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Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports notched a major win in their antitrust fight with #NASCAR on Tuesday, tightening the case's scope and turning up the pressure for a settlement
#tech #skytech #blacksky #Jordan
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November 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Speaking on an upcoming episode of "Office Hours: Business Edition," Jim Farley (FORD CEO) said people should aim for #supplychain roles if they want to change the world and climb the corporate ladder
#tech #skytech #blacksky
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Ford's CEO shares the job that can help you climb to the top of the corporate ladder
Jim Farley said it's "no surprise" that Apple's Tim Cook came from a supply chain background because it requires similar leadership skills as a CEO.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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A growing weak spot in the magnetic field surrounding the #Earth could lead to #satellite malfunction and even cause them to undergo full blackouts, scientists warned in a new study
#tech #skytech #blacksky #magneticfield #science

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Something strange is happening to Earth’s magnetic field and it could spell doom for satellites, scientists warn
Strange patterns discovered at boundary between Earth’s liquid outer core and rocky mantle
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November 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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What Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package can teach you about negotiating your own salary www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-pl...
#tech #skytech #blacksky #tesla #negotiation #salary
What Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package can teach you about negotiating your own salary
Discover how you can negotiate your salary like Elon Musk by leveraging your value so you can get paid what you're worth.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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While there's no sign of #Playstation titles showing up on #Xbox, the Japanese game company seems comfortable giving them up to Microsoft's other baby: #Windows. Now we have our first look at what could be PlayStation's version of Xbox Play Anywhere. #gaming
www.tomshardware.com/video-games/...
Sony reportedly working on 'Cross-Buy' feature for unified game ownership between PlayStation 5 and PC — Leaked icons indicate Sony's answer to Xbox Play Anywhere is coming
One purchase across two platforms.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Even BYD Can't Escape Declining EV Sales www.autoblog.com/news/even-by...
#tech #skytech #blacksky #evs #BYD
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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As NASCAR explores new championship formats, one thing appears clear: NASCAR will abandon the one-race championship where the four drivers are eligible for the title and whoever finishes the best in the finale is the champion

#tech #skytech #blacksky #cars #NASCAR
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NASCAR Ready to Move on from One-Race Championship Format
NASCAR's one-race championship format isn't working, and it seems like the league is ready to make some necessary changes.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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#Switch2 sales have seemingly exceeded Nintendo's expectations, after shifting 10.36 million units (as of 30th September 2025) and becoming the "fastest-selling #Nintendo hardware to date".
#tech #skytech #blacksky #gaming

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Nintendo: 84% Of Switch 2 Players Transitioned From The Original Switch
The new hybrid system has now sold over 10 million units
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November 5, 2025 at 5:01 AM
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The 2026 #Lexus RZ electric luxury crossover SUV's lineup includes the 350e and 350e Premium, along with the 450e AWD, 450e AWD Premium, and a 550e F Sport AWD. It's on sale nationwide starting at $47,295 and increasing by $11k to $58,295. #tech #skytech #cars
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2026 Lexus RZ Goes on Sale From $47,295 With More Features and Power, Greater Efficiency
The 2026 Lexus RZ electric compact luxury crossover SUV's lineup includes the 350e and 350e Premium, along with the 450e AWD, 450e AWD Premium, and Luxury
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November 5, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Used EV prices dropped six times faster than gas cars. Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt EV top that list.
#tech #skytech #blacksky #evs #cars #tesla

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Tesla Model 3 Prices Dropping Like A ‘Lead Balloon,’ Says Study
A new study states that used EVs have lost 25% value over the past year, six times more than used gas cars.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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The new Galaxy S26 Ultra. Nice device with a few upgrades, but I have a feeling it won't move the units they are hoping for because it's not a big enough jump from the S25 Ultra.

#tech #skytech #blacksky #S26 #samsung
November 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Spotify profits off fake Drake streams that rob other artists of perhaps hundreds of millions in revenue shares, a lawsuit filed Sunday alleged—hoping to force Spotify to reimburse every artist impacted.
#tech #skytech #blacksky #music #Spotify #Drake #streaming

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Real humans don’t stream Drake songs 23 hours a day, rapper suing Spotify says
Proposed class action may force Spotify to pay back artists harmed by streaming fraud.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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'You Needed Guns, You Needed These Larger-Than-Life Characters' — #Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Explains Why Grand Theft Auto Won't Leave the United States
"It wouldn't really have worked in the same way elsewhere."
#gaming #GTA6 #skygaming #GrabdTheftAuto

