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Trevor Mogg

Trevor Mogg

Contributing Editor

Not so many moons ago, Trevor moved from one tea-loving island nation that drives on the left (Britain) to another (Japan). As far as electronics are concerned, he's in the right place, with the East Asian country continuing to produce a plethora of gadgets and gizmos for tech addicts around the world. When not writing for Digital Trends, Trevor can be found out and about taking far too many photos, or in front of his computer trying to sort them all out.

Space Pioneer's Tianlong-3 rocket falling back to Earth.

Disastrous ‘static-fire’ rocket test sees vehicle lift off and then crash

During a static-fire test, the rocket should stay on the ground when its engines are fired. But something went horribly wrong during a recent test in China.
NASA's Mars Odyssey Orbiter.

NASA’s Mars Odyssey Orbiter just reached a major milestone

NASA’s Mars Odyssey Orbiter has just reached a major milestone after 23 years orbiting the red planet.
Japan's H3 rocket climbs to orbit.

Watch Japan’s H3 rocket roar skyward on its second successful flight

Japan took another step forward to becoming a player in the global launch market on Monday with the second successful flight of its powerful H3 rocket.
Boeing Space's Starliner docked at the International Space Station in June 2024.

Boeing Starliner astronauts ‘are not stranded’ in orbit, NASA insists

NASA has said its two Starliner astronauts are not stranded in orbit as it continues to investigate issues with the Starliner's thrusters.
A Falcon 9 booster coming in to land.

Watch SpaceX achieve a record with a Falcon 9 booster

SpaceX has just launched one of its Falcon 9 boosters on a record-breaking flight from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Mechanical arms that will be used to catch the Super Heavy booster.

Watch SpaceX test ‘chopsticks’ for upcoming catch of Super Heavy booster

SpaceX has been testing the mechanical arms that will try to catch the Super Heavy booster at the end of its next test flight, which could take place in July.
Elon Musk at the base of the SpaceX's Starship rocket.

Elon Musk gives close-up tour of SpaceX’s mighty Starship rocket

SpaceX boss Elon Musk has offered a close-up look at the Starship megarocket on the launchpad at the Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas.
The International Space Station.

SpaceX will help to crash the International Space Station

The space station faces a dramatic end when it ceases operations in about six years from now, and SpaceX will help to make it happen.
A Tesla Cybertruck throws red dust in a press photo.

Tesla recalls Cybertruck to fix two more issues

Two more issues have emerged with Tesla’s new Cybertruck pickup, causing the automaker to issue more recalls on Tuesday.
Two Falcon 9 boosters landing after a Falcon Heavy launch.

Cool footage shows two Falcon Heavy boosters coming home

SpaceX has shared stunning footage showing two of its rocket boosters landing back at the Kennedy Space Center shortly after a Falcon Heavy launch.
The International Space Station.

NASA sued by Florida man whose house was hit by space junk

NASA is being sued by a man whose house was damaged by a piece of space junk that came from the International Space Station.
The Falcon Heavy rocket on the launchpad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

How to watch SpaceX’s triple-booster rocket take its 10th flight on Tuesday

SpaceX is about to send its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket skyward in its first mission since December last year.
Apple Vision Pro demo unit.

Apple’s cheaper Vision Pro may come with one big drawback

Apple is reportedly facing multiple challenges when it comes to building a more affordable Vision Pro headset that still offers a compelling experience.
elon musk gives a tour of spacex starfactory rocket site

Elon Musk gives a tour of SpaceX Starfactory rocket site

SpaceX chief Elon Musk has taken Everyday Astronaut YouTuber Tim Dodd on an extensive tour of the Starfactory in boca Chica, Texas.
The keyboard and trackpad on the new Surface Laptop.

U.S. to ban Kaspersky antivirus software over alleged Russian links

The Biden administration is banning the use of Kaspersky Lab cybersecurity software throughout the U.S. over concerns about possible Russian interference.
A Falcon 9 booster coming in to land.

Watch SpaceX nail its 250th Falcon 9 drone ship landing

SpaceX has achieved the 250th droneship landing involving its Falcon 9 booster following a launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday.
Photos showing the Electorn's first 49 launches.

