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China Successfully Tests Hyperloop-Like Train Inside a Vacuum Tube

Suck it, Elon Musk. Vactrain China claims to have become the first country in the world to successfully carry out tests on a Hyperloop-style, magnetically levitated train inside a vacuum tube — or “vactrain” for short — according to a report from state-run newspaper China Daily. Researchers tested the train along a roughly 1.25-mile track… Continue reading China Successfully Tests Hyperloop-Like Train Inside a Vacuum Tube

AI That Generates Music from Prompts Should Probably Scare Musicians

It’s seriously impressive tech. Royalty-Free Musicians, we have some bad news. AI-powered music generators are here — and it looks like they’re gunning for a strong position in the content-creation industry. “From streamers to filmmakers to app builders,” claims music generating app Mubert AI, which can transform limited text inputs into a believable-sounding composition, “we’ve… Continue reading AI That Generates Music from Prompts Should Probably Scare Musicians

Elon Musk: Tesla Working on Next-Gen Car That Costs Half as Much as a Model 3

We’ll believe it when we see it. Compact EV A much more affordable vehicle may eventually be joining Tesla’s lineup of EVs at roughly half the cost of the Model 3 and Model Y. At least, that’s what CEO Elon Musk promised during the company’s earnings call on Wednesday — and there are plenty of… Continue reading Elon Musk: Tesla Working on Next-Gen Car That Costs Half as Much as a Model 3

Former Head of Russian Space Program Shares Bizarre Meme Involving Ukraine, Darth Vader Skull

This is truly unhinged. Rogo-zing He may not be the head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos anymore, but that hasn’t stopped Dmitry Rogozin — an outspoken member of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s “inner circle” — from taking potshots at his international counterparts, the West, and Ukraine. In a Telegram post, the brash politician shared a strange… Continue reading Former Head of Russian Space Program Shares Bizarre Meme Involving Ukraine, Darth Vader Skull

Elon Musk reportedly wants to lay off most of Twitter’s employees

Twitter is gearing up for layoffs no matter whether Elon Musk purchases the company, which could happen as soon as this Friday, according to a report from The Washington Post. On one hand, Musk has told prospective investors that he plans to axe 75 percent of the Twitter’s 7,500-member staff upon completion of the deal,… Continue reading Elon Musk reportedly wants to lay off most of Twitter’s employees

GM officially reveals its $107,000 electrified 2024 GMC Sierra Denali

GM’s goal to sell nothing but EVs by 2035 is well on its way with massive demand already for the GMC Hummer EV and the Chevy Silverado. The automaker took to social media on Thursday to unveil its third electrified offering and the burly-looking Sierra Denali EV that the company revealed does not disappoint. Officially,… Continue reading GM officially reveals its $107,000 electrified 2024 GMC Sierra Denali

Google fined $161.9 million in India over ‘anti-competitive’ Android policies

Google is facing another fine for allegedly misusing its control of Android to suppress competition. CNET reports India’s Competition Commission has fined Google the equivalent of $161.9 million for supposedly giving its Android apps an edge using restrictive terms. The company imposes an “unfair condition” on phone makers by requiring that they preinstall Google apps… Continue reading Google fined $161.9 million in India over ‘anti-competitive’ Android policies

Amazon faces $1 billion lawsuit over claims it ‘tricks’ UK customers into paying more

Amazon could soon go to court over its use of the Buy Box that highlights shopping deals. The Guardian reports that lawyers are filing a class action lawsuit with the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal over claims the Buy Box “tricks” shoppers into paying more than they should. Consumer advocate Julie Hunter says the section favors… Continue reading Amazon faces $1 billion lawsuit over claims it ‘tricks’ UK customers into paying more

Indian Angel Network launches second fund with $120m corpusIAN’s first fund had raised Rs 375cr in 2019

Early-stage investing platform Indian Angel Network (IAN) has launched its second fund, IAN Alpha Fund, with a target corpus of about $120 million (Rs 1000 crore), per an announcement on Thursday. The fund is aligned with IAN’s vision of investing in 500 startup, with Rs 5,000 crore, and creating 500,000 jobs, IAN said in a… Continue reading Indian Angel Network launches second fund with $120m corpusIAN’s first fund had raised Rs 375cr in 2019