Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket successfully reached orbit on its first attempt, marking a significant milestone for India's private space sector. The rocket, named after Indian physicist Vikram Sarabhai, carried payloads to a 280-mile-high orbit.
Netflix has disclosed in a regulatory filing that it paid $587 million in cash for InterPositive, an AI startup co-founded by Ben Affleck. The company's tools aim to enhance post-production work for filmmakers.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang secured significant deals in Japan, focusing on "physical AI" for factories and robotics. Projects include a sovereign AI initiative, partnerships with robotics firms, and agreements with chip-material suppliers, aiming to position Japan as a leader in the next era of AI.
SpaceX is aiming for Thursday, July 23, to launch its Starship rocket after a previous attempt was aborted at the last second due to engine ignition issues. The company is replacing two Raptor engines on the first-stage booster.
Major environmental organizations are launching national campaigns against the rapid expansion of data centers, citing concerns over energy consumption and pollution. This movement offers a new rallying point and fundraising opportunity for green groups following a series of environmental setbacks.
Apple has filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging misconduct in hiring former Apple employees to gain confidential information. The suit could potentially delay OpenAI's ambitious hardware product plans, including a smart speaker, and impact its IPO prospects.
Uber and Waymo are on opposing sides of a proposed D.C. bill that would regulate robotaxis. Uber argues the bill favors Waymo and would displace human drivers, while Waymo generally supports the legislation.
Current AI, a nonprofit founded by Ayah Bdeir, is developing open-source AI infrastructure to ensure equitable access to the technology, particularly for underrepresented languages and communities. The organization has secured $400 million in funding and launched initiatives like an offline AI device for India and an open-source chatbot.
Director Christopher Nolan expressed skepticism about artificial intelligence, likening it to the Trojan horse from Greek mythology. He noted the public's deep suspicion, particularly among young people, and emphasized the need to question the motives of those developing new technologies.
Alibaba announced its latest large language model, Qwen, which it claims is the second most capable AI model globally, trailing only Anthropic's Claude. The company aims to compete in the rapidly advancing field of AI development.
China is preparing to conduct a planetary defense test by attempting to hit an asteroid with a projectile traveling at Mach 26. The mission aims to assess the effectiveness of kinetic impactors in deflecting near-Earth objects.
Chinese technology firms, including Ant Group and Tencent, are increasingly deploying AI agents to enhance their offerings and attract enterprise clients. These advanced AI tools are being integrated into various business solutions to improve efficiency and customer engagement.
CEOs in tech and business are increasingly favoring smaller, more agile teams, citing AI advancements as a key driver. This shift aims to increase speed, efficiency, and decision-making capabilities, moving away from larger, more traditional team structures.
Users of Meta's Facebook and Instagram platforms reported experiencing outages on Sunday, with issues affecting website access and app functionality. Downdetector logged thousands of user reports in the United States and confirmed intermittent access in Singapore.
Changzhou, China, is constructing the nation's first city-level factory dedicated to producing clean-power tokens. This initiative aims to integrate renewable energy sources with blockchain technology for tokenized energy credits.
The European Union's new Entry Exit System (EES) has nearly tripled passport control times for Britons traveling to Europe, according to Ivan Bassato, Chief Aviation Officer at Rome's Fiumicino Airport. Ryanair has warned passengers of extended waits, and the system has been plagued by bugs and long queues at various airports.
Shift work, including night shifts, is linked to increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, cancer, and dementia. Scientists are exploring how to mitigate these effects, with a surprising theory suggesting biphasic sleep, or splitting sleep into two blocks, may be more effective than one long stretch.
Researchers in China have developed a new method for producing 3D optical chips, reducing the manufacturing time from several hours to mere seconds. This advancement could significantly speed up the production of advanced semiconductor components.
