Here are the top trending news from the world of technology..
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SpaceX gears up for Record-breaking Satellite Launch
As early as Saturday morning, SpaceX will be earning yet another feather in its cap by launching most number of satellites in a single mission. Elon Musk’s satellite company will be launching total 143 satellites into sun-synchronous orbit as part of its rideshare program that was announced in late 2019. If the mission becomes successful then SpaceX will be breaking the record of Indian space agency ISRO’s previous record of most satellites launched. In 2017, ISRO had launched 104 satellites into few sun-synchronous orbits.
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Pinterest launches new AR feature for eye shadow styling
Pinterest is ramping up its virtual makeup try-on capabilities by rolling out a new augmented reality feature that will allow online shoppers to virtually try out new eye-shadow linear. As of now, customers can try 4,000 shades offered by brands like Lancome, YSL, Urban Decay and NYX cosmetics.
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World gets to experience first-ever virtual reality premier with Baba Yaga
Last week, the world got the novel experience of witnessing one of its kind Hollywood movie premiers. Nothing was unusual about last week’s Baba Yaga’s premier except for the fact that it was all virtual and not real. In the post-pandemic era, the creator of short film Baba Yaga thought of giving a VR touch to its movie premier, which allowed everyone to enjoy the premier in the comfort of their home. Of course, they all needed a VR headset to enjoy the movie premier.
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After Timnit Gebru, Google suspends Ethical AI Team Lead Margaret Mitchell
Google has reportedly revoked the privileges of its ethical AI team leader Margaret Mitchell and has put her under investigation for her alleged controversial activities. If Google does fire Mitchell then she will be the second outspoken critic in Google’s Ai team to be sidelined in a month.