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| | Hey Waivly Crew! 🌊 In today's edition, we've got a variety of topics to explore. | | Here's what's on the horizon today: | NASA to keep Starliner crew in space until 2025 Ikea launches secondhand peer-to-peer marketplace White House pressured Facebook over COVID-19 content Elon Musk's X is working on a new video conferencing tool
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NASA to keep Starliner crew in space until 2025 | | Ever had an eight-day road trip turn into an eight-month adventure? If not, count yourself lucky compared to astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who are now stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) until 2025 due to Boeing Starliner issues. NASA announced this delay on Saturday, citing safety concerns with the spacecraft's malfunctioning thrusters. | | The thrusters, crucial for proper landing and orientation, failed during docking, and engineers haven't yet found a reliable fix. With limited docking space and the need to ensure astronaut safety, NASA decided to use a SpaceX capsule for their return in February instead of relying on the Starliner. | | This setback is a significant blow to Boeing's already troubled reputation, exacerbating issues following the 737 Max crashes and ongoing problems with its space program. NASA's cautious approach highlights the importance of safety in space missions. |
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Ikea launches secondhand peer-to-peer marketplace | | Forget eBay and Facebook Marketplace—Ikea is launching its own platform for reselling its products. The new site, Ikea Preowned, will let users buy and sell secondhand Ikea furniture directly. Sellers can list items by entering product names or uploading photos, choosing the condition, setting a price, and including product details like measurements and promotional images. | | Buyers will pick up items from sellers, who can opt to receive payment or an Ikea voucher with a 15% bonus. For now, listings are free, but future fees, if any, will be minimal, according to Jesper Brodin, CEO of Ingka, Ikea's largest retailer. | | This initiative supports Ikea's sustainability goals, including significant emission reductions by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The move aligns with Ikea's ambition to become a "circular business," using only renewable and recycled materials by 2030. |
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White House pressured Facebook over COVID-19 content | | Mark Zuckerberg revealed that the Biden administration pressured Facebook in 2021 to censor Covid-19 content. In a letter to the House Judiciary Committee, the Meta CEO admitted that senior officials urged Facebook to suppress specific content, including satire. Zuckerberg expressed regret over not resisting the pressure more forcefully, acknowledging that some decisions made during that time wouldn't be repeated today. | | He stated, "I believe the government pressure was wrong and regret that we were not more outspoken." Despite efforts to limit misinformation during the pandemic, social media platforms struggled to manage the surge of false content. | | Earlier this year, the Supreme Court supported the Biden administration, allowing the government to request the removal of harmful misinformation, overturning a previous ruling that restricted such communication. |
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X is working on a new video conferencing tool | | X is testing a new feature, X Conference, which resembles a basic version of Zoom and is currently used primarily by its employees. According to X employee Chris Park, the tool supports multi-person video calls and might soon include features like pinning speakers and improved notifications. Elon Musk showed support by reacting positively to Park's post. | | App researcher Nima Owji noted that X Conference will support spatial audio and built-in captions, but its broader appeal beyond X's internal use is uncertain. The platform already offers person-to-person video calls and public broadcasts but has faced technical issues during high-profile streams. | | Though it's unclear who X's target audience is for this feature, the company has previously introduced corporate-oriented tools, like a job search function, and Musk has hinted at developing a LinkedIn-like platform. |
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