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Tesla unveils new virtual power plant in Japan

August 29, 2022
Tesla has unveiled a new virtual power plant using Powerwalls home battery pack, and this time, it’s on an island, Miyako-jima, in Japan. We have seen Tesla putting a lot of effort into virtual power plants lately. A virtual power plant (VPP) consists of distributed energy storage systems, like Tesla Powerwalls, used in concert to provide grid services and avoid the use of polluting and…
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NASA delays launch of its massive SLS rocket amid engine issue

August 29, 2022
NASA delayed the launch of its colossal next-generation Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, as an engine bleed issue forced the agency to scrub its plans. The launch director halted the Artemis I launch attempt at approximately 8:34AM ET. SLS is a key component of NASA’s…
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Nichelle Nichols’ ashes will voyage to space aboard a Vulcan rocket

August 29, 2022
The ashes of Nichelle Nichols, the actress who played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the original Star Trek, will get sent into deep space on a rocket that memorializes her and several other Star Trek veterans (via Reuters). Nichols’ son, Kyle Johnson, donated her ashes after she died in July at age 89. Nichols’ ashes will head to space on a rocket fittingly called the Vulcan Centaur, with the…
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How to watch NASA’s Artemis I SLS megarocket launch

August 29, 2022
NASA’s massive Space Launch System (SLS) is almost ready for liftoff. This highly anticipated rocket launch has been over a decade in the making and marks NASA’s return to crewed missions to the moon. This mission is called Artemis I, and while there won’t be any…
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NASA’s megarocket is about to blast off toward the Moon

August 29, 2022
Okay, space fans. The moment is almost here. NASA is about to launch its next-generation rocket for the first time and send it hurtling out beyond the Moon. It’s going to be a wild time, but honestly, there’s been a lot going on here on Earth, too — and if you’re…
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Satellite-to-phone companies are thrilled about SpaceX and T-Mobile, actually

August 29, 2022
On Thursday, Elon Musk got on stage with T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert to announce that SpaceX is working with the carrier to completely eliminate cellular dead zones. The companies claim that next-generation Starlink satellites, set to launch next year, will be able to communicate directly with phones, letting you text, make calls, and potentially stream video even when there are no cell towers…
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Valve is testing a redesigned Steam mobile app

August 29, 2022
For over a decade, Valve has offered access to Steam through Android and iOS clients. In recent years, however, the Steam mobile app hasn’t gotten much attention from the company. Not only does it look dated, but it’s also a pain to use. I only keep it on my iPhone to take advantage of Steam Guard verification. The good news is that Valve is working on a new version of the mobile app. In a…
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