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X says will fight Indian court ruling on content takedown system

Sending Bitcoin to Mars is now theoretically possible: Researchers

Solana Retests $233.8 Resistance, Analysts Say Breakout Could Target $457

SpaceX’s starship tests are burning cash and investors’ patience

Share link:In this post: After a fueling test incident in June, about 20% of Falcon 9 engineers were moved to the Starship program. Multiple Starship test flights have failed in 2024, triggering doubts about timelines for NASA missions and Mars ambitions. With $4B in NASA contracts and Starlink funding key operations, SpaceX’s upcoming 10th test on August 24 is critical to proving Starship is progressing.

Starlink hit by yet another outage as SpaceX adds more satellites to orbit

Share link:In this post: Starlink went down Monday, marking its second outage in two weeks. Thousands of users reported the issue on Downdetector, but SpaceX gave no statement. SpaceX launched more satellites that same day from Vandenberg despite the outage.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX faces worker safety crisis as it aims for Mars

Share link:In this post: Two former SpaceX employees are suing the company for wrongful termination, alleging unsafe working conditions, excessive hours, and retaliation for raising safety concerns. SpaceX reported significantly higher worker injury rates than the industry average in 2024. Elon Musk continues pushing for faster Starship launches to support missions to the Moon and Mars.

US opens bidding on $151B ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense plan

Share link:In this post: Trump’s $175B Golden Dome defense plan has officially opened for bids. SpaceX leads for now, but its dominance is under threat as the government courts other players like Amazon’s Project Kuiper, Rocket Lab, and Stoke Space. Contracts will be awarded in the coming months, with both established defense giants and emerging tech firms vying for roles.

Starlink Network Disruption: SpaceX Says It Is Seeking Solutions

Tensions Over Starlink Persist as SpaceX May Lose Dominance in the Golden Dome Project

Musk’s rocket and satellite maker, SpaceX preps for insider share sale at $400B valuation

Share link:In this post: SpaceX is planning an insider share sale at a $212 per-share price, which would value the company at $400 billion. Starlink’s rapid growth and strong cash reserves are fueling investor confidence, alongside dominance in global satellite launches. Risks remain, including Starship’s technical setbacks, potential political fallout, and governance concerns over limited access to private share deals.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX agrees to invest $2 billion in xAI

Share link:In this post: SpaceX is investing $2 billion in xAI, nearly half of its $5 billion equity raise. Elon Musk merged xAI with X earlier this year, valuing the combined company at $113 billion. Grok 4 launched this week but faced backlash after posting offensive replies on X.

Musk’s X drags India to court over abuse of content regulation authority

Share link:In this post: Elon Musk’s X is in a legal battle with the Indian government over content moderation. India’s Solicitor General rebuked the lawyer’s comments, emphasizing that government officials are legitimate statutory functionaries. Neither party is willing to concede ground as Musk’s feud with the Narendra Modi administration enters long-term territory.

Alibaba debuts multimodal AI tool to challenge OpenAI and DeepSeek

Share link:In this post: Alibaba launched Qwen VLo, a new AI model that generates and edits images using text and visuals. Qwen VLo introduces the “progressive generation,” allowing users to watch image creation in real-time. The move positions Alibaba to compete with OpenAI’s GPT-4o and DeepSeek.

Elon Musk’s break up with Trump has boosted Jeff Bezos’ chances of winning the president back

Share link:In this post: Jeff Bezos is talking to Trump and pushing for more Blue Origin contracts after Elon Musk’s fallout with the president. Musk lost Trump’s support after attacking his policies and promoting a new political party. Blue Origin is still behind SpaceX in launches and contracts, but is now closer to the White House.

Trump holds the kill switch on Europe’s internet, and he could blow it up any second now

Share link:In this post: Trump now controls US cloud firms that power most of Europe’s internet infrastructure. European lawmakers fear the White House could order shutdowns or block access anytime. Microsoft and Amazon admitted the risk and are adding legal clauses, but they can’t guarantee independence.

Tesla robotaxi test finally begins, but can it live up to the hype?

