Rocket Report: Rebuild begins at Blue Origin launch pad; Relativity targets Mars
A French launch startup is scrapping the name of its rocket, apparently due to a trademark issue.
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A Bold Satellite Rescue Mission Came Together in Record Time, But Will It Work?
“I consider this a success already, just from the fact that we’re even going to try this.”
NASA asks Northrop Grumman to stop working on lunar HALO module
We are reassigning most affected employees across existing opportunities and programs.
Android verification is coming: Google confirms timeline and supported app stores
A new system service will roll out this month ahead of big changes starting in September.
AI coding agents taught robots how to install GPUs and cut zip-ties
NVIDIA’s self-improvement program for robots enlists teams of AI coding agents.
The Slate Truck's price may have leaked, starts at $24,950
One of the most hotly anticipated electric vehicles makes its formal debut next week. It’s the Blank Slate, a refreshingly simple pickup truck EV designed by Slate Auto, which is trying to take some of the soaring cost out of a new car with a back-to-basics approach that means even electric windows are an optional extra. Of course, a crucial aspect of this pared-back approach is pricing.
"Dangerous" AI models are coming no matter what
AI models with advanced hacking capabilities will soon be the norm.
Chipmaker Nvidia seeks to raise over $25B in first bond deal since 2021
Debt sale set to test investor appetite for further exposure to AI sector amid a deluge of borrowing.
Starlink charges $10 monthly hardware fee in move away from one-time purchases
Starlink, SpaceX’s top moneymaker, also raised service prices by $5 to $10.
US military claims first drone boat rescue of downed helicopter crew
US Navy’s Task Force 59 achieved the drone rescue at sea near Strait of Hormuz.
Small modular nuclear reactor reaches criticality in first test
The reactor, from a startup called Antares, isn’t ready to generate power yet.
S&P 500 rejects SpaceX, also blocking entry for OpenAI and Anthropic
SpaceX won’t get easy access to billions of dollars from passive investors.
"We pissed off a lot of people": Giant data center plan cut 50% amid protests
Developer felt “beaten up,” with “no choice” but to shrink data center.
The Fitbit Air is a good wearable weighed down by a chatty AI "coach"
The Air succeeds as a minimalist, reliable fitness tracker, but Google’s AI Health Coach feels unnecessary.
Safety officials finally have a good idea of what a big rocket explosion can do
Overpressure from the Blue Origin blast shattered windows at a hangar about a mile away from the pad.
The Skeptic's Guide to Humanoid Robots Going Viral on the Internet
Robot demonstrations can distort public perceptions of robotic capabilities.
AT&T and Verizon lose Supreme Court case over fines for selling location data
FCC did not violate carriers’ right to jury trial, court says in 8-1 ruling.
These LLMs are the best at resisting Russian propaganda
Estonian government benchmark shows how dozens of models combat Russia’s “strategic narratives.”
Dashlane explains how attackers managed to download encrypted password vaults
By targeting large numbers of users, attackers increased their chances of success.
Elon Musk tries again to escape FTC audits of X data handling
Musk can’t be trusted to protect X user privacy, public commenters warn FTC.
