Huawei’s 3 new MatePad tablets run HarmonyOS

Huawei is expanding the reach of its HarmonyOS software with the launch of three new tablets powered by the operating system. The Huawei MatePad 11, MatePad Pro (10.8 inch), and MatePad Pro (12.6 inch) will be available in China and Europe in the comi…

Huawei is expanding the reach of its HarmonyOS software with the launch of three new tablets powered by the operating system. The Huawei MatePad 11, MatePad Pro (10.8 inch), and MatePad Pro (12.6 inch) will be available in China and Europe in the coming weeks. While there’s plenty of evidence that HarmonyOS is really just a fork […]

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Launcher raises $11 million, ramps up hiring for 2024 flight

“Compared to our competitors, we are in the kindergarten of fundraising.”

Launcher is targeting 2024 for the launch of its Launcher Light vehicle, shown here in a rendering.

Enlarge / Launcher is targeting 2024 for the launch of its Launcher Light vehicle, shown here in a rendering. (credit: Launcher)

The California-based rocket startup Launcher said Wednesday it has raised $11.7 million in a Series-A round of funding, well above its $7 million goal, as it seeks to accelerate development of its first orbital vehicle.

In an interview, Launcher founder Max Haot said the company remains on track to debut the small satellite "Launcher Light" rocket in 2024. However, to meet this goal, the company needs to grow significantly now.

This is a big change for Launcher, which has prided itself on being an exceptionally lean company with few employees and low overhead costs. During its first four years, during which it focused on development of a first-stage rocket engine, the company had just a handful of employees and expended about $1.5 million per year.

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Schwimmender Kuhstall als Zukunftsmodell?

Die “Floating Farm” im Rotterdamer Hafen soll ein Modellprojekt für Lebensmittelversorgung in Zeiten des Klimawandels sein. Tierschutzbüro veröffentlicht Drohnenbilder

Die "Floating Farm" im Rotterdamer Hafen soll ein Modellprojekt für Lebensmittelversorgung in Zeiten des Klimawandels sein. Tierschutzbüro veröffentlicht Drohnenbilder