Inspiration4 will blast off Sept. 15 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, board SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule for a multi-day journey, orbiting Earth every 90 minutes along a customized flight path that will be carefully monitored by the aerospace company's mission control.
Quantum Machines announced a $50 million Series B investment today, raising approximately $83 million. The company is building the classical hardware and software infrastructure to help run quantum machines. While quantum computing in general is in its early days, Quantum Machines has developed a nice niche by building a system that helps run the burgeoning quantum machines, leaving it plenty of room to grow as the industry develops.
Dyson has patented designs for robots that look like they could climb and clean stairs, and open drawers, not clear whether the designs are for forthcoming products or ideas that are on hold, but Bloomberg reports that Dyson’s robotic unit has been working on a robot to interact with other home appliances.
Mercedes' growing electric car plans include a rethink of one of its most iconic vehicles, introducing a slew of new concept and production EVs, highlighted by the Concept EQG, mating an "uncompromising" off-road design with an eco-friendly electric powertrain.
Apple plans to start its car manufacturing process in Asia by 2024. The company is also planning to have discussions with Toyota about starting Apple Car’s mass production. This is the first company Apple has approached in the past few months. The shift towards electric vehicles was hit with a semiconductor shortage and the increasing price of lithium-ion batteries.
Microsoft announced that Windows 11 will be available as a free update for certain existing systems, although several products are on the way that are tailor-made for the new OS. While many users will gain instant access on October 5th, Microsoft will be rolling out the Windows 11 update in waves.
With Apple believed to be planning to release its third-gen AirPod, which will be available alongside the iPhone13, the rumors have been compiled from a variety of sources including leaks, analysts and publications, which may not be the case for the next generation of AirPods.
Nikola Corp. has inked a new agreement with Bosch for its hydrogen fuel cell modules, which will be used to power two of Nikola’s hydrogen-fueled semi-trucks, the short-haul Nikola Tre and Nikola Two sleeper. The news is a positive sign for the relationship between the two companies.
SpaceX is developing a new system that could allow the internet access to repressive countries without their permission. The new system is being developed to provide internet access in repressive countries, but the legal challenge is still a big challenge to the system. The system is currently in beta test, but it is currently available in 14 countries.
Audi's Grandsphere concept electric sedan uses Level 4 self-driving to help you avoid driving "whenever possible" while Audi's Skysphere is a driver's car with an autonomous option, but this is a luxurious living room that just happens to let you take the wheel.
Reddit is planning to hire lawyers and investment bankers for an IPO in order to raise money for its initial public offering. The company is valued at around $10 billion in a fundraising round, but is hoping to be worth more than $15 billion. The CEO of Reddit has said that the company is planning on going public but not the timing of its IPO.
The New Yorker magazine has revealed how the vehicle flew for a period outside its pre-agreed airspace. Sir Richard's company has disputed the New Yorker's description of events. The rocket plane, known as Unity or SpaceShipTwo, which carried Sir Richard aloft, landed safely.