Elon Musk

Mark Zuckerberg overtakes Jeff Bezos, becomes world’s second-richest person

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has surpassed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to become the second-richest person globally. Zuckerberg's net worth soared to $206.2 billion in 2024.

SpaceX Falcon 9 faces setback: FAA grounds rocket over second-stage malfunction

The malfunction caused the Falcon 9 booster to fall into an area of the Pacific Ocean outside the designated safety zone approved by the FAA for the mission.

Elon Musk plans to open a portal to Mars by October 2026

As SpaceX gears up for these groundbreaking missions, the focus remains on technological achievements and the broader vision of human settlement on Mars, even as Musk navigates the intersection of politics and space exploration.

NASA delays SpaceX crew-9 mission to ensure safe launch: New date set for September 26

SpaceX’s Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) has been rescheduled for September 26, 2024, after originally being set for August 18. The delay allows for additional time to complete final prelaunch procedures and ensure all systems are fully prepared.

Elon Musk's Neuralink can restore vision with new Blindsight device: Know-how

Neuralink's Blindsight is poised to change the future of vision restoration and brain-computer interfaces. While it’s still in the early stages, the potential impact on people with visual impairments and the broader medical community is immense.

'One lesson I have learned...': Elon Musk deletes 'insensitive' post on Biden, Harris after backlash

After facing huge backlash on social media, Musk deleted the post and wrote, "Well, one lesson I have learned is that just because I say something to a group and they laugh, it doesn't mean it's going to be all that hilarious as a post on X."

'No one trying to assassinate Biden, Harris': Musk drops insensitive comments after Trump attack

The business tycoon, Musk, on X, wondered, "And no one is even trying to assassinate Biden/Kamala". The insensitive post came in response to a query from an X user with the handle @cb_doge, who asked why the former President was being targeted.

Elon Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over proposed misinformation law

Australia has proposed legislation which could fine internet platforms up to 5 per cent of their global revenue for enabling misinformation. This came at odds with Elon Musk, who proclaims himself a free-speech absolutist.

Polaris Dawn Mission: Civilian astronauts complete groundbreaking spacewalk

Jared Isaacman, the businessman who is part of the mission says "Earth sure looks like a perfect world". He stated this as he left the SpaceX capsule and stepped out into space.

'I'll give you a child': Elon Musk to Taylor Swift after she backed Kamala Harris in US elections

Earlier today, Taylor Swift announced to her 283 million followers that she will vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the upcoming elections. Swift's post was signed off as "childless cat lady" in a dig at controversial remarks made by Trump's running mate JD Vance.

SpaceX sends billionaire crew on historic spacewalk mission: All you need to know

SpaceX launched four private astronauts into space aboard a modified Crew Dragon capsule, marking the start of the Polaris Dawn mission. This five-day mission, which lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 5:23 a.m. EST (0923 GMT), aims to test new spacesuit designs and more.

SpaceX to launch first Starship to Mars in 2026, crew Mission in 4 years: Elon Musk confirms

Elon Musk envisions a future where humanity expands beyond Earth, with SpaceX spearheading the mission to make life multi-planetary. Through a focus on reusability and cost reduction, SpaceX is breaking new ground in space exploration, with the ultimate goal of establishing a self-sustaining city.

Trump claims Musk 'agreed' to head efficiency commission that will audit govt' finance, performance

 Donald Trump said on Thursday he would establish a government efficiency commission headed by billionaire supporter Elon Musk if he wins the November 5 election.

X users can now edit DMs: Here's how to use this feature

Various social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and Messenger allow their users to edit DMs; however, this functionality was missing on X until now.

Brazil Supreme Court panel upholds judge's decision to suspend Elon Musk's X platform nationwide

Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, who was engaged in a bitter feud with Elon Musk, ordered the suspension of X for failing to appoint a legal representative. Musk's satellite internet provider Starlink has refused to comply with his decision as its bank accounts remained frozen.

Elon Musk reveals flaw in X’s algorithm: Struggles to differentiate outrage from approval

Elon Musk has highlighted a significant issue with the platform's algorithm that affects how content is displayed to users. Here's a closer look at the challenges and potential changes ahead.

EXPLAINED: Why Brazil shut down X platform and what is Elon Musk's feud with top judge?

Brazilian Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered a shutdown on Elon Musk's X platform after it failed to appoint a local legal representative. This marked an escalation in the months-long feud between Moraes and Musk over free speech and hate speeches.

Brazil suspends Musk's social media platform X for non-compliance of norms

The full bench of Brazil's Supreme Court is expected to review the case, although no date has been set for the deliberations.

Brazil Supreme Court gives 24-hour ultimatum to Elon Musk's X: 'Appoint legal representative or...'

Justice Alexandre de Moraes' recent order represents the latest turn in the ongoing dispute with Musk's platform. Earlier this year, the company faced off with de Moraes over issues related to free speech, far-right accounts, and misinformation on the site.

Elon Musk backs California Bill to regulate AI: A step towards safer technology