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SpaceX's NASA independence and Apple's touchscreen Mac approach

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SpaceX's increasing independence from NASA presents a challenge for the space agency, as highlighted by Elon Musk's awareness of this dynamic. Meanwhile, Apple appears to be adopting a sensible strategy for its first touchscreen Mac, contrasting with Steve Jobs's earlier reservations about the practicality of such devices. AI

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SpaceX's NASA independence and Apple's touchscreen Mac approach

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