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General Motors (GM) is committing $625 million to expand its lithium production capacity through a joint venture with Lithium Americas Corp., aiming to secure domestic lithium supplies critical to electric vehicle (EV) battery production. The investment focuses on the Thacker Pass project in Nevada, which holds North America’s largest known lithium deposit, targeting an annual…
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SpaceX to Bring NASA Astronauts Home in 2025
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Boston Dynamics recently released a video showcasing their advanced humanoid robot, Atlas, performing a workout session as a quick warm-up before work. In the video, Atlas executes multiple push-ups, demonstrating enhanced agility and motor control. These updates underscore Boston Dynamics‘ ongoing commitment to advancing humanoid robotics technology, which includes refining the robot’s control algorithms and…
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Michael Saylor’s recent comments on Bitcoin self-custody have sparked considerable debate within the cryptocurrency community. In an interview, Saylor suggested that relying on large financial institutions—often referred to as “too big to fail” banks—could be a safer option than individual self-custody, which he argued increases seizure risks, particularly when managed by non-regulated entities. He referred…
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Clone Robotics has introduced a revolutionary android torso that mirrors human biomechanics, featuring a fully actuated bimanual design powered by artificial muscles. The torso’s structure includes a rigid cervical spine, functional elbow joints, and a complex array of joints in the shoulders, enabling lifelike movements and superior adaptability across a range of tasks. With 124…
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MicroStrategy has revealed an ambitious capital gameplan, aiming to raise $42 billion, split between an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering and fixed-income securities. The company plans to secure $21 billion through each channel, allowing it to expand its Bitcoin holdings while supporting its business intelligence operations. The announcement underscores MicroStrategy’s enduring commitment to Bitcoin as a…
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To remotely monitor and control individual sockets on a Power Distribution Unit (PDU) using Modbus communication, Modbus-TCP can be employed to access and modify specific registers over a network. Each socket (or outlet) on the PDU is associated with unique register addresses that allow users to read the status (on/off) or control the power state.…
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Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ and the former CEO of Binance, reportedly experienced a significant increase in his wealth during his four-month incarceration. An analysis by Forbes suggests CZ’s net worth surged by $3 billion, equating to approximately $25 million gained per day while in prison. This surprising financial growth is attributed to CZ’s…
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Civil engineering students recently participated in an earthquake-resistant building competition, showcasing structures designed to withstand seismic activity. Winning designs were chosen based on their ability to withstand shake tests, and judged for economic and aesthetic criteria. The event emphasized the importance of resilient infrastructure in disaster-prone areas, highlighting the role of engineering in reducing earthquake…
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The U.S. Treasury has identified a notable trend in which the rising use of stablecoins is significantly increasing the demand for U.S. Treasury bills. Treasury reports reveal that stablecoin assets now leverage approximately $120 billion in collateral tied up in T-bills and Treasury-backed repo transactions. This shift has resulted from stablecoins’ reliance on liquid, short-term…
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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has publicly thrown his support behind the prediction that Bitcoin is on track to hit $100,000 by the end of 2024. Known for his technological vision, Wozniak’s belief in Bitcoin’s potential as a store of value aligns with a growing number of financial experts anticipating a major price surge. Wozniak’s endorsement…
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a warning to Elon Musk’s America PAC, cautioning that its $1 million giveaway to registered voters in battleground states might breach federal election law. The DOJ’s Election Crimes Branch, part of its Public Integrity Section, reportedly sent a letter addressing the legality of the PAC’s daily cash award,…
