Topic: regulatory filings
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SpaceX Filing Questions Orbital AI Data Center Viability
SpaceX's confidential IPO filing reveals significant technical and commercial risks for its orbital AI data center plans, directly contradicting CEO Elon Musk's earlier public optimism about their near-term viability. The core engineering challenges for space-based data centers are immense, inclu...
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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max tipped for massive battery upgrade
According to regulatory filings, the iPhone 18 Pro Max is expected to feature a 5,567mAh battery in the U.S. (5,391mAh in China), a roughly 10% increase over the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The iPhone 18 Pro will see a modest upgrade to 4,288mAh in the U.S., with a smaller 4,056mAh battery in China due to...
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Sonos Sets September Event to Expand Home AI Push
Sonos CEO Tom Conrad argues that the smart home's future depends on hardware that understands living spaces, not on which AI model is best, since top models will become commoditized. The company's next product, the Ace Ultra headphones (launching in September), will add voice commands and up to f...
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Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck’s AI Startup for $587M
Netflix paid $587 million in cash to acquire Ben Affleck's AI startup InterPositive, which specializes in AI-powered post-production tools for filmmakers. Affleck will serve as a senior advisor at Netflix, stating the company's tools aim to "protect the power of human creativity" by fixing on-set...
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Rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max specs hint at heaviest Apple model in years
The iPhone 18 Pro Max is rumored to weigh 240 grams, making it the heaviest flagship Apple has released in years, matching the weight of the iPhone 13 and 14 Pro Max models. The weight increase is attributed to a substantially larger battery, potentially reaching 5,567 mAh for eSIM models, a sign...
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SpaceX bridge loan cut Musk's debt costs in half, IPO filing shows
SpaceX secured a $20 billion bridge loan from major financial institutions, using it to pay off $17.5 billion in high-interest debt from X and xAI, cutting Musk’s interest costs by about half. The refinancing transferred investment-grade borrowing power from SpaceX to support Musk’s other venture...
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Google and SpaceX reportedly in talks to launch data centers into orbit
Google and SpaceX are reportedly discussing a partnership to launch orbital data centers for AI computing, with SpaceX preparing for a $1.75 trillion IPO and pitching space-based data centers as cost-effective for AI within a few years. Google plans to launch prototype satellites by 2027 under Pr...
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Faraday Future paid $7.5M to firm linked to founder Jia Yueting
Faraday Future paid approximately $7.5 million to an entity linked to founder Jia Yueting in 2025, a year in which it delivered only four cars and posted nearly $400 million in losses, while shifting its strategy to importing cheaper vans and robots from China. The SEC closed its four-year probe ...
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SEC Ends Investigation Into Electric Vehicle Maker Fisker
The SEC has closed its investigation into bankrupt EV maker Fisker, ending a probe that began in 2024, though the specific findings were not disclosed. This closure coincides with a broader, sharp decline in SEC enforcement activity in 2025, reaching a ten-year low in actions and settlements. Fis...
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Apple Studio Display Refresh: 3 Major Upgrades Expected
Rumors indicate a new Apple Studio Display is likely launching in the first half of 2026, supported by shipping delays and regulatory filings. The next-generation monitor is expected to feature key upgrades including ProMotion for a 120Hz refresh rate, full HDR support, and a new A19 chip. Apple ...
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Can Social Apps Heal Social Media's Damage?
Biz Stone (Twitter) and Evan Sharp (Pinterest) have launched West Co, securing $29 million in seed funding to build an alternative social platform aimed at countering the negative mental health impacts of existing social media. Their first app, Tangle, is in invite-only testing and encourages min...
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OpenAI eyes potential September IPO
OpenAI is reportedly accelerating plans for an IPO with a September 2026 timeline, working with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, following Elon Musk's failed legal challenge. The IPO is expected to be a blockbuster event, coinciding with the anticipated public filing of SpaceX's IPO, setting up ...
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SpaceX seeks $55bn Texas semiconductor plant
SpaceX has filed regulatory paperwork for a $55 billion semiconductor fabrication facility called Terafab in rural Texas, which combined with its existing $64 billion Bastrop packaging plant, totals a projected $119 billion investment in domestic chip production. Terafab is a true fabrication pla...
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iPhone 17 to Feature 50W Qi 2.2 Wireless Charging
Apple is developing next-gen wireless chargers for the iPhone 17 lineup, featuring the Qi 2.2 standard with speeds up to 50W, a major upgrade from current 15W-25W limits. The new MagSafe chargers (models A3503 and A3502) will support iPhones as old as the iPhone 11 but require future devices like...
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Leaked Xbox Elite 3 images show new mysterious buttons
A leaked image from Brazil's Anatel regulator shows a next-generation Xbox Elite 3 controller with a more polished design, including two new scroll wheels at the bottom for potential controller adjustments or new input methods. The Elite 3 introduces a dedicated pair button to toggle between loca...
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Founders Fund Nears $6 Billion for New Growth Fund
Founders Fund is raising a $6 billion growth fund, with $1.5 billion contributed by its own partners, signaling strong internal commitment. The firm has a history of successful early investments in major tech companies like Palantir, Stripe, and SpaceX, and recently invested in leading AI labs An...
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Apple Pauses Vision Pro Lite for Smart Glasses Focus
Apple is accelerating development of smart glasses and has paused work on a more affordable Vision Pro headset, reallocating resources to compete in the smart glasses market. The company plans at least two smart glasses models, including a display-less version for 2027 and an advanced display-equ...
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2025 Tech Layoffs: The Complete List & Analysis
Over 22,000 tech employees have been laid off in 2025 due to economic pressures, strategic shifts, and increased automation and AI integration. Major companies like Cisco, Oracle, Peloton, Microsoft, and Google have implemented significant workforce reductions as part of restructuring and cost-sa...
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Krispy Kreme Data Breach Affects 160,000+ Customers
Krispy Kreme disclosed a data breach affecting over 160,000 customers, exposing sensitive personal and financial information during a late 2023 cyberattack. The Play ransomware group claimed responsibility, stealing Social Security numbers, financial credentials, and health data, later publishing...
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New 'Ex-Elon' ETFs Drop Tesla and SpaceX
Subversive ETFs is launching two actively managed funds, the Nasdaq-100 Ex-Elon Enterprises ETF and S&P 500 Ex-Elon Enterprises ETF, which exclude companies founded, controlled, or led by Elon Musk, targeting investors who want broad market exposure without his firms. The funds were prompted by S...
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