SpaceX secures $733 million U.S. Space Force launch deal
SpaceX has secured a $733 million contract from the U.S. Space Force for eight Falcon 9 launches, starting in 2026. Part of the "National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane…
Midjourney to launch AI image editing tool for web users
Midjourney is preparing to release an enhanced web tool that will let users edit uploaded images using its generative AI. The new feature, launching next week, will allow users to…
Bluesky crashes as half a million users flee X over controversial block and AI policies
Bluesky, a decentralised network created by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has seen a massive user outflow after Elon Musk's controversial revisions to X's banning and AI training policies. As…
Meta announces layoffs as part of strategic workforce reallocation
Meta confirmed layoffs across several teams, including Reality Labs, Instagram, and WhatsApp, as part of a resource reallocation strategy. Notably, software engineer Jane Manchun Wong was affected. Some employees were…
Tesla’s ‘unsupervised FSD’ and robotaxi plans face regulatory hurdles
Tesla’s plans to release "unsupervised" Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and produce robotaxis by 2027 face major regulatory hurdles. While Texas has looser rules, California's stricter permits may delay progress. Additionally,…
The countdown begins: Will you transition to Windows 11 as Windows 10 retires?
On October 14, 2025, Windows 10 will come to an end, ending a ten-year era. It quickly gained popularity among both consumers and companies due to its dependability, support for…
SpaceX uses ‘chopsticks’ to make the first-ever Starship booster catch
Using its special "chopsticks" mechanism, SpaceX successfully captured the Super Heavy rocket, marking a major milestone in its Starship development program. This historic accomplishment took place at SpaceX's Starbase facility…
Silicon Valley divided over AI’s role in making lethal decisions
Defence tech leaders are weighing in on autonomous weapons, which is igniting a heated discussion. While Palmer Luckey of Anduril later expressed scepticism towards blanket prohibitions, Brandon Tseng, the co-founder…
AI’s poor reasoning revealed by simple mathematical issues with slight modifications
A recent study has shown important limits to AI reasoning, demonstrating that even the most advanced models have trouble solving basic math problems when little, minor characteristics are added.
Zoom’s AI avatars raise concerns over deepfake risks
Launching next year, Zoom will be offering AI-animated, photorealistic avatars that will let customers make digital portraits of themselves. Users will be able to transmit pre-written texts with AI-generated audio…