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Space, Technology, World News

Artemis II Astronauts to Receive Congressional Space Medal of Honor

The four members of the historic Artemis II crew are set to receive the prestigious Congressional Space Medal of Honor from President Donald J. Trump. The upcoming ceremony will take place at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, celebrating the crew’s groundbreaking achievements during their mission earlier this year. The crew, consisting of NASA astronauts […]

Business, Mobile Apps, Space, Technology

Starcloud Secures $250 Million to Power Orbital Data Centers Amidst Launch Uncertainty

Starcloud, a pioneering startup focused on developing in-orbit data centers capable of performing artificial intelligence inference, has successfully secured an additional $250 million in funding. This significant extension to its Series A round, which initially raised $170 million in March, now values the company at $2.3 billion. The substantial influx of capital is earmarked for […]

Business, Mobile Apps, Technology, World News

Tesla and Major Automakers Issue Massive Recalls Over Emergency Door Release Concerns in China

Tesla is initiating a recall of nearly 3 million vehicles in China as part of a broader, industry-wide safety initiative aimed at improving occupant access to emergency door releases. The move comes as part of a coordinated effort involving 11 different automakers, including Xiaomi, Xpeng, and Geely brands such as Zeekr and Lynk & Co., […]

Business, Mobile Apps, Retail & E-commerce, Technology

Walmart Ends Long-Standing Holdout, Embraces Apple Pay and Google Pay

In a significant shift in retail strategy, Walmart has announced that it will begin accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay at its stores and Sam’s Club locations. The rollout is scheduled to commence on August 24, starting with select locations before expanding to the entire fleet of stores by the end of the year. The […]

Business, Cybersecurity, Mobile Apps, Technology

US Lab Probes Chinese Lidar for National Security Risks in Autonomous Vehicles

A U.S. Department of Energy laboratory is currently investigating potential security vulnerabilities associated with Chinese-made lidar sensors, particularly as their adoption in American vehicles becomes more widespread. The Idaho National Laboratory is conducting this review, with funding reportedly provided by a consortium of companies within the electric and autonomous vehicle sectors. This investigation unfolds amidst […]

Business, Legal, Mobile Apps, Technology

Oura Ring Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Sleep-Tracking Deception

A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against Oura, the maker of popular smart rings, alleging that the company has misled consumers regarding the accuracy of its sleep-tracking capabilities. The legal action, initiated by Clarkson Law Firm in San Francisco, claims that Oura rings are fundamentally incapable of measuring the physiological signals necessary to accurately […]

Business, Legal, Mobile Apps, Technology

Waymo Submits Redacted Documents in Federal Robotaxi Collision Probe

Waymo has submitted documents to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as part of an ongoing inquiry into a January incident involving one of its autonomous vehicles and a child. The regulatory body initiated its investigation following a low-speed collision in Santa Monica, California. Initial responses from Waymo, made public on NHTSA’s website, were […]

Business, Energy, Mobile Apps, Technology

Why Tesla’s Ambitious Solar Roof Project Ultimately Failed

Tesla has quietly phased out its highly publicized Solar Roof, removing direct references to the product from its official website and redirecting traffic to its standard solar panel offerings. Launched nearly a decade ago with massive fanfare, the product was designed to blend seamlessly with high-end home aesthetics by mimicking traditional shingles, slate, or terra-cotta […]

Artificial Intelligence, Business, Mobile Apps, Technology

Final Call: Early Bird Registration Closing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Time is running out for those looking to secure discounted entry to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The window for the lowest available ticket pricing closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. As one of the premier gatherings for the global startup ecosystem, the event is expected to draw over 10,000 participants, including founders, venture capitalists, and industry […]

Artificial Intelligence, Business, Mobile Apps, Technology

Beyond the Brain: Why AI ‘Harnesses’ Are the Real Secret to Agentic Success

Recent research from Nvidia has shifted the conversation surrounding artificial intelligence, suggesting that the underlying model is not the sole determinant of performance. Instead, the ‘harness’—the scaffolding, memory management, and tool-access layers surrounding an AI—plays a far more critical role in executing complex, long-horizon tasks. By utilizing a custom harness equipped with a supervisory component, […]