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Canada’s Terrestar Joins Shared Satellite Venture
Montreal-based Terrestar to work with Equatys venture founded by Viasat and Space42 to build shared direct-to-device satellite infrastructure
Google Misses Expectations, Stoking Scrutiny Of AI Spending
Google shares slump after it misses analysts’ expectations for most core businesses, in spite of strong cloud growth
Hackers Post Data On US Immigration Agents
Activist group posts information on more than 41,000 staff, contractors of Department of Homeland Security, amid ICE controversy
UK Government ‘Data Centre Covenant’ To Prioritise Critical Sites
Government’s proposed data centre deal requires investments in local communities, prioritises facilities for military, NHS
SK Hynix’s Solidigm Ties $45bn US Plant to China Upgrades
Solidigm reportedly considers major flash memory plant in US, but only if administration allows it to update factory in Dalian
Apple Debuts First-Ever Touchscreen Mac
Apple brings out touchscreen MacBook Pro for first time, after resisting the trend for decades, on heels of M6 Macs, iPhone Duo
US Regulator Issues Rebuke Over Nuclear Safety
US’ Nuclear Regulatory Commission reprimands Holtec over ‘chilled work environment’ that impairs staff from reporting safety concerns
Some Early iPhone Duo Buyers Report Screen Defects
Some early users of Apple’s first foldable iPhone report defect that causes cracks in inner screen, amid strong initial demand
Anthropic IPO Filing Discloses Risks, Control Structure
Company plans to list on Nasdaq under ticker symbol ANT in flotation that could come as early as next month
Lincolnshire Plans Self-Driving Bus Trials
Driverless buses planned for county, mayor confirms, as Ohmio demonstrates AI-powered route at Lincolnshire Exhibition
Plans Approved For Methane-Powered Data Centre In Kent
Canterbury City Council approves plans for AI data centre to be powered by methane from landfill, in spite of water-usage concerns
UK Government Plans AI Biosecurity Lab
Lab to bring together biosecurity expertise with backing from major AI companies, amid other funding to mitigate AI and cyber-risks
Starlink Services Return To Normal For Ukraine
Operating speeds for Starlink and military Starshield systems resume after SpaceX-imposed restrictions that disrupted drone operations
China Proposes Expanded AI, Biotech Export Restrictions
China’s government proposes expanded export restrictions for key technologies, as it looks to protect AI ecosystem
US Election Funding Disclosures Halted Amid ‘Hack Attempt’
US Federal Election Commission reportedly tells campaign compliance groups it disabled disclosure service amid ‘bad actor’ breach efforts
After the Org Chart: Managing People and AI Agents Together
Explore how AI agents are reshaping teams, leadership and accountability as Silicon UK discusses the future of human-AI collaboration with Slalom’s John…
Apple Launches M6-Powered MacBook Pro, iMac
New devices offer improved performance for graphics, local AI workloads, ahead of touchscreen laptop launch
Israel Ad-Tech Company ‘Targeted Starlink Users For Surveillance’
Researchers reportedly found Israeli ad-tech company abused ad-bidding process in effort to identify, track Starlink users
FCC Approves Amazon Leo’s $11.5bn Globalstar Buy
US communications regulator gives green light for Amazon’s bid to add GlobalStar’s two dozen satellites to its constellation