MIT Warns SpaceX Could Lose Up to Two‑Thirds of Starlink Fleet to Orbital Congestion
A study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology warns that SpaceX may face a severe threat to its Starlink satellite constellation, with up to 50–66 per cent of low‑Earth orbit pathways at risk due to orbital congestion and declining upper‑atmosphere density. The report highlights that greenhouse‑gas‑induced cooling is shrinking the thermosphere — the atmospheric layer […]
Musk: SpaceX, Starlink haven’t seen a use for AI
It may come as a bit of surprise, but Elon Musk’s space company, SpaceX, is hardly using any artificial intelligence, he revealed at the Milken Global Conference in Los Angeles on Monday. While Musk believes that more than 99% of all intelligence will “eventually” be “digital” rather than “biological,” current AI systems haven’t proved useful […]
Hashtag Trending Jan.19-Impact of AI on employment headlines at Davos; New study shows how much data is shared with Facebook; Starlink announces pricey Gigabit internet
Where does Open Source fit into the global AI picture? Davos is abuzz with concerns about AI. A new study shows just how much data is shared with Facebook, Starlink announces Gigabit internet but it comes with a steep price, and your smart headphones might be raising eyebrows – literally. All this and more
Starlink offers gigabit internet to isolated communities – at a price
SpaceX’s Starlink is taking internet connectivity to new heights with its latest offering, the “Community Gateways.” Designed for internet service providers (ISPs), this program promises to deliver gigabit speeds to remote areas, albeit with a hefty price tag. The program requires a substantial upfront investment of $1.25 million. In exchange, SpaceX provides not just a […]
FCC scrutinizes SpaceX’s Starlink cellular service
SpaceX’s plans to launch a satellite-based cellular service, Starlink, have raised concerns about potential interference with existing communication networks. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has sent a letter to SpaceX requesting a comprehensive interference analysis and emphasizing the need to prevent harm to other authorized operators. The FCC’s concerns center on the potential for SpaceX’s […]
Starlink users face widespread account issues
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, is facing widespread account issues, leaving users frustrated and unable to access the service. Users have reported receiving error messages such as “User not found” and “User disabled” when trying to log in to their accounts. Some users have also been unable to submit refund requests or contact customer […]
Hashtag Trending Nov.13-Microsoft blocks access to ChatGPT; Starlink accounts cancelled; SanDisk Extreme Pro Solid State repeated failures
Microsoft blocks access to ChatGPT. Starlink customers are left hanging when accounts are cancelled and no customer support can be reached. SanDisk Extreme Pro Solid State causes a class action lawsuit for hardware failures and lost data AND What if AI bots could name themselves? These and more top tech stories on Hashtag Trending
Starlink falls short of customer and revenue goals
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service has not met the ambitious customer and revenue goals that the company shared with investors before building the network, according to a Wall Street Journal report. A 2015 presentation that SpaceX used to raise money from investors projected that in 2022, Starlink would hit 20 million subscribers and generate nearly […]
Elon Musk blocked Ukraine’s drone attack on Russia
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, personally ordered the company’s Starlink satellite broadband service to be withheld in parts of Ukraine, scuttling a major offensive operation by the nation against Russia. According to a biography about Musk, shared with CNN, the billionaire feared that a Ukrainian attack on Russian naval ships near Crimea could lead […]
Starlink to limit Internet subscribers to 1 TB per month in new Fair Usage Policy
Starlink plans to limit Internet subscribers in the United States who consume more than 1 TB of data per month from December 2022. Those affected will have their speed curtailed during peak hours from 7am to 11pm. In order to encourage subscribers to move their heavy downloads during the night, use between 11pm and 7am […]
