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AutoFlight completes another first in eVTOL Airtaxis by flying three simultaneously [Video]

July 27, 2023
Just a few months after setting a world record for the longest flight by an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, AutoFlight has delivered another world first. The company just shared footage of it showing off not one but three of its Prosperity I prototypes flying at once, and it looks awesome. Check out the full video below. AutoFlight is a Shanghai-based sustainable aviation…
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Gear in this story

July 27, 2023
Leica announced an updated version of its Summilux-M 50mm F1.4 ASPH fast normal prime for its M lens mount in April 2023. The redesigned Summilux-M now has a closer minimum focus distance of 45cm (17.7″), down from 70cm (27.6″), 11 aperture blades (up from 9) and…
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Quick Charge Podcast: July 26, 2023

July 27, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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Thanks to wind and solar, Texas has kept the power on and the costs down

July 27, 2023
Wind, solar, and nuclear generated up to 55% of total power in Texas in the record-breaking end-of-June heat – keeping the natural gas share below 50%. Natural gas has ordinarily been the most common source of electricity generation in Texas, but wind, solar, and, to a lesser degree, nuclear are playing a major role in keeping the power on in the extreme heat, reports the US Energy Information…
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Lockheed, BWXT to build nuclear-powered spacecraft, engine

July 27, 2023
WASHINGTON — The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and NASA selected Lockheed Martin and BWX Technologies to develop an experimental nuclear propulsion system that could provide a more efficient power source for future in-orbit maneuvering and Mars-bound…
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NASA Awards $14 Million to Universities for Supportive STEM Efforts

July 27, 2023
NASA is investing more than $14 million in 19 U.S. colleges and universities to grow their STEM capacity to participate in critical spaceflight research and prepare a new generation of diverse students for careers in the nation’s science, technology, engineering, and math workforce. “These awards help NASA reach students and institutions that traditionally have had fewer opportunities in…
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023: Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Watch 6, Tab S9 and more

July 27, 2023
Samsung has finally announced its next generation of foldable smartphones, and a whole lot more. The company hosted its first ever Galaxy Unpacked event from its hometown of Seoul, South Korea overnight, and, in addition to the Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5, we also saw a new Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Tab Ultra. Engadget’s Richard Lai was on the ground in South Korea, supported by Mat Smith from…
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