NASA is preparing for a landmark moment in space exploration as the Artemis II mission moves closer to launch, marking humanity’s first crewed journey to the Moon in more than half a century. The mission is set to lift off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying three American astronauts and one Canadian on a historic voyage beyond Earth orbit. The Artemis II mission is the second major step in NASA’s multibillion-dollar Artemis programme, following an uncrewed test flight in 2022. Unlike its predecessor, this mission will carry astronauts, sending them on a 10-day journey around the…
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Nvidia CEO Confirms Major Investment Into OpenAI Nvidia plans to make a “huge” investment in OpenAI, likely the largest in the company’s history, CEO Jensen Huang said on Saturday, dismissing reports that he was unhappy with the artificial intelligence developer. The chipmaker first announced in September that it intended to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI. The deal would provide the company with funding and access to advanced chips crucial for maintaining its lead in a competitive AI landscape. Reports from the Wall Street Journal suggested the plan had stalled due to internal doubts at Nvidia. Huang Denies Concerns…
India Grants 20-Year Tax Holiday For Foreign Data Centres India on Sunday announced that foreign companies using data centres in the country to provide services to global clients will not face any taxes for more than 20 years. The measure aims to address concerns about potential tax liabilities for international tech firms operating in India. In recent years, India has seen rapid growth in its data centre sector. However, lawyers had noted that foreign companies feared New Delhi might one day impose taxes on their global income simply because they used a data centre located in the country. Finance Minister…
SpaceX Moves Seem To Block Russian Use Of Starlink, Ukraine Confirms Elon Musk said on Sunday that actions taken by his SpaceX company to prevent Russia from using its Starlink internet system without authorisation appear to have succeeded. Kyiv’s defence officials confirmed they were developing measures to stop any future attempts by Moscow to exploit the network. Starlink has become a vital tool for Ukraine, providing tens of thousands of satellite-based connections for battlefield communications and for piloting certain drone missions. This week, Ukrainian authorities discovered Starlink terminals on long-range drones used in Russian attacks, prompting urgent collaboration with SpaceX…
Apple is prioritising production and shipment of its three most expensive iPhone models for 2026 while pushing back the release of its standard model, according to a report by Nikkei Asia on Friday. The shift reflects changes in marketing strategy as well as ongoing supply chain constraints, the report said, citing four people familiar with the matter. Reuters was unable to independently verify the report. Apple also did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters outside normal business hours. Under the revised plan, Apple will focus its resources on a flagship launch in the second half of…
India’s Expanding Social Media Market and Concerns Over Digital Addiction India has become a vital growth market for social media companies, attracting significant attention from global players like Meta and Alphabet. These companies are now grappling with increasing pressure to limit young people’s access to their platforms, amid growing concerns over “digital addiction.” Here are key facts about India’s internet and smartphone landscape, which are crucial to the strategies of companies like Meta and Alphabet’s YouTube. User Base and Connectivity By September 2025, India’s internet user base had surged to nearly 1.02 billion, a remarkable rise from approximately 250 million…
As artificial intelligence firms compete for the Nvidia chips that power the AI boom, Dutch company ASML has secured a vital position in the global supply chain by building the machines that make those chips possible. The company designs and manufactures vast, laser driven systems used to print microscopic circuitry onto silicon wafers. These tools sit at the heart of advanced semiconductor production. ASML counts major chipmakers among its customers, including TSMC and Intel, and it dominates the market for equipment required to produce the most powerful processors used in artificial intelligence. Based in Veldhoven in the Netherlands, ASML has…
Scientists Map Dark Matter in Unprecedented Detail Using James Webb Space Telescope Using observations from the James Webb Space Telescope across a region of sky almost three times the size of the full moon, scientists have produced the most detailed cosmic map yet of dark matter. This mysterious substance accounts for most of the matter in the universe, yet remains invisible to telescopes and the human eye. Ordinary matter forms stars, planets, people and everything that can be directly observed. However, it represents only about 15 percent of all matter in the cosmos. The remainder consists of dark matter, which…
Nvidia CEO visits Shanghai as chipmaker faces China scrutiny Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang is in Shanghai, according to a person briefed on the matter, as the US chipmaker navigates intense competition from local rivals and heightened scrutiny from Chinese authorities. The timing of Huang’s visit is routine. He travelled to China to launch the company’s annual celebrations with its local workforce, people familiar with the plans said. On Saturday, Huang was expected to attend a Nvidia event in Shanghai. He was then due to travel on to Beijing and Shenzhen before heading to Taiwan. Nvidia, which is based in…
‘Self-Eating’ Spacecraft Could Revolutionise Low-Cost Space Exploration A new type of spacecraft that effectively consumes its own structure for fuel could make ambitious space missions more affordable, according to its developer. The design, known as the Economical Transfer Vehicle (ETV), uses a propulsion system that allows the craft to reduce its mass as it travels, freeing up weight for extra payloads or longer journeys. Innovative Design Using Everyday Materials Dr Sam Richards, founder of Meridian Space Command, explained that the spacecraft’s fuel tank is made from Nylon 6 polymer, similar to tubes found in hardware stores. “This tank is made…

