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Elon Musk's Starlink WiFi service is gaining popularity among airline passengers, evolving from a niche perk to a necessary amenity. During a test flight on Qatar Airways, the high-speed connection reached up to 215 megabits per second, far surpassing traditional in-flight speeds. The adoption of Starlink has significantly expanded, moving from eight airlines by October 2024 to include major carriers such as American Airlines and Emirates.

President Donald Trump appeared on Michael Cohen’s radio show, marking a public reunion with the man who once testified against him in court and before Congress. The interview was described as exceptionally friendly, despite their tumultuous history. This reconciliation follows from recent public falling-outs between Trump and other loyalists like Elon Musk and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

President Donald Trump appeared on Michael Cohen's radio show, marking a public reunion with the man who once testified against him. During the exceptionally friendly interview, Trump stated that he respects the fact that Cohen recanted everything he said. Cohen also discussed his decision to move forward, stating that forgiveness is not about erasing history.

Delta Air Lines opted for Amazon Leo over Starlink for its in-flight WiFi service, a decision that has prompted criticism from Elon Musk regarding potential customer loss. Delta CEO Ed Bastian explained this choice by citing Amazon Leo's significantly lower price point and the potential for a broader partnership with Amazon beyond just internet access. Meanwhile, Delta's main rivals, United and American Airlines, have chosen or plan to implement Starlink.

Elon Musk's X is exploring the use of stablecoins for payments on its platform. This initiative aims to pay content providers and influencers who contribute material to the site.

AI companies require hands-on work-related data for training models, moving beyond simple internet text. This trend has seen examples such as Elon Musk stating that SpaceX workers' data will train Grok, Google paying $10 million for corporate records from Spirit Airlines, and Handshake AI offering payments for high-quality written documents.

Tesla applied to the Nevada Transportation Authority for permits for 5,000 autonomous robotaxis in Las Vegas. However, the NTA limited the fleet size to ten vehicles and restricted operations to an approved corridor on The Strip. Permits also capped speed at 45 mph and prohibited passenger pickups within a quarter mile of the airport.

China successfully recovered a rocket's first stage on land for the first time after launching the reusable Zhuque-3 rocket. This development marked both China’s first successful land recovery and its use of deployable landing legs, which state media called a major breakthrough in the country’s reusable rocket technology. Previously, China had performed a sea recovery using a net-capture system.

China successfully recovered the first stage of the Zhuque-3 rocket on land for the first time, marking a major breakthrough in its reusable rocket technology. This follows an earlier sea recovery of a Long March-10B rocket stage using a net-capture system. Furthermore, the article notes that Japan conducted a test flight of an experimental reusable rocket.

Following an incident where a neighbor was scammed out of $30,000 using a deepfake video on Facebook, George Mason student Lakshmi Katrapati launched the initiative Word by World. She now visits senior centers across the D.C.-area to teach older adults how to spot AI scams and understand artificial intelligence technology.

Local residents in a rural Texas county are unhappy regarding plans for what is described as the world's largest building by Elon Musk. The planned project involves erecting a semiconductor factory, which will be the size of 1,000 Costco stores, raising concerns among local inhabitants.

Tech billionaires, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Sam Altman, predict a future where humans live and work in space. Dylan Taylor, CEO of Voyager Technologies, forecasts that the next step is establishing a moon base by the early 2030s. He noted that specialized human roles will be necessary for tasks such as resource mining, orbital data centers, and power grid construction.

Harvard Management Co. disclosed a $2.2 billion stake in SpaceX, revealing it is one of the largest endowment holders. The filing shows that Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is the largest single stock disclosed by Harvard, which manages US equities totaling $4.3 billion. This profit highlights how university endowments have profited from early investments like those in SpaceX.

The article compares Tesla FSD and Rivian Autonomy+, systems for 'hands-free' driving. It states that Rivian is attempting to catch up to Tesla's hands-free capabilities. However, it also notes that Rivian includes additional safety guardrails that the company linked with Elon Musk does not have.

The AFL-CIO's annual executive paywatch revealed that Elon Musk received a $158 billion compensation package. This package was reported to be 2.5 million times the average worker's salary in 2025, skewing S&P 500 CEO pay averages to a record high.

SpaceX stock climbed back above its IPO price after a fresh Starlink satellite launch. Additionally, CEO Elon Musk held an all-hands meeting where he outlined AI ambitions and cited 22 million Starlink mobile subscribers.

Tesla is planning a $10.1 billion solar factory, code-named Project Crystal Sun, in Fort Bend County, Texas. Elon Musk stated that both Tesla and SpaceX are separately targeting 100 GW annually of manufactured solar power in the US. This ambitious capacity would significantly exceed the US's current operational module manufacturing capacity of 74.1 GW.

Elon Musk told SpaceX staff that the Grok AI will be trained on the sum total of all SpaceX information, suggesting employees would effectively be its parents and contribute their thoughts and ideas. This strategy aligns with a growing trend among tech companies utilizing employee data and sources like sensor or factory data to improve AI model capabilities for real-world tasks. Musk also expressed concerns about superintelligent AI needing alignment with humanity's goals.

Elon Musk stated that SpaceX predicts its AI revenue will exceed all other products by next month and significantly in the fourth quarter. He also announced plans to train Grok, SpaceX's family of large language models, on the sum total of all SpaceX information, including its employees. Furthermore, SpaceX is planning major AI projects using Nvidia technology and recently acquired xAI and Cursor.

