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SpaceX Wins $2.29 Billion Military Network Contract for Space Targeting
SpaceX secures a $2.29 billion Space Force contract to build a satellite network linking sensors to weapons in near real time, reviving stalled Pentagon efforts.
SpaceX Files for IPO, Ending 24-Year Run as Private Company
SpaceX submitted a detailed SEC filing ahead of a planned June IPO, revealing its finances for the first time.
Anthropic and OpenAI Take Rivalry to Midterm Elections
The AI companies are escalating their feud into political spending for the midterms, signaling a new era of tech influence in elections.
Europe launches open-source Office rival to challenge Microsoft and Google dominance
Euro-Office, an open-source alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Docs, launches June 9. It targets governments and businesses seeking digital sovereignty.
Pope's AI Encyclical Highlights Shareholder Push for Oversight
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI affirms that technology is never neutral and validates investor-led efforts to hold tech companies accountable for AI oversight.
Google Tests Phone Number Requirement for Full Free Storage
Google is testing a policy that cuts free storage to 5GB for new accounts unless users provide a phone number, raising privacy concerns.
PlayStation Shifts Back to Single-Player Games After Live-Service Losses
Sony's PlayStation is refocusing on premium single-player games after costly live-service stumbles. The State of Play showcase made that pivot clear.
Google Builds a Universal Cart Across YouTube and Gmail
Google is rolling out a Universal Cart that lets users buy products across YouTube and Gmail, streamlining shopping inside its apps.
AT&T Sues California Over $1B Cost of Aging Copper Network
AT&T sues California to end its obligation to provide landline service, arguing the network costs $1B annually and serves only 3% of households.
Xiaomi 15T Challenges Google Pixel 10a With Premium Mid-Range Design
The Xiaomi 15T offers flagship-level build and features at a mid-range price, undercutting Google's Pixel 10a while delivering a more premium feel.
Military Smart Glasses Let Soldiers Order Drone Strikes With Eye Tracking
Anduril and Meta are developing AR headsets that use eye-tracking and AI to order drone strikes. The systems face technical and attention hurdles before a potential 2028 production.
Waymo Expands Self-Driving Tests to Virginia Near Washington DC
Waymo is mapping streets in Alexandria and Arlington, Virginia. The expansion brings autonomous vehicle testing close to the nation's capital.
Chinese Robot's Terrible Eggs Reveal the Limits of AI
A humanoid robot's failed attempt at scrambled eggs shows how far AI still has to go before replacing human cooks.
Ireland Probes Meta Over 'Dark Patterns' in Non-Algorithmic Feeds
Irish regulators are investigating if Meta uses deceptive design to discourage users from choosing chronological feeds over algorithmic ones.
The Long History of Speech Synthesis That Made Voice Assistants Possible
Speech synthesis has evolved over 250 years, from 18th-century mechanical machines to neural networks. This history reveals how voice assistants and AI speakers became reality.
Why Some Users Want Search Engines to Stop Thinking for Them
AI summaries in search results frustrate users who prefer traditional link lists. Critics argue search engines should retrieve information, not interpret it.
Google Calls Search Monopoly Ruling Flawed in Appeal, Says It Won Fairly
Google appeals its search monopoly ruling, arguing the decision overstepped legal bounds. The company says it won market position through fair competition.
Volvo Secures U.S. Approval to Keep Selling Connected Cars
The Trump administration has permitted Volvo to continue selling connected cars in the U.S., clearing the way for its factory expansion.
Security Audit Clears DJI Drones of Malware, Challenges FCC Ban
A U.S. cybersecurity audit found no malware or backdoors in DJI drones, casting doubt on the FCC ban and fueling a $1.56B legal fight.
AI data centers spark memory chip shortage that could raise car and medical device prices
A coalition of nine U.S. trade groups warns the Trump administration that AI-driven demand for DRAM chips is squeezing supply, threatening price hikes across automotive, medical and telecom sectors through 2027.