A Giant Leap for Private Spaceflight: Polaris Dawn Astronauts Complete First Commercial Spacewalk
On September 12, 2024, SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission achieved a groundbreaking milestone by conducting the world’s first private spacewalk in orbit. This historic event took place on the third day of the mission, which saw a crew of four astronauts—including...
The Great Chip Chase: China’s $25 Billion Investment in Semiconductor Equipment Leaves Other Nations in the Dust
China has surged ahead as the world’s largest spender on semiconductor manufacturing equipment, investing an unprecedented $25 billion in just the first half of 2024. This staggering expenditure eclipses the combined spending of South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States,...
Gems vs. GPTs: Google’s New AI Chatbots Take Aim at OpenAI’s Custom Chatbot Market
Google is rolling out its latest innovation: custom AI chatbots called Gems. Set to launch for Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise users in over 150 countries, Gems allow subscribers to craft chatbots with unique personalities and skills. Whether you need a gardening...
Telegram’s Durov Arrested: App Accused of Lax Moderation, “Absurd” Says Company
Telegram has issued a firm defense of its CEO Pavel Durov, following his arrest at an airport near Paris on Saturday. The messaging app founder was detained under a warrant related to Telegram’s moderation practices, with authorities accusing Durov of failing to curb...
AR Glasses Face-Off: Meta and Snap Poised to Reveal Cutting-Edge Tech
According to a new report, Snap and Meta are poised to showcase their latest AR-powered smart glasses in September, signaling the next step in augmented reality (AR) technology. The upcoming launches suggest renewed interest in smart glasses, following years of improvement in...