German Dubbing Industry Warns Against Sacrificing Quality for Cost The German dubbing industry is sounding the alarm over artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on quality and employment. Voice actors and studio leaders are urging clear regulations to prevent misuse of AI in film and television production. Eberhard Weckerle, managing director of a dubbing studio in Gruenwald near Munich, warned that using AI to save money could come at the cost of emotional depth. “Sound is something that works on an absolutely emotional level,” Weckerle said. “That’s why I really don’t think AI is suitable for this at the moment.”…
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Political Activism and Competition Erode Market Edge for Tesla Tesla’s reputation for strong customer loyalty in the US is under pressure. According to new data from S&P Global Mobility, brand loyalty of Tesla consumers has sharply declined since CEO Elon Musk publicly endorsed Donald Trump in July 2024. In June 2024, Tesla’s customer loyalty peaked, with 73% of existing Tesla-owning households buying another Tesla when purchasing a new car. Just one month later, that loyalty rate began to fall rapidly. It reached a low of 49.9% by March 2025—slightly below the industry average—coinciding with Musk’s involvement in Trump’s cost-cutting Department…
Apple Signals Bigger AI Investments as Tim Cook Opens Door to Major Deals Apple is prepared to increase spending significantly to close the gap with rivals in artificial intelligence (AI), CEO Tim Cook said on Thursday. The move signals a shift from Apple’s historically cautious spending approach and includes potential acquisitions of larger AI companies or building more data centres. Cook made the comments during a call following Apple’s fiscal third-quarter earnings report. He acknowledged that while Apple has already acquired seven smaller companies this year, the company is now open to bigger deals that could speed up its AI…
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New Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Sparks Debate Over Alien Origins Astronomers are closely tracking a newly discovered object—likely a comet—believed to have entered the solar system from deep space. Named 3I/ATLAS, this is only the third known interstellar object to pass through Earth’s celestial neighbourhood. The object was first spotted on July 1 by an ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile. Managed by NASA and operated by the University of Hawaii, the ATLAS network is designed to scan the night sky for near-Earth threats. 3I/ATLAS is moving at a remarkable speed of 37 miles (60 kilometres)…
Starlink Accused of Aiding Fraud Networks Targeting Americans A US senator has called on Elon Musk to block transnational crime groups in Southeast Asia from using Starlink satellite internet to carry out fraud targeting Americans. Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan made the appeal following reports that criminal networks have been using the service to support scams run from illegal compounds. In a letter addressed to Musk, Hassan warned that Starlink is allegedly enabling scam operations run by criminal syndicates in countries like Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. These operations have already cost Americans billions, according to the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes…
SpaceX Faces Scrutiny in the Bahamas Over Rocket Debris and Secret Dealings SpaceX, the space company led by Elon Musk, struck a deal with the Bahamas last year to allow its Falcon 9 rocket boosters to land within Bahamian territory. In return, the company offered a bonus—free Starlink internet terminals for the country’s defence vessels, according to three people familiar with the matter. The agreement was signed in February by Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper. However, he reportedly bypassed discussions with other key ministers. While there is no evidence of wrongdoing, this swift decision caused tensions within the government. The…
Defence Tech Leader Joins Tsecond to Advance AI Infrastructure at the Tactical Edge Tsecond, a global leader in AI-powered edge infrastructure and creator of the BRYCK platform, has named Raj Iyer as its new president for public sector markets. The appointment marks a key step in the company’s mission to support defence agencies worldwide as they embrace advanced technologies to enhance military decision-making. Raj Iyer, a seasoned defence and technology expert, brings over 30 years of experience to the role. As the first chief information officer of the U.S. Army, he led significant digital transformation, modernising IT infrastructure, improving cyber…
India and US to Launch Advanced Earth Observation Satellite NISAR India and the United States are set to launch NISAR, one of the most advanced Earth observation satellites ever developed. Scheduled for lift-off on July 30, the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission represents a major step forward in space collaboration, coming exactly 50 years after the SITE project. This landmark mission will scan the Earth every 12 days, capturing radar data with unmatched precision. Each pixel from NISAR’s radar will represent an area about half the size of a tennis court. It will track changes in land, water, ice,…
Italy Joins Artemis Programme to Build First Lunar Habitat Thales Alenia Space (TAS) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) have signed a contract to develop the first human outpost on the Moon. This module forms part of NASA’s Artemis programme, a global initiative with Italy aimed at long-term lunar exploration and future missions to Mars. A Key Step Toward a Lunar Base The new lunar module, known as the Multi-Purpose Habitation module, is planned for launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in 2033. Designed to support human life, the module will serve as a secure and comfortable living space for…