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SpaceX’s latest test flight ends with Starship loss

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2 years ago

March 15, 2024

SpaceX’s mega rocket blasted off on another test flight overnight and made it farther than two previous attempts, but the spacecraft was lost as it descended back to Earth.

Watch the super hot plasma field grow as Starship re-enters the atmosphere! pic.twitter.com/to4UOF2Kpd

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 14, 2024

The company said it lost contact with the spacecraft as it neared its goal, a splashdown in the Indian Ocean, about an hour after liftoff from the southern tip of Texas near the Mexican border.

This third test achieved multiple milestones before likely breaking apart. The first two flights last year lasted mere minutes before blowing up over the Gulf of Mexico.

The Starship vehicle — which includes the upper Starship spacecraft and a rocket booster known as the Super Heavy — took off from SpaceX’s private Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, at 8.25am on Thursday (12.25am Friday AEDT).

Contact lost

An hour after lift off, SpaceX commentators said contact had been lost with the spacecraft.

“The ship has been lost. So no splashdown today,” said SpaceX’s Dan Huot.

“But again, it’s incredible to see how much further we got this time around.”

Earlier during the flight, which took place exactly 22 years after the rocket company was founded, SpaceX’s Elon Musk had congratulated his team.

“SpaceX has come a long way,” Musk said via X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, which he now owns.

Starship will take humanity to Mars pic.twitter.com/BMBNI2mMKF

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 14, 2024

SpaceX also never intended to recover Starship after this flight test. The spacecraft was expected to make a hard landing. And the Starship spacecraft made it much further into flight than during two previous tests in 2023.

The company routinely frames failures during these early test flights as normal. The goal of these flight tests is to gather crucial data so that engineers can go back and tinker with Starship, improving it for future missions.

SpaceX considers the Starship system crucial to its founding mission: to carry humans to Mars for the first time.

Take off

And critically, NASA has chosen Starship – the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built – as the landing vehicle that will ferry its astronauts to the lunar surface on the Artemis III mission slated to take off as soon as September 2026.

“Congrats to SpaceX on a successful test flight! Starship has soared into the heavens. Together, we are making great strides through Artemis to return humanity to the Moon— then look onward to Mars,” wrote NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on X.

The Super Heavy booster — the first stage, or bottommost part, of the launch vehicle roared to life and soared out over the Gulf of Mexico.

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Apple’s AI wearable push: Cameras, speakers and a 2027 vision

Apple is developing an AI-powered wearable device, aiming for a launch of 20 million units in the growing AI market.

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21 hours ago

January 22, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Apple is developing an AI-powered wearable device, aiming for a launch of 20 million units in the growing AI market.

Apple is reportedly developing an AI-powered wearable device equipped with cameras and speakers, signalling its next major move into artificial intelligence-driven hardware.

While still in early development, the company is said to be planning a launch scale of up to 20 million units.

This move places Apple squarely into the fast-growing AI wearable market, where tech giants are racing to define what hands-free, AI-first devices will look like. Rather than rushing to market, Apple appears to be taking a measured approach by embedding AI capabilities into its existing ecosystem.

Reports suggest Apple is also experimenting with camera-equipped AirPods and smart glasses, with a potential launch timeline around 2027. If successful, these devices could reshape how users interact with AI in everyday life.

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AI spending in 2026: Why investment is compounding, not just cyclical

As 2026 begins, AI investment debates rise; real revenue growth signals pivotal changes for tech adoption and future trends.

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2 days ago

January 21, 2026

Harvey Vargas

As 2026 begins, AI investment debates rise; real revenue growth signals pivotal changes for tech adoption and future trends.

As we kick off 2026, the debate around AI spending is heating up. Skeptics warn of cyclical hype, but new evidence suggests that AI investment is delivering real revenue and gaining traction across enterprises. Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies breaks down why this year could be pivotal for AI adoption.

We dive into how AI spending today compares to previous tech booms, the impact of circular funding models, and why enterprise and sovereign demand are driving durable growth. Brad explains the compounding effect of AI investment and what it means for future technological development.

Finally, we explore the race toward AGI and ASI and the broader implications for the tech landscape. From skeptics to believers, understanding these trends is key for investors, businesses, and tech enthusiasts alike.

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TSMC posts record profits on AI chip boom

TSMC posts record Q4 profit, driven by strong chip demand, exceeding predictions and signaling market dominance.

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7 days ago

January 16, 2026

Harvey Vargas

TSMC posts record Q4 profit, driven by strong chip demand, exceeding predictions and signaling market dominance.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has posted a record net profit for the fourth quarter, driven by strong demand for advanced chips.

Net profit surged 35% year-on-year, exceeding analyst expectations and signalling a dominant position in the semiconductor market.

Quarterly revenue also rose 20.5% compared to last year, supported by robust sales in AI and high-performance computing segments. The company’s success reflects the growing global appetite for cutting-edge semiconductor technology.

Looking ahead, TSMC plans to ramp up capital expenditure, projecting investments of up to $56 billion in 2026. The positive results have sparked an upbeat reaction across global markets, highlighting TSMC’s influence in the tech sector.

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