Neuralink’s First Patient Plays Chess Using Brain Chip
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, achieves a milestone by live-streaming its first patient, Noland Arbaugh, playing online chess using the implanted chip. The demonstration showcases the potential of the technology in restoring functionality to individuals with physical limitations, despite early-stage caution from experts and regulatory concerns.
SpaceX’s Super Heavy-Starship rocket completes third test flight
SpaceX’s Super Heavy-Starship rocket completes successful test flight, reaching space and experiencing peak heating before breaking apart during descent. Despite the mishap, company officials see the flight as a major step forward and believe the data collected will help improve performance for the next test flight.
Elon Musk Reveals Prescription Ketamine Use for Managing Depressive Episodes
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, disclosed in an interview that he uses prescription ketamine to manage his occasional depressive episodes. Musk claims the drug has been beneficial for investors in his companies, helping him stay in a positive frame of mind. This revelation sheds light on his personal approach to managing mental health and its impact on his role as a business leader.
Elon Musk Donates $30M to Cameron County, Texas
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has made a significant charitable donation to Cameron County, Texas, following a SpaceX rocket explosion in the region. Musk’s $20M pledge to Cameron County schools and $10M to City of Brownsville for downtown revitalization has sparked discussions about the impact of corporate giving and the influence of high-profile figures on local communities. This intersection of wealth, technology, and community development sheds light on the complexities of corporate giving and its implications for underprivileged regions.
SpaceX Prepares for Third Orbital Test of Massive Starship Rocket
SpaceX gears up for the highly anticipated third orbital test of its massive 400-foot-tall Starship rocket, with the livestreamed event expected to showcase advancements in space exploration technology. The test aims to achieve ambitious objectives, including a propellant transfer demonstration, re-lighting of a Raptor engine in space, and a controlled reentry of Starship, marking a significant milestone in space exploration.
Social Media Platform X Rolls Out New Calling Feature, Revealing User Locations
Strangers can now see the locations of users on X after the social media platform rolled out a new calling feature. Concerns have been raised by liberty groups and digital rights campaigners about the potential privacy and safety risks. The Information Commissioner’s Office emphasized the need for platforms to protect personal information. X’s new feature reveals a user’s IP address when they are called, potentially exposing their physical location and making them vulnerable to ‘doxxing’. The ability to disable the feature has also been met with reported difficulties.
X’s Ads Revenue Sharing: Earn as You Tweet
Learn about X, the new platform owned by Elon Musk, that allows users to earn money through ads revenue sharing. With a minimum of 500 followers, a verified profile, and 5 million organic impressions in the last 3 months, users can start earning. Find out more about the eligibility criteria and how to apply for ads revenue sharing on X.
Jeff Koons: Moon Phases Project Sends 125 Sculptures to the Moon
Artist Jeff Koons is set to send 125 sculptures to the moon on a rocket developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Each one-inch miniature Moon sculpture represents a phase of the Moon and is associated with significant historical figures. The launch, initially scheduled for February 14th, has been rescheduled for February 15th due to technical issues.
Tesla board remains silent after court ruling on Elon Musk’s pay package
Delaware court rules that Tesla must rescind Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package, but the company’s board remains silent. Musk lashes out at the court and plans to hold a shareholder vote to move Tesla’s site of incorporation to Texas. Shareholders await answers as Tesla’s board stays silent, avoiding public comments.
Tech’s Mixed Bag: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition
Tech’s Mixed Bag: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition By Joshua Fellman | January 30, 2024 Good morning. Alphabet falls on ad revenue, Microsoft’s sales jump. US strength puts the Fed in a bind. And supercars go quick. In the tech…