Fifth Test Flight Marks Successful Reuse of Super Heavy Booster On Sunday, October 13, SpaceX successfully returned its Starship rocket’s towering first-stage booster to its Texas launch pad using mechanical arms, marking a significant milestone in the company’s efforts to develop a reusable vehicle for missions to the Moon and Mars. Launched from SpaceX’s Boca...
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Space Explorers: THE INFINITE – A Groundbreaking VR Journey Through Space
Experience Space Exploration Like Never Before with Immersive Technology Step into the world of Space Explorers: THE INFINITE, the largest immersive space exploration experience ever created. Inspired by NASA missions, this remarkable adventure transports you 400 kilometers above Earth into the International Space Station, all from the comfort of your seat. With cutting-edge VR technology,...
U.S. Seeks Enhanced Internet Protection After Chinese Misrouting Scandal
FCC Moves to Address BGP Security Gaps Amid Chinese Telecoms’ Misuse of Routing Protocol The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed stricter security measures to protect internet traffic from vulnerabilities in the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). This follows reports that China Telecom misdirected U.S. internet traffic on multiple occasions, potentially exposing sensitive data to theft...
Tech Giants Set Sights on Southeast Asia as Emerging Industry Hub
As US companies invest billions, Southeast Asia is becoming a key battleground for the future of AI, data centers, and digital services. Southeast Asia, long seen as a tech backwater, is rapidly emerging as a key player in the global technology sector. Major tech leaders, including Tim Cook of Apple, Satya Nadella of Microsoft, and...
Microsoft CEO Announces RM10.5 Billion Investment in Malaysia’s Cloud and AI Infrastructure
Satya Nadella unveils the largest investment in Microsoft’s 32-year history in Malaysia, marking a key step in the nation’s digital transformation Microsoft has committed to a groundbreaking investment of RM10.5 billion (approximately S$3 billion) in Malaysia’s cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation over the next four years. This...
NYSE Executive Reveals Growing Interest from AI Startups in Going Public
Several AI Companies Exploring IPOs as Tech Listings Gain Momentum Several artificial intelligence (AI) startups are reportedly considering the path to going public, according to Michael Harris, the global head of capital markets at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Speaking at the Information’s Private Capital Conference on April 9, 2024, Harris stated that while...
Apple to Allow Music Streaming Apps in Europe to Link to External Websites for Purchases
Move Comes After EU Fine and Will Enable Apps to Bypass App Store Restrictions Apple has announced a significant change for music streaming apps in the European Economic Area, granting them the ability to link directly to their own websites for digital content purchases. This new move, revealed on Friday, April 5, aims to comply...
Samsung Poised to Win Over US$6 Billion for Expanded US Investment
The grant, from the 2022 Chips Act, signals a major boost for Samsung’s chipmaking operations in the United States. Samsung Electronics is on track to receive more than US$6 billion in funding from the United States, aimed at helping the South Korean chipmaker expand its operations in the country. The grant is part of a...
“Nintendo Delays Release of Switch 2 to 2025”
“Game publishers informed that next-gen console will now launch in Q1 2025 instead of late 2024.” Nintendo has informed game publishers that the release of its highly anticipated next-generation console, the successor to the popular Nintendo Switch, will be delayed until the first quarter of 2025. The console was initially scheduled for launch in late...
“Meta Appoints Broadcom CEO to Board, Strengthening AI and Chip Partnerships”
“Tan Hock’s appointment aims to boost Meta’s chip and data center capabilities amid growing AI demands.” Meta Platforms has appointed Tan Hock, the CEO of Broadcom, to its board of directors. Broadcom, a key partner for Meta, plays a crucial role in the company’s data center operations and its efforts to develop custom chips. The...