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SpaceX pushed back the launch of Starship Flight 12, which was supposed to be the first flight of the new “Version 3” design. The company is now targeting May 21 for liftoff after another delay during final preparations.

This test flight is a big one for the Starship program. The upgraded rocket is taller, more powerful, and packed with design changes meant to improve reusability and future deep-space missions. SpaceX also plans to test heat shield monitoring systems, engine relights in space, and deployment of dummy Starlink satellites during the mission.

The launch has extra attention around it because Starship hasn’t flown in months, and the company keeps tying the rocket’s future to Moon missions, Mars plans, and eventually rapid reusable launches. Even with the delays, SpaceX seems determined to treat every test flight like a giant engineering stress test instead of a polished final product.

Amazfit has introduced the Cheetah 2 Pro, a running-focused smartwatch that’s clearly aimed at people who might otherwise look at Garmin devices. It leans into training features, offering advanced tracking tools and performance insights designed for more serious runners rather than casual fitness use.

The watch builds on Amazfit’s existing lineup with improved accuracy and coaching features, while still keeping a relatively lower price compared to many Garmin models. It also includes typical smartwatch functions, but the main focus stays on fitness data, route tracking, and training support.

Battery life and GPS capabilities are positioned as strong selling points, which are often key deciding factors for endurance athletes. The overall idea is to offer a more affordable alternative without giving up too much of the specialized functionality that Garmin users expect.

Microsoft has pulled the Windows 11 update KB5079391 after users ran into installation problems. Reports pointed to the update failing to install properly, with some systems getting stuck or throwing errors during the process.

The update didn’t seem to bring major headline features, but it was still important as part of routine system improvements and fixes. Instead, it quickly turned into a frustrating experience for people who tried to install it, prompting Microsoft to step in and halt the rollout.

Pulling the update suggests the issues were widespread enough to warrant a pause rather than a quick patch. For now, affected users will have to wait until a corrected version is released.