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Tesla’s Big Rig Charging Dreams Hit Roadblock Again

The Department of Transportation has once again rejected Tesla’s application for funding to build a big-rig charging corridor. The company had requested nearly $100 million to construct nine electric semi-truck charging stations along a 1,800-mile route from northern California to the southern border of Texas. This snub comes as Tesla struggles to get its electric…

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Launch Delay: What’s Next for the Space Industry?

Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, has postponed the inaugural launch of its first orbital rocket, New Glenn, due to an unspecified issue with one of the vehicle’s subsystems. The delay has raised questions about the timing of the launch and its impact on the company’s plans to enter the heavy-lift market…

Xiaohongshu Rises to the Top: A New Era for Social Media?

Xiaohongshu, a Chinese short-form video app, has surged to the No. 1 spot for free apps on the U.S. App Store, catching attention as a potential TikTok alternative. The app, known as RedNote in English, has been gaining popularity among younger Chinese consumers and boasts 300 million monthly active users, 79% of whom are women….

Meta’s Shift Sparks Exodus: How to Delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

Meta’s decision to remove its third-party fact-checking system and loosen content moderation policies has sparked a wave of users seeking to delete their Facebook, Instagram, and Threads accounts. As users become increasingly frustrated with the platforms’ algorithms and data collection practices, many are taking steps to reclaim their online presence. This article provides a step-by-step…

Altman Family Embroiled in Sexual Assault Allegations: A Turbulent Future Ahead

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been accused of sexual assault by his estranged younger sister, Annie, in a lawsuit filed in Missouri. The Altman family has responded, denying the allegations and expressing concern for Annie’s mental health. The lawsuit’s claims have sparked a heated debate about the tech industry’s handling of sensitive issues and the…

Nvidia’s AI Chips Revolutionize Computing, Defying Moore’s Law

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has made a bold claim that his company’s AI chips are advancing faster than historical rates set by Moore’s Law. According to Huang, Nvidia’s latest data center superchip, the GB200 NVL72, is 30 to 40x faster at running AI inference workloads than Nvidia’s previous best-selling chips, the H100. This performance jump…

Grok’s Unhinged Mode: A Glimpse into the Future of AI

Elon Musk’s AI-powered chatbot, Grok, is set to receive an “Unhinged Mode” that will provide responses intended to be objectionable, inappropriate, and offensive. This move is seen as an attempt to deliver on Grok’s original vision as an edgy, unfiltered, and anti-“woke” chatbot. The mode is not yet live, but it may signal a shift…

Kombucha Revolution: The Rise of Home Fermentation and the Future of Gut Health

Kombucha, a fermented tea drink, is experiencing a surge in popularity as consumers seek gut-friendly beverages. To address the challenges of home brewing, a San Francisco-based startup, Kombu, has introduced The Fermenstation, an at-home kombucha brewer that streamlines the process and provides consistent results. The device is now available for preorder and is set to…

Honey Browser Extension Under Fire: Lawsuit Alleges Cheating Creators Out of Money

A new lawsuit has been filed against PayPal, alleging that its browser extension Honey is cheating creators out of money. The lawsuit claims that Honey is systematically diverting commissions from rightful earners, undermining the affiliate marketing system. The extension, which automatically presents users with relevant coupon codes as they shop, is accused of substituting its…

SpaceX’s Secondary Share Sales: A Glimpse into the Future of Space Exploration

SpaceX has been allowing employees to cash out some of their shares by selling to company-authorized outside investors. A recent internal document reveals that investors paid $70 per share to employees, a significant bargain compared to the share prices in primary rounds. The document also shows that only a handful of investors were named as…

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