Google is partnering with Planet Labs to launch TPU chips into space by early 2027. Their Project Suncatcher envisions massive 81-satellite clusters forming kilometer-wide data centers in low Earth orbit. This could revolutionize computing but faces enormous technical hurdles.
Reflex Aerospace has closed a record €50 million Series A funding round, the largest in European New Space history. The German satellite manufacturer aims to address what defense officials call Europe’s “Achilles heel” in space-based intelligence.
After months of explosive growth, AI stocks are suddenly facing a reality check. Companies like Palantir and Nvidia saw significant drops this week as investors question whether profits can match the hype. Even Michael Burry is betting against the AI giants.
Nestlé is overhauling its ERP system to set the stage for AI and automation capabilities. The upgrade comes as the company plans to eliminate 16,000 positions globally over the next two years. CEO Philipp Navratil openly admitted the company “has not been the most efficient” historically.
The first day of embedded world North America 2025 saw the debut of Microservice Store, a secure marketplace for embedded and IoT software. The platform aims to let developers publish microservices that vendors can integrate into devices in weeks rather than years.
Apple is reportedly working on a Chromebook-style laptop priced well under $1,000. The device targets casual users who primarily browse the web and work on documents. This marks a major shift for Apple’s typically premium-focused strategy.
Apple is breaking from tradition by developing its first budget-friendly Mac laptop. The move targets Chromebook and entry-level Windows PC customers, particularly students and casual users who might prefer traditional laptops over iPads.
OpenAI’s text-to-video app Sora is now available on Android after massive early adoption. The rapid expansion comes as the company faces multiple legal challenges and content moderation issues that threaten its momentum.
SES is leasing an entire aging Japanese satellite to handle Asia’s inflight connectivity surge. This comes just months after their Intelsat acquisition dramatically expanded their own fleet. The travel rebound is creating bandwidth bottlenecks.
Apple’s long-awaited Siri upgrade will reportedly run on Google’s Gemini AI. The new system aims to deliver smarter, more personalized responses while keeping everything within Apple’s ecosystem.
