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  • NASA Lays Off ISS Contractors at Marshall Space Flight Center as Budget Focus Shifts to Moon and Mars
    November 3, 2025, 7:36 AM EST. NASA has begun layoffs at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, targeting contractor staff tied to the International Space Station. A few dozen positions were cut, signaling the end of a long ISS-focused era as the agency shifts priorities toward Moon and Mars exploration. The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposal reportedly reduces crew and operations on the station, limiting work to activities that support lunar and martian goals. Marshall's former director Joseph Pelfrey recently stepped down, with acting director Rae Ann Meyer overseeing operations. The broader funding outlook remains uncertain amid a government shutdown and stalled budget legislation, with critics citing concerns that NASA's science missions could be squeezed by political calculations.
  • Global Kids Smartwatch Market Forecast 2025-2035: Growth, Connectivity, and Compliance
    November 3, 2025, 7:34 AM EST. Forecasts project the global kids smartwatch market to grow from USD 9.8 billion in 2025 to USD 19.2 billion by 2035, a CAGR of 6.3%. Growth is driven by the digital parenting movement and rising demand for child safety, communication, and health-tracking wearables. Key features include GPS location, SOS calls, and school mode, with brands like Xplora expanding via partnerships with European telcos. Yet stringent data privacy rules (e.g., COPPA, GDPR-K) raise entry barriers and compliance costs. Opportunities lie in edutainment content and hybrid subscription models, with emphasis on parental controls, privacy, and device reliability shaping future adoption.
  • Tesla sales slump in Europe in October, with gains in France
    November 3, 2025, 7:26 AM EST. Tesla's October registrations plunged in Europe, with Sweden down 89%, Denmark 86% and Norway 50%, underscoring ongoing struggles for the company in the region. By contrast, France posted a small gain of about 2.4% as total market growth reached 2.9%. Analysts say an aging Tesla lineup and intensified competition from legacy automakers and Chinese brands-such as BYD, Xpeng, and Zeekr-are reshaping the European EV landscape, with Denmark seeing outsales by these upstarts. Through September, Tesla's Europe sales were down 28.5% versus 2024. The company has also faced reputational headwinds tied to Elon Musk's political stances in Europe. Overall, October's data align with a broader European slowdown for the EV maker.
  • Meta's AI Push Intensifies as Stock Dips After Strong Q3, 2026 Outlook
    November 3, 2025, 7:22 AM EST. Meta Platforms posted a strong Q3 with revenue up 26% to $51.2 billion and ad metrics improving, as active users rose 8% to 3.54 billion, impressions +14% and price per ad +10%. But GAAP earnings were pressured by a one-time tax adjustment, offsetting results; excluding that hit, EPS rose to $7.25 from $6.03, topping the $6.71 consensus. The company's operating margin narrowed to 40% as it boosted R&D for AI. Investors reacted to the call for a notably larger capital expenditure plan in 2026-guidance rose to around $70-72 billion, higher than 2025-while Meta reiterated that its cloud business isn't like other big AI players. The stock fell about 6% after hours as funds weighed the scale of the AI buildout against near-term profits.
  • Kiwi Design H4 Boost Halo Battery Strap hits $63, fixes Quest 3 battery life ahead of Black Friday
    November 3, 2025, 7:18 AM EST. Looking to maximize your Meta Quest 3? The Kiwi Design H4 Boost Halo Battery Strap adds about three extra hours of battery life and shifts the weight for better comfort during long VR sessions. It also supports DualFast Power Charging, letting the strap and headset charge simultaneously with a 45W charger. At about $63 on Amazon, it's at its lowest price yet and a far cheaper alternative to the Meta Quest Elite Strap with battery ($129). The accessory helps tame battery woes for Quest 3 and Quest 3S, enabling longer sessions with games like Batman: Arkham Shadow and Asgard's Wrath 2, plus Netflix and Mixed Reality use. With early Black Friday deals rolling in, this upgrade is a smart add to your cart.