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Watch this SpaceX Starship prototype implode during pressure test – Digital Trends
SpaceX has suffered a setback during testing of its Starship rocket, with its SN1 prototype appearing to implode during a pressure test.
Video of the test was captured by a Boca Chica, Texas resident and was shared on the SPadre YouTube channel dedicated to footage of SpaceX construction and launches. It appears to show the Starship SN1 pressure test in slow motion, with an explosion of gas or vapor pouring out of the bottom of the structure before the entire thing blows and is launched into the air.
A second video from NASASpaceflight shows the section of the Starship crumpling under the pressure and being deformed as it is launched into the air. The section was destroyed in the event.
The test was a liquid nitrogen pressure test, according to the videos, conducted with inert materials. The tank holding the pressurized nitrogen appears to have failed structurally, causing it to be launched into the air and implode. There are no reports of any injuries caused by the test, and SpaceX has not made any comment on the matter.
SpaceX has had its share of troubled tests in the past. In a ground test of the Starship late last year, the Mk1 prototype blew its top, with the upper part of the rocket sent sailing into the air. And earlier last year, during testing for its Crew Dragon capsule which will eventually ferry astronauts to the International Space Station, a capsule exploded during testing due to a leaky valve.
The company has also deliberately blown up its rockets for testing purposes, such as earlier this year when it deliberately exploded a Falcon 9 rocket to test the escape systems of its Crew Dragon capsule.
Failures during testing are part and parcel of the development of new technologies, and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has always been sanguine about such issues.
“When trying different things, you have to have some acceptance of failure,” Musk said in an interview at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium on Friday before the test failure occurred. “Failure must be an option. If failure’s not an option, there are extremely conservative choices. And you may get something even worse than lack of innovation. Things may go backward.”
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iPhone 14 production is "weeks" behind schedule thanks to the resumption of lockdowns in China – Notebookcheck.net
It looks like the Nothing Phone (1) will release on July 21st for roughly €500 (about $675 CAD) if recent leaks are accurate.
This lines up with Pei’s stated “summer release date.” The price isn’t confirmed yet, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see Pei attempt the same flagship killer strategy he pioneered at OnePlus and used for his company’s Nothing Ear (1)s.
I want to be transparent with my followers (and everything we design). We cracked a transparent design with ear (1) and now it’s time (2) do it again. pic.twitter.com/APQW3XNHvu
— Carl Pei (@getpeid) May 24, 2022
In an interview with Wallpaper magazine, Pei and Nothing’s head of design mentioned that the phone will feature a clear back similar to the Nothing Ear (1) buds, and that the wireless charging circle inside the phone will be a major design focal point.
We also already know that the device will be made of recycled aluminum (likely the edges) and that it will run stock Android software called Nothing OS, which is available to demo now.
It’s exciting to see a new phone maker attempt to break into the space, but Nothing will need to reveal a really compelling phone if it aims to compete with Google, Apple and Samsung.
Image credit: Wallpaper
Sources: Wallpaper, 9to5Google
Xiaomi has a ton of new budget Redmi Note phones in its portfolio, ranging from the China-only Redmi Note 11 series to the global Note 11 family, and the Redmi Note 11T. Now, the company has launched even more devices, dubbed the Redmi Note 11T Pro and Pro Plus.
The two phones share a ton in common, starting with a high-powered Dimensity 8100 chipset. Mediatek previously said this SoC specifically takes aim at the Snapdragon 870 and 888 and should deliver performance that’s more in line with the latter. The processor offers a 5nm TSMC design, octa-core CPU (four Cortex-A78, four Cortex-A55), and Mali-G610 MC6 GPU.
Interestingly, the new phones pack a 6.6-inch 144Hz LCD panel (20.5:9, FHD+), making for a departure from high refresh rate OLED screens seen on the global Redmi Note 11 series.
Otherwise, the Note 11T Pro and Pro Plus only differ in terms of battery and charging capabilities. The Pro model offers a 5,080mAh battery with 67W wired charging while the Pro Plus has a smaller battery (4,400mAh), 120W wired charging, and the in-house Surge P1 charging chip.
The phones also share a similar primary camera, namely a 64MP GW1 shooter. Redmi didn’t dish out secondary camera details, but we’re guessing the phones also pack an 8MP ultrawide lens and 2MP macro camera.
Other notable specs include a 3.5mm port, Bluetooth 5.3, IP53 rating, MIUI 13, NFC, side fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, x-axis linear motor, and Wi-Fi 6.
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Redmi is also offering a special Astro Boy version of the Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus, offering a rather different design. In addition to the tweaked design, you’re also getting a special case and other goodies seen above.
Redmi Note 11T series pricing
The new Redmi phones are China-only releases for now, and there’s no immediate word on global availability. For what it’s worth, Xiaomi launched two separate Redmi Note 11 lines for global and Chinese markets, so it’s possible we won’t get these exact models.
Otherwise, you can expect to pay 1,799 yuan (~$270) for the 6GB/128GB Redmi Note 11T Pro, all the way up to 2,199 yuan (~$330) for the 8GB/256GB model. However, early bird prices mean you’ll be paying 1,699 yuan (~$255) and 2,099 yuan (~$315) respectively.
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The faster charging Redmi Note 11T Pro Plus starts at 1,999 yuan (~$300) for the base 8GB/128GB model, all the way to 2,499 yuan (~$375) for the 8GB/512GB model. Early bird prices of 2,099 yuan (~$315) and 2,499 yuan (~$375) respectively apply here too.
Like the idea of the Astro Boy edition? Then you’ll be spending 2,499 yuan (~$375) for the sole 8GB/256GB model.
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