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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has just hit a massive milestone by becoming the latest member of the $1 trillion club. This achievement comes as no surprise, given TSMC's dominant position in the semiconductor industry. TSMC is a foundry, meaning it manufactures chips designed by

Satellite Boost: SpaceX Helps Eutelsat Strengthen OneWeb Network

On October 20, SpaceX gave a boost to Eutelsat's OneWeb satellite constellation by launching 20 spare satellites. These satellites will add resiliency to the network, which provides global broadband coverage. The launch occurred at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, with the satellites success

Brain-Tracking Headphones: Gimmick or Game-Changer?

Ever wished you could track your focus like you do your heart rate? Master & Dynamic's MW75 Neuro headphones promise just that, using EEG sensors to monitor your brain waves. But do they really help? Let's dive in. These headphones were born from a partnership between Master & Dynamic and Neurable.

Can the Apple Watch Foresee Your Health?

Ever thought your smartwatch could warn you about sickness days before you fall ill? That’s what some Apple Watch users are experiencing with the new Vitals app. This app tracks five health parameters like heart rate and sleep duration, showing trends that might predict health hiccups. Upgrading to

Exploring China's Mega Apartment: 30, 000 Residents or Not?

October 20, 2024

Photos online show a massive apartment building in China claimed to house 30, 000 people. The building, called Regent International Center, is real and stands in Hangzhou's Qianjiang Century City. But can it really fit 30, 000 residents? Experts can't agree. Some say it's close to 20, 000, while oth

A Week with an EV: My First Chevy Equinox Adventure

October 20, 2024

Spending a week with an electric vehicle (EV) for the first time was an exciting experience. I’ve only ever driven gas-powered cars, so the Chevy Equinox was a big change. I remember testing a Tesla Roadster back in 2011, and it was incredibly fast and fun, but the Equinox offered a totally differen

SpaceX Wins $730 Million for National Security Missions

SpaceX has bagged a hefty $730 million contract from the U. S. Space Force. This deal covers a series of launches aimed at boosting national security. The contract includes seven missions for the Space Development Agency (SDA) and one for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). These launches are

SpaceX Wins Big: Military Contracts for Launches

In a recent announcement, SpaceX has snagged a significant win in the competition for military launch contracts. The Space Systems Command of the US Space Force has awarded the company eight launches, valued at a whopping $733 million. These launches are set to carry satellites for both the National

Perplexity's New Tools: A Game Changer for Search and Collaboration

Perplexity, the AI search engine that combines the power of Google-style search with ChatGPT-style conversation, is rolling out two exciting new features. The Internal Knowledge Search feature lets you dive into both online information and internal databases at the same time. This makes searching mo

Google Wins Temporary Stay: Android App Store Rules Unchanged