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Elon Musk denies WSJ report that SpaceX showed AI handset prototype before IPO

The Journal had reported, citing ‌people familiar ⁠with the ⁠matter, that the prototype handset-like device was designed to run on ​a proprietary operating system, contained AI technology from xAI and would ​use Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips.

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Atlas V rocket launches 29 Amazon Leo broadband satellites to orbit from Florida (video)

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched 29 more Amazon Leo internet satellites to orbit from Florida early Thursday morning (July 2).

Space · Jul 1

EXCLUSIVE: Market Expert Jay Woods Picks Top 2 Magnificent Seven Stocks For Rest of 2026, 2027

Prior to the start of 2026, Freedom Capital Markets Chief Market Strategist Jay Woods named Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) as his favorite Magnificent Seven stocks for the year.

Benzinga · Jul 1

Scientists propose launching a giant 'airbag' into space to protect us from solar superstorms ‪— and experts say it's 'quite feasible'

A new study suggests creating a satellite constellation, dubbed StormWall, that could reduce the impacts of the worst solar storms by more than 50%. The novel plan, which involves dumping gas into the magnetosphere, could be the only way to directly protect ourselves from dangerous space weather, experts say.

LiveScience · Jul 1

Tesla hires 17-year Intel veteran responsible for billion-dollar fab startups — Gary Jiang likely chosen to oversee fab efforts for Terafab's licensing of 14A

Tesla hires an Intel veteran, who most recently was responsible for installing advanced tools at Intel's Arizona fab that is now ramping production of chips using 18A fabrication process.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 1

Elon Musk offers Starlink discount to AI data center neighbors following air and noise pollution lawsuits — 50% off plans and free hardware rental

SpaceXAI is trying to win residents living close to the Colossus 1 and 2 data centers by giving them discounted internet access. However, critics say that this is just a PR stunt to help win the community, even as it battles two lawsuits based on air and noise pollution complaints…

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 1

SpaceX Targets a Valuation Higher Than Meta and Berkshire Combined—While Making Less Revenue Than Macy's

SpaceX faces intense investor scrutiny as its $1.7 trillion valuation clashes with significant AI losses and trailing revenue behind retail chains like Macy's.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

NASA audit puts Boeing's Starliner under an even bigger microscope: When will it fly astronauts again?

A new NASA audit says the agency will need to purchase more astronaut flights to the ISS by 2030 and focuses on issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.

Space · Jul 1

Elon Musk is remaking the world, like Henry Ford before him – but more dangerously

Elon Musk, briefly the world’s first trillionaire – but now a mere billionaire again – is a man of exceptions. He’s built not one, but two of the world’s most pioneering technology companies (Tesla and SpaceX). He was talking about settling humans on Mars with a straight face some 20…

The Conversation · Jun 30

Rocket Lab Is Acquiring Iridium for $8 Billion. What That Means for RKLB Stock Now.

The combined entity will be an end-to-end space company.

Barchart · Jun 30