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This 8 am Zoom service has become a satellite of love

This 8 am Zoom service has become a satellite of love

Published by Sam Flores

(RNS) — The 8 a.m. service starts with a litany of gratitude, which unfurls in the chat function of the online Zoom: “Grateful to be awake.” “Grateful for the last day of school.” “Grateful for this morning to pray.” “Grateful for morning minyan.” On the main screen, the prayer leader, typically a rabbi, begins to chant blessings and psalms from the Jewish morning service. In the gallery, participants sit in front of their laptops, some with prayer shawls draped over their shoulders, others with the video turned off and only a profile picture or a name. So begins the 30-minute morning service offered through the Los Angeles-based IKAR Synagogue six days a week. For many Jews, in L.A. and beyond, it has become their primary form of community and prayer — as necessary as a morning cup of coffee. The service offers Jews with varying degrees of observance an opportunity to say the central prayer of Jewish life — the Shema — and for some to recite the kaddish, or mourner’s prayer, which Jews are …

New satellite technology could protect water quality around the world

New satellite technology could protect water quality around the world

Published by Jenni Sidey

Rivers do not sit still for easy measurement. Some shift across floodplains, some hide under tree cover, and some disappear for months before flowing again. That makes them surprisingly hard to define, even as they remain central to drinking water, fisheries, flood risk, and the health of the seas they feed. A new review in Nature Water argues that satellites are finally giving scientists a way to study rivers as both local systems and part of a single planetary network. The promise is not just better maps, but better warnings about pollution, drought, harmful algal blooms, and the growing human pressures reshaping waterways worldwide. “Rivers, especially small streams, are very hard to define. They are variable and can be intermittent,” said Dongmei Feng, a professor of environmental engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Feng and other hydrology experts say that challenge has long limited river science. Many rivers are inaccessible, and many of the smallest waterways, which make up much of the network, are the hardest to see clearly from the ground. University of Cincinnati …

iOS 27 Features: Gemini Siri, AI Camera, and Satellite Maps

iOS 27 Features: Gemini Siri, AI Camera, and Satellite Maps

Published by skeptic

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 8, 2026, promises to deliver significant advancements in software, underscoring the company’s focus on innovation and seamless ecosystem integration. While no hardware announcements are expected, the spotlight will be on updates to iOS 27, watchOS 27, and macOS 27, showcasing Apple’s commitment to performance, artificial intelligence (AI), and user-centric design. The video below from AppleTrack gives us more details about WWDC 2026. iOS 27: Advancing AI and User Experience iOS 27 takes center stage at WWDC 2026, introducing a range of features designed to enhance usability and integrate AI more deeply into everyday interactions. This update reflects Apple’s dedication to creating a smarter, more intuitive mobile experience. Smarter Siri: Siri receives a major upgrade with a redesigned interface integrated into the Dynamic Island, making it more accessible with a simple swipe. Now powered by Google Gemini, Siri offers conversational AI capabilities comparable to ChatGPT, while retaining Apple’s unique ecosystem functionalities. Users can even set third-party AI engines, such as ChatGPT or Claude, as Siri’s default. A new Siri …

Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone

Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone

Published by Sam Flores

By Karen Lema and Greg Torode MANILA, June 4 (Reuters) – Satellite images obtained by Reuters confirmed the presence of a structure at the entrance of the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea last week, ‌though later imagery suggests it is no longer there. The Philippines said on Wednesday it was investigating reports about the ‌presence of a new structure on the Scarborough Shoal, which China has at times attempted to block since it seized de facto control of the atoll ​in 2012. Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro received raw information about the presence of the structure, he told reporters on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue – a regional defence forum – in Singapore on Saturday. Photographs taken on May 27, 29, and 30 show what an analyst at Vantor, a commercial provider of satellite imagery, said was possibly a floating raft or buoy at the opening of the atoll, in addition to ‌a barrier stretching across it in the ⁠May 27 and 29 images. On Tuesday, U.S.-based maritime monitoring group, SeaLight, …

Packages Satellite TV Deals, Best Satellite TV Providers

Packages Satellite TV Deals, Best Satellite TV Providers

Published by Daniella Wilson

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. In a rapidly changing streaming economy, Dish’s cornerstones stay consistent: nationwide reach and financial predictability. Thus, for rural and underserved markets, Dish is maintaining its spot as the most reliable and affordable TV solution. For a bit of context, satellite TV offers a stable alternative in regions with frequent cable fluctuations or where high-speed fiber remains unavailable. And if bad weather is at risk of knocking out signal, Dish will automatically switch from satellite to internet streaming with its Signal Protector feature. All this to say, as the company hits its milestone 45th anniversary in 2026, its core tenet of dependability isn’t diverging. Dish Network Packages and Prices To drive market penetration across diverse household demographics, Dish offers four main tiers, each of which comes with a two-year price guarantee. America’s Top 120 is Dish’s entry-level tier designed for price-sensitive households requiring essential satellite service. It includes 190 channels, both national and …

