SpaceX Starship Gears Up for Flight with Completed Fourth Launch Rehearsal
May 21, 2024 – SpaceX has announced via its official X account seven hours ago that Starship 29 has completed its Wet Dress Rehearsal, and is now awaiting final launch date approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). According to a report on May 17th, SpaceX had already stacked Starship 29 atop Super Heavy Booster…
Virginia Bans Cellphones in Schools, Ushering in a New Era of Distraction-Free Learning
July 16, 2024 – Virginia is poised to become the next state to ban cellphone use in schools, as it explores ways to make the measure more palatable to students and teachers. Governor Glen Yangkin has signed Executive Order 33, which aims to restrict or completely prohibit the use of cellphones during school hours. However,…
The Rise of AI-Integrated PCs: A New Mainstream by 2027
December 08, 2023 – The year 2024 marks a revolutionary shift in the world of personal computing, heralding the era of AI-integrated PCs. Recent forecasts by IDC indicate an exponential rise in the adoption of AI PCs, with projections showing an 81% market share by 2027, signaling a new mainstream in PC technology. An AI…
Microsoft Pushes Upgrade Reminders to Ineligible Windows 10 Users
April 21, 2024 – Recently, Microsoft has begun pushing full-screen pop-up reminders to Windows 10 computer users whose devices do not meet the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11. According to user feedback, some have received upgrade reminders for Windows 11 after installing the latest patches. Microsoft first expressed gratitude for the loyalty of Windows…
WeChat and TikTok Ahead in Malaysia’s Social Media Licensing, Google and X Fall Short
January 2, 2025 – According to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Elon Musk’s X platform and Google, which operates the video streaming platform YouTube under its Alphabet umbrella, have not yet applied for a social media operating license under the new Malaysian law that took effect on Wednesday. MCMC reports that X has…
AI-Generated Musk Dupes Elderly American Out of $700,000 in Fake Ad Scam
August 16, 2024 – According to a report by The New York Times on the 14th, Elon Musk’s image has been used in thousands of fake advertisements through AI-generated “deepfakes,” resulting in billions of dollars in fraud. The report highlights the story of Steve Beauchamp, an 82-year-old retiree, who fell victim to this scam. Seeking…
Apple to Unveil Four New Products at Upcoming Event: iPad Pro, iPad Air, Apple Pencil, and Magic Keyboard
May 06, 2024 – According to leaker Mark Gurman, Apple is set to hold a 35-minute long event on May 7th, where it is expected to unveil four new products: the iPad Pro, iPad Air, Apple Pencil, and a new Magic Keyboard. The upcoming iPad Pro will be available in 11-inch and 12.9-inch sizes, marking…
Hyundai and Toyota Join Forces to Boost Racing Culture, Toyoda Wows with Drift Display
October 28, 2024 – Hyundai Motor and Toyota Motor co-hosted the inaugural “Hyundai N x Toyota GAZOO Racing Festival” in South Korea on the 27th, aiming to jointly promote the development of racing culture. For the first time, Hyundai Motor’s Chairman Chung Euisun and Toyota Motor’s Chairman Akio Toyoda appeared together on stage. The latter…
US Government Pledges Up to $50 Million to Boost HP’s Microfluidic Semiconductor Factory
August 28, 2024 – In a landmark move, the United States Department of Commerce and Hewlett-Packard (HP) inked a non-binding preliminary memorandum yesterday, outlining plans to channel up to $50 million in direct funding from the Chips and Science Act towards HP’s endeavors. This strategic allocation targets HP’s microfluidic semiconductor facility in Corvallis, Oregon, with…
Tesla Model S Endures: 400,000 Kilometers and Still Goes 327 Kilometers on the Highway
February 18, 2025 – A recent study has revealed that even a Tesla Model S with extremely high mileage can still maintain impressive battery performance, making it capable of handling long-distance trips. This conclusion was drawn from an actual test conducted by the Out of Spec Testing team, who put a 2019 Tesla Model S…