SpaceX rival Rocket Lab preps landmark rocket launch

Rocket Lab is preparing to launch its workhorse Electron rocket for the 50th time since its maiden mission in May 2017.
Boeing’s Starliner crew ship is seen moments after docking to the International Space Station’s forward port on the Harmony module.

How to watch the Starliner spacecraft’s historic crewed homecoming

NASA is making preparations for the first crewed flight home involving Boeing Space's Starliner spacecraft, which is currently docked at the ISS.
The International Space Station.

NASA confirms date for first spacewalk of 2024 after last week’s cancellation

Following last week's spacewalk cancellation due to a spacesuit issue, two NASA astronauts are now making final preparations for a walk next week.
Boeing Space's Starliner docked at the International Space Station in June 2024.

NASA selects new date for Starliner’s crewed return

NASA has revealed a new date for the departure of Boeing Space’s Starliner crew capsule from the International Space Station.
The world's most powerful rocket on the launchpad.

Elon Musk shares target date for fifth Starship test

SpaceX boss Elon Musk has revealed an approximate date for the Starship megarocket's fifth test flight, which could also end with a spectacular landing.
A depiction of space junk in low-Earth orbit.

Satellite snaps remarkable image of a huge piece of space junk

Orbital debris removal company Astroscale has shared a remarkable image showing a large piece of space junk up close.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk behind the wheel of a Cybertruck.

A new Cybertruck issue reportedly delays deliveries

Tesla’s Cybertruck is reportedly suffering an issue that’s caused the automaker to halt deliveries of the automaker’s newest vehicle until it’s resolved.
Boeing's Starliner capsule docked at the ISS.

Watch the Starliner spacecraft star in its own aurora video

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has captured a video showing the recently docked Starliner spacecraft with a dramatic aurora backdrop.
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Unusual issue forces NASA to call off ISS spacewalk

NASA’s first spacewalk of 2024 was called off about an hour before it was expected to begin at the International Space Station on Thursday morning.
Tesla's humanoid robot in 2024.

Elon Musk says ‘thousands’ of humanoid robots could be working at Tesla in 2025

Tesla chief Elon Musk has shared new footage of the company’s humanoid Optimus robot, along with an update on how development of the robot is progressing.
An animation showing a preview of NASA's first spacewalk of 2024.

This is how a NASA astronaut will swab the ISS exterior for microbes

NASA has shared an animation showing how one of its astronauts will swab the exterior of the space station in the hope of finding some hardy microorganisms.
The Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker attached to a set of keys.

A hacker stole Tile customer data and tracker IDs

Data belonging to customers of Tile, which makes a small Bluetooth device for tracking objects, has been stolen in a security breach.
A Cruise autonomous car.

Cruise robocars make a cautious return to Houston

Robocar specialist Cruise is restarting tests of its autonomous vehicles on the streets of Houston following issues with its technology last year.
A NASA spacewalk.

How to watch NASA’s first spacewalk of 2024

NASA is making final preparations for its first spacewalk of 2024, and you can watch the event live when it takes place on Thursday, June 13.
An astronaut during a spacewalk.

NASA’s next ISS spacewalk has an unusual objective

Most NASA spacewalks at the International Space Station are for upgrade or maintenance work, but the next one is a little unusual.
elon musk stylized image

Elon Musk tells Tim Cook he doesn’t want Apple’s ‘creepy spyware’

Elon Musk has taken aim at Apple’s newly announced plan to partner with OpenAI to bring artificial intelligence features to the iPhone.
Boeing's Starliner capsule docked at the ISS.

Starliner astronauts give first tour of the docked spacecraft

Two NASA astronauts have given space fans a tour of the Boeing Starliner capsule that is currently docked at the International Space Station.
SpaceX's Super Heavy on the launchpad ahead of a test.

Elon Musk reveals grand plan for Starship megarocket’s next test flight

SpaceX boss Elon Musk has revealed plans for the next Starship test flight as it seeks to develop the vehicle into a fully reusable transportation system.