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Race for Moon south pole heats up as Blue Origin and China\'s Chang\'e 7 target Shackleton crater

The United States and China are stepping up competition to explore the Moon’s south pole near Shackleton crater. Blue Origin’s Endurance lander and China’s Chang’e 7 mission are expected to launch around the same time in the second half of this year and attempt to land near the crater rim. The site is seen as promising for water ice in permanently shadowed areas and near-continuous sunlight on the rim for solar power.

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Bezos-backed Slate Auto bets on ultra-low-cost electric pickup priced under $20,000

U.S. electric vehicle startup Slate Auto is building a presence with an ultra-low-cost electric pickup strategy. It has drawn attention by securing 150,000 reservations, led by a price point under $20,000 and a highly customizable design. The company aims to start mass production by the end of 2026 and is reviewing a former printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana, as a production base. Changes to a $7,500 federal tax credit and management reshuffling are key variables.

Telecommunications & Media

How Amazon built Alexa and Echo

Amazon took years of persistent experiments and trial and error to build a new voice-based computing experience. The Verge examined the internal process behind the creation of the Echo smart speaker and Alexa voice assistant. Jeff Bezos had long believed computing would move from keyboards and screens to voice. Engineers faced challenges in understanding speech and context, and in improving speed and accuracy. Competition and an unusual quiet launch strategy also shaped development and early reception.