SpaceX has announced a one-day delay to the Polaris Dawn mission, pushing the launch to August 27th. The delay is to allow for additional preflight checks, ensuring readiness for the historic mission. The Polaris Dawn mission, led by Shift4 Payments CEO Jared Isaacman, aims to conduct the first-ever commercial spacewalk and will see a crew of four travel further from Earth than anyone in over 50 years.
A court filing has unveiled the list of investors backing Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter. The list includes high-profile figures such as Saudi Prince Al Waleed bin Talal al Saud, Jack Dorsey, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Andreessen Horowitz. The revelation sheds light on the financial backing behind Musk’s ambitious plans for X as an all-encompassing app.
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company, has successfully implanted a second patient with its device, allowing the individual to control software and play video games. The company has addressed the issues encountered with its first patient and is aiming for widespread adoption of its technology in the coming years.
President Trump has expressed interest in appointing Elon Musk to a cabinet or advisory position if he wins the 2024 election, and Musk has responded positively. The two have discussed government efficiency and Musk has even hinted at his own ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ with a meme featuring the cryptocurrency Dogecoin.
Dogecoin has seen a 7% surge this week, reaching the $0.10 mark. While some traders believe this signifies a bullish trend, opinions are divided. Altcoin Sherpa suggests Dogecoin is a ‘buy and hold’ asset, while data from IntoTheBlock shows increased large transactions and a majority of holders remain profitable. Elon Musk’s playful social media post also contributed to the price rise.
Former President Donald Trump has expressed his admiration for Elon Musk’s work on X (formerly Twitter), calling him a ‘fantastic guy’ and a ‘brilliant person.’ Trump praised Musk’s efforts to restore a certain voice on the platform and reflected on his own experiences with social media, including his recent venture, Truth Social. This public praise comes amid Trump’s ongoing challenges with social media platforms and his own efforts to regain his online presence.
Rohan Patel, a former Tesla executive, believes Kamala Harris’ presidency would be more beneficial to the EV giant’s long-term success than Donald Trump’s, despite Elon Musk’s support for the former president. Patel argues that Harris would be better for Tesla’s core business of EVs and storage, though he acknowledges that neither party has been particularly effective in advancing autonomous vehicle technology. He contrasts Trump’s approach, which he believes would slow down sustainable energy and transportation advancements.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, stirred controversy by launching a Twitter poll asking his followers to choose between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as the next US President. The poll, despite being labelled ‘unscientific,’ saw a significant number of users participating and engaging in discussions, with Trump garnering a majority of votes. This poll comes in the wake of Musk’s recent interview with Trump on Twitter’s audio platform, Spaces, where they discussed various issues, including immigration.
Elon Musk is foreclosing on a Los Angeles home he previously helped filmmaker Jordan Walker-Pearlman purchase in 2020. While Musk provided most of the funds for the $7 million purchase, the couple has fallen behind on their $6.7 million loan, leading to the foreclosure process. Despite the situation, Walker-Pearlman emphasizes the positive impact of Musk’s generosity and maintains that the couple is cooperating with him. The foreclosure comes amidst Musk’s own fluctuating real estate decisions, including his previous vow to sell all his possessions and subsequent purchase of a mansion.
Elon Musk conducted a poll on X (formerly Twitter) asking users to choose between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris as the next president. The results show a significant preference for Trump, contradicting recent polls that suggest a closer race between the two candidates.
