Blue Origin to Launch 5,400-Satellite Network for Enterprise Data Connectivity Jeff Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, has unveiled plans to deploy 5,408 satellites to form a high-capacity communications network serving data centres, governments and businesses. The ambitious project, called TeraWave, will place the company in direct competition with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, whose Starlink system currently dominates the satellite communications market. TeraWave Targets Enterprise and Government Clients Blue Origin announced that satellite deployment will begin in the final quarter of 2027. The TeraWave network is expected to deliver data speeds of up to 6 terabits per second (Tbps) anywhere on Earth,…
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Canadian Court Overturns Government Order to Close TikTok Operations Canada’s federal court has overturned a government directive that sought to shut down TikTok’s operations in the country, allowing the popular short-video platform to continue functioning while the case undergoes a new review. Court Sends Case Back for Review The decision, issued on Wednesday by federal judge Russel Zinn, sets aside a November 2024 order from the industry ministry that required TikTok’s Canadian business to be dissolved over national security concerns. Judge Zinn did not provide written reasons for his ruling but instructed Industry Minister Melanie Joly to reassess the matter.…
New Imaging Technology Reveals Hidden Love Notes and Gladiator Scenes in Pompeii Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered nearly 80 previously unseen inscriptions—including a love note, a gladiatorial combat sketch and an array of insults and personal confessions—thanks to cutting-edge imaging technology that exposes faint marks invisible to the naked eye. The discoveries were made on the plaster walls of a long corridor linking Pompeii’s ancient theatres to the bustling Via Stabiana. Although this area was excavated more than two centuries ago, researchers believed it had already been fully documented. The new findings, however, show that the city still holds many…
UK Prime Minister Calls for Stronger Safeguards for Children on Social Media British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged stronger protections for children on social media, following a global scandal involving Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot, which was found to have generated non-consensual sexual images. Starmer Says ‘No Options Are Off the Table’ Speaking to reporters in London on Monday, Starmer said the government was reviewing new measures to prevent online harm and exploitation. “We need to do more to protect children, and that’s why we’re looking at a range of options, and saying no options are off the table,”…
Google Unveils Major Gmail Upgrades, Giving Users Big Choices Ahead Google has announced two major updates to Gmail, marking one of the platform’s most significant overhauls in more than two decades. The changes will affect over two billion users worldwide, offering both new tools powered by artificial intelligence and greater flexibility with personal email addresses. AI Features Now Free for All Gmail Users The first change centres on the expansion of Gmail’s AI capabilities. Previously reserved for paid subscribers, tools such as AI Overviews, Help Me Write and Suggested Replies will now become available to all users at no cost.…
South Korea and Italy Strengthen Ties with New Agreements on AI, Chips and Minerals South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, aerospace, and critical minerals. The agreement was announced following summit talks in Seoul, where Meloni is on a state visit. According to a statement from the presidential Blue House, the two leaders signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the semiconductor industry, with particular focus on integrating AI-related technologies. The accord reflects both nations’ shared commitment to enhancing…
NASA Moves Artemis II Rocket to Launchpad for Final Tests NASA has begun the final phase of preparations for its historic Artemis II mission, rolling the massive Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to its launchpad in Florida. The mission aims to send four astronauts around the Moon and back, marking the first crewed lunar journey in over five decades. Countdown to a Crewed Lunar Flight The Artemis II mission will carry three American astronauts and one Canadian astronaut on a flight designed to test systems essential for future lunar landings. The current target launch date is 6 February, although this…
Japan Launches Probe into Elon Musk’s Grok AI Over Inappropriate Image Generation Japan has become the latest country to investigate X over concerns surrounding Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence service, Grok. The Japanese government said it would explore every available measure to stop the AI system from generating inappropriate or sexualised images. Government Seeks Immediate Action from X Corp Economic Security Minister Kimi Onoda announced on Friday that Japan’s Cabinet Office had formally requested X Corp, which operates Grok, to introduce prompt improvements. However, the company has yet to respond, she said. “We plan to promptly examine all possible options, including…
BBC Set to Produce Content for YouTube in Landmark Partnership The BBC plans to create original programmes for Google’s YouTube platform for the first time, according to a report by the Financial Times. The move marks a strategic shift for the British public broadcaster as it seeks new sources of revenue amid growing competition from global streaming services. Broadening Reach and Generating New Revenue Under the proposed agreement, the BBC will develop tailored shows for YouTube that will later appear on its own platforms, including iPlayer and BBC Sounds. The deal, which could be announced as early as next week,…
Asian Stocks Rise as AI Optimism Lifts Markets; Dollar Holds Firm Near Six-Week High Asian equities advanced on Friday as renewed enthusiasm for artificial intelligence boosted investor sentiment. Meanwhile, the dollar held close to a six-week peak following stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data, which prompted traders to scale back expectations of near-term interest rate cuts. AI Momentum Fuels Regional Gains MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.5%, hovering near its record high from the previous session. The surge followed stellar earnings from Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC, which reignited optimism in AI-related stocks. The upbeat mood was further supported by…