SES ends Intelsat acquisition talks

SES has announced that it has ceased merger talks with Intelsat, ending plans for further consolidation in the satellite internet sector. The potential combination of the businesses, which was reported in March, would have created a significant player in the industry. According to Bloomberg, the transaction would have been valued at over $10 billion, including…

7 ways to keep birds from ruining your plants

With the summer sun and temperatures ever on the rise, it’s the growing season at last. And we’re taking every opportunity to grow all kinds of fruits and vegetables in our yard. But, whether you take the time to learn how to grow tomatoes from seeds, or how to prune grapevines, there’s one unwelcome visitor…

How we test smartwatches and wearables

Apple Watch Series 8 Andy Boxall/Digital Trends In many ways, choosing the best smartwatch or fitness wearable is even more difficult than choosing a new smartphone. After all, you’ll actually wear it — sometimes for 24 hours a day — and it’s likely to be seen more often than a phone, which spends time in your…