SpaceX to File for IPO
SpaceX filed a prospectus outlining an IPO that could launch as early as next month, segmenting its operations into Space, Connectivity and AI. The Connectivity unit, driven by Starlink, posted $3.26 billion in quarterly revenue and a $1.19 billion profit, while the Space and AI divisions recorded a $619 million loss and a $2.5 billion loss respectively. A new compute deal will bring Anthropic $1.25 billion per month through 2029, leveraging SpaceX’s Memphis data center. The filing touts a total addressable market of $28.5 trillion, positioning the company’s valuation near a quarter of global GDP.
The BOOK II
The Pocket 8086 team has launched the BOOK II, a portable Apple II (Plus) compatible computer built from standard TTL components and early Apple‑II ROMs. It adds modern conveniences such as an 80‑column video card, a 16 KB Language Card, a Z80...
Connected 603: Ungraded for Style
The latest Connected 603 podcast episode revealed that Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 will likely feature AI‑driven widgets and deeper system‑wide intelligence. Google announced a new line of slimmer, ARM‑based laptops aimed at both education and enterprise users. Host Stephen Hackett...
Building Artemis II’s Fault-Tolerant Computer
Artemis II’s Orion capsule relies on a next‑generation, fault‑tolerant computer that controls virtually every safety‑critical system, from life support to communications. Unlike the 1960s Apollo Guidance Computer’s 1 MHz processor and 4 KB of memory, Orion’s architecture uses redundant, radiation‑hardened processors and extensive...
Connected 602: Computer Too Good
In the Connected 602 podcast episode, Myke praises Federico while Stephen dives deep into a discussion led by Casey Liss. Apple’s ongoing memory shortage prompts the company to adjust its Mac lineup, trimming RAM on entry‑level models and keeping higher‑end specs...
Google Fitbit Air
Google unveiled the Fitbit Air, a $99 screenless health tracker that mirrors the Whoop band’s minimalist design. The device ships with an optional $10‑per‑month Google Health subscription, contrasting Whoop’s hardware‑free model that requires a $200 annual fee. Priced below Apple’s...
Anthropic Taking Over All Capacity of xAl’s First Memphis Data Center
Anthropic has signed a deal with SpaceX to occupy the entire Colossus 1 data center in Memphis, giving it access to over 220,000 NVIDIA GPUs and more than 300 MW of power. The partnership instantly raises usage limits for Claude Pro and...
The Wonderful World of Artemis II Photos
Hank Green unveiled the Artemis II Photo Timeline, an interactive web tool that aligns NASA’s crewed cislunar mission photos with the agency’s official schedule. The majority of images come from NASA’s Flickr archive, preserving full‑resolution EXIF metadata, while a public API...
AI Psychosis Reaches the Executive Suite
A new NBER study of nearly 6,000 CEOs and CFOs across the US, UK, Germany and Australia finds that roughly 90% of firms reported zero measurable impact on productivity or employment from AI over the past three years. Average employee...
CHATBOT Act Introduced in Senate
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee introduced the Children’s Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology (CHATBOT) Act, aiming to shift control of AI chatbot use from tech firms to parents. The bill mandates family accounts, parental consent, and bans...
The Problem With AI: ‘Software Brain’
Nilay Patel’s recent essay argues that the AI boom is suffering a deep public backlash, driven by fears of job loss, privacy erosion, and environmental impact. Industry leaders like Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman warn of white‑collar displacement...
Control Center Is Homeless
Apple’s iOS 26.4.2 update resurfaced a long‑standing bug that removes HomeKit shortcuts from the Control Center. The issue, present since the launch of iOS 26, wipes garage‑door, thermostat and scene controls after an update or device restart. Although the accessories remain fully...
The Future of the Artemis Program
NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully completed a 700,000‑mile lunar flyby and splashed down off California, marking the United States’ return to crewed deep‑space travel after more than 50 years. The four‑astronaut crew demonstrated the Orion spacecraft’s performance and validated key navigation,...
The Artemis II Crew Is Home
NASA’s Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, safely splashed down in the Pacific on Friday, bringing home four astronauts after the first crewed lunar flyby in 54 years. The re‑entry generated plasma temperatures of roughly 5,000 °F, causing a six‑minute communications blackout before...
‘Ultra’
Apple is reportedly preparing its first foldable iPhone under the “iPhone Ultra” moniker, according to Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station. The book‑style device is projected to retail between $2,000 and $2,500, positioning it at the top of the premium smartphone...