🔋 Redwood Materials is optimistic about long-term success in battery recycling despite the EV market slowdown. 📉 The current EV industry is facing soft consumer demand and lower metal pricing, which affects battery production. 🌱 Redwood Materials partners with major companies like Toyota and Panasonic for recycling and refining battery components. 🇺🇸 The company aims…
🌐 Viasat has seen a significant drop in subscribers since Starlink’s public beta launch. 📉 Viasat’s US subscribers fell from 603,000 in September 2020 to 257,000 recently. 💸 Viasat generates about $115 in average revenue per user. 🚀 HughesNet also faced subscriber losses due to Starlink’s competition. 🛰️ Starlink currently has over 1.4 million customers…
🌐 Starlink has connected over 50% of schools in Kazakhstan. 📈 Starlink services are now available in 1,731 out of 1,879 schools in Kazakhstan. 🏫 Local providers must now offer a minimum internet speed of 100 Mbps to schools. ⚠️ Some regions in Kazakhstan still need improved internet connectivity. 🇧🇷 Starlink also provides free internet…
🎉 The X Takeover event featured the first-ever Tesla light show with a live performance. 📅 The event ran from Friday through Sunday in San Luis Obispo, California. ✨ Keynote speeches were given by Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen and astronaut Jared Isaacman. 🕹️ Elon Musk made a surprise virtual appearance with an hour-long…
🚀 Highly anticipated Starlink Mini dish gets a surprise upgrade for extended use. 🔋 Makita battery pack provides up to 10 hours of connectivity for the Starlink Mini. 💸 Battery pack upgrade costs less than $80. 🤯 Upgrade considered a game changer due to small size and low power consumption. 💲 Starlink Mini dish is…
🚀 Elon Musk announced that SpaceX and X will move their headquarters from California to Austin, Texas. 🏗️ SpaceX already operates in Texas, with Starship rockets built and launched at Starbase in Boca Chica Beach. 📜 Musk’s decision followed the signing of Assembly Bill 1955 by CA Governor Newsom, which aims to protect LGBTQ student…
🚗 The X Takeover, previously Tesla Takeover, is happening from July 26-28 in San Luis Obispo, California. 🚀 This year’s event has expanded to include fans of both Tesla and SpaceX. 🎤 Keynote speakers will include Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen and SpaceX-affiliated entrepreneur Jared Isaacman. 🛠️ Over 60 exhibitors will feature accessories, services,…
🌍 Starlink is set to enter Sri Lanka following the passage of a new telecommunications bill. 📜 The bill will allow Starlink to apply for a license and launch services in Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰 The Sri Lankan parliament will vote on the new telecommunications bill on July 9, 2024. ⚖️ This will be the first…
🚢 Carnival CEO praises Starlink as a “game-changer” 🌐 High-speed internet benefits both customers and operational systems on Carnival ships 🌍 Starlink rollout completed across Carnival’s entire fleet 📶 Enhanced connectivity offers land-like Wi-Fi service onboard 💼 Crew benefits from improved connectivity, staying in touch with loved ones 📈 Carnival sees high returns on bandwidth…
🚀 Project Kuiper’s first launch is delayed to the fourth quarter of 2024. 🗓️ Initial satellite production expected to begin shipping this summer. 📈 Increase in satellite production anticipated heading into 2025. 🌐 Beta trials for Project Kuiper’s satellite internet system postponed to early 2025. 🚢 Full-scale Kuiper mission planned aboard an Atlas V rocket…