Astronaut becomes the first man to finish a marathon in space (updated)
Peake didn’t set any speed records. He finished in 3 hours and 35 minutes, which was well behind winner Eliud Kipchoge’s 2 hours and 3 minutes. The time also trailed behind the 3 hours, 18 minutes that Peake set as a personal best while on terra firma. Mind you, the astronaut probably isn’t about to complain. Whatever setbacks he encountered running on the ISS are peanuts compared to a historic achievement like this,...
Astronaut becomes the first man to finish a marathon in space (updated)
Peake didn’t set any speed records. He finished in 3 hours and 35 minutes, which was well behind winner Eliud Kipchoge’s 2 hours and 3 minutes. The time also trailed behind the 3 hours, 18 minutes that Peake set as a personal best while on terra firma. Mind you, the astronaut probably isn’t about to complain. Whatever setbacks he encountered running on the ISS are peanuts compared to a historic achievement like this,...
Apple Introduces iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
Innovation isn’t always obvious to the eye, but look a little closer at iPhone 6s and you’ll find it’s been fundamentally improved. The enclosure is made from a new alloy of 7000 Series aluminum — the same grade used in the aerospace industry. The cover glass is the strongest, most durable glass used in any smartphone. And a new rose gold finish joins space gray, silver, and gold. Learn more about iPhone 6s design Read more: Apple...
Google is creating a startup haven to prevent staff from leaving
The company isn’t confirming anything yet, and it’s not clear exactly when Area 120 would be open for business. Having said that, an incubator wouldn’t be surprising. Google’s existing attempts at fostering a startup-like culture don’t always stop people from jumping ship — just ask the ATAP team, which just lost its leader to Facebook. And in a few cases, defectors go on to found companies that...
Google is creating a startup haven to prevent staff from leaving
The company isn’t confirming anything yet, and it’s not clear exactly when Area 120 would be open for business. Having said that, an incubator wouldn’t be surprising. Google’s existing attempts at fostering a startup-like culture don’t always stop people from jumping ship — just ask the ATAP team, which just lost its leader to Facebook. And in a few cases, defectors go on to found companies that...
