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In November China's Yutu 2 lunar rover photographed an object on the far side of the moon that was quickly dubbed a 'mystery house'.
According to journalist Andrew Jones, who reports on China's space programme, the cube-shaped image was around 80m away from the rover in an area known as the Von Kármán crater.
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Read more: Why is it taking so long to find out what the 'mystery house' on the moon is?
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/technology/2021/12/why-is-it-taking-so-long-to-find-out-what-the-mystery-house-on-the-moon-is.html
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Rocket Lab’s centre of gravity has shifted further away from New Zealand and towards North America after it announced it would buy United States space solar tech company SolAero for US$80 million (NZ$118 million).
Rocket Lab will take on 425 staff as a result of the acquisition, which is expected to be complete by the end of March.
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Read more: Most Rocket Lab staff set to be based outside NZ by early next year
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/127276549/most-rocket-lab-staff-set-to-be-based-outside-nz-by-early-next-year
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Same number of staff that it always has been will be in NZ... it is just that Rocketlab has acquired various assests and tech companies in the the US. The latest is a solar tech company "SolAero" ... No one is moving off shore... while not lying the title of the article is misguiding you in to thinking they are moving off shore... but no one is moving...
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Microsoft is warning those who use Windows computers to stop using the Google Chrome browser as soon as possible.
The company says users should be now switching to Edge instead.
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Read more: Why Microsoft is warning billions to stop using Google Chrome
- Article: https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/lifestyle/sneaky-prompts-microsoft-warns-billions-of-google-chrome-users-to-stop-using-it-now
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"with the added trust of Microsoft" ... And then you try and stop freedom of choice and try to push users away with prompts... which is the reason more and more people are leaving the Windows and MS platform... they don't trust you.
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Rocketlab reveals more details on the design of it's Neutron medium lift rocket. Building on Rocket Lab’s proven experience developing the Electron launch vehicle, the advanced 8-ton payload class Neutron launch vehicle is designed to transform space access by delivering reliable and cost-effective launch services for satellite mega-constellations, deep space missions and human spaceflight.
We have all been waiting patiently with baited breath for the reveal and we weren't disappointed. Well Peter Beck did say the the example for the first renderings of Neutron back when he revealed that Rocket Lab were building a bigger rocket looks nothing like Neutron and he was right.
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Read more: Rocketlab reveals more details on Neutron
- Article: http://www.nighthawk.nz
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Rocket Lab, the space company founded by Kiwi Peter Beck, has announced it will try and catch a rocket booster in mid-air as it returns to Earth using a helicopter.
The company hopes by doing so, it will allow its Electron orbital-class small rocket to launch more frequently and lower overall launch costs.
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Read more: Rocket Lab will attempt to catch rocket as it returns to earth using helicopter
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/technology/2021/11/rocket-lab-will-attempt-to-catch-rocket-as-it-returns-to-earth-using-helicopter.html
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A Martin Jetpack prototype that is no longer operational has sold for $158,200 on Trade Me.
The aircraft was listed on November 1 with a $1 reserve, and received 179 bids before the listing closed at 7.52pm on Tuesday.
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Read more: Martin Jetpack prototype sells for $158,200 on Trade Me
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/127080389/martin-jetpack-prototype-sells-for-158200-on-trade-me
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Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people amid growing concerns about the technology and its misuse by governments, police and others.
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Read more: Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2021/11/03/facebook-to-shut-down-face-recognition-system-delete-data/
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OPINION: Yes, you read that right – it may take a decade or so – but I’m calling it.
Facebook – the social media platform du jour for many, the one that helped bring us Trump, drove Brexit, live streamed Christchurch’s Mosque killings, the one that helped fuelled an attempted insurrection in Washington and brought traditional media to its knees while feeding us countless cat videos and so much more – is on the downward slope.
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Read more: We’re witnessing the beginning of the end of Facebook
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/thebit-nz/300443847/were-witnessing-the-beginning-of-the-end-of-facebook
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