Report: Apple iRadio launch may be imminent

Apple's long-awaited iRadio may be close to officially launching, as reports indicate Cupertino is "close" to clinching a deal with two major record companies to stream their respective tracks.

Next-generation Earth satellite lifts off

NASA's Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) made a textbook launch at 1:02 pm EST yesterday from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

NASA launches next-generation tracking and comms satellite

NASA's ability to track satellites and orbiting spacecraft is about to get a big boost, following the launch last night of a next-generation communication satellite.

BlackBerry launch - inspired by Steve Jobs?

I’ve often wondered why more companies don't follow the Steve Jobs script when announcing a product.

Six new BlackBerrys scheduled for next year

RIM is gearing up for the launch of the BlackBerry 10, scheduled for January 30, and it looks as if users can expect six devices over the course of the year, running on at least three major networks.

X-37B spaceplane launched back into space

The US Air Force's experimental X-37B space plane is off on its travels again, blasting off from Cape Canaveral yesterday atop an Atlas V rocket.

iTunes finally gets a makeover

A month late, Apple has released iTunes 11, a revamped version of its music software.

Nintendo reveals details of Wii U

Nintendo's announced pricing and availability for the Wii U console in Japan. Details on the international release can be found here.

European launch for Amazon Appstore - and Kindle Fire too?

Amazon's Appstore is launching in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, in what's a pretty strong hint that the Kindle Fire will soon make it to Europe too.

Van Allen belt probe launch delayed

Launch managers at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida scrubbed the launch of NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probes early this morning, just four minutes before takeoff.

UK to get 4G this year

The UK's telecoms regulator, Ofcom, has made the controversial decision to allow Everything Everywhere, which owns the T-Mobile and Orange brands, to use its existing bandwidth to launch 4G services.

New 3DS has 4.9-inch screen

Nintendo's launching a new version of its 3DS handheld with a screen almost twice the size of its predecessor.

China readies manned space station mission

China has announced plans for its first manned space docking, and says it will launch the mission as early as this month.

Final Windows 8 preview released

As promised, Microsoft has released a new preview of Windows 8, saying it includes 'tens of thousands' of improvements.

SpaceX to try again after aborted launch

SpaceX was forced to abort the launch of its Falcon 9 mission to the International Space Station on Saturday, just half a second before liftoff.

Astronauts safely on way to ISS

Late last night, three astronauts blasted off for the International Space Station on a Soyuz TMA-04M, after several weeks of delay.

SpaceX ISS mission set to launch this month

NASA has confirmed an April 30 launch date for SpaceX's Dragon spaceship, the first private resupply mission to the International Space Station.

European space freighter launched successfully

Europe's launched its heaviest-ever cargo to the International Space Station, carrying food, water, air and fuel, as well as experiments and spares.

Apple eyes September launch for sixth-gen iPhone



Apple is reportedly eyeing a September or October launch for its sixth-generation iPhone. 



Europe's Vega rocket lifts off for first flight

Europe's new Vega rocket has successfully lifted off from the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana, taking nine satellites into orbit.