palantir Palantir CTO Sankar Champions New Defense Startups Through First Breakfast Initiative Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar actively mentors a new wave of defense tech startups through a program called First Breakfast. The initiative aims to build philosophical alliances and secure early partnerships with emerging companies founded by Tesla and SpaceX alumni.
boeing Boeing Starliner Crewed Launch Pushed Back to Mid-April 2024 NASA and Boeing delay the first crewed test flight of the Starliner spacecraft to mid-April 2024, while also pushing the first operational mission to early 2025. The mission continues to face ongoing technical challenges that prevent an earlier launch.
elon musk Elon Musk Vows to Ban Apple Devices Over OpenAI Partnership Elon Musk threatens to ban Apple devices at his companies, calling the tech giant's new OpenAI integration an unacceptable security violation. The heated reaction follows Apple's major announcement to bring ChatGPT capabilities to iPhones and Macs.
elon musk Musk Threatens to Ban Apple Devices Over OpenAI Integration Elon Musk vows to ban Apple devices from his companies, calling Apple's new OpenAI integration an unacceptable security violation. He demands that Apple CEO Tim Cook stop what he labels as creepy spyware.
elon musk Musk Threatens to Ban Apple Devices Over OpenAI Integration Elon Musk vows to prohibit Apple devices at his companies if Apple integrates OpenAI into its operating system. He cites severe security concerns regarding the AI partnership.
elon musk Musk Threatens to Ban Apple Devices Over OpenAI Siri Integration Elon Musk threatens to ban iPhones from his companies if Apple integrates OpenAI into its operating system, despite Apple's explicit opt-in privacy measures.
twitter Tech Giants Slash Jobs as Twitter Layoffs Spark Industry-Wide Cuts Elon Musk initiates massive layoffs at Twitter, sparking a wave of job cuts across major tech companies like Lyft and Stripe. Meanwhile, Google officially shuts down Hangouts and SpaceX launches its Falcon Heavy rocket.
elon musk Elon Musk Faces Unique Challenges Taking Over Struggling Twitter Elon Musk finalizes his $44 billion purchase of Twitter, bringing his signature ambitious plans to a financially struggling social media platform. Experts warn that managing the company's entrenched culture presents a challenge unlike his previous tech successes.
elon musk Elon Musk Closes $44 Billion Twitter Takeover and Ousts Top Executives Elon Musk officially acquires Twitter for $44 billion, immediately taking the company private and firing several top executives including the CEO. The deal concludes months of chaotic legal battles and public uncertainty.
spacex SpaceX Drops Pentagon Funding Request for Ukraine Starlink Service SpaceX withdraws its request for the Pentagon to fund Starlink internet terminals in Ukraine, with Elon Musk stating the company will cover the costs. The long-term future of the critical satellite network remains uncertain despite this temporary reprieve.
starlink Starlink Funding Dispute in Ukraine Highlights Limits of Corporate Aid SpaceX and governments clash over who pays for Starlink's vital internet service in Ukraine, as monthly costs reach millions. Elon Musk temporarily reverses a funding request, but a long-term financial solution remains unresolved.
spacex SpaceX Crew-5 Mission Marks Historic US-Russian Partnership in Orbit SpaceX completes three launches in five days, including the historic Crew-5 mission that carries the first Russian cosmonaut on an American spacecraft in two decades. Meanwhile, Russia signals potential willingness to extend its participation in the International Space Station beyond 2024.
nasa NASA Awards SpaceX $1.4 Billion for Five Additional ISS Crew Missions NASA finalizes a $1.4 billion contract with SpaceX for five more astronaut flights to the International Space Station. The order highlights ongoing delays with Boeing's Starliner capsule and ensures continuous station staffing through 2030.
t-mobile T-Mobile and SpaceX Plan Free Satellite texting for Standard Smartphones T-Mobile and SpaceX announce a partnership to connect standard smartphones directly to Starlink satellites starting next year. The service initially supports text messaging and may come included in existing T-Mobile plans at no extra cost.
spacex SpaceX and T-Mobile Partner to Eliminate Mobile Dead Zones With Starlink SpaceX and T-Mobile are teaming up to use Starlink satellites to provide mobile coverage in remote areas. The new service allows existing phones to send texts and images without traditional cell towers.