Threads experiments with self-destructing posts

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Threads is thinking of pulling an Instagram by experimenting with a new feature that allows users to set a 24-hour expiration timer on their posts. Once the timer runs out, the post and all its replies will disappear, similar to what you do with Instagram Stories. This is also reminiscent of pre-X Twitter's short-lived Fleets feature, but it could be a useful option for users who frequently delete their posts.

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Safety first: NASA changes return plan for Starliner astronauts

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NASA has decided astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will come home in February 2025 on a SpaceX Crew Dragon from the International Space Station (ISS) due to concerns about the performance of the Boeing's Starliner spacecraft they were on. The agency will send them home on SpaceX's Crew-9 mission, which is scheduled to launch to the ISS in late September.

By the time Wilmore and Williams depart, they will have spent about eight months on the space station. The Starliner flight test was only scheduled to last a little over a week.

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Apple's rumoured September 10 event: What to expect

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We're expecting new iPhones to drop anytime now and it looks like that Apple event is coming soon. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is gearing up for a major product launch on September 10. This event will likely introduce the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and two new AirPods models.

The iPhone 16 series is expected to feature larger displays on the Pro models (from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches on the Pro and from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches on the Pro Max), a dedicated camera button, and new AI features in iOS 18.1. While major hardware changes might not arrive until next year, the iPhone 16 will offer a significant upgrade over its predecessor.

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LEGO lets you build your own Oz with new 'Wicked' sets

So you want to be popular with Wicked fans? How about trying to build your own Oz? Just a few months after LEGO recreated the Wicked movie trailer brick by brick (as you see above), they've unveiled a series of official sets based on the highly anticipated film.

Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, Wicked tells the story of two young witches who meet at Shiz University and form a friendship that changes their world. Fans can now bring this magical world to life with LEGO sets featuring iconic locations, beloved characters, and stunning details.

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