AI 🤖

A win for the open approach (3 min)

Mistral AI, the European contender challenging OpenAI, has successfully concluded a robust funding series and extended an invitation to developers with the beta launch of its platform.

Play by the rules (1 min)

After years of intense debate and numerous discussions, the EU has finally reached an agreement on the terms of the revolutionary AI Act, setting the stage for clear rules for AI use.

Rocket science 🚀

Just another hop (4 min)

The Chinese startup iSpace is committed to the country's ambitions for reusable rocket technology, achieving a remarkable milestone with Hyperbola-2Y's test article lift-off and landing.

Wishing for clear skies (3 min)

Bad weather delayed SpaceX's Falcon Heavy launch of the X-37B space plane for the U.S. Space Force. The intriguing mission has been rescheduled for 8:14 p.m. EST tonight.

Science ⚗️

Rediscovering the past (7 min)

A groundbreaking discovery from 1992 by a German botanist is now being resurrected by dedicated researchers. Transparent wood is here to redefine smartphone screens and structural elements.

Get ready for the Geminids! (3 min)

Save the day for a real show from the sky. On December 14-15, Earth will glide through debris from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, resulting in a stunning display of shooting stars.

Back to normal (2 min)

We're glad to inform you that after resolving a gyro issue, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope is out of safe mode and set to resume its exploration of the cosmos.

Big tech 🌟

Is it time to give up? (2 min)

The illusion of a blue text message on Android continues to be just that, as Apple has shut down yet another iMessage workaround. The Beeper Mini app is currently facing disruptions.

Electric cars 🚗

Slow but steady (3 min)

Mazda is still reluctant about the ever-changing EV market. However, according to CEO Masahiro Moro, they're planning to step up their game with a set of new EV models by 2030.

Time to hit the streets (3 min)

Christmas is coming early for Cybertruck reservation holders. It has been reported that "prepare for delivery" emails are starting to arrive, signaling a very accelerated rollout for Tesla.