This week on Tech Times Weekly Wrap, the headlines of the past seven days surface again to give you the latest of what happened in the tech industry, centering on the successful static fire test of the renowned Starship rocket from SpaceX. There is also Apple's massive ban on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, after the deliberations regarding its patent infringement.
Lastly, the viral Tinder offer centers on a $500 subscription for its Premium features, all for dating and meeting people via the app.
SpaceX Starship Claims Static Fire Test Was a Success
After two explosions, SpaceX was recently back on its plans for a third launch of its Stainless Steel spacecraft, the Starship, after reporting a successful static fire test for its latest rocket version. The test took place last December 20 in its Starbase launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas, the home of the Starship.
In the claims of SpaceX, the company said that the recent firing of its rockets meant for its next mission was a success, with Ship 28 written on its side. There is also the Booster 10 which made its way to the launch facility, also meant to undertake its static fire test, centering on the Super Heavy Booster, its first stage.
It remains unknown when SpaceX plans to launch its combination of Starship and Super Heavy Booster, best known as the Full Stack, to the skies for its fateful test. The company aims to nail this one and see a successful launch of the actual setup it has in mind, centering on the powerful rocket's next steps in the industry.
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2's Ban
After a significant trial and decision from the US International Trade Commission (ITC), Apple has pulled out the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 from its official online shops. This was after Apple was found to infringe on the patent by Masimo, a medical technology firm, centering on the light-based blood oxygen sensor on these latest releases.
It was reported that the latest Apple Watch devices were no longer available from the official e-commerce platforms from Cupertino, displaying "Currently Unavailable" instead of the previous Buy button.
The ITC also previously rejected Apple's bid to delay the ban imposed on the Apple Watch, appealing its case before the impending removal of the wearables in the market, but was unsuccessful in doing so. Its only hope before was a veto from the President of the United States, Joe Biden, to overrule ITC's decision regarding this ban, but it did not happen as the wearables were already out.
Tinder's $500 Subscription
The exclusive new offer of the renowned online dating app Tinder gained popularity online because of its whopping $500 subscription to get massive features here, centered on the Tinder Select tier. It was a notorious new subscription from Tinder, with many claiming that it is expensive for a dating app and that using it all year would set a user as much as $6,000.
This new Tinder SELECT membership offers premium experiences for subscribers, including the ability to send people a direct message without having to match with them. Moreover, Tinder also shows your profile to people, with the profile visible for seven days for easier visibility.
Under SELECT, Tinder promises that the user will be at the top of the pack, with one's profile to be showcased with priority and see the 'most sought after' profiles. It also talks about a VIP Experience to get the 'most exclusive' features of the app.
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