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Elon Musk Takes Aim At Jaguar’s New Logo Video. ‘Do You Sell Cars?’

British luxury carmaker Jaguar recently unveiled a new logo in an ad that has sparked controversy and confusion on social media. The video, which marked a departure from the brand’s traditional style, featured vibrant visuals but lacked any actual vehicles. The post, captioned "copy nothing," was met with skepticism, particularly from X owner Elon Musk, who took to the platform to criticise the approach. Musk commented on the post, "Do you sell cars?" drawing attention to the absence of cars in an advertisement meant to promote vehicles. In a playful response, Jaguar wrote, "Yes. We'd love to show you. Join us for a cuppa in Miami on 2nd December? Warmest regards, Jaguar." Copy nothing. #Jaguar pic.twitter.com/BfVhc3l09B — Jaguar (@Jaguar) November 19, 2024Jaguar’s decision to...
Business

Elon Musk Defends Matt Gaetz Amid Controversy Over US Attorney General Nomination

Amid growing calls to withdraw Matt Gaetz’s nomination for Attorney General due to allegations of sexual misconduct, Elon Musk has stepped in to offer his support. Musk dismissed the accusations as "less than nothing" and emphasised the principle of innocence until proven guilty. "Under our laws, a man is considered innocent until proven guilty," Musk posted, adding sharp criticism of current Attorney General Merrick Garland, whom he described as "an unprincipled douchebag." As for these accusations against him, I consider them worth less than nothing. Under our laws, a man is considered innocent until proven guilty. If AG Garland (an unprincipled douchebag) could have secured a conviction against Gaetz, he would have, but he knew he could not.… — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November ...
Science

Watch: Elon Musk’s SpaceX unable to repeat Starship booster catch, ends with dramatic splashdown – Times of India

Successful splashdown of Starship in Indian Ocean SpaceX conducted its latest test flight of the Starship rocket system on Tuesday, showcasing both challenges and milestones for the most powerful launch vehicle ever built. The nearly 400-foot-tall (121-meter) rocket, which took off from SpaceX's Starbase facility near Brownsville, Texas, faced difficulties recovering its enormous booster stage but achieved a successful splashdown of the Starship’s upper stage in the Indian Ocean.Booster recovery falls shortThe Super Heavy booster, powered by 33 Raptor engines, successfully propelled the Starship spacecraft into space before detaching and beginning its return to Earth. SpaceX had planned for the booster to execute a precision landing into the mechanical arms of the launch tower — nicknamed ...
Politics

Rocket boost to their bond: Elon Musk plays host as Donald Trump watches starship launch in Texas – Times of India

Tesla CEO and department of government efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk on Tuesday hosted the US President-elect Donald Trump at SpaceX's South Texas facility near the Mexican border. Trump observed attentively as Musk, using a model, explained the test procedures for the Starship rocket launch. The president-elect then watched the lift-off under the bright sunlight.The launch experienced complications when the reusable booster, unlike its previous test last month, failed to return to the launch pad. Instead, it was guided to land in the Gulf of Mexico.The launch event highlighted the growing alliance between them, with potential implications for American politics, governance, foreign policy, and space exploration, including potential human missions to Mars.Having contributed approximately...
Science

Isro depended on SpaceX to launch GSAT-N2 as its existing capability was not sufficient: Ex-chiefs – Times of India

SpaceX’s Falcon-9 lifts off with India’s Gsat-20 Bengaluru: India is depended on billionaire Elon Musk founded SpaceX to launch its latest communication satellite, GSAT-N2, from US soil as its existing launch vehicles lack the capacity to take off more than 4,000 tonne of payloads, former Isro chiefs said on Tuesday. SpaceX placed the 4,700 kg GSAT-N2 High-throughput (HTS) satellite onboard a Falcon 9 rocket into the desired orbit. GSAT-N2 weighing 4,700 kg is a Ka-band High throughput communication satellite that will enhance broadband services and in-flight connectivity across the Indian region, Isro's commercial arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) said. Speaking to PTI, former Isro chairperson K Sivan said, "The satellite (launched by SpaceX) was a heavier one beyond the capability of Isr...
Politics

Massive clash between Elon Musk and Trump aide at Mar-a-Lago dinner table. Reason is… – Times of India

Elon Musk accused Trump aide Boris Ephsteyn of leaking transition details to media -- at the dinner table at Mar-a-Lago. Elon Musk's rapid advancement in President-elect Donald Trump's inner circle upset many old-timers who felt iced out as Trump is always with the Tesla CEO who is also influencing the cabinet picks that Trump has been announcing. But this is not a simmering anger, there was a major outburst at the dinner table at Mar-a-Lago when Musk countered Boris Epshteyn -- a top adviser who reportedly pushed contentious Matt Gaetz for attorney general.Axios cited sources who confirmed that Epshteyn has been bristling at Elon Musk questioning the qualification of Epshteyn's candidates. "At one point during what the sources describe as a 'massive blowup' and a 'huge explosion', Musk ac...
Politics

Netizens & Businesses Leave Elon Musk Owned X To Create Accounts On Bluesky Post Trump’s Win

After the win of former US President Donald Trump in the recent elections, a number of users are fleeing X and switching to another social media platform known as Bluesky. After the win of Trump, the upcoming change to the terms of service of X threatens to complicate the legal challenges that Elon Musk and his team will have to face. According to a Reuters report, Bluesky reported on Thursday that it has added approximately 2.5 million new users over the past week, bringing its total user base to over 16 million. The platform is one of several apps positioning themselves as alternatives to the service formerly known as Twitter, following Elon Musk’s acquisition. Bluesky said, "We're seeing record-high activity levels across all different forms of engagement: likes, follows, new accounts, ...
Politics

Fact Check: Experts Debunk Claims Elon Musk’s Starlink Impacted Voting Machines In US Election

The Verdict: False There is no evidence that Starlink compromised the 2024 election, as most voting machines are not connected to the internet. Context Following the 2024 US presidential election, social media posts have circulated false claims that Starlink, a satellite internet service operated by SpaceX and led by Elon Musk, was linked to voting tabulation machines. The claims suggested that Starlink’s involvement might have compromised vote counts and jeopardised election security. The assertion quickly gained traction online, with many users implying that this connection presented a possible avenue for election manipulation. One example includes a TikTok video (archived here) that received over 40,000 likes and more than 3,100 shares. The video asserts that Starlink was used to upload...
Business

F*** You Elon Musk, Says Brazil’s First Lady In Viral Video; He Reacts

Brazil's first lady, Janja da Silva, used the "F-word" for billionaire Elon Musk during an event ahead of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, which will take place on Monday and Tuesday. She was speaking about the need to regulate social media to rein in misinformation when a ship's horn sounded. She joked, "I think it's Elon Musk," and added, "I'm not afraid of you, F*** you, Elon Musk."  Musk's social messaging platform X was halted in Brazil for a month this year after failing to identify a legal representation and disobeying court demands to remove accounts accused of propagating "fake news" and hate comments. Fuck you, Elon Musk,” says Brazil's first lady, Janja da Silva, during the G20 Social panel. pic.twitter.com/z99XqiHwnj — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 16, 2024Re...