Trending
ThePoliticalJournal
Tuesday
23 June 2026

Big Tech

· 89 articles
Latest in Big Tech
Amazon to Acquire Apple’s 20% Stake in Globalstar as Part of $11.6 Billion Satellite Deal
Big Tech

Amazon to Acquire Apple’s 20% Stake in Globalstar as Part of $11.6 Billion Satellite Deal

Amazon will take over Apple’s 20% ownership in satellite provider Globalstar, aiming to expand direct-to-device satellite services beyond Apple’s current Emergency SOS feature.

SpaceX Secures $2.29 Billion to Build U.S. Military’s Space Data Network Backbone
Big Tech

SpaceX Secures $2.29 Billion to Build U.S. Military’s Space Data Network Backbone

The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a major contract to develop a satellite-based communications system that will provide secure, global real-time connectivity for military operations.

FAA Grounds SpaceX’s Starship V3 Following Booster Hard Splashdown Incident
Big Tech

FAA Grounds SpaceX’s Starship V3 Following Booster Hard Splashdown Incident

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has halted flights of SpaceX's Starship V3 after the booster failed a controlled landing, prompting a safety investigation.

Tesla Considers High-Performance Plaid Powertrain for Model 3 Despite Engineering Challenges
Big Tech

Tesla Considers High-Performance Plaid Powertrain for Model 3 Despite Engineering Challenges

Tesla explores adding a Plaid powertrain to the Model 3, aiming to boost performance beyond the current top Model 3 trim, although packaging constraints pose significant hurdles.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Massive File Size Alters How It Will Launch on Switch 2
Big Tech

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s Massive File Size Alters How It Will Launch on Switch 2

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is expected to exceed 100GB on Nintendo’s Switch 2, forcing a digital-heavy approach due to cartridge limitations and faster internal storage demands.

NASA Advances Plans for Permanent Moon Base with SpaceX Leading Human Landings
Big Tech

NASA Advances Plans for Permanent Moon Base with SpaceX Leading Human Landings

NASA details a phased approach to establish a lunar outpost near the south pole, with SpaceX’s Starship set to deliver astronauts in the late 2020s as part of Artemis missions.

NASA Expands SpaceX Crew Missions as Boeing’s Starliner Faces Certification Delays
Big Tech

NASA Expands SpaceX Crew Missions as Boeing’s Starliner Faces Certification Delays

NASA plans to add six more crewed missions to SpaceX’s contract due to Boeing’s ongoing certification struggles and schedule setbacks with the Starliner program.

SpaceX’s Starship V3 Completes First Flight with Key Milestones Achieved
Big Tech

SpaceX’s Starship V3 Completes First Flight with Key Milestones Achieved

SpaceX successfully launched and landed Starship V3 on its maiden flight, demonstrating significant progress despite the vehicle remaining under development.

SpaceX’s Starship Test Flight Hits Milestones Despite Key Engine Failures
Big Tech

SpaceX’s Starship Test Flight Hits Milestones Despite Key Engine Failures

SpaceX’s latest Starship prototype completed a complex test flight with partial successes, overcoming engine malfunctions but missing several critical objectives during reentry and landing.

SpaceX Starship Shows Mixed Results in Latest Test Flight with New Design
Big Tech

SpaceX Starship Shows Mixed Results in Latest Test Flight with New Design

SpaceX’s redesigned Starship completed a mostly successful test flight, deploying payloads and returning safely, though engine issues affected booster recovery and orbital plans.

SpaceX Successfully Launches Starship Version 3 on First Test Flight
Big Tech

SpaceX Successfully Launches Starship Version 3 on First Test Flight

SpaceX completed a major test of its latest Starship V3 with a suborbital launch, deploying experimental payloads despite some engine challenges during ascent and booster recovery.

SpaceX Debuts Largest Starship Model with Enhanced Features in Latest Test Flight
Big Tech

SpaceX Debuts Largest Starship Model with Enhanced Features in Latest Test Flight

SpaceX conducted the inaugural flight of its upgraded Starship V3, showcasing increased size and power as the company advances its role in NASA’s lunar missions.