Twitter owner Elon Musk has plans for his social media platform that extend far beyond social networking. In recent months, Musk has been outspoken about his intention to turn Twitter into “X,” an “everything app” that offers a variety of services—like messaging, networking, shopping, financial services, and more—in just one interface. His goal? Advancing civilization,…
Chinese Jet Intercepts US Spy Plane: Video
A video shows a Chinese fighter jet passing right in front of a U.S. plane’s nose. The United States is calling it an “unnecessarily aggressive” maneuver by the Chinese jet during an intercept over the South China Sea. China is fighting back, saying the United States intruded on their space. This comes as China’s defense…
China’s ‘GW’ Project Aimed at Countering Elon Musk’s Starlink
Starlink, which is operated by SpaceX and has played a huge role in the Russian-Ukrainian war, has caused the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) great concern. The Chinese regime has now revealed plans to counter Starlink with a project codenamed “GW.” However, whether China actually has the capability to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink in any…
Smartphones, AI Changing Modern Warfare Model: Analysis
News Analysis Modern warfare is shifting dramatically with the universal use of smartphones and the internet, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to weaponry. From the use of social media for documentation and propaganda purposes, to the rapid development of drones and AI, the world is grappling with the practical and ethical implications of…
Blinken Says US Has Had Talks With Elon Musk About Starlink in Ukraine
February 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that the U.S. government has had conversations with Elon Musk about the use of Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine. SpaceX this month said it has taken steps to prevent Ukraine’s military from using the company’s Starlink service for controlling drones in the region during the country’s…
Elon Musk Defends Restricting Military Use of Starlink in Ukraine, Cites Possible Escalation of Conflict
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has defended his company’s decision to limit Ukraine’s use of the company’s Starlink satellite internet service for military purposes, noting that the spacecraft manufacturer and communications company will not actively enable an escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Musk was responding to former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly, who called on the Tesla CEO on Feb….
Future Unclear for Tesla’s China Plant
News Analysis Tesla’s mega plant in Shanghai faces strong headwinds moving into 2023 due to trends favoring the localization of global supply chains amid fierce competition with Chinese automakers. The year didn’t start on a good note for the automaker when earlier this month, disgruntled Tesla owners protested at its various showrooms around China, upset…
Elon Musk Says Around 100 Starlinks Now Active in Iran
SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Monday that the company is now close to having 100 active Starlinks, the firm’s satellite internet service, in Iran, three months after he posted on Twitter that he would activate the service there amid protests around the Islamic country. Musk said, “approaching 100 starlinks active in Iran”, in…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Developing Military Version of Starlink Satellites
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has announced that it would expand its Starlink satellite system into the military sphere with a new national security line called Starshield. The new program, unveiled on Dec. 2, will build on its launch and satellite communications technology and provide additional capabilities to provide a secured satellite network for government entities. “Starlink is designed for…
SpaceX Gets US Approval to Deploy up to 7,500 Satellites
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Thursday it approved SpaceX’s bid to deploy up to 7,500 satellites, but put on hold some other decisions. SpaceX’s Starlink, a fast-growing network of more than 3,500 satellites in low-Earth orbit, has tens of thousands of users in the United States so far, with consumers paying at…
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