Technology

BBC — World May 23

SpaceX successfully launches Starship V3 rocket on test flight

On May 23, 2026, SpaceX launched its Starship V3 rocket, which is noted as the largest and most powerful rocket in history. This successful launch came after an earlier attempt was postponed.

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SpaceNews May 23

Blue Origin Completes Investigation into New Glenn Launch Failure

Blue Origin has completed its investigation into the failure of the New Glenn rocket's third flight, allowing for the resumption of launches. The announcement was made on May 22, but specific details about the investigation's findings were not provided.

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TechCrunch May 22

AI Used to Reconstruct Voices of Deceased Pilots from Cockpit Recordings

Researchers have employed AI technology to reconstruct the voices of deceased pilots from cockpit recordings using spectrogram analysis. This led to the NTSB temporarily blocking access to its docket system.

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TechCrunch May 22

SpaceX conducts first launch of Starship V3, booster lost on return

On May 22, 2026, SpaceX launched its upgraded Starship V3 for the first time. The launch was mostly successful, but the booster was lost upon return.

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Ars Technica May 22

Four Russian Satellites Adjust Orbits Near ICEYE Radar Satellite

Four Russian military satellites have changed their orbits to match that of an ICEYE radar surveillance satellite, raising concerns about Russia's intentions. The adjustments were reported by Greg Gillinger, a retired Air Force space intelligence officer, based on open-source tracking data.

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Ars Technica May 22

First-generation Chromecast devices experience functionality issues

Users of the first-generation Chromecast have reported issues with the devices suddenly failing to cast content. While some speculated that Google may have intentionally disabled them, a Google product manager clarified that the company did not kill the devices.

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TechCrunch May 22

Blue Origin Receives Clearance to Launch New Glenn Rocket Following April Incident

Blue Origin has been authorized to launch its New Glenn rocket after an engine failure in April led to the loss of an AST SpaceMobile satellite. The company acknowledged the cause of the failure but did not elaborate further.

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New York Times — Tech May 22

Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities Due to Flooded Roads

Waymo has suspended its service in six cities due to issues with flooded roads. The company is also temporarily halting its highway service to improve its navigation system.

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Ars Technica May 22

European Law Enforcement Dismantles VPN Used by Cybercriminals

European law enforcement has dismantled the First VPN service, which was used for ransomware and other crimes. The operation involved identifying thousands of users and arresting the VPN's administrator, with support from Europol and Eurojust.

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Scientific American May 22

Lawyers Citing AI-Generated Cases Raises Concerns

Attorneys are increasingly referencing cases generated by AI, raising concerns about the accuracy of legal citations. This trend underscores a broader issue of trust in AI technology without proper verification.

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TechCrunch May 22

Kash Patel's Clothing Brand Website Taken Offline Following Hacking Reports

The website for Kash Patel's clothing brand has been shut down following reports of a hacking incident. Users on X indicated that the site was compromised, with hackers attempting to trick visitors into downloading malware.

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TechCrunch May 22

Google Search AI Update Affects Search Functionality for the Word 'Disregard'

A recent update to Google Search's AI has caused functionality issues when users search for the word 'disregard.' This has prompted concerns regarding the search engine's reliability.

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New York Times — Tech May 22

Sundar Pichai Acknowledges Public Concerns About A.I.

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, addressed public concerns regarding artificial intelligence during a press conference after the company's annual developer conference, acknowledging that anxiety about the technology's future is justified.

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Theregister.com May 22

Microsoft Introduces Option to Move Copilot Button to Toolbar

Microsoft has updated its Copilot feature, allowing users to relocate the Dynamic Action Button to the toolbar. This change aims to address user feedback about the button's visibility in the interface.

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Scientific American May 22

Span plans to convert household electricity into AI computing power

Span, a start-up focused on smart panels, is developing a system to convert spare household electricity into AI computing power. The scalability of this initiative and its implications for the residential grid are still being evaluated.

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Scientific American May 21

SpaceX postpones launch of Starship V3

SpaceX has delayed the launch of its Starship V3 rocket, which is the tallest and most powerful rocket to date. This launch will be the 12th flight test and the first for the V3 design, with a potential reschedule for Friday.

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New York Times — Tech May 21

Bluesky Reports Kremlin Hacking to Spread Misinformation

Bluesky announced that it has been targeted by Russian hackers who accessed user accounts to spread misinformation. The report was made public on May 21, 2026.

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New York Times — Tech May 20

Meta Employee Creates AI-Generated Songs for Layoff-Themed Radio Station

In response to layoffs at Meta, an employee has created an internal radio station that plays AI-generated songs focusing on job cuts. This initiative reflects the impact of the layoffs on the workforce.

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