Putin calls Elon Musk 'truly a genius,' says they are in close contact on Russia's Rassvet satellite project
The Russian leader links the talks to Rassvet, a Starlink-like satellite internet effort meant to provide domestic broadband.
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Meta quietly launches Style Sketch AI fashion app tied to Instagram
The app builds a virtual closet from Instagram posts and lets users add items via photos, short videos, or camera roll uploads, TechCrunch reports.
Utah files 14 criminal charges against Kalshi and CEO over illegal online gambling
Case also names COO Luana Lopes Lara and includes 12 counts of illegally promoting online gambling, The Verge reports.
Mizuho secures role in Anthropic IPO, Nikkei Asia reports
The mandate underscores the Japanese lender’s expanding U.S. dealmaking push as AI listings regain momentum.
Google’s Chrome commitments preserve core ad data advantages, UK filings show
CMA oversight of Privacy Sandbox limits some self-preferencing but does not touch Google’s logged-in data moat across Search, YouTube, and Android.
Cloud giants’ “no cost exit” promises face Data Act test as fine print preserves lock in
A review of AWS, Google and Microsoft terms shows narrow waivers and contract carve outs that collide with EU switching rules now in force.
Defense launches this week put spotlight on laser crosslink supply for LEO constellations
SpaceX missions for SDA from Vandenberg and a Starlink batch from Florida underline that optical terminals, not rockets, are now the pacing item for 2027 network buildouts.
Science study sets durability and lead-leakage benchmarks for perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells
Researchers report IEC-style damp‑heat survival and sub‑regulatory lead release after glass break, giving engineers a test recipe that addresses the main barrier to commercialization.
Bluesky blocks links to leaked DHS employee data as U.S. pursues takedowns
The site at issue names thousands of ICE agents and other Homeland Security staff, TechCrunch reports.
Xi topples veteran mayor likened to roly-poly toy, Nikkei Asia reports
Analysis frames the ouster as a sign of tightening control over once-resilient local power brokers.
Constellation operators face six month crunch on spectrum milestones as launch cadence holds
Stable launch supply shifts pressure to capital, optical crosslinks, and regulator clocks for networks targeting service by 2027.
Law firm tied to Elon Musk launches "election integrity" group, Wired reports
The firm helped set up Musk’s America PAC and the new group plans to work with election officials on policies aligned with Trump’s false fraud claims, per Wired.
Science study tracks real‑world perovskite module degradation, offering data manufacturers can use in warranties
A multi‑institution team measured two years of outdoor performance across climates, linking specific failure modes to humidity and heat as tandem silicon‑perovskite panels begin commercial deployment.
Bluesky blocks links to leaked DHS employee archive affecting 41,000, Wired reports
The platform says it restricted URLs because the trove includes contact details shared without authorization.
US voter backlash against data centers raises risks for Asian suppliers, Nikkei Asia reports
Community resistance could slow US buildouts and delay orders for chips, servers, and power gear.
Microsoft discloses Azure revenue in dollars for first time, $33.2B
The long-withheld figure offers investors a clearer comparison to AWS, which has long broken out its cloud revenue.
FCC clampdown reaches Chinese drones, routers, and robot vacuums, The Verge reports
The agency is leveraging its equipment authorization process to keep new devices off US shelves.
Seoul names advanced chip packaging a national strategic technology, fast-tracking Samsung and SK Hynix HBM buildouts
The new designation unlocks higher tax credits and expedited permits for 2.5D and 3D packaging lines, aiming to ease the AI memory bottleneck as Korean makers scale HBM output.
Apple launches touchscreen MacBook Pro, starting at $2,899
The move signals a shift in Apple’s Mac strategy after years of keeping touch off macOS.
Govee Christmas String Lights 2 on sale for $74.99, $25 off
The Verge says this is the best price of the year, arriving weeks ahead of peak holiday shopping.
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Court filings say Meta considered ‘whisper strategy’ to turn academics against Jonathan Haidt
Newly filed documents from March 2023 surface as the company faces teen mental health scrutiny and kids safety lawsuits, The Verge reports.
Nature Energy study details sodium‑ion cells that keep working in sub‑zero conditions
PNNL and CATL report pouch cell data that address cold‑weather performance and cycle life, a hurdle for commercial sodium‑ion deployment in vehicles and grid storage.
Buyers spend $50,000 to reserve Tesla Roadster, Wired reports
Wired says the base model without thrusters is expected to cost several times more, as some customers target a “flying” configuration.