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40 years after the space shuttle Challenger disaster, spaceflight remains far from routine

January 29, 2026
Editor’s note: This story contains discussion of astronaut fatalities and dangerous moments in human spaceflight. It was 40 years ago today (Jan. 28) that the space shuttle Challenger blasted off on its 10th mission to space. Sadly, the vehicle never made it there. Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff while carrying seven people, including “Teacher in Space” participant…
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Waabi raises $1B and expands into robotaxis with Uber

January 29, 2026
Autonomous vehicle startup Waabi has raised $1 billion and struck a partnership with Uber to deploy self-driving cars on the ride-hailing platform – the company’s first expansion beyond autonomous trucking. The funding consists of an oversubscribed $750 million Series C round co-led by Khosla Ventures and G2 Venture Partners and roughly $250 million in milestone-based capital from Uber…
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The Virtual Photographer of the Year 2025 has been announced and I’m impressed by the winner's video game stills!

January 29, 2026
The winners of the Virtual Photography Awards 2025 have been announced, and this year’s standout pictures include narrative-driven portraiture and otherworldly dreamscapes. The competition recognizes the most creative stills captured during video game play using in-game photography technology. This year saw over 3,200 entries across seven different categories. Hary G from the US scooped the…
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Rad Power Bikes may be saved? A mysterious buyer steps forward

January 29, 2026
Rad Power Bikes has officially found a buyer. Just over a month after entering the bankruptcy process, the once-dominant direct-to-consumer electric bike brand has reached an agreement to sell its assets. “As part of the bankruptcy process, Rad Power Bikes conducted an asset auction late last week,” a Rad Power Bikes spokesperson explained to Electrek. “The auction resulted in a successful…
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