⚡️ SpaceX's Starship approved for takeoff

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After its first Starship trial met a fiery demise, SpaceX is hoping for a successful round two with FAA approval for a pivotal re-test.

But the stakes are high for Elon's reusable rocket dreams. Let’s dig in…

In today’s tech rundown:

• SpaceX gets approval for 2nd Starship launch

• French startup launches world's lightest smart ring

• 10 new products

• 7 quick stories

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TODAY’S HEADLINES

SPACEX

🚀 SpaceX gets approval for 2nd Starship launch

The Rundown: SpaceX just received regulatory approval from the FAA for a second test flight of its giant Starship rocket system, currently targeted for Friday morning.

The details:

• The first test in April resulted in an accidental explosion.

• Starship consists of the Super Heavy booster and an upper stage called Starship.

• Both rocket stages are designed to be fully reusable and enable interplanetary travel starting with Mars.

• If successful, the test will consist of a 90-minute flight followed by a descent into the Pacific Ocean.

The relevance: Nobody said revolutionizing commercial space travel would be easy. After the failed first test, Elon and SpaceX are ready for Round 2 — and success would mark a significant milestone for reusable rocket tech.

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SMART TECH

💍 French startup launches world's lightest smart ring

The Rundown: French startup Circular just launched their new Circular Ring Slim, claimed to be the lightest and thinnest smart ring with haptic feedback.

The details:

• Weighing in at just 2 grams, the ring is only 2.2 mm thick but packed with tracking sensors — able to capture 142 health markers.

• A new haptic nav feature allows users to control functions by tapping, which provides vibrations and other tactile feedback that can be felt.

• The vibrations also provide alerts and power a smart alarm to wake at optimal times.

• The platform also features an in-app AI assistant, which analyzes user’s health data to provide insights and advice.

Our thoughts: As health tracking becomes more and more integrated into our tech, the race for the most unobtrusive and user-friendly models is on — and with tons of features and AI integration, this looks like it packs a serious punch.

NEW PRODUCTS

🪙 OpenMeter- Usage metering for engineers (link)

🍇 Passionfroot Discovery- Find the best creators to promote your products (link)

💼 Joberty- Hire the best European devs for fast-paced remote work (link)

📹 Sharelo- An interactive video platform for sales and marketing (link)

💌 HoppyCoppy- Generate better emails and newsletters in seconds with AI (link)

🧑‍⚖️ AI Lawyer- Personal AI lawyer at your fingertips (link)

🧠 Decktopus- An AI-powered presentation generator (link)

🛠️ 60sec.site- Generates beautiful landing pages for you in under 60 seconds (link)

🎙️ Wondercraft AI- Turn existing content such as blog posts, into full podcasts (link)

🤖 Forefront- Your AI assistant for work (link)

Browse the most popular tools ever featured with our tool database.

SNIPPETS

The FCC introduces rules to prevent telecom companies from offering unequal internet service based on demographics like race or income.

Synex Medical introduces a non-invasive blood glucose monitor using magnetic fields and radio waves.

Amazon is merging the Comixology app with Kindle, requiring users to read comics in the Kindle app starting December 4th.

Lawmakers are questioning Apple over the cancellation of Jon Stewart's show, suspecting influence from China.

A US judge ruled that Section 230 doesn't protect social media companies from claims that their platform designs.

WhatsApp Channels reaches 500 million users and introduces stickers to enhance messaging.

A Pew Research Center report finds that Facebook and YouTube are the top sources for news on social media in the U.S., with growing news consumption on Instagram, Nextdoor, and TikTok.

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