Judge denies Wisk Aero’s request for preliminary injunction against Archer Aviation
Electric aviation startup Wisk Aero’s request for a preliminary injunction against rival Archer Aviation was denied by a federal judge Thursday, the latest in an ongoing legal battle over whether Archer stole trade secrets in developing its flagshi.....»»
Trump "made his own bed," cannot add witness for writer"s trial - judge
Trump "made his own bed," cannot add witness for writer"s trial - judge.....»»
SpaceX given green light to send mighty Starship rocket skyward
The Federal Aviation Administration has given SpaceX permission to launch its powerful Starship rocket for the second time following a failed flight in April......»»
US regulator greenlights Starship"s next launch on Friday
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday authorized SpaceX to carry out its second launch of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, after a first attempt in April ended in a spectacular explosion......»»
The reviews are done—SpaceX is clear to launch Starship
Everything appears to be “go” for launch Friday of the tallest rocket ever built. Enlarge / SpaceX's Starship rocket on its launch pad in South Texas. The Federal Aviation Administration approved a commercial launch.....»»
Judge tosses social platforms’ Section 230 blanket defense in child safety case
Judge: Section 230 doesn’t cover platform design defects allegedly harming kids. Enlarge (credit: ljubaphoto | E+) This week, some of the biggest tech companies found out that Section 230 immunity doesn't shield them f.....»»
Feature Request: Make HomeKit truly smart, with AI features
It’s been reported that Apple is working on making iOS 18 the biggest update in years, and I’ve argued that it needs to do so, with artificial intelligence at its heart. In particular, I’d like to see Apple bring AI smarts to HomeKit. That i.....»»
Teenage social media addiction lawsuits can proceed, rules judge
The First Amendment doesn’t protect developers from lawsuits alleging that apps like Instagram and TikTok led to social media addiction among teenagers, a US district judge has ruled … more….....»»
Boosting profits for technology holders and licensees through game theory
Patents and licenses safeguard the intellectual property of the rights holder from being copied or sold without their permission. Companies and individuals who want to make use of the patented or licensed invention must make a formal request to do so.....»»
NASA wants to learn to live off the land on the moon
In preparation for the upcoming Artemis missions to the lunar south pole, NASA recently solicited a request for information (RFI) from the lunar community to map out its future Lunar Infrastructure Foundational Technologies (LIFT-1) demonstration for.....»»
Alaska judge sides with company on new $7.5 billion oil project
A federal judge upheld the Biden administration's approval of ConocoPhillips' 600-million-barrel Willow oil development in Alaska, a blow to environmentalists who argued it would imperil wildlife and exacerbate climate change......»»
Former Okla. Kia, Mitsubishi dealer gets nearly 11 years for fraud, tampering
U.S. District Judge Stephen Friot sentenced Bobby Mayes to 130 months in prison for defrauding car lenders at his Big Red Dealerships Group and a concurrent 65 months for tampering with his case after his conviction. He must also forfeit $1 million i.....»»
‘Always a sight to see!’ NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft flies again
Aviation enthusiasts will be delighted to learn that NASA's extraordinary Super Guppy aircraft recently took to the skies again......»»
How to find your BitLocker recovery key
If you find yourself faced with a BItLocker key request and don't have it to hand, don't fret. There are a number of ways to recover it. Here's how to do it......»»
Room-temperature superconductor study retracted by Nature
A study published in March claiming the discovery of a superconductor that works at room temperature—a scientific holy grail—has been retracted by the high-profile journal Nature at the request of most of its authors......»»
Data broker’s “staggering” sale of sensitive info exposed in unsealed FTC filing
Judge: Data broker’s motion to sanction FTC “long on hyperbole, short on facts.” Enlarge (credit: da-kuk | E+) One of the world's largest mobile data brokers, Kochava, has lost its battle to stop the Federal Trade.....»»
Judge gives Carlos Ghosn eviction order
The former Nissan and Renault chairman claims the house was purchased to be his residence, but its owner says he's trespassing......»»
A 50 percent more efficient big rig? Meet Super Truck II
It was achieved through a combo of aero, tire, and powertrain improvements. Enlarge / This is the Freightliner Super Truck II, the result of Daimler Trucks North America's work partly funded by the Department of Energy. (credit:.....»»
FTX: "Crypto King" tells judge he acted on legal advice
Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried testifies to fraud trial judge after jury sent home......»»
Old-school problems, old-school solutions: We help aero-test a Mustang
OVC builds recreations of 1960s Mustangs—we help test a Peter Brock-designed hood. Enlarge / OVC's Shelby Mustang recreations are accurate enough to be granted official papers to compete in historic racing. (credit: Michael Teo.....»»
China denies Taiwan election interference, then interferes anyway
Chinese authorities say their tax and land use probe into iPhone maker Foxconn is unrelated to forthcoming elections, but then cautions firms over "social responsibilities."A Foxconn facilityFoxconn is being investigated by two different Chinese auth.....»»