Work on the lunar lander contract is on hold — again. More Delays Blue Origin has won a “stay” after the Jeff Bezos-led space company sued NASA over losing the agency’s Human Landing Systems (HLS) contract to competitor SpaceX, according to recent tweets Washington Post space reporter Christian Davenport — a decision that could result… Continue reading Blue Origin Lawsuit Could Be Massive Setback to Starship Development
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Red Alert: It Rained in Greenland’s Ice Sheet for the First Time in Recorded History
Unprecedented rainfall washed away vast swathes of Greenland’s ice. Storm Clouds Ahead For the first time in recorded history, it rained at Greenland Summit Camp, a research outpost in the island’s (usually) frozen ice shelf. And it wasn’t just a little slush. A torrential downpour containing 7 billion tons of rain washed away a horrifying… Continue reading Red Alert: It Rained in Greenland’s Ice Sheet for the First Time in Recorded History
Facebook launches tool to help people in Afghanistan lock down their accounts
Facebook’s introducing new tools to help people in Afghanistan lock down their accounts’ privacy settings. The “one-click” tool will activate privacy settings for timeline posts, and prevent profile photos from being downloaded or shared, Facebook’s Head of Security Policy Nathaniel Gleicher said in a statement. The feature will encourage users to “limit what unknown people… Continue reading Facebook launches tool to help people in Afghanistan lock down their accounts
Twitter’s latest round of updates are about to hit your DMs
Twitter is introducing several tweaks to its direct messaging functionality, with the improvements set to roll out in the coming weeks. To start, you can now share the same tweet with up to 20 different accounts separately. As the company points out, that’s an improvement that should lead to fewer accidental group chats. The feature… Continue reading Twitter’s latest round of updates are about to hit your DMs
Waymo’s autonomous vehicles have clocked 20 million miles on public roads
Although other companies that are working on autonomous driving might get more attention, Waymo is still hard at work on the technology. The Alphabet subsidiary just provided an update on its Waymo Driver AI as well as more details about its self-driving tests. An array of LiDAR, radar and cameras can track what’s going on… Continue reading Waymo’s autonomous vehicles have clocked 20 million miles on public roads
OnlyFans bans ‘sexually explicit conduct,’ but nudity is still okay
OnlyFans will ban users from uploading photos and videos “sexually explicit conduct” as of October 1st. Although the company will block depictions of sex acts, nudity is still allowed as long as creators stick by OnlyFans’ Acceptable Use Policy. The changes follow pressure from payment providers and banking providers, as Bloomberg first reported. “In order… Continue reading OnlyFans bans ‘sexually explicit conduct,’ but nudity is still okay
Elon Musk says Tesla is working on humanoid robots
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says his company is working on a humanoid robot and that it will build a prototype “sometime next year.” The humanoid robot will leverage Tesla’s experience with automated machines in its factories, as well as some of the hardware and software that powers the company’s Autopilot driver assistance software. Musk, who… Continue reading Elon Musk says Tesla is working on humanoid robots
Several obstacles stand in the way of SPACs landing in Hong Kong …
In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading Several obstacles stand in the way of SPACs landing in Hong Kong …
SG’s Vulpes trains eye on sustainability in portfolio, future investments
Premium Sustainability is becoming an integral part of due diligence in venture capital, and Vulpes Investment Management is taking a hard look at its portfolio and investment processes, said Stephen Diggle, founder of the family office-backed firm. “There may be changes in the portfolio,” Diggle said in an interview with DealStreetAsia. “And there may be… Continue reading SG’s Vulpes trains eye on sustainability in portfolio, future investments
New investors spot big promise in India’s renewable energy sector
Earlier this month, US investment firm Augment Infrastructure said it will buy a majority stake in rooftop solar power producer Mumbai-based CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions for ₹1,650 crore, marking its first investment in India. Also in August, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, a renewable energy-focused fund manager, announced its first India investment with a commitment of $200 million… Continue reading New investors spot big promise in India’s renewable energy sector