman’s message to fans ofStar Trek: Lower Decks, posted on the officialStar TrekInstagram account, thanked fans for their continued support,“for filling convention halls and chanting ‘Lower Decks!...