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SpaceX Considers Merger With xAI Ahead of IPO
SpaceX is reportedly in discussions to merge with xAI, another company owned by Elon Musk. The talks come ahead of SpaceX’s expected initial public offering later this year. So far, no formal agreement has been reached between the two companies. Sources say discussions are still at an early stage. Combined Valuation Could Exceed $1 Trillion…
Apple Acquires Israeli AI Audio Startup Q.ai
Apple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli company specializing in artificial intelligence-based audio technology. The acquisition was completed on Thursday, according to official statements. Apple did not disclose the financial terms of the deal. However, sources familiar with the matter estimate Q.ai’s value at approximately $1.6 billion. Q.ai had previously received funding from major investment firms….
NASA Delays Artemis 2 Moon Mission Due to Severe Weather Conditions
The United States space agency, NASA, has announced a delay in the launch of its Artemis 2 mission, which was scheduled to take place on February 6, 2026, citing unfavorable weather conditions affecting several regions across the country. According to NASA, the mission could be rescheduled two days later, depending on improvements in weather conditions….
China and the United States Compete to Build Data Storage Facilities in Space
China and the United States are intensifying competition in space technology, with both countries planning to build data storage and processing facilities in outer space in the coming years. China has announced plans to establish space-based data centers within the next five years, aiming to process and store data directly in space rather than relying…
ByteDance Signs Deal to Prevent TikTok Ban in the United States
Washington / Beijing Chinese technology giant ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with American investment firms, a move that will allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States and avoid a long-threatened shutdown. The agreement marks a major turning point in TikTok’s future in…
WhatsApp to Introduce Stronger Privacy Controls to Protect User Messages
Kigali / Menlo Park Messaging platform WhatsApp has announced plans to introduce a new security feature aimed at strengthening the privacy of user conversations and preventing messages from being shared outside the app without consent. The new feature, called “Advanced Chat Privacy,” is designed to give users greater control over their private and group conversations,…
Meta to Use Facebook and Instagram User Data to Train Meta AI
Kigali / Menlo Park May 27, 2025 Technology company Meta has announced that it will begin using public data shared by users on Facebook and Instagram to train its artificial intelligence system, Meta AI, starting May 27, 2025. According to Meta, the data to be used will include public photos, posts, comments, captions, and interactions…
Google to Pay $68 Million Over Unauthorized Collection of Users’ Voice Data
California, United States January 26, 2026 Technology giant Google has reached a preliminary settlement agreement to pay $68 million in a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of unlawfully collecting users’ private voice data through its Google Assistant technology without proper consent. According to a report by Reuters, court filings from San Jose, California, indicate that…
TikTok Deal Gives U.S. Investors Majority Control, Avoids Ban
TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, said Thursday it has completed a deal to create a majority American-owned joint venture. The move aims to protect U.S. user data and prevent a nationwide ban of the app, which more than 200 million Americans use. The agreement marks a major turning point after years of political and legal…
TikTok US entity deal finalized to avoid ban
The TikTok US entity deal has been finalized, allowing the popular social media platform to continue operating in the United States and sidestep a potential ban. The agreement ends years of legal and political uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s ownership and data security. TikTok establishes majority US-owned venture TikTok announced on Thursday that it has completed a…
