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Amazon has announced plans to cut another 9,000 jobs in the coming weeks, with reductions primarily affecting the Twitch, advertising, and cloud computing divisions like Amazon Web Services. CEO Andy Jassy has sent a memo to staff warning that final cuts won’t be finalized until mid-to-late April and that Amazon won’t inform affected workers until …
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Meta, the parent company of social media giants Facebook and Instagram, has launched its paid verification program in the US. The new program will allow users to get a blue verification badge on Facebook and Instagram for a monthly subscription of $12, or $15 through iOS or Android platforms to account for in-app payment cuts. …
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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a rare image of WR 124, a star located in the constellation Sagittarius that is about to go nova. The star, which is located approximately 15,000 light years away from Earth, is going through a Wolf-Rayet phase, a transition that only some massive stars undergo before they …
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Hyundai has unveiled a new and improved version of its Kona electric vehicle (EV), offering increased interior space, new technology features, and a longer driving range. The second-generation Kona was designed with an electric powerplant in mind, providing improvements in performance and interior design. The higher-capacity 65.4kWh battery option offers an estimated range of 304 …
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Universal Hydrogen has announced that it has completed a historic test flight of a Dash-8 commuter plane fitted with a hydrogen fuel-cell engine. The test flight lasted for 15 minutes, and the company is committed to being North America’s first zero-emission airline. The power plant of the plane was the largest to ever take to …
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The Angel Island Ferry in the Bay Area of California is set to become the state’s first electric short-hop ferry in 2024. The ferry company is partnering with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to retrofit one of its vessels, the Angel Island, as an electric vehicle (EV). PG&E will be responsible for installing charging …
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Virgin Orbit‘s first orbital launch from UK soil, which was seen as a milestone for the company and the region, may have failed due to a $100 component. According to SpaceNews, Virgin Orbit CEO, Dan Hart revealed at the SmallSat Symposium in California that the evidence so far points to a filter in the rocket’s …
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Relativity Space, an innovative company specializing in rocket manufacturing, is on its way to revolutionizing the aerospace industry. Founded eight years ago, Relativity is focused on building orbital-class rockets with the help of 3D printing technology. The company’s aim is to create rockets faster, with fewer parts, and enable changes to be made via software. …
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Telegram, the widely used instant messaging app, has introduced a new update with a range of new features. The update includes a real-time message translation feature that makes it easier for users to communicate with people who speak a different language. Whenever someone messages you in a language other than your default language, you’ll see …
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NASA is set to launch a new Earth-mapping satellite, in partnership with the Indian Space Research Organization, which promises to revolutionize our understanding of the planet and provide valuable insights into the impacts of natural disasters. The satellite, named NISAR (NASA-ISRO SAR), is set to launch in early 2024 and will operate for a period …
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