TECHNOLOGY

What To Know About The NASA-funded Commercial Moon Fleet

NASA's thinking behind CLPS is to delegate the delivery of its lunar science hardware to the private sector, reducing costs to taxpayers as it prepares to return astronauts to the Moon under the flagship Artemis program later this decade
A first attempt under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative ended in disappointing failure last month, but a second, led by Houston-based Intuitive Machines, will attempt on Thursday to return the United States to Moon for the first time in five decades.
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The European Commission decided not to hit Apple's iMessage with stricter rules

Apple's IMessage, Microsoft's Bing Escape EU Rules

The commission announced in September that 22 "core" services provided by the designated gatekeepers -- Google's Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, TikTok parent ByteDance, Facebook owner Meta and Microsoft -- met the thresholds for mandatory compliance.
The new Apple Vision Pro headset is displayed during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference on June 05, 2023 in Cupertino, California

US Apple Fans Get Hands On $3,500 Vision Pro

Vision Pro's release by the world's most iconic device maker is a major milestone for the lovers of virtual or augmented reality, who see the technology as the next chapter in online life after the smartphone.
More than a decade ago Facebook and its co-founder Mark Zuckerberg launched annual F8 conferences to court software developers whose apps helped weave the social network into internet lifestyles

Facebook, The Social Network Old-timer, Turns 20

Founded 20 years ago as a simple hangout spot for young people, Facebook has since become a battle-hardened behemoth that -- despite perceptions of being for boomers and parents -- continues growing and growing.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella moved the fastest and furthest into the AI space, investing massively in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and pushing AI across products while others chose to move more carefully

Microsoft, Google Ride AI Wave As Revenues Surge

The tech titans have made big bets on generative AI, with their cloud computing divisions seeing a boost in demand as clients seek the hefty -- and more expensive - computing power that drives the technology.
As of now "Palworld" is in early-access mode and still being developed, with the help of feedback from players, Japan-based PocketPair said

'Pokemon With Guns' Proves A Blast

The makers of a video game dismissed as "Pokemon with Guns" when it was announced said Monday the game has proved a hit, with "Palworld" selling more than five million copies in just three days.
Epic Games chief executive says the Fortnite maker plans to challenge Apple's move to allow iPhone app makers to use alternate payment systems, but charge a fee on transactions nonetheless

Apple Loosens Grip On IPhone Apps - With A Catch

After a years-long legal battle, Apple says it will begin allowing iPhone app developers to use alternative payment systems -- but they will still have to pay fees and meet various conditions.
Google search vice president Cathy Edwards shows off an AI-powered feature that lets users do online searches by circling things they see in apps on Samsung's new Galaxy flagship phones

Samsung Turns To AI To Regain Smartphone Throne

Samsung on Wednesday released its latest Galaxy smartphones with new artificial intelligence features as the South Korean giant seeks to win back its spot as the world's biggest phone seller from Apple.
Nail polish used in Nimble Beauty's Device that can varnish all ten fingernails and dry them in just twenty-five minutes

At CES, Beauty Products Pamper With AI

Salon-worthy manicures at home and expert skin care advice from artificial intelligence: the beauty industry is counting on tech to get consumers pampered like the rich and famous.
Vinfast is looking to expand overseas but has had a rocky start

Vinfast Plans First EV Factory In India

Vietnamese carmaker VinFast said it will build its first electric vehicle factory in India as part of a planned $2 billion investment, as it looks to expand into the rapidly growing market.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 devices are displayed for sale in Los Angeles

Apple To Appeal US Watch Ban

Apple said on Tuesday it will appeal a US ban on its latest smartwatch models after the Biden administration opted to not veto a ruling on patent infringements.

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