NASA managers have given their approval for the launch Sept. 8 of an Atlas 5 carrying a spacecraft that will travel to a nearby asteroid, collect samples and return them to Earth. The Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security-Regolith Explorer, or OSIRIS-REx, mission passed a launch readiness review Sept. 6, the last major review prior to its launch from …

We compare Apple’s new iPhone 7 with the Samsung Galaxy S7 to see what the difference is in terms of straight specs, camera tech and the best unique features. Which premium smartphone is best for you? Design Samsung stopped copying Apple some time ago, and the Galaxy S7 is a sleek, classy and mature-looking handset with a pretty Gorilla Glass …

Bell is breaking off its IPTV offering as a stand-alone service early next year. This means the operator’s customers in Ontario and Quebec will no longer need to sign up for Fibe Internet to access its television services. The move is part of the ongoing alignment of Bell Canada and Bell Aliant IPTV services across eastern Canada.

In a new Titanfall 2 video, developer Respawn has previewed the visual customization options, which allow you to create unique-looking Pilots and Titans. The trailer shows that the skin customization can also work as an effective camouflage in the game for the pilot and the Titan if used correctly. The weapons for both the pilot and the Titan can also …

Oregon State Police are on the hunt for a group of vandals who toppled over an iconic rock in Cape Kiwanda State Park. The giant rock, known as “The Duckbill” measured up to 10 feet across, and was a sought-after destination just beyond the safety fence in Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area in Oregon’s Tillamook County. At first, park officials …

Apple has officially announced the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The new iPhone features a design that’s very similar to last year’s iPhone 6S (and the year prior’s iPhone 6), with a rounded aluminum body. Senior vice president of worldwide marketing Phil Schiller took the stage and walked viewers through the features of the two phones – pre-orders for …

SPCA threatens to end dog-control services over pit bull ban, the decision would come into effect in early 2017. The boroughs could continue to work with the SPCA for the management of all other animals (cats, wildlife, and exotic animals) and for other services it provides (the trap-neuter-release-and-maintain program for feral cats and the sterilization clinic targeting low-income families), which …

A New York City woman visiting Thailand broke her spine when she fell 150 feet off a cliff in an attempt to escape a sexual attack by a man claiming to be a tour guide, who continued to assault her as she lay paralyzed on the ground, authorities said. Hannah Gavios had been working in neighbouring Vietnam and was in …

Tom Hiddleston and Taylor Swift have called it quits after only 3 months of dating. The couple, often referred to as “Hiddleswift”, began dating in June, prompting widespread interest from the media. The split was reportedly “amicable”, according to US Weekly, which suggests that media attention may have contributed to the break-up.

Western University is marking the start of the school year with a massive funding announcement. On Tuesday, officials revealed that the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF) is investing $66-million to Western University’s BrainsCAN initiative which works to reduce the burden of brain disorders. The funding is the largest research grant in Western’s history and is part of a total …

The GameMaker Hunble Bundle has just been revealed, offering a ton of games and great savings on game development software. Pay what you want with no minimum for Uncanny Valley; Cook, Serve, Delicious; Ink; Shep Hard and Angry Chicken: Egg Madness – but that’s not all. You’ll also receive GameMaker Studio Pro and the source code for Extreme Burger Defense, …