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SpaceX scores $843M NASA contract to deorbit ISS in 2030

NASA has selected SpaceX to develop a spacecraft that will deorbit the International Space Station in 2030 — a contract valued at as much as $843 million, the agency announced Wednesday. The ISS is nearing the end of its operational … Continue reading

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US charges Russian for allegedly helping GRU spies target Ukrainian government systems with data-destroying malware

U.S. prosecutors say the WhisperGate cyberattack was designed to “sow concern” among Ukrainian civil society ahead of Russia’s invasion. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Amazon plans to launch discount store in bid to fend off Temu and Shein

Amazon’s storefront would directly compete with Temu and Shein, two emerging e-commerce sites with ties to China that have grown in popularity in the U.S.

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Micron shares slide after revenue forecast fails to top estimates

Micron reported better-than-expected results on Wednesday, but the stock declined on a forecast that was only inline with estimates.

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Sonia’s AI chatbot steps in for therapists

Can chatbots replace human therapists? Some startups — and patients — claim that they can. But it’s not exactly settled science. One study found that 80% of people who’ve used OpenAI’s ChatGPT for mental health advice consider it a good … Continue reading

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Dream Chaser spaceplane is off the manifest for ULA’s second Vulcan launch

Sierra Space said that despite the slip, its first Dream Chaser spaceplane is still on track for its maiden mission before the end of the year. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Google improves search experience in the Chrome mobile app

Facing new competition from startups like Arc, Google announced on Wednesday that it’s bringing five new features to the Chrome browser on mobile devices, each designed to enhance the search experience. These include new shortcuts for local search results, a … Continue reading

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Microsoft Charged for Violating EU Antitrust Rules by Bundling Teams With Other Office Products

The EU claims that by bundling Teams with other Microsoft Office tools, the company restricts competition in the market for communication apps.

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Persona’s founders are certain the world can use another humanoid robot

At this early stage, Persona’s pitch doesn’t stray far from the various humanoid firms with which it’s set to compete. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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How to get Bloodfiend’s Arm in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Bleed builds in Elden Ring are a fan-favorite, allowing you to deal some serious damage if you get enough hits off. With Shadow of the Erdtree, there are a bunch of new bleed-based weapons that some are suggesting are better … Continue reading

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