Amazon’s Kuiper launch accelerates satellite internet ambitions

April 29, 2025, 9:07 am more...

In a bold stride to rival SpaceX’s Starlink, Amazon has deployed its first batch of Project Kuiper satellites. The launch of 27 satellites signals early progress in a larger constellation aimed at delivering global broadband, though industry voices warn of potential orbital overcrowding.

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techcrunch.com / Amazon’s first 27 internet satellites launch to space

gizmodo.com / Amazon Finally Enters the Satellite Internet Race, Taking on SpaceX’s Starlink

wsj.com / Amazon Wants to Be a Satellite-Internet Powerhouse. It Has a Long Way to Go.

cbc.ca / Amazon launches first batch of Kuiper internet satellites to compete with SpaceX's Starlink

permalink / 13 stories from 9 sources in 16 hours ago #amazon #space #aerospace #broadband #networking +

Massive Outage Paralyzes Spain, Portugal, and Parts of France

April 28, 2025, 7:20 am more...

A sweeping power failure has plunged vast regions of Spain, Portugal, and parts of France into darkness. The blackout has disrupted public transit, slashed internet connectivity, and halted business operations. Authorities are scrambling to pinpoint the cause while emergency teams work to restore power amid mounting public frustration.

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wired.com / Europe’s Devastating Power Outage in Photos

arstechnica.com / Spain is about to face the challenge of a “black start”

techcrunch.com / YouTube support affected by European power outages, too

wired.com / The Agonizing Task of Turning Europe’s Power Back On

gizmodo.com / Massive Power Outage Is Causing Havoc in Portugal and Spain

theregister.com / Nationwide power outages knock Spain, Portugal offline

permalink / 19 stories from 10 sources in 42 hours ago #energy #government #europe #internet #techpolicy +

Reliance Earnings Spark Market Surge in India Amid Foreign Inflows

April 28, 2025, 1:20 am more...

Indian markets are abuzz as strong earnings from Reliance reportedly generate sweeping foreign investment, boosting sentiment across India’s large-cap stocks. The robust financial performance energizes investors amid an otherwise cautious economic climate—proving once again that good numbers can spark even the most reserved optimism.

medianama.com / Reliance Jio’s Data Traffic Rises 19.6% YoY In Q4FY25

techinasia.com / Reliance’s earnings boost may lift India’s large-cap stocks

reuters.com/business / Indian shares rise as Reliance results, foreign inflows boost sentiment - Reuters

permalink / 3 stories from 3 sources in 2 days ago #stockmarket #earnings #investment #india #investments +

DOJ challenges Wikipedia’s nonprofit status over propaganda claims

April 26, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

In a bold move that seems pulled from a spy novel, U.S. legal authorities have scrutinized Wikipedia’s nonprofit status, alleging that its open-editing model is ripe for foreign propaganda. The challenge casts doubt on the encyclopedia’s credibility while stirring up debates over digital impartiality amid an era of misinformation.

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gizmodo.com / Trump DOJ Threatens Wikipedia’s Nonprofit Status Over Alleged ‘Propaganda’

winbuzzer.com / US Attorney Questions Wikipedia’s Nonprofit Status Over Propaganda Claims

permalink / 4 stories from 3 sources in 3 days ago #techpolicy #government #doj #internet #politics +