Starlink India launch gains traction with telecom license approval  

Starlink India’s launch cleared a key regulatory hurdle after securing a long-awaited license from the country’s telecom ministry. Starlink’s license approval in India paves the way for commercial operations to begin, marking a significant milestone after a three-year wait. The Department of Telecommunications granted Starlink a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license, enabling … Read more

xAI supercomputer faces pushback from Memphis politicians

xAI’s supercomputer in Memphis faces pushback from local leaders and environmental groups over concerns about air pollution despite its promise of economic growth. xAI’s Memphis facility was touted as the world’s largest supercomputer. It has sparked opposition from the NAACP, Sierra Club, and Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Cheikh Taylor. State Rep. Taylor spoke at a … Read more

Tesla Lathrop Megafactory celebrates massive Megapack battery milestone

The Tesla Lathrop Megafactory recently achieved a new milestone. As per the official Tesla Megapack account on X, the Lathrop Megafactory has produced its 15,000th Megapack 2 XL battery. 15,000 Megapack Batteries Tesla celebrated the milestone with a photo of the Lathrop Megafactory team posing with a freshly produced Megapack battery. To commemorate the event, … Read more

SpaceX Just Made The Same Mistake Twice With Starship flight 9

SpaceX Just Made The Same Mistake Twice With Starship flight 9

SpaceX’s Starship Flight 9 launched with sky-high expectations, but unfortunately, it ended in failure — crashing and burning in a way that eerily mirrored what happened with Flight 3 over a year ago. Both missions saw the boosters explode and the Starship upper stage spin out of control during re-entry, missing critical milestones such as … Read more

Waymo temporarily halts service in select San Francisco and LA areas amid protests

Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle subsidiary, has suspended its driverless taxi operations in parts of Los Angeles and San Francisco amid violent protests linked to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in the state.  The suspensions came after several Waymo Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis were vandalized and set ablaze during the demonstrations. Waymo Catches Strays Amid … Read more

xAI targets $5 billion debt offering to fuel company goals

xAI’s $5 billion debt offering, marketed by Morgan Stanley, underscores Elon Musk’s ambitious plans to expand the artificial intelligence venture. The xAI package comprises bonds and two loans, highlighting the company’s strategic push to fuel its artificial intelligence development. Last week, Morgan Stanley began pitching a floating-rate term loan B at 97 cents on the … Read more

Tesla Model Y proudly takes its place as China’s best-selling SUV in May

The Tesla Model Y claimed its position as China’s best-selling SUV in May, with 24,770 units registered, according to insurance data from China EV DataTracker.  The Model Y edged out competitors like the BYD Song Plus, which recorded 24,240 registrations, as well as Geely’s gasoline-powered Xingyue L, which took third place with 21,014 units registered, … Read more