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The Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board has given the green light for xAI to install 41 permanent gas turbines at its facility in Southaven. This decision will allow the company to power its “Colossus 2” data center in nearby Memphis, which supports the Grok AI chatbot. During a public meeting in Jackson, the board unanimously approved the permit for MZX Tech, an affiliate of xAI. These new turbines will replace 27 unpermitted turbines currently in operation at the site. While xAI claims that this move will enhance technological leadership and economic growth in Mississippi, local residents living near the plant…
Mississippi regulators have given the green light to Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI to construct a natural gas power plant in Southaven. This facility is crucial for supporting the expanding AI infrastructure linked to xAI’s Colossus data center operations near Memphis. As reported by CNBC, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) confirmed the development. Regulators voted to approve the permit for xAI subsidiary MZX Tech LLC to build a power plant with 41 natural gas-burning turbines after considering public comments and community concerns. The MDEQ stated that the permit approval followed a thorough regulatory review process that included…
The events of Friday, February 28th, brought chaos and uncertainty to the skies over the Persian Gulf region. Samantha Lujano, a passenger waiting to board her flight from Dubai to Colombo, Sri Lanka, found herself in the midst of a sudden crisis. As drone attacks began in the area, flights were canceled, and airports became war zones. The unfolding situation was exacerbated by the prevalence of social media, which spread alarming videos and information about the attacks. Lujano, like many others, found herself stranded in Dubai, unsure of when she would be able to leave. The closure of civilian airspace…
Cadence Stock Surges 10% Following Strong Q4 Earnings Cadence stock experienced a significant increase in after-hours trading on Tuesday, followed by continued growth on Wednesday morning. The surge was fueled by the company’s better-than-expected performance in the fourth quarter, as well as a promising pipeline of future business and a solid profit outlook for 2026. While Cadence may not be a household name, it is a company that specializes in producing software for a variety of industries. Their innovative solutions have caught the attention of investors and industry insiders alike, leading to the recent uptick in stock value. Investors were…
Nvidia is making strides in the autonomous driving space, with CEO Jensen Huang taking a hands-on approach to testing the company’s technology. Recently, Huang went for a ride with Nvidia’s head of automotive, Xinzhou Wu, in a Mercedes CLA sedan equipped with Nvidia’s hands-free autonomous driving system. The ride took them from Woodside, California, to downtown San Francisco, showcasing the capabilities of the system. Nvidia is positioning itself as a leader in autonomous driving, supplying chips to companies like Tesla and offering AI-powered driving features to partners like Mercedes, Jaguar Land Rover, and Lucid. At CES earlier this year, Huang…
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has recently confirmed that the highly anticipated debut flight of the company’s V3 (version 3) Starship is just around the corner, with the update placing the launch of Flight 12 in early April at the Starbase facility in Texas. This upcoming mission marks a significant milestone for the program, as the V3 Starship is the first iteration specifically designed for the heavy lifting required to reach Mars. The new Starship is slightly taller than its predecessors, standing at approximately 124 meters, and is built to carry over 100 tonnes of cargo to orbit. One of the…
states.” style=””/>Tesla files for additional trademarks for the Cybercab in some US states: Cybercar, Cybervehicle, RobotaxiFebruary 7, 2026 Stay tuned for more updates on the Tesla Cybercab and other exciting developments from Giga Texas. . The latest drone footage from Tesla’s Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, has provided a fascinating glimpse into the production and delivery process of the company’s highly anticipated Cybercab robotaxi. The footage captured around 30 Tesla Cybercabs at the Giga Texas outbound lot, all of which were being prepared for delivery to various Tesla locations across the United States. These vehicles were loaded onto a covered car…
Tesla’s Semi Truck Pilot Program Expands to Texas with Impressive Results Tesla’s highly anticipated Semi truck has made its way to Texas for testing by logistics company Mone Transport, marking an expansion of the pilot program to a new region. With production of the Semi set to begin this year, Tesla is collecting valuable data on the vehicle’s efficiency, which will help companies like Mone Transport reduce costs. Mone Transport, which specializes in cross-border U.S.-Mexico freight operations, operates in Texas and the Southern border region. After rigorous testing, the company shared impressive results that showcase the efficiency of the Tesla…
New footage from Gigafactory Texas has provided the clearest glimpse yet into the specialized hardware that will keep Tesla’s future robotaxis on the road during inclement weather. Veteran factory observer Joe Tegtmeyer captured a video on March 10, 2026, showcasing the Cybercab’s automated camera washers in action. The video captures high-pressure fluid being sprayed across the side and rear camera lenses as the vehicles were being loaded onto transport trucks. This marks the first time that all three cleaning points—the side repeater, B-pillar, and rear cameras—have been observed working simultaneously on production-level hardware. The significance of this hardware lies in…
A Glimpse into SpaceX’s Starbase Facility in Boca Chica, Texas Elon Musk recently shared a captivating nighttime photograph of SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, showcasing the rapid transformation of the area into one of the most ambitious launch complexes in history. The photo reveals two fully erected Starship launch towers, with the second orbital launch pad, Pad B, now featuring its tower, OLIT-3. Standing at 474 feet tall, the tower includes an integrated water-cooled flame trench to enhance launch operations. This development signifies a shift towards high-cadence launch activities at the facility. Concept image of Elon Musk’s latest…