Share link:In this post: Tesla’s robotaxi test begins today in Austin with 10–12 vehicles, years after Elon Musk’s repeated promises since 2019 to launch a driverless fleet “next year.” Skeptics question the rollout, citing Tesla’s history of missed deadlines, overhyped Full Self-Driving claims, and recent regulatory scrutiny. Musk remains optimistic, saying the service will scale quickly via software updates to existing Teslas.

European users divorce U.S. tech giants as Trump policy disapproval persists

Share link:In this post: Europeans are increasingly turning away from U.S. tech platforms following President Trump’s second inauguration, driven by political unease and a push for digital sovereignty. Rising concerns over U.S. surveillance laws and data privacy are fueling European interest in local digital services. Systemic reliance on American platforms and infrastructure makes a complete break difficult, if not impossible.

Musk: Starlink Satellite Communication System Activated and Now Operational in Iran

Trump is open to extend July 8 deadline for trade talks

Share link:In this post: President Trump signals openness to extending the July 8 deadline for trade talks with partners amid ongoing negotiations. Treasury and Commerce officials confirm progress with China, while EU talks remain stalled over US demands. Only one tentative deal has been reached so far; Trump plans to send formal trade terms to dozens of countries within two weeks.

Trump: Will Not Abandon Starlink Project

Elon Musk’s breakup with Trump exposes the cost of ego-driven politics in tech

Share link:In this post: Elon Musk split from Donald Trump after calling his budget an “abomination.” He believed Trump would fix the government but misjudged his priorities and leadership. Trump focused on personal interests while cutting programs that powered tech innovation.

Trump and Musk's Epic Showdown: President Takes First Shot at Tech Mogul

Brookfield announces a $10 billion AI data center project in Sweden

Share link:In this post: Brookfield is investing 95 billion SEK to build a flagship AI data centre in Strängnäs. The project will create around 2,000 construction jobs and over 1,000 permanent positions This development enhances Europe’s AI infrastructure and bolsters its competitiveness in the global tech race.

South Africa’s plan to accommodate Musk’s Starlink has not gone down well at home

Share link:In this post: The South African government is under fire for proposing changes to its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws. The government intends to adjust the laws in a way that would allow Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate without selling 30% equity to Black South Africans. Opposition parties, including BOSA and the EFF, have accused the government of making a “backdoor deal.”

Elon Musk Pivots From DOGE to SpaceX Mars Plan, Eyeing Self-Sustaining Colony by 2029

SpaceX’s Starship reaches space but tumbles out of control

Share link:In this post: SpaceX conducted its ninth flight test into space in Texas on Tuesday. The firm’s Starship rocket reached space but lost control midway through its flight. SpaceX said the Starship rocket spun out of control due to a leak.

Elon Musk’s X isn’t ready for super app status

Share link:In this post: Elon Musk’s X has faced recurring outages and the dispersion of leadership responsibilities. These developments raise questions about Elon Musk’s capacity to transform X into a Western WeChat. Some have called for a leadership change, with Musk relinquishing executive functions to a fully empowered chief executive officer (CEO). The reasoning is that a dedicated CEO would fully commit to the platform’s development.

SpaceX could cash in on Trump’s $175B “Golden Dome” missile defense system plan

Share link:In this post: SpaceX, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and others are racing to build Trump’s $175 billion Golden Dome missile shield. On May 1, 42 Democratic lawmakers asked the Defense Department inspector general to review the contract over Elon Musk’s ties and conflict concerns. The Trump team says the shield can be done in three years for $175 billion, but the CBO pegs it at 20 years and $524 billion.

xAI says ‘rogue employee’ responsible for white genocide Grok posts

Share link:In this post: xAI has issued a statement blaming a “rogue employee” for white genocide posts on its AI chatbot Grok. The company mentioned that an unnamed employee made an unauthorized modification to the system prompt. Users on X disagree with the statement, lining up to take jabs at Elon Musk.

Elliptic Exposes $8.4 Billion Crypto Crime Hub – Xinbi Guarantee

Elliptic has uncovered Xinbi Guarantee, a Colorado-based platform driving $8.4 billion in illicit crypto trades. It facilitates money laundering, trafficking, and other illegal services.