Amazon to spend $11bn on satellite firm in growing Starlink rivalry

Amazon wants to get thousands more satellites into orbit to offer internet and mobile services.

Amazon Buys Globalstar for $10.8 Billion, Movingto Expand Its Satellite Internet Service

The e-commerce giant is buying Globalstar, a satellite communications company, as it aims to expand its own satellite internet service to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

By Natallie Rocha

Why Amazon Is Buying Starlink Rival Globalstar in $11 Billion Deal - WSJ

Why Amazon Is Buying Starlink Rival Globalstar in $11 Billion Deal  WSJ

NAACP lawsuit accuses Elon Musk’s xAI of polluting Black neighborhoods near Memphis

Suit alleges the billionaire’s AI company is illegally spewing toxic pollutants from its datacenter in the Memphis area A new lawsuit accuses Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company of illegally spewing toxic pollutants into the Black neighborhoods on the border of Tennessee and Mississippi. The suit, filed Tuesday in Mississippi federal court, alleges xAI is violating the Clean Air Act due to emissions from its enormous datacenter in Southaven, Mississippi. The plaintiff – storied civil ...

By Dara Kerr

NAACP sues Elon Musk's xAI over Memphis data center air pollution

Elopn Musk, who is the world's richest person, has been counting on the greater Memphis area to serve as the backbone for xAI's buildout.

Amazon’s stock is on its best run since 2022 as Globalstar acquisition fuels rally

Amazon.com’s latest acquisition of a satellite operator has helped power a winning streak for the tech giant, as shares of the company rallied for the seventh consecutive day on Tuesday.

By Christine Ji

Electric pickups were supposed to be the future. Now they're stalling.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveils the Cybertruck in 2019. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images Electric pickup trucks were hailed as the future by Elon Musk and Ford CEO Jim Farley. It hasn't quite worked out: Data shows that EV pickup sales have fallen to a small fraction of the market. Tesla's Cybertruck and Ford's F-150 Lightning both saw big sales declines. Americans are losing interest in electric pickup trucks. Once hailed as the future by Elon Musk and Ford CEO Jim Farley, electric truck...

After seeking Zuckerberg’s help against Altman, SpaceX may force Musk to do unthinkable

Elon Musk, once a vocal critic of platforms like Facebook and Instagram, is reportedly expanding his social media presence with new verified accounts on Instagram and TikTok. This strategic move, aimed at drumming up investor interest for SpaceX's upcoming IPO, seeks to reach a wider global audience beyond his own X platform.

By TOI TECH DESK

NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines

Amazon signs $11.57b deal for satellite firm Globalstar to challenge Musk's Starlink

Tech firms invest billions in satellite internet; Amazon adds Globalstar’s satellites to network

By Reuters

Former Grok 3 engineer urges schools to prioritize math over specialized AI classes

Having helped develop Grok 3, once described by Elon Musk as the "smartest AI on Earth," a Vietnamese engineer believes introducing specialized AI classes is unnecessary in high schools, which should instead focus on strengthening mathematics.

Amazon Strikes $11.57 Billion Deal To Acquire Globalstar

Amazon has agreed to acquire Globalstar in a deal valued at $11.57 billion, marking a significant move to strengthen its position The post Amazon Strikes $11.57 Billion Deal To Acquire Globalstar appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Zayneb Elasraoui