Rep. John Larson faced a primary challenge from Mayor Luke Bronin and other candidates including Jillian Gilchrest and Ruth Fortune. During a committee markup on legislation, Larson confronted his colleagues by yelling accusations about whether they would follow the dictates of Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

Filing Freedom of Information Act requests has become an increasingly difficult and chaotic process at agencies like OPM following staff cuts by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency in early 2025. This reduction in information specialists has caused massive backlogs, with the average processing time for simple requests more than doubling. The author notes that routine document requests now involve navigating abandoned email inboxes and changing web portals.

Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027 via a rideshare mission. The operation utilizes a SpaceX Transporter mission, allowing multiple customers to share launch costs. This agreement supports VinSpace's goal of becoming a full-service aerospace company and contributes to Vietnam's developing space industry.

Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites into orbit in 2027 aboard a rideshare mission. This agreement supports Vietnam’s efforts to develop its space industry, allowing the company to test its technology and expand into a full-service aerospace operation.

Analysts suggest that Elon Musk’s ambitious AI plans for SpaceX should be taken seriously, with Microsoft being a key factor. The content notes that if Musk is able to expand its compute capacity swiftly, Microsoft could be perfectly positioned to monetize this “one-in-a-generation opportunity.”

State Rep. Ben Waxman is proposing legislation that would mandate a licensed driver for any automated transit vehicle weighing more than 10,000 pounds. The bill addresses safety concerns over technological mishaps in densely populated cities and also cites worries from the Transit Workers Union regarding potential job losses. These efforts are part of a broader push by lawmakers to regulate artificial technology.

The T-Mobile CEO stated that the mobile threat posed by Starlink has been exaggerated. Additionally, the boss of the US network is skeptical that Elon Musk’s planned entry into the cell market will successfully solve existing customer problems.

Lila Ibrahim, Google DeepMind’s chief AI readiness officer, stated that mitigating the risk of human extinction from AI should be treated as seriously as nuclear war. She believes the chance of a doomsday scenario is 'not zero' and disagreed with Elon Musk's utopian predictions for a post-scarcity future by 2036. Ibrahim also emphasized looking at cautionary tales, advising that humanity must invest in mitigating risks.

Nikita Bier, X's head of product, announced his departure from the role after a year, citing that running the app has been a "24/7" undertaking and he needs time to take a breather. While stepping back from leading product, Bier confirmed he will continue working with X as an advisor. He thanked Elon Musk for the privilege of working at the company.

SpaceX's market debut created significant paper wealth for employees, but market volatility and complex unlocking schedules have complicated its realization. The stock surged post-IPO before dropping below its initial price, leaving employees with restricted shares until staggered release dates. Financial strategies like trusts and tax exemptions are discussed as tools to manage wealth transfer amid uncertainty.

SpaceX announced the Starfall project, aiming to use rockets for ultrafast global cargo delivery and in-space manufacturing. The project, launched on June 23, 2026, could deliver critical goods like medical supplies and defense materials within hours, as well as enable production in microgravity environments.

Over a year after Elon Musk left the government, it remains unclear who was in DOGE and whether they understood ethics rules. The government watchdog has not been able to identify all individuals who worked for DOGE.

AI companies are accused of destroying rare books by scanning and discarding them to train models, sparking public concern and criticism from figures like Michael Burry and Elon Musk. A 404 Media article linked ISBNdb to bulk book purchases, though no direct evidence connects the company to rare book acquisitions. Documents reveal at least one AI company destroyed millions of books in 2024 to avoid training on AI-generated text, which risks 'model collapse.'

SpaceX is hiring Starlink salespeople to secure complex corporate and government deals, emphasizing the need for human trust and accountability despite AI's role in sales support. Business leaders note that while AI can assist with tasks like research and pitch preparation, closing high-stakes sales still requires face-to-face interactions.

Elon Musk announced SpaceX's plan to build satellite factories on the moon. The announcement followed a $542 million loss in SpaceX's space launch sector during its first quarter as a public company.

Nashville International Airport reported a record 26.7 million passengers in the fiscal year ending June 30, with construction on a $3 billion expansion program ongoing. Projects include a new concourse, rental-car facility, and a proposed Tesla tunnel, though travelers face disruptions as work continues through 2028.

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, announced that his company will exclusively use Nvidia's chips for AI development, boosting Nvidia's stock. The endorsement highlights a strategic partnership between the two companies in the AI sector.

Social media platform X announced it is challenging the block of jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's presidential candidacy account in Turkey, despite skepticism from digital campaigners who cite X's history of complying with government requests to block opposition accounts. The company stated Turkish laws compelled it to act but emphasized it is contesting the order in court.

Elon Musk outlined SpaceX's projected $1 trillion revenue by 2030, joked about data centers being easier to build than rockets, and highlighted Starlink's potential to provide global internet. He also mentioned AI advancements and envisioned Moon factories.

Tech companies are revisiting the concept of a 'super app' that consolidates multiple services into one platform, driven by AI advancements. While previous attempts in the US failed, companies like Microsoft and Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) are exploring new iterations, though challenges like market fragmentation remain.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman predicts humans will reach Mars in over a decade, discusses the U.S. leading the global space race, and highlights the possibility of extraterrestrial life and Elon Musk's role in America's space program.