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Tesla cofounder JB Straubel sends warning to automakers going all-electric: ‘Do the supply chain math’

October 13, 2021
Tesla cofounder and longtime CTO JB Straubel sent a warning to automakers that are making announcements about timelines to go all-electric: “Make sure you do the math when it comes to your supply chain.” In a new episode of “This Week in Startups,” Straubel discussed his early days at Tesla and how he is proud that the company achieved its mission to accelerate the industry’s…
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Watch William Shatner fly to space on Blue Origin’s tourist rocket

October 13, 2021
Early Wednesday morning, famed Star Trek actor William Shatner will boldly go where he’s never been before: actual space. Shatner, best known for playing James T. Kirk, Captain of the USS Enterprise, is set to fly to space and back, along with three fellow passengers, aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket out of West Texas. Today’s flight marks the second crewed flight for the New Shepard…
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The Tile Ultra Uses Your Smartphone Camera and AR To Find Lost Items

October 13, 2021
Tile has announced a new lineup of Bluetooth tracking devices including the first-ever tracking tag that supports Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for both iOS and Android devices. It also leverages an augmented reality interface to make finding it with a smartphone easier. The Tile Ultra uses a combination of UWB and Bluetooth to transmit directional and spatial data to narrow down its location more…
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Here’s a first look at HTC’s ‘Vive Flow’ VR headset

October 13, 2021
HTC teased on Tuesday its new VR headset “Vive Flow,” which is expected to be officially unveiled on October 14. However, well-known leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks) shared exclusive marketing images of the product on Twitter ahead of HTC’s official event. While the images do not provide us with any details of the technical specifications, they do show a glimpse of what to expect from the…
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