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FCC greenlights 50,000 giant space mirrors to sell 'sunlight on demand' — scientists call it an 'existential threat"
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (1020+ words) Since our earliest ancestors turned their gazes toward the night sky, humans have marveled at ancient constellations, shooting stars, heavenly lights and galactic wonders laid bare. But now there's a battle brewing over who controls the sky — and if they…...
SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (548+ words) WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler multiplied the value of her investment in Elon Musk's SpaceX after she was nominated for the job, earning millions of dollars from the company's record initial public offering, a Reuters review…...
Big change for Aussies booking Uber
2+ week, 1+ day ago (341+ words) Australians will soon be able to pay for an Uber using cash as the global technology giant looks to fill a consumer need. In a big win for riders, Uber has announced Australians will be able to pay for their…...
Jacobs secures owner’s engineer role for wind farm project in South Australia
2+ week, 2+ day ago (319+ words) Yahoo Finance Australia Jacobs secures owner’s engineer role for wind farm project in South Australia Project strengthens Australia's renewables portfolio and supports the country's energy goals DALLAS, July 02, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs (NYSE: J) was selected by Tilt Renewables, a leading…...
Free electricity for millions of Aussies from tomorrow – but some households will miss out
2+ week, 4+ day ago (952+ words) Millions of households across NSW, Queensland and South Australia will be able to access three hours of free electricity from Wednesday. The federal government's Solar Sharer Offer will be introduced from July 1, and will offer savings to those who can…...
Up to 100,000 jobs and four plants: Volkswagen reportedly plans radical overhaul
3+ week, 1+ day ago (512+ words) Volkswagen is bracing for a far-reaching upheaval. According to Manager Magazin, citing insider sources, chief executive Oliver Blume is planning to cut up to 100,000 of the group's roughly 657,000 jobs worldwide. That would double the previous target for job cuts. Only…...
International Graphite secures Wogen agreement to support Asia-Pacific graphite sales and Collie feedstock supply
3+ week, 2+ day ago (526+ words) International Graphite Ltd (ASX:IG6, OTC:IGRPF) has signed a Heads of Terms agreement with Wogen Pacific Ltd to support product sales, marketing and graphite concentrate supply for its Collie Micronising Facility in Western Australia. The agreement is designed to help…...
Xpeng boss to head robot unit with humanoid mass production imminent
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (284+ words) BEIJING, June 10 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Xpeng said on Wednesday he would personally lead the company’s robotics business, as the Chinese electric vehicle maker — emerging as a frontrunner in humanoid robotics among automakers — pushes toward mass production by year-end....
KI Introduces the Kiaura Collection™ Built With Cognetic Technology™ and Defines Human Performance Seating at Design Days
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (787+ words) New collection marks the first application of Cognetic Technology™, expanding seating beyond ergonomics into movement, cognition, and well-being GREEN BAY, Wis., June 04, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For decades, the seating industry has approached discomfort as something to manage. Chairs became more complex,…...
Solidion Technology Unveils Patented Extreme-Climate Battery Technology Targeting Low Earth Orbit-Based Artificial Intelligence Data Centers, Lunar Economy, and Space
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (201+ words) Proprietary Gen-ECB Platform Engineered for Satellites, Starship Operations, Artemis Missions, and Orbital Infrastructure — Positioning Solidion at the Forefront of the Commercial Space Boom Solidion's Gen-ECB: A Patented Solution for the Extremes of Space Satellite & LEO AI Data Centers: The Gen-ECB…...