Starlink Mini 2 finally gets its own battery, and you can hot-swap it
SpaceX's Starlink Mini 2 has a removable 71 Wh battery rated up to 4.5 hours, USB-C power and IP67. Preorders are invite-only in the US; reported price is $999.
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Tesla's robotaxi service launches in San Antonio
Tesla began robotaxi rides in San Antonio at 5 a.m. on Nov 9. What's confirmed, what Tesla hasn't said, and how it compares with Waymo and Tesla's other Texas cities.
What changed in X's For You ranking code—and what didn't
Seven X ranking coefficients changed in a public code update. Here are the numbers, why they aren't points for likes, and what they don't prove about AI replies.
Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production in mid-2027 to build more Cybercabs
Elon Musk said Nov 6 that Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around mid-2027 to make room for more Cybercab robotaxis. He did not say whether the truck moves to another plant.
Google DeepMind's Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash: 15-second video and a 30% price cut
Gemini Omni 1.2 Flash is generally available on the Gemini API and Google Cloud. It generates and edits video up to 15 seconds, adds multi-turn conversational edits, and drops 720p pricing 30% to $0.07 per second.
SpaceX picks Qualcomm chips for Starlink Mobile's U.S. 5G network
Qualcomm says SpaceX chose its Dragonwing QRU100 and QDU100 platforms for Starlink Mobile's terrestrial 5G base stations. U.S. rollout is planned to start in 2027, with tens of thousands of sites.
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Apple opens Siri's AI to any app: what's coming and when you'll get it
Apple's new developer preview lets any app plug into Siri's AI, including multi-step 'skills.' It's in the 27.3 betas now, reaches customers in a few months, and skips the EU at first.
Starlink is testing new prices by location: how to check your rate
Starlink is testing Residential prices that move about 20% up or down by location, from bills on or after Nov 30. What's changing and how to check yours.
SpaceX is reportedly in talks to buy Boost Mobile: what it means for Starlink Mobile
The Washington Post reports SpaceX is talking to EchoStar about buying Boost Mobile or using its network so Starlink Mobile can sell phone service in the U.S. What's reported, what's confirmed, and what it means for your phone bill.
Google's Project Suncatcher satellite sent its first AI answer from orbit: what it is and what's next
Google's Project Suncatcher prototype ran its Gemma 4 model on a data-center-class TPU in orbit and sent back a haiku. Why Google is testing AI chips in space, and the 2027 next step.
Apple Intelligence is coming to China with Alibaba's Qwen: what works, which iPhones, and when
Apple said Oct 31, 2026 that Apple Intelligence is coming to users in China, with Alibaba's Qwen in Siri, Writing Tools and Visual Intelligence. Developer beta starts Nov 4 (China time); the public release comes with iOS 27.3 in December.
HomePod mini 2: should I buy it now, or wait for Siri AI?
Apple's HomePod mini 2 went on sale Oct 30, 2026 for $149 with an S10 chip, Wi-Fi 6E and four-speaker surround with the new Apple TV 4K. Siri AI isn't on it yet and has no date. Who should buy now and who should wait.
