The Taliban on Monday claimed to have conquered the Panjshir Valley and hoisted their flag over the last uncontrolled Afghan provincial capital, while representatives of the opposition forces there said they would continue fighting from the mountains. If the Taliban manage to keep Panjshir under control, it would be a symbolic keystone for the group’s … Read more
Stoke Space subjects its “three-pack” of thrust chambers to a hot fire test. (Stoke Space Photo) In just six months, Kent, Washington-based Stoke Space Technologies turned empty ground in Moses Lake, Washington, into a bridgehead for the construction of a fully reusable rocket optimized for satellite launches. “As recently as April, it was a barren … Read more
Apple has optimized its marketing for the Pro Display XDR in the UK following an investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Apple “informally solved” an ASA case last week and linked it to the 32-inch Retina 6K monitor, according to 9to5Mac. As of today, Apple will no longer market the Pro Display XDR on … Read more
Spent a day Driving a pre-production 2022 Mercedes Benz EQS gave an in-depth look at what the German automaker did with the billions of dollars it spent on electrification. The EQS is a carefully crafted flagship sedan that combines the automaker’s MBUX infotainment system, a new electric platform and performance improvements. It is an inexcusable … Read more