Amazon to Acquire Apple’s Globalstar Stake in Satellite Deal

Amazon to Acquire Apple’s Globalstar Stake in Satellite Deal

Published by skeptic

Amazon is acquiring Apple satellite provider Globalstar, and it has worked out a deal to take over Apple’s stake in the satellite company. According to an FCC filing noticed by PCMag, Amazon is initiating a merger structure. It will create a new subsidiary called Grapefruit Acquisition Sub II to absorb Globalstar’s operations, and then the new subsidiary will acquire Apple’s equity. Apple has 20 percent equity and 20 percent voting interests in Globalstar Licensee LLC, a Globalstar subsidiary that operates the satellite system that delivers satellite connectivity to iPhone users in the U.S. Apple invested $450 million in Globalstar back in 2022 to fund Globalstar’s satellite buildout for the Emergency SOS via satellite feature. Apple received 20 percent equity and 85 percent of Globalstar’s network capacity in return. Apple’s Globalstar stake required Apple and Amazon to enter into separate negotiations, but the two companies worked out a deal. Amazon’s Leo satellite network will power existing iPhone and Apple Watch satellite features like Emergency SOS, Messages via satellite, Find My, and Roadside Assistance via satellite. Apple …

Apple Watch Series 12 Rumors: Touch ID and Satellite Upgrades

Apple Watch Series 12 Rumors: Touch ID and Satellite Upgrades

Published by skeptic

The Apple Watch Series 12 and WatchOS 27 are poised to deliver significant advancements in wearable technology. With a combination of innovative hardware and software enhancements, these updates aim to improve security, performance, and usability. By integrating innovative features, Apple seeks to redefine how you interact with your smartwatch, making it an even more versatile and indispensable tool in your daily life. The video below from Tech Town gives us more details about the rumored Apple Watch Series 12. Touch ID: A New Era of Security and Simplicity One of the most anticipated features of the Apple Watch Series 12 is the potential integration of Touch ID. This biometric authentication system could transform how you interact with your device by allowing secure and seamless access to apps, Apple Pay and sensitive health data. Apple is rumored to embed the Touch ID sensor either into the side button or directly into the display, making sure it aligns with the watch’s sleek and minimalist design. For users who value both privacy and convenience, this feature could significantly …

NASA Satellite Images Show Huge Colored Plumes Staining the Ocean

NASA Satellite Images Show Huge Colored Plumes Staining the Ocean

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech NASA satellites are tracking an intriguing patch of colored plumes in the waters off the US’s Mid-Atlantic coast. Swirling with vivid hues of green and turquoise, and tinged with a little brown, the stained waters were first detected by orbital observatories in early April. But they were most intense in the Mid-Atlantic Bight, an area where the waters from several bays, including the Chesapeake, merge with the open ocean, according to an update from the space agency. Discerning what’s swirling through these so-called “noisy” and “dirty” coastal waters is a challenge to scientists, because they can be caused by a hodgepodge of phenomena, unlike in the open ocean, which is fairly uniform. The colorful plumes could be tinged by sediments, plant life, and other organic matter. They could also be the result of phytoplankton blooms, meaning periods when the microscopic algae rapidly explode in number. Or it could be a combination of all of the above. Thanks to the …

Bessent’s “Suffocating” Iranian Regime Strategy Materializes In Kharg Island Satellite Imagery

Bessent’s “Suffocating” Iranian Regime Strategy Materializes In Kharg Island Satellite Imagery

Published by Jenni Sidey

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s description of “suffocating” the Iranian regime through economic and financial pressure, whether via sanctions or the US military blockade of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint, now appears to be showing up in the data. New geospatial intelligence indicates that Iran’s main crude export terminal has gone quiet, while a separate report suggests seaborne oil exports have effectively been halted for the past month. The first report comes from Bloomberg, which cited European satellite imagery showing a massive bottleneck developing at Iran’s energy complex: no ocean-going tankers at Kharg Island, the country’s main export terminal, on May 8, 9, and 11. This marks the longest stretch in no crude tanker loadings since the US-Iran conflict began nearly three months ago. Kharg Island’s loading terminals were observed completely empty yesterday for the first time since mid-April, despite 19 tankers waiting nearby with ~25M bbl of capacity. A recent 80,000 bbl oil slick suggests sustained infrastructure damage has halted all crude departures since… pic.twitter.com/6EKKigQghP — Windward (@WindwardAI) May 12, 2026 Iran continued loading …

NASA satellite images show how a massive tsunami in Alaska changed the landscape forever

NASA satellite images show how a massive tsunami in Alaska changed the landscape forever

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. New satellite images are helping scientists understand a major tsunami that changed the landscape of a popular tourist destination in Alaska forever.  On August 10, 2025, a tsunami larger than the Eiffel Tower ripped through Tracy Arm fjord in southeast Alaska. The rapid retreat of the South Sawyer Glacier triggered a landslide that swept huge rocks down the picturesque waterway visited by millions aboard Alaskan cruises every summer. At least 64 million cubic meters of rock slid down the slope of the glacier. The rocks created an enormous tsunami that stripped trees and other vegetation from the opposing fjord wall up to 1,578 feet above sea level.  The NASA-USGS Landsat satellite images show the dramatic changes to the landscape. In one photo taken on July 26, 2025, the fjord is surrounded by green vegetation.  The shores of Tracy Arm on July 26, 2025. Image: NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. …