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Aug 15, 2024

Law of “Infodynamics” Supports Theory That We Are Living in a Simulation

Posted by in categories: computing, Elon Musk, physics

A University of Portsmouth physicist has explored whether a new law of physics could support the much-debated theory that we are simply characters in an advanced virtual world.

The simulated universe hypothesis proposes that what humans experience is actually an artificial reality, much like a computer simulation, in which they themselves are constructs.

The theory is popular among a number of well-known figures including Elon Musk, and within a branch of science known as information physics, which suggests physical reality is fundamentally made up of bits of information.

Aug 14, 2024

There Are 10,000 Active Satellites In Orbit. Most Belong To Elon Musk

Posted by in categories: Elon Musk, internet, satellites

For the first time in human history, there are now 10,000 functioning satellites above our heads, whipping around the Earth at high speed. It’s a milestone that showcases decades of technical achievement but might also make it harder to sleep at night if you think about it for too long.

The count comes from the latest estimate by Jonathan McDowell, an astronomer at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and leading watcher of most things orbital. McDowell estimates there are 10,036 active satellites in orbit as of July 18.

Remarkably, this figure has roughly quadrupled over just the past half-decade, thanks almost entirely to Elon Musk, SpaceX and their massive Starlink constellation of broadband routers in low-earth orbit.

Aug 9, 2024

Tesla launches new bundle with 3 years of FSD, Supercharging, and premium connectivity

Posted by in categories: Elon Musk, robotics/AI, transportation

Tesla is trying something new. The automaker is offering a bundle of 3 years of subscription to Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised, Supercharging, and premium connectivity.

Tesla has been having issues selling its FSD package.

For years, CEO Elon Musk claimed that Tesla would keep increasing prices as the system got better, which he claims would then make Tesla vehicles “appreciation assets”

Aug 7, 2024

Elon Musk Interview

Posted by in categories: Elon Musk, robotics/AI

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Aug 6, 2024

EV costs on track to match gas guzzlers next year as battery prices drop ‘dramatically’

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, Elon Musk, sustainability

The higher cost of owning an electric versus a gas-powered vehicle is a sticking point for many would-be buyers of EVs. Now, the price of a key EV component is falling, raising hopes that automakers could close the gap as they grapple with waning demand.

Batteries make up about one-third to one-fourth of the cost of producing an electric vehicle, according to Goldman Sachs analysts. The firm predicts the global average cost to automakers for batteries in 2024 will average about $115 per kilowatt hours, about 23% lower than last year. Prices are expected fall another 20% in 2025.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk (TSLA) recently noted costs have come down for lithium-ion cells used in EV batteries, a big reversal from the “massive spike” during the pandemic when car manufacturers put in “giant, giant orders.”

Aug 6, 2024

Second patient receives the Neuralink implant

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, computing, Elon Musk, neuroscience

Elon Musk says his startup Neuralink has implanted a brain chip into a second patient and plans to perform another eight trials later this year.


Almost half the electrodes are working… for now.

Aug 5, 2024

Elon Musk says his brainchip patients will soon ‘outperform a pro gamer’, then takes a big old puff and says ‘let’s give people superpowers’

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, Elon Musk

What could go wrong!

Aug 4, 2024

SpaceX Reveals Raptor 3 Engine and Specifications

Posted by in categories: Elon Musk, space travel

SpaceX has unveiled the Raptor 3 engine, marking significant advancements in thrust, specific impulse, and mass efficiency compared to previous versions. The Raptor 3 boasts a thrust of 280 tf, a specific impulse of 350s, and an engine mass of 1,525 kg. The SpaceX Raptor 3 engine has potential to exceed 300 tons of thrust in future iterations, emphasizing ongoing efforts to improve efficiency.

Raptor 3 is 36% lighter than Raptor 1. It has 51% more thrust at sea level versus raptor 1. Raptor 3 is 7% lighter than Raptor 2. It has 21% more thrust at sea level versus raptor 2. Elon Musk indicates that Raptor could get another 8–10% more thrust.

Raptor 3 has 2.75 million newtons of thrust versus 2.26 million newtons for the Raptor 2. 33 Raptor 3 engines would provide 90.75 million newtons of thrust for a 33 engine super heavy booster. 35 Raptor 3 engines would provide 96.3 million newtons of thrust for a 35 engine super heavy booster.

Aug 4, 2024

Chevron announces it’s also leaving California for Texas

Posted by in categories: Elon Musk, space travel

Chevron Corp. announced on Friday that it will also move its headquarters from California to Texas, just weeks after Elon Musk announced that SpaceX and X were fleeing for the Lone Star State.

The news came as the company reported its second-quarter earnings on Friday, which fell far short of profit expectations.

According to the company, Chevron’s headquarters will move from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas.

Aug 2, 2024

Rocket Report: Falcon 9 is back; Starship could be recovered off Australia

Posted by in categories: Elon Musk, space travel

Elon Musk doesn’t expect the next Starship test flight to occur before late August.

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