Space debris is multiplying, so satellite makers are building better ways to survive a hit

Space debris is multiplying, so satellite makers are building better ways to survive a hit

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. The takeaway: Satellites in low Earth orbit face a growing threat from debris, and companies are developing new ways to detect and withstand impacts. New sensors could help operators learn more about strikes that damage satellites or cause unexplained failures. At the same time, companies and researchers are testing lighter shields that could offer better protection without adding as much weight. Odin Space, a Santa Ana, California-based company, has started selling adhesive strips fitted with vibration sensors for satellites. The strips are designed to record impacts...

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Apple Watch Series 12 Vs. Ultra 4: Which New Smartwatch Is Right For You?

Apple Watch Series 12 Vs. Ultra 4: Which New Smartwatch Is Right For You?

Apple Apple unveiled its latest Apple Watch models at its September 9 event alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. The Series 12 starts at $399, while the Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at $799. Both run Apple’s new S11 chip, use the new Health Sensing System, and introduce a new readiness score, just like Whoop and Oura trackers. Beyond that, you’d be hard-pressed to spot many changes compared to last year’s Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3. Both of the new smartwatches go on sale September 18 after pre-orders opened on September 9. Almost everything Apple introduced in...

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Linux isn’t lightweight by default—here’s what actually makes it work on old hardware

Linux isn’t lightweight by default—here’s what actually makes it work on old hardware

Published Sep 6, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT David has been lifelong fan of technology who loves putting his passion into words. A journalist by training, he discovered the power of Unix-like operating systems when learning how to edit video on macOS, back when it was still called Mac OS X, in the mid-2000s. A lover of retrocomputing, he appreciates the vast history of Unix that Linux continues today. He also enjoys experimenting with mathematical and statistical programming in Python.  David holds a BA in communication from California State University, East Bay. His writing has appeared in Techopedia, TMCnet, The Motley Fool blog...