The FCC may have just advanced the industrialization of space. Commissioners have voted in favor of an inquiry that will explore in-space servicing, assembly and manufacturing (ISAM). The move would both help officials understand the demands and risks of current in-space production technology while facilitating new projects. This could help companies build satellites and stations… Continue reading FCC votes to boost manufacturing in space
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UK may use facial recognition smartwatches to monitor migrant criminals
The UK government may soon start using facial recognition smartwatches to monitor migrants who have been convicted of crimes. The offenders would need to scan their faces up to five times per day, according to The Guardian. The measures may come into effect as soon as this fall. Those subject to the conditions would need… Continue reading UK may use facial recognition smartwatches to monitor migrant criminals
Apple’s iPad drops to $299, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
Now’s a great time to pick up Apple’s iPad ahead of the upcoming school year. The base, 10.2-inch tablet is $30 off right now and down to $299, which is the best price we’ve seen it. It may not have all the bells and whistles that the iPad Air does, but it’s a solid, budget-friendly… Continue reading Apple’s iPad drops to $299, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals
Meta unleashes BlenderBot 3 upon the internet, its most competent chat AI to date
More than half a decade after Microsoft’s truly monumental Taye debacle, the incident still stands as stark reminder of how quickly an AI can be corrupted after exposure to the internet’s potent toxicity and a warning against building bots without sufficiently robust behavioral tethers. On Friday, Meta’s AI Research division will see if its latest… Continue reading Meta unleashes BlenderBot 3 upon the internet, its most competent chat AI to date
The Senate gets one precious step closer to approving Big Tech antitrust bill
Facing pressure from progressives and tech hawks on both sides of the aisle, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to hold a vote on the bipartisan antitrust bill targeting tech giants as early as this fall, according to a new report from the New York Post on Thursday. The bill — the American Innovation and… Continue reading The Senate gets one precious step closer to approving Big Tech antitrust bill
Robinhood’s hangover, YC’s reduction and Uber’s return to form
Hello and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Alex, Natasha and Mary Ann got together with Maggie this week for our weekly roundup show, and per usual, there was a lot to talk about, including the fact that there were… Continue reading Robinhood’s hangover, YC’s reduction and Uber’s return to form
Empathy is essential for building a loyal team, says Kolors co-founder Anca Gardea
Whether you’re riding a chicken bus in Nicaragua or a Greyhound in the United States, intercity bus travel is rarely a glamorous affair. Despite its essential nature in moving people for vacation, visiting family and business, this particular mode of transportation has often been reduced to its most essential components — plenty of seats, wheels,… Continue reading Empathy is essential for building a loyal team, says Kolors co-founder Anca Gardea
Tesla’s Cybertruck is going to be more expensive than originally planned
Tesla’s Cybertruck, that object of intense fascination and ridicule that may or may not go into production next year, was supposed to start at the extremely attractive price of $39,900. But that was back in 2019 when the Cybertruck was first announced, and as Tesla CEO Elon Musk put it recently, “a lot has changed”… Continue reading Tesla’s Cybertruck is going to be more expensive than originally planned
Revealed: The top 11 malware and ransomware strains you need to worry about
Image: Shutterstock / stockfour The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) have picked 11 malware families as their top threats. The list is made up of malware that has evolved over the past 10 years as banking trojans, remote access trojans, information stealers, and ransomware delivery tools. … Continue reading Revealed: The top 11 malware and ransomware strains you need to worry about
Tesla (TSLA) announces it produced its 3 millionth electric car
Tesla has announced that it has recently produced its 3 millionth electric car since its inception back in 2004 (though production only started in 2008). During Tesla’s annual shareholder’s meeting today, CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla produced its 3 millionth vehicle over “the last few weeks”. The CEO added: “10 years ago, we had… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) announces it produced its 3 millionth electric car