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'You Needed Guns, You Needed These Larger-Than-Life Characters' — Rockstar Co-Founder Dan Houser Explains Why Grand Theft Auto Won't Leave the United States - IGN
Former Rockstar boss Dan Houser has explained why the Grand Theft Auto series won’t leave the United States in terms of its setting.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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This happens to the best of us. The cool part is because he wasn't afraid to talk about it, he's recieved more opportunities #tech #skytech

I was rejected from my dream #job at #Anduril and told I came across as 'aloof.' It taught me not to hide my nerves
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I was rejected from my dream job at Anduril and told I came across as 'aloof.' It taught me not to hide my nerves.
Ibrahim Shah learned from his Anduril rejection that it's "better to be nervous and authentic than to pretend like you have composure."
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November 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Tech giants promised “ambient computing.” We got digital billboards instead. www.fastcompany.com/91432377/sam...
#tech #skytech #blacksky #samsung #ads
Tech giants promised "ambient computing." We got digital billboards instead.
The screens we've installed everywhere have started to turn against us.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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Japanese Organization Representing the Likes of Bandai Namco, Square Enix, and Studio Ghibli Demands OpenAI Ceases Unauthorized Training of Sora 2 on Their IPs www.ign.com/articles/jap...
#gaming #sora2 #openai #ai
Japanese Organization Representing the Likes of Bandai Namco, Square Enix, and Studio Ghibli Demands OpenAI Ceases Unauthorized Training of Sora 2 on Their IPs - IGN
On October 28, the Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA), an organization representing many of Japan’s major publishers and producers, submitted a written request to OpenAI. As previously r...
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October 31, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Chinese rivals to Meta's AI glasses are piling up. How Goldman is playing the trend
Chinese rivals to Meta's AI glasses are piling up. How Goldman is playing the trend
From display to speaker manufacturers, several Chinese components suppliers are poised to benefit from growing demand for smart glasses, Goldman Sachs says.
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October 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Spotify's new TV interface is coming to a #SmartTV near you. The new interface is designed to bring video #podcast and music videos to customers. Slowly but surely it's morphing into a #music focused version of #YouTube
#Spotify #TV #BlackSky
October 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Microsoft's ambitious new Xbox: Your entire #Xbox console library, the full power of Windows PC gaming, and no multiplayer paywall www.windowscentral.com/gaming/xbox/...
#tech #skytech #blacksky #gaming
Microsoft's ambitious new Xbox: Your entire Xbox console library, the full power of Windows PC gaming, and no multiplayer paywall
The new Xbox platform is said to be a "premium" experience, and now we have some details on what it'll look like.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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"Nike Mind" is a new sensory-footwear concept where 22 independent foam nodes rest at the bottom of each shoe designed to “activate key sensory areas of the brain via underfoot," says Eric Avar, Vice President of innovation.." #tech #skytech #blacksky #Nike #NikeMind #sneakerhead
October 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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See inside American's new Airbus A321XLR, a long-range jet loaded with premium seats soon #flying to the US and beyond www.businessinsider.com/see-inside-a...
#tech #skytech #blacksky
American's new Airbus A321XLR has lie-flat business class
American's new premium-heavy Airbus fleet will serve its special transcontinental routes before eventually expanding to international cities.
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October 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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An axial flux electric motor from #Yasa set a new unofficial power density record.

The working prototype weighs just 28 pounds but makes (1005 HP)

The new motor outperforms the previous record holder by a whopping 40%.
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#ElectricMotor #EV #HoursePower #TechSky
This Tiny Electric Motor Is As Powerful As Four Tesla Motors Combined
It also weighs about as much as a bike. Combine the power and the weight, and you get a new unofficial power density record.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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#Waymo #robotaxis are coming to #London. The UK is ready to start piloting fully driverless vehicles.
October 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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The sleeper issue that could play a huge role in Virginia and New Jersey #midterms:
#AI #DataCenters are spreading across the country and contributing to rising #electricitbills. It’s becoming a political issue as lawmakers are still workshopping their response.
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The sleeper issue that could play a huge role in Virginia and New Jersey — and the midterms
Data centers are spreading across the country and contributing to rising electricity bills. It’s becoming a political issue as lawmakers are still workshopping their response.
www.nbcnews.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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This is just a real life black mirror episode playing out. 😵🥴

#music #ain't #Timbaland #art #TATA #blacksky

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Tata Taktumi - Glitch x Pulse (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by tata
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October 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM