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  • Google tests early health alerts on Pixel Watch via Fitbit Labs
    November 7, 2025, 8:20 PM EST. In a new Fitbit Labs trial, Google is testing two experimental wellness features on the Pixel Watch: Unusual Trend Detection and hypertension risk alerts. The first monitors outliers in resting heart rate, breathing rate, skin temperature, and possibly blood oxygen and heart rate variability, prompting users to log symptoms and context when deviations occur. The second looks for patterns tied to higher hypertension risk, with some participants wearing a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring cuff to validate readings. Up to 10,000 U.S. testers with the Pixel Watch 3 may participate, required to wear the device for 180 days to establish baselines. A $25 completion incentive is offered. Data flows back to Google to refine models ahead of a broader rollout; the features are experimental and not diagnostic.
  • Tesla shareholders approve $1 trillion pay package for Elon Musk
    November 7, 2025, 8:14 PM EST. Tesla shareholders approved a compensation plan that could pay CEO Elon Musk up to $1 trillion in Tesla stock if the company hits milestones and reaches a market cap of $8.5 trillion. The plan ties reward to targets like delivering 20 million vehicles, achieving 10 million Full Self-Driving subscriptions, delivering 1 million Optimus bots, and operating 1 million robotaxis. Critics note Tesla's reliance on U.S. government subsidies-cited at as much as $38 billion-and point to recalls and headwinds. Proponents argue the move aligns incentives with AI leadership and U.S. policy goals. The discussion echoes Barack Obama's remark that big successes often involve government support, a theme invoked in coverage of Musk and his investors.
  • Investors Buy the Dip in Tesla, Nvidia and Palantir as AI Boom Extends
    November 7, 2025, 8:08 PM EST. Investor Eddie Ghabour argues this week's tech selloff creates a buying opportunity in Tesla, Nvidia, and Palantir as the AI-driven bull market endures. With concerns about an economic slowdown and lofty valuations weighing on sentiment, the Nasdaq posted its worst week since April. Ghabour, Key Advisors Wealth Management's managing partner, says dips should be bought while he maintains a six-month view on the names. He highlights Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package as a catalyst that could propel Tesla past its Dec. 2024 all-time high toward $500 a share by year-end. He also notes Nvidia as the market's heavyweight driver in AI, and sees further upside for Palantir alongside a broader AI rollout.
  • FAA Emergency Order Shifts Commercial Space Launches to Night Hours, Raising Scheduling Delays
    November 7, 2025, 8:06 PM EST. The FAA has issued an emergency order restricting commercial space launches and reentries to 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to ease air-traffic congestion. The move could pause daytime activity and slow the review of pending commercial applications at the agency, with potential FCC licensing hurdles for RF systems. Florida Tech's Don Platt says the aim is to reduce strain during busy flight times. Meanwhile, launches on the Florida Space Coast continue, with ULA preparing the ViaSat-3 mission and Blue Origin's New Glenn mission for NASA satellites bound for Mars, including the ESCAPADE mission, a national priority. If the order persists, scheduling and regulatory reviews could face ongoing delays, affecting timelines for operators and customers.
  • Tesla's Tera-Cell: 600+ Mile EV Range, 15-Minute Charging, and a Flying Car Future
    November 7, 2025, 8:02 PM EST. Tesla's Tera-Cell battery claims a 40% jump in energy density, promising a 600+ mile range and an 80% charge in under 15 minutes. The breakthrough is framed as a watershed shift for EV adoption, addressing range anxiety and charging friction that have held back mass-market uptake. A 600-mile range redefines long trips and cross-country travel, while ultra-fast recharging makes stops competitive with gas breaks. Beyond consumer cars, the tech could accelerate fleets and ride-hailing uptime. The discussion even hints at a Tesla flying car, with energy density and rapid charging seen as enablers for eVTOL ambitions. If confirmed, Tera-Cell could reshape the cost, convenience, and velocity of electrified transport.