Amazon Files for FCC Approval to Launch 5,100 Direct-to-Device Satellites by 2028
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Amazon Files for FCC Approval to Launch 5,100 Direct-to-Device Satellites by 2028

E-commerce and cloud technology giant Amazon has officially submitted a regulatory filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeking permission to launch and operate a constellation of 5,105 low Earth orbit satellites. Designed to offer direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity, the proposed network aims to bypass traditional terrestrial cell towers, delivering wireless signal directly to standard smartphones, […]

Astronauts Prepare for Trio of Critical Spacewalks to Upgrade International Space Station
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Astronauts Prepare for Trio of Critical Spacewalks to Upgrade International Space Station

The International Space Station (ISS) is set to undergo a series of vital upgrades and maintenance operations this August, with astronauts scheduled to perform three spacewalks. These extravehicular activities (EVAs) are crucial for enhancing the station’s capabilities, ensuring its long-term operational efficiency, and preparing for its eventual deorbiting. The spacewalks will focus on solar array […]

Ilya Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence Secures Major Nvidia Partnership to Fuel AI Research
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Ilya Sutskever’s Safe Superintelligence Secures Major Nvidia Partnership to Fuel AI Research

Safe Superintelligence (SSI), the artificial intelligence research lab established by former OpenAI co-founder and alignment specialist Ilya Sutskever, has entered into a landmark, long-term partnership with Nvidia. Emerging from two years of operating largely in stealth, the startup is poised to drastically expand its computational capacity as it pursues the development of aligned artificial superintelligence. […]

Beyond Willpower: New Physical Key Offers Tangible Solution to Digital Distraction
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Beyond Willpower: New Physical Key Offers Tangible Solution to Digital Distraction

In an era dominated by digital screens, many individuals struggle with excessive app usage, often finding that software-based screen-time management tools fall short. These applications typically rely on notifications and timers, which can be easily ignored or bypassed, ultimately depending on a user’s willpower. Addressing this challenge, Autonomous Key introduces a novel, physical approach to […]