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Meet Helios, a new class of space tug with some real muscle
In recent years, there have been a number of modest 'tugs' brought online to ferry small satellites to designated orbits. These miniature spacecraft provide last-mile service and are useful for satellites launched as part of rideshare missions. However, these space logistics vehicles are generally designed for satellites with a mass of a few dozen to a few hundred kilograms. A new spacecraft, Helios, built by Impulse Space, aims to serve the market for larger in-space tugs capable of hauling bigger satellites to more distant orbits.
Musk Demands Bigger Stake in Tesla as Price for A.I. Work
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has demanded a bigger stake in the company as a price for his work on artificial intelligence. Musk threatened to "build products outside of Tesla" if the board doesn't raise his stake to 25 percent.
Music streaming platforms must pay artists more, says EU
The EU has proposed sweeping changes within the music streaming industry to promote smaller artists and ensure fair compensation for underpaid performers. A resolution addressing concerns regarding inadequate streaming royalties and biased recommendation algorithms was adopted by members of the European Parliament. The proposal aims to ensure that European musical works are accessible and not overshadowed by the overwhelming amount of content being added to streaming platforms.
Researchers discover GPU memory vulnerability affecting Apple, Qualcomm, Intel, and more
Researchers have described a GPU memory vulnerability that allows attackers to extract data from some devices with chips from Apple, Qualcomm, Intel, and others. Patching every affected device may prove challenging.
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