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  • OpenAI becomes a composer: AI music platform in the works with Juilliard
    October 26, 2025, 3:02 AM EDT. OpenAI is moving beyond words and images into music creation. The company is developing a new music creation platform in collaboration with the prestigious Juilliard School to give AI a deep understanding of music theory and composition. By analyzing scores, experts are helping the system to learn to 'think' like a composer. The prototype can create music from scratch and add orchestration, instruments, or effects to existing tracks, such as transforming a melody into a full arrangement. While details remain secret, analysts expect OpenAI to shake up the AI music market, challenging players like SunO and Udio. MuseNet (2019) and Jukebox (2020) are cited as precursors in this evolving field.
  • H3 Launch Delivers HTV-X to ISS, Highlights Dassai MOON Project Sake Experiments
    October 26, 2025, 2:58 AM EDT. Japan's H3 No. 7 launched from Tanegashima, delivering the HTV-X No. 1 cargo craft toward the ISS. After about 14 minutes it separated into its designated orbit, drawing applause in the JAXA control room with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries staff. The mission also carries a space-use brewing apparatus and sake ingredients as part of the Dassai MOON Project, which aims to someday brew sake on the lunar surface with experiments inside the Kibo module aboard the ISS. The HTV-X is a successor to the H2A, designed to carry up to 5.85 tons and dock at the station after a multi-day transit. Astronaut Kimiya Yui will operate the robotic arm to capture and dock the resupply craft; the project seeks to expand Japan's space logistics capabilities.
  • NASA opens Artemis 3 to Blue Origin as SpaceX lags
    October 26, 2025, 2:10 AM EDT. NASA is considering expanding the Artemis 3 lunar landing competition beyond SpaceX as delays to Starship push the 2027 timetable. Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy told CNBC that NASA will issue a formal Request for Proposals to let other space firms bid to beat SpaceX. Blue Origin, with its Blue Moon lander, is among the companies NASA says it'd like to hear from, though Artemis 3 was SpaceX's contract since 2021 for about $2.9 billion. The move underscores concerns about Starship readiness and a race with China. If NASA proceeds with bidding, SpaceX will again face new competition as it works through Starship testing and refueling toward a lunar landing in 2027.
  • New limited-time Apple Card offer: Earn $75 Daily Cash for new sign-ups
    October 26, 2025, 1:38 AM EDT. Apple has a limited-time sign-up bonus for new Apple Card applicants: earn $75 in Bonus Daily Cash after spending $75 within the first 30 days, valid through November 17. This is notable because Apple typically offers no signup bonuses, aligning with 2025's trend of hidden offers surfaced via social ads or targeted emails. The card already delivers 3% cash back at Apple and select partners, 2% with Apple Pay, and 1% on the physical titanium card. Partners include Uber/Uber Eats, Walgreens, Nike, and Exxon/Mobil. Reports suggest Goldman Sachs could exit the Apple Card partnership, with JPMorgan Chase as the likely next issuer. Details and signup link are provided.
  • Geely targets 100,000 UK sales to challenge Tesla and BYD
    October 26, 2025, 1:22 AM EDT. Geely aims to move about 100,000 vehicles in the UK, a bold push to take on Tesla and BYD. The plan centers on expanding its UK footprint and accelerating its electric-vehicle lineup to appeal to local buyers. If realized, the target signals Geely's intent to grow in a key European market amid a rapidly evolving EV landscape.