Space exploration startup Astrolab recently announced that it has signed a contract with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to reserve a spot for its SUV-sized rover on an uncrewed Starship cargo mission. Scheduled for launch as early as mid-2026, this marks SpaceX’s first commercial cargo contract to the lunar surface. Astrolab CEO Jaret Matthews revealed that his …
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The upcoming Kia EV9 offers impressive range, Level 3 self-driving capabilities, and a variety of performance options. Kia has finally announced specifications for its highly anticipated EV9 electric SUV, revealing that the three-row vehicle will boast Level 3 autonomy and a range of up to 336 miles. Expected to hit the market in the second …
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Former Amazon executive David Risher becomes Lyft’s new CEO, succeeding Logan Green, and is tasked with overcoming the company’s challenges and boosting its growth. In a major executive reshuffle, Lyft CEO and co-founder Logan Green announced on Monday that he will step down from his position, handing over day-to-day operations to David Risher, a former …
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Gordon Moore, the co-founder and former CEO of Intel, has passed away at the age of 94. As the last surviving member of the Intel Trinity, Moore, along with fellow founder Robert Noyce and their first hire Andy Grove, played a crucial role in shaping the modern semiconductor industry. Moore and Noyce had previously worked …
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Rivian Automotive Inc, the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is reportedly planning to relocate portions of its manufacturing engineering team to Illinois in an effort to accelerate production, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing an unnamed source familiar with the matter. The anticipated reorganization will require employees working on manufacturing engineering to move …
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Levi Strauss & Co., the iconic denim brand, has recently announced its partnership with Amsterdam-based digital model studio, Lalaland.ai, to supplement human models with AI-generated alternatives. The company asserts that this move is part of its “digital transformation journey” centered around diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. Lalaland.ai, founded in 2019, is on a mission to …
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Archer Aviation and United Airlines have announced a partnership to establish a commercial air taxi route in Chicago, set to open in 2025. The flight path will connect downtown Chicago with O’Hare International Airport, significantly reducing travel time for commuters. O’Hare International Airport is not only United’s headquarters and largest hub but also an ideal …
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Relativity Space, the innovative startup focused on 3D-printed rocket technology, has experienced partial success in its latest launch attempt. The company’s Terran 1 rocket successfully lifted off from Cape Canaveral late Wednesday but ultimately failed to reach orbit. The second-stage engine ignited only briefly, and the cause of the failure remains unclear. Relativity has pledged …
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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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Garmin Instinct Crossover is a watch that is built to keep up with adventurers. It comes with a highly luminescent analog display and digits that are easy to read in any lighting condition. The watch is equipped with Garmin’s fitness-tracking smarts and sensors, making it an excellent tool for tracking workouts and activities. The Instinct …
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