Ispace’s Hakuto-R Mission 1 carrying Rashid rover was presumed lost after communication failure during the historic moon landing attempt. The Western Connect Magazine: The world’s first privately developed spacecraft to land on the moon has been lost in its final descent. The Japanese firm, Ispace, launched the Hakuto-R Mission 1 atop a SpaceX rocket from […]
In a dramatic turn of events, the SpaceX Starship rocket launched from Texas on April 21st exploded mid-air, leaving experts and spectators wondering what went wrong. The rocket’s 33 Raptor engines failed to fire up, and the Starship upper stage and Super Heavy booster could not separate, causing a minute-long tumble three minutes into the […]
Google Pixel Fold hands-on video reveals key features ahead of its debut, including a durable hinge and water resistance. Google is set to debut its first-ever foldable phone, the Pixel Fold, at next month’s Google I/O event. While there have been a lot of leaks, a hands-on video shared on Twitter by known leaker Kuba […]
Dr. Farouk El-Baz, Director of the Center for Remote Sensing at Boston University, USA, is a space scientist and geologist at NASA who has extensively studied the geology of the Middle East. In an exclusive interview with The Western Connect Magazine, Dr. El-Baz sheds light on the untapped potential of Saudi Arabia’s mineral resources and […]
Amazon has launched a new cloud service called Bedrock, allowing developers to integrate artificial intelligence systems that generate human-like text into their software. The Bedrock service will offer access to Amazon’s first-party language models, Titan, and language models from startups AI21 and Google-backed Anthropic. The service will also include a model for turning text into […]
Are you curious about the latest tech trend making waves in 2022? Look no further than the metaverse. Despite its grandiose reputation, there is no denying the massive potential this virtual reality (VR) world holds. However, some remain sceptical due to the apparent gap between the promise and validity of the metaverse. Enthusiasts of the […]
As generative A.I. tools like ChatGPT are set to revolutionize the world of marketing and content creation, businesses can start experimenting with these tools to stay ahead of the curve. While there may be concerns about the disruption these tools may cause, experts also see opportunities to eliminate drudgery and increase efficiency in content creation. […]
Adam Castillo is the Managing Director of Atalian Global Services Myanmar, a facility management company that empowers the people of Myanmar. In this interview with The Western Connect Magazine, Adam discusses his journey from the Marines to founding his own business in Myanmar and how he empowers the local people to be leaders and their […]
The growth of the aviation industry in Cambodia is a significant milestone for the country and the region. With the opening of Novation Academy, Cambodia’s first aviation academy, the government is stepping forward towards becoming a regional hub for new pilots. The Western Connect Magazine sat down with Novation Academy to discuss their recent inspection […]
As the CEO of U Mobile, Wong Heang Tuck has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth since he joined as COO in 2013. With over two decades of experience in finance, business, and corporate development, Wong’s leadership and strategic vision have helped U Mobile outperform the industry average in revenue and market growth. Can […]