Space Industry

Lunar Data Center

Lonestar and Phison have launched a data center infrastructure to the moon on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, scheduled to land on March 4th. This marks the beginning of the first lunar data center. Lonestar's CEO, Chris Stott, stated the idea originated in 2018, driven by customers seeking secure, off-Earth data storage. Phison's Pascaris storage, solid-state drives (SSDs) designed for data centers, carries Lonestar's clients' data. The companies have been developing SSD storage units designed for space since 2021.

Automotive Industry

Nvidia's Vision for Robotic Cars

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang envisions a future with a billion robotic cars on the road.

Government & Business

Elon Musk's Government Cost-Cutting & Federal Benefits

Elon Musk's government cost-cutting project, known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), utilizes Salesforce Inc.’s Slack for team communication, according to CEO Marc Benioff. A report indicates that Musk's companies, particularly Tesla and SpaceX, have received at least $38 billion from the federal government via subsidies, contracts, loans, and tax credits. This amount might be even greater due to classified defense and intelligence projects, such as SpaceX's spy satellite development. Musk's DOGE has also been involved in terminating leases for Social Security Administration offices.

Politics and Finance

Elon Musk's Involvement in Government Funding

Elon Musk, attending President Trump's cabinet meeting, stated he influences budget decisions using DOGE, admitting to unilaterally choosing funded projects. He mentioned accidentally canceling Ebola prevention funding but quickly reinstated it. Musk defended the necessity of trillion-dollar deficit reductions by 2026. This has drawn criticism, alleging it bypasses Congress's authority and lacks proper oversight.

Technology and Privacy

Privacy-Focused App Alternatives

Amid growing data privacy concerns, users are turning to alternatives to mainstream apps that monetize personal data. Wallabag, a read-later web archiving service, offers a private alternative to Pocket. Signal, a secure messaging app, is praised for its commitment to user privacy through encryption and minimal data retention.

Technology

Elon Musk's Twitter Layoff Legal Challenges

Former Twitter employees are achieving initial successes in legal battles against Elon Musk's mass layoffs following his acquisition of the company in 2022.

Space Exploration

Lucy Spacecraft's First Asteroid Image

NASA's Lucy spacecraft has successfully captured its initial images of the main belt asteroid Donaldjohanson, marking a significant step before its main mission of exploring the Trojan asteroids near Jupiter. The asteroid, named after the discoverer of the Lucy hominid fossil, has an approximate diameter of 3 miles (4 kilometers). The spacecraft will approach within 596 miles (960 kilometers) of Donaldjohanson on April 20, 2025. Believed to be a fragment from a major collision around 130 million years ago, forming the Erigone family of asteroids, Lucy will continue to image Donaldjohanson over the next two months. The first Trojan asteroid Lucy will encounter is Eurybates, significantly larger at about 40 miles (64 kilometers) across.

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Automotive Industry

Volvo EX30 Cross Country

Volvo has added charm to the EX30 Cross Country EV. The modifications are expected to handle potholes and forest roads effectively.

Space Exploration

Artemis Campaign Plan

A revised Artemis campaign plan should be a high priority for the new NASA Administrator.

New Frontiers Mission

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have released proposed science themes for NASA’s fifth New Frontiers mission, highlighting key priorities for future space exploration. The report suggests mission concepts to meet scientists' needs while balancing mission portfolios. NASA’s fifth New Frontiers mission, likely launching in the 2030s, will consider candidates like a Saturn probe, a lunar sensor network, and a dwarf planet material sample return to Earth. The survey described 11 findings and suggested seven missions for review, including the Centaur Orbiter and Lander, Ceres Sample Return, Comet Surface Sample Return, Enceladus Multiple Flyby, Io Observer, Lunar Geophysical Network, and Saturn Probe.

Automotive Industry

Lucid Motors Leadership Change

Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson will step down and transition to the role of Strategic Technical Advisor. Chief operating officer Marc Winterhoff will serve as interim CEO while the board searches for a new chief executive. This leadership change occurs as Lucid aims to double its vehicle sales to 20,000 in 2025, compared to 10,241 EVs delivered in 2024. Lucid reported a net loss of $636.9 million for the fourth quarter and $3.06 billion for the year 2024, ending with $6.13 billion in total liquidity. Lucid has high hopes for its Gravity SUV, which has up to 440 miles of range, offers 800 horsepower, and accelerates 0–60 mph.

Law Enforcement

Las Vegas Police Acquire Tesla Cybertrucks

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is set to receive 10 Tesla Cybertrucks from an anonymous donor, believed to be Ben Horowitz. Sheriff Kevin McMahill lauded the Cybertrucks, mentioning their utility in minimizing damage during a New Year's Day explosion at the Trump Hotel. The donation has sparked debate, given the Cybertruck's polarizing design and connection to Donald Trump.

Automotive Industry

Volvo ES90 Electric Sedan Unveiling

Volvo is set to unveil its high-tech electric sedan, the ES90, next month, revealing details about its range and battery efficiency. The ES90 features a new 800-volt architecture, enabling faster charging and longer ranges. It can add 300km (186 miles) of range in 10 minutes at a 350kW fast-charging station and offers a driving range of up to 700km (435 miles) under the WLTP cycle. Upgraded components support the higher voltage system, including lighter, more efficient motors and improved thermal management. The ES90 will also feature new battery management software that reduces charging time from 10 to 80 percent by 30 percent, down to 20 minutes. Additionally, it incorporates recycled materials and a blockchain-based battery passport for tracking raw materials.