Atomos space’s first mission, Telegram’s suspension & The new Android 15

A new week, a new edition of Tech Creator!

From space missions to suspensions, we’ve got it all in this edition.

Let’s launch right into it.

• After media companies in Spain (Atresmedia, EGEDA, etc.) complained that users were allowed to upload their content without permission by Telegram, Spain’s High Court ordered a suspension of the messaging app in the country while they conduct investigations. (Link)

• The new version of Android 15’s next developer preview announces 4 major new features that includes screen recording app notifications, better loudness control, and improved support for satellite communications. (Link)

• After launching on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Atomos Space’s first (and very ambitious) demonstration mission, Mission-1, faced a couple of challenges. But like always, Atomos managed to maneuver itself out of a disaster. (Link)  

• Analysts say that Reddit would need to spend more on content moderation since its new position as a public company may now bring on heavier scrutiny. In order to promote trust and safety, a rise in expenditure will be inevitable for the company. (Link)

• Apple, Meta, and Google targeted by EU in DMA non-compliance investigations. The Commission suspects violations of its new tech rules and is investigating for up to 12 months. (Link)

Did you know? 😯

• BMW has a new exciting concept car?

  • BMW has recently announced a new concept car called the Vision Neue Klasse X.

  • This car has been reported to have four super-brains, a 3D grille, and round battery cells. 

  • This SUV version of BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse sedan is expected to arrive in 2025.

• Russian hackers are targeting German Politicians?

  • German politicians are the new targets of elite Russian hackers. 

  • Security researchers working for Google owner Alphabet and Germany's cybersecurity agency said that they were trying to steal data.

  • The hacking group known as APT29 tried to trick German politicians into opening an “invitation” email by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). 

• Bitcoin is sending old US Mining Computers away?

  • Soon, at least 6,000 older Bitcoin mining machines will be sent away to a warehouse in Colorado Springs.

  • They will then be refurbished by SunnySide Digital before they are resold to overseas buyers. 

  • The outdated and refreshed machines will most likely be sold to countries like Ethiopia, Uruguay, and Tanzania.

Some more cookies 🍪

• Apple confirms the Vision Pro will get international launch this year!

• Tesla’s stolen battery technology is now on YouTube and LinkedIn.

• Neways is set to build a new plant in Klang, Malaysia. 

• Are we all still trapped in ‘The Matrix’?

Tech throwback: March 25, 1994

On March 24, 1994, Microsoft was reported to have released Excel version 4.0.

The release included an easter egg that showed dancing numbers 1, 2, and 3 that were later crushed by the Excel logo. 

This version of Excel was the first to introduce autofill. 

The time before autofill is hard to imagine in 2024, isn't it? 

And that’s a wrap. We’ll see you tomorrow (in the Matrix)!