Data-mining firm Palantir invested $25 million in Faraday Future shortly before the electric vehicle startup became a publicly traded company in July, according to a previously unreported Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) document filed late last week. In addition, Faraday Future signed a commercial contract to use Palantir’s software, according to one of Palantir’s most… Continue reading Palantir invested $25 million in Faraday Future
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ULA stops selling its centerpiece Atlas V, setting path for the rocket’s retirement
United Launch Alliance won’t be selling any more of its workhorse Atlas V rockets, and it has stopped buying the launch vehicle’s Russian-made rocket engines for good, the company’s chief executive told The Verge. ULA’s decision sets up the retirement of one of the US government’s most trusted launch vehicles and is expected to mark… Continue reading ULA stops selling its centerpiece Atlas V, setting path for the rocket’s retirement
Snapchat’s new AR features can identify the world around you
Snapchat’s camera has to date mostly been associated with sending disappearing messages and goofy AR effects, like a virtual dancing hot dog. But what if it did things for you, like suggest ways to make your videos look and sound better? Or show you a similar shirt based on the one you’re looking at? Starting… Continue reading Snapchat’s new AR features can identify the world around you
Deathloop hands-on: a mystery wrapped in a shooter
Arkane Studios is best known for its immersive sims, games like Prey and Dishonored that emphasize player choice to create uniquely open-ended action. The developer’s latest, Deathloop, definitely follows in that lineage. It has lots of weapons to experiment with, special powers that can change how you approach a problem, and missions where there are… Continue reading Deathloop hands-on: a mystery wrapped in a shooter
TSMC is raising chip prices as supply shortages continue
TSMC is the biggest chipmaker in the world and the company responsible for the processors used by Apple, AMD, Nvidia, Qualcomm, and even some Intel products. And its products are about to get a lot more expensive: the company plans to raise prices of its advanced chips by around 10 percent and less advanced products… Continue reading TSMC is raising chip prices as supply shortages continue
Google and Microsoft promise billions to help bolster US cybersecurity
Tech companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft promised to help bolster US cybersecurity after a meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House on Wednesday. The pledges vary by company but range from spending billions on cyber infrastructure to offering supply-chain aid and education. Wednesday’s high-profile meeting with tech CEOs comes on the heels… Continue reading Google and Microsoft promise billions to help bolster US cybersecurity
Saints Row is getting a reboot that’ll be out in February 2022
As teased by Geoff Keighley last week, Saints Row is the next video game series to get a reboot. Developer Volition has announced that the newest title, which is just called Saints Row, is scheduled to be released on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X / S, and PC on February 25th, 2022. Saints… Continue reading Saints Row is getting a reboot that’ll be out in February 2022
Rising electricity demand is keeping coal alive
As people ventured out from their pandemic cocoons this year, they gobbled up more electricity than they did before COVID-19 shut the world down. But there still isn’t enough clean energy to meet rising demand, so coal is making a comeback. Global electricity demand climbed 5 percent above pre-pandemic levels in the first six months… Continue reading Rising electricity demand is keeping coal alive
Nirvana baby sues band alleging child pornography
The iconic nude baby photographed for the cover of Nirvana’s Nevermind album is all grown up and suing the band, alleging the image violates child pornography laws. Spencer Elden, now 30, is seeking $150,000 from each of 17 named defendants, including record executives, Nirvana band members, and Courtney Love, the former wife and executor of… Continue reading Nirvana baby sues band alleging child pornography
FAA grants could clean up airport emissions
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is giving out more than $35 million in grants so that airports in the US can cut down their pollution, the agency announced today. Gas-burning vehicles that shuttle travelers and their luggage around airports and other on-the-ground equipment create emissions that worsen air quality and add to the climate crisis.… Continue reading FAA grants could clean up airport emissions