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📦 NASA unlocks Bennu, Rabbit's R1 defies expectations, ESA's alternative plan

📦 NASA unlocks Bennu, Rabbit's R1 defies expectations, ESA's alternative plan

Yay! So, after months of figuring out how to grab bits from asteroid Bennu without messing it up, NASA finally cracked open that canister. We were just chatting about it a few days ago, but Rabbit’s R1 is surely revolutionizing gadgets with an outstanding 10,000 units sold on its first day. Lastly, ESA is on the lookout for a helping hand to launch its space innovations, and who comes to the rescue? None other than SpaceX.

Sthefania
January 12, 2024

Big tech 🌟

Starting fresh? (4 min)

There's a good amount of radical changes happening at Google. First, layoffs due to cost-cutting efforts impact several divisions. Also, its famous Assistant is losing 17 features.

Get it while you can (2 min)

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is alerting Apple enthusiasts, stating that the first batch of Apple's Vision Pro may be limited, so make sure you're prepared.

Science ⚗️

Ready to change the scene (6 min)

We live in the era of humanoid robots. If you're still skeptical, check out X1. This Norwegian startup secured $100 million in funding for its bipedal bot, with backing from OpenAI and Samsung.

Months of work later, including the development of new tools, NASA has finally opened the canister containing the remains of asteroid Bennu. With the collection completed, great discoveries are coming.

A vintage touch (2 min)

Scientists have stumbled upon a revelation that has a retro feel: data captured by Voyager in 1979 shows that Jupiter's magnetosheath is surrounded by "jets.”

AI 🤖

Your pocket companion (2 min)

Innovation and nostalgia make a great mix, and Rabbit's R1 is here to prove it. Its special design and power have caught the public's attention, selling 10,000 units on its launch day.

At your service (1 min)

As Microsoft continues to invest in AI, the company aims to make Copilot readily available to its users at any time. That's why they're introducing automatic launch on widescreen devices at startup.

Rocket science 🚀

Gravity soars high (2 min)

China is not taking a break from its goal of conquering space. OrienSpace is the recent star in its endeavors. The company successfully launched Gravity-1, a groundbreaking solid-fuel rocket.

Looking for help (2 min)

ESA is exploring alternative launch options for its Copernicus satellite due to persistent challenges with the Vega C and Ariane 6 rockets. SpaceX emerged as a silver lining in this situation.

Electric cars 🚗

Coming for Tesla (3 min)

Toyota has announced the launch of solid-state EV batteries with fast charging and impressive ranges as the automaker strives to keep up with the ever-changing EV market.