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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin clinches $3.4 billion NASA deal for lunar mission
Blue Origin, the space exploration company helmed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has earned a prestigious $3.4 billion NASA contract for a mission to the Moon. This award, a momentous milestone, realizes Bezos's vision of contributing to…
Apple partner Foxconn buys 13 million square feet site in Bengaluru for production expansion
Foxconn, the leading Apple supplier, has acquired a massive 1.2 million-square-meter (13 million-square-foot) property on the outskirts of Bengaluru, India, according to a statement issued to the London Stock Exchange. The purchase, located…
Tech leaders Apple and Google collaborate to address Bluetooth tracking misuse
Apple and Google, two of the world's most significant tech giants, have joined forces to combat the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices. These devices, while designed to help users locate personal items like keys or luggage, have…
Amal spacecraft offers fresh insights into the origins of Mars’ moon Deimos
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Amal spacecraft has captured the most detailed images to date of Deimos, Mars' smaller moon, as it orbited within 62 miles (100 kilometers) of the celestial body. The images, released on Monday, provide an…
Japan set to invest $7 billion in chip-gear to bolster global semiconductor market position
Japan is set to increase its spending on chip-gear by a staggering 82% in a bid to bolster its position in the global semiconductor market. The spending boost will put Japan ahead of other major chip-making markets, including China, Europe…
Hazzaa Al Mansoori becomes first Arab increment lead for an ISS expedition
On March 28th, 2023, the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft undocked, marking the official commencement of Expedition 69. This historic mission includes Hazzaa Al Mansoori, the first Arab increment lead for an International Space Station (ISS)…
Indian space program places 36 satellites in their intended orbits
A launch vehicle operated by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully launched 36 satellites into orbit today. ISRO's official Twitter account announced that LVM3 carried 5,805 kg of payload to Low Earth Orbit for its…
Meta Platforms will test a monthly subscription service
In an effort to help content creators grow and build communities, Meta Platforms is testing a monthly subscription service, called Meta Verified. This service lets users verify their accounts with a government ID and get a blue badge. It…
Screens on Galaxy Z Fold 3 crack after warranty expires
After warranty expires, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 screens crack for no reason. Apparently, some Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 users are experiencing cracks in their foldable displays. Even worse, the damage occurs after the warranty has expired…
Spotify will reduce its workforce by 6 percent
In an effort to prepare for a possible recession, music streaming company Spotify Technology announced on Monday that it is planning to lay off 6% of its employees. This is approximately 600 jobs, adding to the glut of layoffs in the…