SpaceX Conducts 2 HUGE Tests for Starship
SpaceX is pushing forward with its ambitious Starship project, having just completed a significant round of testing in Boca Chica, Texas. The company, renowned for its innovative space ventures, achieved a new milestone by conducting static fire tests for both stages of its Starship rocket system on the same day. This development comes as SpaceX ends the year with a remarkable record of 96 space missions and is now gearing up for an important third orbital test flight of the Starship, potentially including a payload deployment.
30 Dec 20238min
Elon Musk’s X Loses Bid to Undo California Content Moderation Law
Today's episode focuses on a significant development in the world of social media and law. Elon Musk's company X, formerly known as Twitter, has recently faced a legal setback. A federal judge has rejected X's attempt to halt a new California law, a decision that impacts how social media platforms manage and disclose their content moderation strategies. #news #elonmusk
29 Dec 20235min
Slow US Government Rollout of National Charging System Could Halt E.V. Adoption
In a significant move to foster the adoption of electric vehicles, the U.S. government allocated $5 billion over two years ago to construct a nationwide network of fast-charging stations. This initiative was part of a bipartisan infrastructure law, aimed at alleviating range anxiety among potential electric vehicle (EV) buyers by ensuring accessible charging options for longer journeys.
29 Dec 20235min
Chinese Company to Overtake Tesla
BYD Co., a relatively unknown giant in the automotive world, is on the verge of surpassing Tesla Inc. as the global leader in electric vehicle (EV) sales. This shift marks a significant change in the EV market and underscores China's increasing influence in the global automotive sector. In this podcast episode, we'll explore BYD's rise, its strategies, and the challenges it faces in the international arena.
28 Dec 20236min
The New York Times is suing OpenAI and Microsoft
The New York Times has initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement. The Times claims that its articles have been used without permission to train large language models like ChatGPT and Copilot, which now directly compete with its journalistic content. This legal challenge could significantly impact the tech industry, particularly the development and use of AI-driven content generation.
27 Dec 20236min
Elon Musk and X/Twitter owe employees $10 Million +
X Corp, previously known as Twitter, has been ordered by a federal judge to confront a lawsuit alleging the non-payment of millions of dollars in promised bonuses to its employees. The case, led by the company's former senior director of compensation Mark Schobinger, claims that X Corp breached contracts by not paying 2022 target bonuses.
27 Dec 20235min
SpaceX's makes history on 100 Launch Goal for 2023
As the year draws to a close, SpaceX has impressively surpassed its previous annual record of 60 launches, having completed 90 Falcon 9 and 4 Falcon Heavy missions. With plans for three more launches before year-end, including a Falcon Heavy and two Falcon 9s, SpaceX is poised to end the year with 97 Falcon missions. Including its Starship endeavors, which faced challenges post-launch, the total count reaches 99.
26 Dec 20237min
SpaceX Advances Toward Third Starship Test Flight Amid Rigorous Testing and Regulatory Approval
SpaceX is actively preparing for the third flight of its colossal Starship rocket, following the completion of a static fire test of Ship 28 and the positioning of Booster 10 at the Starbase launch site in South Texas. This progress comes just one month after the second flight of Starship, with the upcoming test potentially including an in-space propellant transfer and a controlled landing in the ocean near Hawaii.
25 Dec 20234min
