Summary: Rocket Lab CEO, Peter Beck, says that launch contracts are essentially worthless until a rocket is proven and flying. Beck explains that when Rocket Lab first launched its Electron vehicle, it had to offer low introductory pricing because it was unproven. He wants to avoid repeating that experience with Neutron, Rocket Lab’s next-gen launch…
Summary: Zeekr, the luxury electric vehicle brand under China’s Geely, is preparing to list its shares publicly in the U.S. The filing shows increasing losses between the first halves of 2023 and 2022. There is concern about China’s influence on Zeekr’s business decisions. If the IPO goes through, it will be the first major Chinese…
Summary: Social media users are using the watermelon emoji 🍉 as a symbol of support for Palestine and Gaza, especially as a replacement for the Palestinian flag, which is often banned or censored. The watermelon emoji’s colors (red, green, and black) match those of the Palestinian flag, making it a suitable substitute. The use of…
Summary: Humane, the company behind the AI Pin wearable device, opened its doors to the press for a demo of their product. The AI Pin is a lapel-worn device that uses AI to display information and interact with the user. It features a Snapdragon processor, 32GB of storage, a 12-megapixel camera, and a touch panel….
Summary: Singapore-based startup EduFi has raised $6.1 million in a pre-seed funding round to support its student loan platform. The startup has launched an AI-powered study now, pay later (SNPL) lending platform and mobile app in Pakistan, where there is a high poverty level and low literacy rates. EduFi aims to address the country’s education…
Summary: In 2023 to 2024, a number of Sony E-mount lenses are rumored to be released The rumored lenses include the Sony FE 20-70mm f/4 G Lens, Sony FE 50mm f/1.4 GM Lens, Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II Lens, Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM II Lens, and more Other lenses that are…
Summary: Sony has announced the new Sony A9 III, the world’s first mirrorless camera with a full-frame global shutter sensor The A9 III features a newly designed 24.6MP Exmor RS CMOS sensor, 120 fps continuous shooting, and flash sync at all speeds up to 1/80,000 sec The Sony A9 III is priced at $5,998 and…
Summary: Canon is rumored to be releasing several new RF lenses in 2023 to 2024, including tilt-shift lenses with autofocus, prime lenses, and zoom lenses. The rumored lens roadmap includes the Canon TS-R 14mm f/4L and TS-R 24mm f/3.5L tilt-shift lenses with autofocus. Prime lenses that could be released include the Canon RF 12mm f/1.8L…
Summary: In 2023 to 2024, there will be a number of new Sony cameras released. There is one unannounced camera code registered in China, meaning there will be one new camera announced in the next three months. Some of the rumored cameras include the Sony ZV-E20 & ZV-E10 II, Sony a7S IV, Sony FX3 II,…
Summary: Nikon is rumored to be releasing several new cameras in 2024, including the Z6 III, Z7 III, and Z70. There are also rumors of an entry-level full frame Z5 II and mid-range APS-C Z50 II. Additionally, the flagship full frame Z9 II is expected to be released in 2025 or 2026, potentially featuring a…