A now-deleted list containing hundreds of US government properties that the General Services Administration (GSA) plans to sell includes most of a sprawling, highly sensitive federal complex in Springfield, Virginia, that also houses a secretive Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) facility, WIRED has learned. The GSA’s effort to sell hundreds of US government properties is part… Continue reading A Sensitive Complex Housing a CIA Facility Was on GSA’s List of US Properties for Sale
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SpaceX Starship spirals out of control in second straight test flight failure
SpaceX’s Starship spiraled out of control while in space during a test flight Thursday, marking the second launch in a row that the vehicle has run into a fatal problem on its way to orbit. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) briefly halted flights into major Florida airports and appears to have diverted some others out of… Continue reading SpaceX Starship spirals out of control in second straight test flight failure
FCC chair says we’re too dependent on GPS and wants to explore ‘alternatives’
FCC chair Brendan Carr says relying heavily on GPS ‘leaves us exposed.’ FCC chair Brendan Carr says relying heavily on GPS ‘leaves us exposed.’ Umar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge.… Continue reading FCC chair says we’re too dependent on GPS and wants to explore ‘alternatives’
A second Intuitive Machines spacecraft just landed on the moon — and probably tipped over
Intuitive Machines has landed a second spacecraft on the moon, just one year after accomplishing the feat for the first time ever. Unfortunately, much like that first attempt, it seems the company’s spacecraft may have tipped on its side. The lunar lander, called Athena, touched down on the moon’s surface at around 12:30 p.m. ET… Continue reading A second Intuitive Machines spacecraft just landed on the moon — and probably tipped over
VW’s cheapest EV will have Rivian DNA and who is bidding for Canoo’s assets
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! TechCrunch’s transportation team — well at least myself and senior reporter Rebecca Bellan — are hittin’ the road. Destination: SXSW, the annual tech, music, film, and culture… Continue reading VW’s cheapest EV will have Rivian DNA and who is bidding for Canoo’s assets
Founder of battery startup Our Next Energy returns as CEO following new funding
Just over a year after being replaced as CEO of the battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE), Mujeeb Ijaz is back at the helm. Alongside this news, the company announced the close of a new funding round led by Crescent Ventures and Trousdale Ventures. ONE did not release any details about the round’s size, nor… Continue reading Founder of battery startup Our Next Energy returns as CEO following new funding
Honda’s new S7 electric SUV is surprisingly stylish and affordable, but you can’t have it
Honda officially launched its new electric SUV, the S7, in China. As its first high-end electric SUV, Honda says the S7 will set new benchmarks with over 400 miles (650 km) of driving range, first-class comfort, and a stylish new design. The S7 will compete with the Tesla Model Y and other premium electric SUVs… Continue reading Honda’s new S7 electric SUV is surprisingly stylish and affordable, but you can’t have it
Toyota launched its cheapest EV in China and it crashed the server starting at just $15,000
Toyota looks to grab a bigger share of the world’s largest EV market as it takes aim at BYD and other low-cost leaders. On Thursday, Toyota launched its cheapest EV in China, the bZ3X, starting at roughly $15,000. The new electric SUV crashed the server with over 10,000 orders in an hour. Meet Toyota’s cheapest… Continue reading Toyota launched its cheapest EV in China and it crashed the server starting at just $15,000
Tesla now offers discounted financing on Cybertruck as the truck turns out to be a flop
Tesla has started to offer discounted financing on Cybertruck as the electric pickup truck undoubtedly turns out to be a flop. Tesla claimed over 1 million reservations for the Cybertruck, and CEO Elon Musk said he could see Tesla producing 500,000 units per year. However, that was before Tesla announced that the production version would… Continue reading Tesla now offers discounted financing on Cybertruck as the truck turns out to be a flop
POC Obex Connect Headset Review: Loud and Clear
I spend most of my winter weekends in Colorado snowboarding at resorts around the state. The best part for me is the social aspect—there is no tea hotter than that spilled on the chairlift. But if you’ve ever been skiing or snowboarding, you know that sometimes communication is limited, like when they’re zooming ahead of… Continue reading POC Obex Connect Headset Review: Loud and Clear