In December, after eight years of planning, undergraduate students from Utah State University (USU) who made the tiny Get Away Special Passive Attitude Control Satellite (GASPACS) watched NASA launch Pi Zero-powered CubeSat into space. One of the goals of the project was to see if inexpensive, commercial off- the-shelf (COTS) hardware like the Pi Zero would be up to the task of space travel. SEE: Employers are desperate for data scientists as demand booms As the USU physics undergrads detailed in a 2018 paper, a key concern was whether the Pi Zero could withstand radiation damage when reaching Low Earth Orbit....

In January, Jeffries analyst Peter Misek claimed iPhone 5S production was slated for March with an expected June or July launch date for the device. Today, Misek has issued a note to clients (via Street Insider) and cut his price target for Apple from $500 to $420. He also claimed iPhone 5S could be delayed to September due to supplier issues with new casing colors. While noting that Apple will likely miss guidance with slow sales after the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4 launch, Misek compared Apple to BlackBerry and HTC: “Historically when handset makers fall out of favor (e....

A summary of AAPL’s worth as a stock – despite pressures on both supply and demand – notes that the company’s market cap is roughly the same as the gross domestic product of the United Kingdom. Apple is increasingly being seen as a stock that offers investors the best of both worlds … Current challenges Apple is currently facing challenges on both the supply and demand side. AAPL’s worth, and current standing Well-respected investment site The Motley Fool draws the comparison in a new blog post today....

If there’s anyone who should know about how to get the most accurate Mac speech recognition, it’s someone who’s an ex-BBC producer and also quadriplegic – so he’s heavily reliant on dictation. Colin Hughes, who has previously shared his thoughts on Apple’s accessibility features, says that using the right microphone can transform the experience of dictating on a Mac or PC. He’s been helping one manufacturer get it right and says that the result is the best mic he’s ever found for speech recognition....

Director Jack Gold’s World War I set drama Aces High is one of cinema’s most underrated yet powerful antiwar films. Think of an antiwar film and movies like Francis Ford Coppola’s Apocalypse Now, Oliver Stone’s Platoon or Michael Cimino’s The Deer Hunter probably spring to mind. It’s no coincidence all of those films are set during the Vietnam War, which for many reasons has proven rich pickings for the antiwar genre, especially in American cinema....

Apple’s September 10th event for iPhone 11 and Apple Watch Series 5 has wrapped up, and Benjamin and Zac have completed their annual marathon episode breaking down every announcement from the keynote. Sponsored by Monowear: Get 15% off the company’s premium Apple Watch accessories w/ code 9to5MAC15. Sponsored by Capterra: Visit Capterra.com/HappyHour today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month. Sponsored by ExpressVPN: Take back your Internet privacy today and get 3 months free with a 1-year package at ExpressVPN....

9to5Toys now has a new app! Download it to stay up to date on the best gear and deals on the web. Plus don’t forget to check us out on Apple News and sign up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Listen to the new 9to5Toys Daily Podcast: https://9to5toys.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/02/9to5Toys-Daily-2-27-2019.mp3 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST....

Apple reports its fiscal Q3 (calendar Q2) earnings tomorrow, and we already know the key numbers analysts are expecting to hear in terms of iPhone sales and total revenue. The Wall Street consensus is that the company will report iPhone sales up 2.4% year-on-year, with earnings somewhere in the middle of Apple’s guidance. But alongside those metrics, analysts will be paying close attention to lower-profile numbers, alongside Apple’s commentary, to see what clues it holds for the future …...

So, we had a little idea. To celebrate the opening of promo codes globally, we thought it would be nice for developers to hook us up with codes to distribute to our Twitter followers. The response was overwhelming with over 100 developers responding in just the first hour. We’re not going to continue tweeting them (sorry Twitter followers, we underestimated the response) at the 9to5mac twitter account. The Good News: If developers want to Tweet some codes for their Apps, please do it yourself with the following hashtag: #9to5macHolidayPromoCodes iOS app users can follow #9to5macHolidayPromoCodes here for free promo codes for paid apps....

In case you missed the announcement last week, we’ve teamed up with our sponsor ZUGU CASE to give readers a chance to take home Apple’s latest 12.9-inch iPad Pro (Value of $1,249 USD.) Head below for more info on how to win the ultimate stocking stuffer and why ZUGU’s new MUSE CASE is the must have iPad accessory this holiday season. Check out ZUGU’s MUSE Case for the new 2018 iPad Pro models and full details on how to enter below:...

From 9to5Toys: Staples has 2x$25 iTunes gift cards for $40 with free shipping. At 20% off, that matches the lowest price we’ve seen. The promo lasts until Feb. 25th. iTunes gift cards can be used on Music, Videos, iBooks, iOS Apps and Mac Apps (including Mountain Lion). Also, remember we’re partnering with MacMall until the end of the month to bring you the lowest prices on new Mac desktops including Minis starting at $551....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (latest version) for $700 shipped (Reg. $899) Garmin goes classy with its new smartphone-connected vívomove fitness tracker Star Wars Day Deals: Force Awakens SteelBook Blu-Ray for $20 (Reg....

From 9to5Toys.com: A large majority of the deals we cover each day come from a variety of ‘Daily Deal’ websites or are so popular that they don’t even last 24 hours. We know you can’t be at your computer every second, so we’re going to round up the best deals each day to make sure you have a fair shot at the deals you want. Be sure to follow 9to5Toys.com so you never miss a deal… Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the brand new 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Seiki 40″ 1080P LED HDTV w/ USB & 3 HDMI inputs: $200 shipped more Free iOS app courtesy of Apple Store: The Whole Pantry ($2.99 value) Intel 730 Series 2....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: Sphero’s adorable BB-8 App-enabled Droid is $70 w/ this exclusive code Save $249 on Apple’s sleek 13-inch MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar Apple iPhone 6s Plus 64GB GSM Unlocked in multiple colors for $550 Philips Hue 3rd Gen....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones get unexpected $80 drop (Black): $220 shipped (Reg. $300) Supercharge your home’s Wi-Fi & enjoy foolproof Time Machine backups w/ Apple’s 2TB Time Capsule: $199 (Reg....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: Bring Luma’s Whole Home 802.11ac Wi-Fi system to your house or office for complete coverage and control: $250 (Reg. $350+) Smartphone Accessories: ION Audio Tailgater Bluetooth Speaker $70, Otterbox iPhone 7 Plus Case $27, more Add a 43-inch Hisense 4K Smart Ultra HDTV w/ four HDMI inputs to your bedroom or den for $250 (Reg....

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call updates: Navdy HUD may finally make it safe to tweet and drive IK Multimedia launches the new iRig Mic HD for iOS and Mac/PC HDTVs: LG 55″ 1080p 120Hz: $550, LG 42″ 1080p LED: $319, more rooCASE cases for iPhone 5/5c/5s $3 shipped (orig....

AAPL stock climbed 9.3% in one day yesterday, after earlier falls due to concern about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on Apple’s supply chain and demand in China. Three factors likely explain the turnaround. First, investors seem to have decided that initial sell-offs were something of an over-reaction to what is likely to be a short-term problem … While there have been signs of panic, CEO Tim Cook has consistently delivered a message that he sees the impact of the virus as a purely short-term issue....

Abode, the makers of the first HomeKit security system, has released a new iOS update. It comes with some great widgets, Shortcuts support, and the ability to filter your device timelines to more quickly see what’s been going on at your home. Abode was the first mover for DIY HomeKit security systems and it still remains the best option out there. I’ve been using it myself for the last year and really love it (full review)....