NASA calls off mission to rescue Swift gamma-ray observatory2 sources

NASA has canceled the mission intended to rescue the Swift gamma-ray observatory. Without intervention, the observatory is expected to lose functionality. The decision marks the end of efforts to extend the satellite’s operational life in orbit.

NASA calls off mission to rescue Swift gamma-ray observatory2 sources

NASA has canceled the planned mission to rescue the Swift gamma-ray observatory. Without intervention, the observatory is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere. The decision marks the end of efforts to extend the satellite’s operational life.

NASA calls off mission to rescue Swift gamma-ray observatory

NASA has abandoned plans to rescue the Swift gamma-ray observatory. Without intervention, the observatory is expected to lose functionality. The decision marks the end of efforts to extend the mission’s operational life through a rescue operation.

Stripe buys OpenRouter to secure AI routing infrastructure, not singularity

Stripe confirmed Wednesday that it is acquiring OpenRouter, a move that values the AI routing startup at $7.5 billion. The New York Times reports this price represents a massive leap from OpenRouter’s $1.3 billion valuation in May. Founders will reportedly pocket $1.5 billion, exceeding their previous total valuation. Investors receive the remaining $6 billion. Stripe outbid competitors like Databricks for the fast-growing company. The acquisition raises questions about why a payments giant wants a startup that routes prompts between different AI models.

NASA calls off mission to rescue Swift gamma-ray observatory

NASA has canceled the mission intended to rescue the Swift gamma-ray observatory. Without this intervention, the observatory is expected to lose functionality. The decision marks the end of efforts to extend the satellite’s operational life.

Framework replaces out-of-warranty AMD mainboards for Ryzen 7040 laptops

Framework is replacing out-of-warranty mainboards for users whose Ryzen 7040 laptops were bricked by a recent BIOS update. The company shipped pre-built Ryzen 7040 systems and compatible motherboards starting in 2023. In June 2026, Framework released BIOS 3.20 to add mainboard support for the haptic touchpad and new speakers on the higher-end Framework Laptop 13 Pro. The update also corrected Battery Extender status reporting errors following reboots or hibernation. While some users installed the update successfully, numerous others report their devices are now unusable. Framework is addressing the complaints by replacing the affected hardware, acknowledging the widespread failure caused by the firmware change.

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