SpaceX awarded $6.45bn in Space Force contracts ahead of IPO
SpaceX secured $6.45 billion in new Space Force contracts as it prepares for a major IPO, with 20% of revenue now coming from government agencies.
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Senator Markey presses TikTok USDS and Oracle for transparency on data safeguards
Senator Ed Markey demands transparency from TikTok USDS and Oracle on how the joint venture will protect U.S. user data and prevent algorithmic manipulation following ByteDance's transfer of control.
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Contractors protest layoffs at Meta's European headquarters
Contract workers at Meta's European headquarters in Dublin protest layoffs affecting 700 employees, demanding better severance and an end to a six-month cooldown period preventing new work with Meta.
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Google Drive rolling out powerful document scanner redesign for higher-end Android devices
Google Drive launches redesigned document scanner for Android with Smart Batch Scanning, Auto-Best Frame, and Duplicate Detection features, requiring 8GB RAM devices.
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Aizy acquires Uptmz to build one AI ad platform across Google, Microsoft and Meta
Aizy acquires Uptmz to create a single AI ad platform spanning Google, Microsoft and Meta for more than 600 customers, blending automation with human specialist support.
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Best apple deals of the week: m5 macbook air gets $199 discounts, plus save on samsung's new monitors
Apple’s M5 MacBook Air drops to $899.99 on Amazon, Samsung launches three new monitors with $50 discounts and up to $300 credit, and AirPods Max 2 hit a record low of $509.
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Python in Excel is more powerful than I initially estimated
Microsoft’s Python in Excel lets users run =PY scripts, access built‑in libraries like pandas and NumPy, and use shortcuts such as Ctrl+Shift+Enter to boost spreadsheet analytics.
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How Microsoft built Windows 11's best features by borrowing from others
Windows 11's standout features often originated from third-party tools Microsoft acquired or copied, from WSL to Winget. Here's how the company built its OS by leveraging external innovation.
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trump mobile’s t1 phone still marketed as american-made despite FTC rules
Trump Mobile’s T1 phone still bears an “American‑made” label in its meta title, potentially violating FTC rules, while a breach exposed over 27,000 preorder entries.
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Fonoa raises $110M and buys PwC's tax software to build a real-time compliance platform
Fonoa raises $110M Series C and acquires PwC's Indirect Tax Edge to build AI-driven real-time tax compliance platform
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Survey says a Windows-powered streaming device could be a surprise hit with many
A recent Android Authority poll shows 39% of readers would ignore a Microsoft streaming stick, while 32% are undecided and 28.9% welcome the idea, highlighting both trust issues and potential demand for a Windows‑based…
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Blue Origin explosion delays NASA's Moon plans and Amazon's Leo satellite constellation
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion during testing has delayed NASA's lunar missions and Amazon's Leo satellite constellation, raising concerns over timeline setbacks and increased reliance on competitors.
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Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad, jeopardizing Amazon Leo deadline
Blue Origin’s New Glenn exploded during a static fire test, destroying its only launch pad and jeopardizing Amazon’s satellite‑internet schedule, days after NASA awarded a $188 million Moon Base contract.
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Microsoft quietly nuked its controversial blog claiming Defender is all you need
Microsoft quietly removed a controversial blog post that claimed its Defender antivirus was sufficient for most users, then revised the article to acknowledge the value of third-party tools.
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iOS 26.6 public beta adds alert for blocked contacts
Apple's public beta of iOS 26.6 arrives with a new alert for users who have blocked too many contacts, alongside updates for iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS.
