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NASA has lost contact with its MAVEN spacecraft orbiting Mars and faces potential fuel depletion issues with another orbiter, Mars Odyssey. This raises concerns about the longevity of Mars missions and the need for new communication relays.
Proton has introduced Proton Sheets, a new end-to-end encrypted spreadsheet application, to rival Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel. The tool aims to protect user data from Big Tech's data-harvesting practices by offering secure, real-time collaboration.
Scribe, a startup documenting enterprise workflows, raised $75 million at a $1.3 billion valuation to launch Scribe Optimize. This platform identifies impactful AI/automation opportunities. Scribe has over 5 million users and serves 78,000 organizations, including 94% of Fortune 500 companies.
Rivian plans to enhance its electric vehicles' autonomous capabilities with new hardware like lidar and custom silicon, targeting hands-free driving by 2026. Future plans include "personal L4" autonomy and a potential entry into the self-driving ride-hail market.
Google's Chrome team has introduced Disco, an experimental AI-powered browser designed to create personalized web apps, called GenTabs, based on user queries. Disco integrates AI chat and tab management, enhancing web interaction and project management through a more collaborative approach.
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