NASA's Mars Helicopter, Ingenuity, has achieved a major milestone, completing its 50th flight and breaking a new record for altitude of 59 feet. This marks the first time a rotorcraft has achieved powered, controlled flight on another planet, and the 50th flight was a repositioning mission to explore the "Fall River Pass" near the planet's Jerezo Crater. Since its first flight on April 19, 2021, Ingenuity has surpassed all expectations, transitioning from a technology demonstration to an aerial scout for the red planet.
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The family of Bob Lee has thanked the San Francisco Police Department for arresting Nima Momeni, the suspect in Lee's murder. Momeni is a 38-year-old man from Emeryville who is the owner of an IT business. The family has stated their intention to work with the District Attorney's office to ensure that Momeni is held accountable for his actions.
San Francisco police have arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of tech executive Bob Lee. The arrest was made in the Bay Area city of Emeryville and was announced by the city's Board of Supervisors President Matt Dorsey. Lee's death has been met with shock and sadness from many in the tech world and beyond, and the arrest of a suspect brings some closure to the tragedy.
Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled its new streaming service, Max, combining HBO Max and Discovery+ into one platform. It will launch on May 23 and offer a variety of scripted dramas and unscripted staples from both brands, as well as programming from other Warner Bros. Discovery brands. Max is part of Warner Bros. Discovery's effort to compete in the streaming marketplace, providing viewers with a wide selection of entertainment options.
NYC Officials Unveil Three High-Tech Policing Devices, Including Controversial Robotic Dog ‘Digidog’
NYC Officials Unveil Three High-Tech Policing Devices, Including Controversial Robotic Dog ‘Digidog’
New York City officials have unveiled three new high-tech policing devices, including a robotic dog nicknamed Digidog, a GPS tracker for stolen cars, and a cone-shaped security robot. Mayor Adams, a former police officer, said the devices will be used to keep the city safe and protect police officers. Commissioner Sewell said the devices will be rolled out in a transparent manner in close collaboration with the people they serve.
Twitter recently updated the label on NPR's main Twitter account to "Government-funded media," which does not accurately reflect the nonprofit media organization's funding. In response, NPR released a statement expressing their intention to not put their journalism on platforms that have demonstrated an interest in undermining their credibility. Elon Musk, who took over the social media company in November, revealed details about his leadership in an interview with BBC News, including appointing a new "CEO" – his dog.
NPR has announced that it will suspend its use of Twitter due to the platform labeling them as "state-affiliated media" and undermining their credibility. The decision was met with criticism from staff and the public, and NPR will continue to use other social media platforms to share their journalism. They will still use Twitter to promote stories and programs, but will no longer engage with their audience.
NPR has denounced Twitter's decision to label them as "state-affiliated media", arguing that it is inaccurate and inappropriate. Twitter CEO Elon Musk appeared to endorse the designation, and the labeling system has been seen as an attempt to limit the reach of certain news outlets. NPR President and CEO John Lansing has said that the non-profit media organization will continue to provide unbiased coverage of news and events.