SpaceX Tests Starship With Upgraded Starlink V3 Satellites SpaceX launched its Starship rocket from Texas on Friday, successfully carrying 20 upgraded Starlink V3 internet satellites into suborbital space during the company’s 13th Starship test mission. The flight marks another step towards making the rocket operational by the end of the year while advancing plans to expand Starlink’s satellite network. The approximately 400-foot (122-metre) Starship lifted off from SpaceX’s Starbase facility at around 6:50 p.m. ET. The mission tested a new version of the rocket that will support the company’s future ambitions, including expanding satellite internet services, supporting NASA’s planned Moon…
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Geely Auto and Ford Partner to Build Electric SUVs at Spain Plant Geely Auto and Ford have announced a new partnership to manufacture electric vehicles in Spain, marking a significant step in the Chinese automaker’s European expansion. Under the agreement, Geely will build two electric SUVs at Ford’s Valencia factory, while the two companies will jointly develop a new crossover model. The move comes as Chinese carmakers accelerate efforts to establish local production ahead of expected European Union rules favouring vehicles with higher local content. The collaboration also provides Ford with an opportunity to make better use of its underutilised…
Meta Withdraws AI Image Feature After Privacy Backlash
Australia’s world-first ban on social media accounts for under-16s is facing fresh scrutiny after researchers found major platforms failed to verify the age of test users, raising questions over whether the landmark law is being effectively enforced.
YouTube Settles Teen Mental Health Lawsuit Ahead Of Major Social Media Trial YouTube has reached a confidential settlement in a lawsuit brought by a teenager who claimed the platform harmed his mental health through addictive design features, marking a significant development ahead of another closely watched trial over social media’s impact on young users. The settlement was announced on Tuesday by lawyers representing the plaintiff, identified in court documents as R.K.C. The case had been filed against YouTube as well as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, with the remaining companies still scheduled to face trial in California next month. Confidential Settlement…
NHTSA Investigates Fatal Tesla Model 3 Crash In Texas U.S. auto safety regulators have launched an investigation into a fatal crash involving a Tesla Model 3 in Katy, Texas, after reports indicated that an advanced driver assistance system may have been active when the vehicle struck a home on June 19, killing a 76-year-old woman. The investigation was announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has conducted nearly 50 special crash investigations involving Tesla vehicles since 2016 where systems such as Autopilot were suspected of being in use. Those investigations have been linked to roughly two dozen…
Brazil Investigates Suspected Hack Behind Unauthorized Mobile Alert Brazilian authorities are investigating a suspected cyberattack after an unauthorized emergency alert was sent to mobile phones across several parts of the country early on Saturday. The incident prompted officials to temporarily shut down the national citizen notification system while security teams assess the breach and determine how the message was distributed. Unauthorized Alert Sent Overnight According to a statement from the National Protection and Civil Defense Secretariat, the notification system was taken offline at approximately 1:30 a.m. local time after users in multiple states received an unexpected alert. The message reportedly…
California Challenges AT&T Plan To Phase Out Traditional Copper Phone Service A California regulatory agency has urged a U.S. court and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject AT&T’s request to stop offering traditional copper-wire telephone service to new customers. The move marks the latest dispute over the future of legacy telecommunications infrastructure as providers seek to transition towards newer technologies. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) argued that AT&T is attempting to avoid its responsibilities as a carrier of last resort, a designation that requires telecommunications providers to ensure access to essential phone services for residents. According to the…
Waymo Recalls Nearly 3,900 Robotaxis Over Construction Zone Software Issue Waymo is recalling 3,871 robotaxis in the United States after identifying a software issue that could allow the vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones and continue travelling at normal speeds, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects certain vehicles operating with Waymo’s Fifth Generation Automated Driving System (ADS), highlighting ongoing safety challenges facing autonomous vehicle technology. Software Defect Triggers Recall According to the NHTSA, the issue involves the automated driving system’s ability to recognise and respond appropriately to freeway construction zones that have been…
Florida Sues TikTok Over Child Account Restrictions Florida’s attorney general has launched legal action against TikTok, alleging that the platform is violating a state law that prevents children under the age of 14 from creating social media accounts. The lawsuit, filed in state court in St. Lucie County, claims that TikTok has allowed underage users to access the platform despite the requirements of Florida law. In addition, the complaint alleges that the company has misrepresented the extent of violent and sexual content that young users may encounter while using the service. Attorney General James Uthmeier said the platform knowingly misleads…