Business · 7 min read
SpaceX has chosen Qualcomm to equip tens of thousands of ground 5G sites in the United States starting in 2027. Behind this agreement, touted as the most significant ever signed by Qualcomm in 5G, Starlink is preparing an offensive that could disrupt telecommunications far beyond mobile.
Read the storyCulture · 7 min read
Before the opening of the 83rd Mostra, a 225-minute documentary dedicated to Elon Musk is already capturing attention. Alex Gibney promises to deconstruct the billionaire's narrative, while Venice aligns George Clooney, Robert Pattinson, Penélope Cruz, and a resolutely global selection.
Read the storyBusiness · 5 min read
AI leaders are calling for guardrails just as Washington hesitates. Between rivalry with China, AI in schools and fears of slowing industry, regulation has become a major political and economic test.
Business · 6 min read
As Donald Trump defends American acceleration against China, several AI figures are calling for stronger safeguards. The debate is no longer technical; it is geopolitical.
Culture · 7 min read
Before the opening of the 83rd Mostra, a 225-minute documentary dedicated to Elon Musk is already capturing attention. Alex Gibney promises to deconstruct the billionaire's narrative, while Venice aligns George Clooney, Robert Pattinson, Penélope Cruz, and a resolutely global selection.
Business · 7 min read
X officially rolls out X Money in the United States: an interest-bearing account provided through a partner bank, peer-to-peer payments, and a Visa card integrated into the social network. A major turning point, but still limited to the American market and surrounded by questions about trust and data.
Business · 7 min read
An abandoned Falcon 9 stage is set to hit the Moon on August 5, 2026, at nearly 8,700 km/h. The impact, monitored by telescopes and two lunar orbiters, will provide a rare scientific experience while highlighting the urgency of better managing debris in the new space economy.
World · 7 min read
A Falcon 9 upper stage, drifting since January 2025, is expected to crash near the Einstein crater on August 5, 2026. Scientists are preparing to observe the plume and the new crater, while the event underscores the urgency of better tracking debris circulating between Earth and the Moon.
Business · 7 min read
Elon Musk's xAI is suing Minnesota to block a groundbreaking law targeting tools that create fake intimate images. Behind this American duel lies a global question: how far can we compel AI platforms to prevent sexual deepfakes?
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