Supersonic!

On June 5, 2026, NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, setting the stage for demonstrating its quiet supersonic capabilities later this year. NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less took off and landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, reaching a top speed of approximately Mach 1.1 (713 mph). The flight lasted 81 minutes, with the […]

Microsoft says it will tighten human rights controls when working with national security agencies after an inquiry found Israel’s Unit 8200 violated its ToS (The Guardian)

The Guardian: Microsoft says it will tighten human rights controls when working with national security agencies after an inquiry found Israel’s Unit 8200 violated its ToS  —  Announcement seeks to close a difficult chapter for the company after the Guardian revealed its platform was used in mass surveillance of Palestinians