2 major tech updates are making headlines this week, ranging from big financial moves in space to a new feature on your smartphone. First, financial records show that Donald Trump bought up to $50,000 worth of SpaceX stock back in June. This happened just 2 weeks after the rocket company held its IPO, which is when a private company first offers its shares to the public. The stock was trading around $150 at the time, but it has since dropped back to its starting price of $135. This means the investment might currently be losing money. Representatives say a financial firm manages the portfolio to match big indexes, which are collections of top stocks. Because SpaceX lobbied to join these index groups quickly, many everyday investors might actually own a piece of the company without knowing it.
Meanwhile, Google is releasing a helpful new tool for your phone that aims to stop car sickness. The feature is called Motion Assist, and it is coming to Android 17. If you ever feel dizzy or nauseous when looking at your phone in a moving car, this tool is built for you. Motion sickness usually happens because your eyes are looking at a still screen, but your inner ear can feel the car turning and stopping.
To fix this, Motion Assist uses your phone’s built-in motion sensors to put tiny dots around the edge of your screen. These dots glide across your screen in the same direction the car is moving. If the car turns left, the dots move right, which helps your brain realize you are in motion. You can change the shape and color of these dots, and the feature can even turn on by itself when it senses you are driving.
This matters because tech is not just about giant rocket companies changing the stock market. It is also about small, smart updates that make our daily lives much more comfortable. If you use an Android phone, you can check your settings soon to see if the new update has arrived.
