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Meta and Oakley have launched new smart glasses with advanced features, Wix acquired the startup Base44 for $80 million, Finland introduced the world's largest sand battery for sustainable heating, SpaceX experienced a rocket explosion setback, and Digg is testing a new AI-powered app as part of its reboot. The week also saw VanMoof's comeback, innovative space laser projects, and ongoing AI talent competition among tech giants.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced a series of amendments to oppose a foreign aid package, including one for the development of "space laser technology" on the southern border, citing Israel's use of similar technology. These proposals, while seemingly unserious, are part of a larger strategy to send a message about her stance on border security and troll her colleagues. Other conservative Republicans have also filed performative amendments, but Greene's reference to "space lasers" adds a layer of absurdity to her approach.
SpaceX's Starlink is upgrading its satellite constellation with 8,000 space lasers, known as Optical Intersatellite Links, to enhance internet speeds and reduce latency. The lasers enable faster data transfers between satellites, allowing for speeds up to 100 Gbps. With over 4,800 satellites in its constellation, Starlink provides high-speed internet to 2 million users in 60 countries, making it the largest constellation to date. The network aims to bring internet access to remote areas and is expanding its services globally.