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SpaceX appears in 67 stories we have published between September 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Technology and Business coverage. It is most often reported alongside Anthropic, Tesla and xAI.
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PC gaming hit by soaring hardware costs as AI demand and U.S. elections rattle tech stocks
PC gaming in 2026 is grappling with record hardware costs as AI-driven demand for memory components sends RAM and GPU prices soaring. Meanwhile, U.S. midterm election results and growing regulatory opposition to data centers triggered a historic tech stock sell-off, raising new challenges for the AI infrastructure sector.
7 November 2026
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PC gaming hit by soaring hardware costs as AI demand and U.S. elections rattle tech stocks
AI-driven hardware shortages and U.S. midterm election results trigger a historic tech stock sell-off, raising concerns for PC gamers and data center expansion.
Texas Democrats block new AI data centers after midterm wins
Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa vows to block new AI data centers after Democratic wins.
Sam Altman addresses memory remarks, OpenAI patches ChatGPT flaw, meets Samsung and SK Group
Sam Altman clarifies his contested comments on memory allocation, OpenAI fixes a ChatGPT security vulnerability, and seeks AI infrastructure partnerships…
Qualcomm stock sinks 7 % after weak guidance and revenue miss
Qualcomm missed Q4 revenue estimates and guided below expectations, sending shares down 7 %. Automotive and IoT grew, but smartphone chip sales slumped 26 %.
SpaceX and Qualcomm team up to build U.S. 5G network for Starlink Mobile
SpaceX and Qualcomm partner to launch a terrestrial 5G network for Starlink Mobile in 2027, challenging Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
After midterms, tech bets on data centers in space
Democratic victories in the US midterms push tech giants like SpaceX toward space-based data centers, while a $2.5 trillion stock rout shakes investor…
Tesla renames Full Self-Driving to Tesla Assisted Driving in UK and Europe
Tesla agrees to rebrand Full Self-Driving as Tesla Assisted Driving in the UK and Europe after Germany’s transport ministry raises concerns over misleading…
Anthropic reports $17 billion revenue, $23.3 billion loss ahead of $100 billion IPO
Anthropic’s quarterly revenue surged twelvefold to $17B, but rising compute costs drove a $23.3B net loss.
Trump rebrands AI as 'Super Intelligence' while Nvidia hikes GPU prices by 15%
Trump’s executive order rebrands AI as 'Super Intelligence' for US agencies.
Tumbleweed raises €6.9M to put labs in orbit
Austrian spacetech startup Tumbleweed secures €6.9M in the country’s largest spacetech seed round to offer modular orbital labs for microgravity research.
SpaceX throttles Grok Bot usage limits citing unsustainable costs
SpaceX reduces Grok Bot's usage limits after Elon Musk calls costs unsustainable. Meanwhile, Starship's lunar mission plans for NASA's Artemis program advance.
SpaceX expands Colossus 2 AI computing complex in Memphis with two new sites
SpaceX is expanding its Colossus 2 AI computing complex in Memphis with two new sites to boost Grok’s computing power. Legal and operational challenges persist.
SpaceX in talks to acquire Boost Mobile or access its network in $8bn deal push
SpaceX is negotiating to acquire Boost Mobile or secure access to its network as part of an $8bn push to compete with US mobile carriers.
Google’s Suncatcher satellite begins AI inference tests in orbit
Google’s prototype Suncatcher satellite, equipped with a TPU, has begun testing AI computing in space, generating a haiku and studying radiation effects.
Binance hit by $6.3 billion crypto hack, GLP-1 drugs linked to eating disorders
MIT Technology Review covers Binance’s $6.3B crypto hack, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs worsening eating disorders, and Nvidia CEO targeted by alleged Chinese spy.
Elon Musk donates $158 million to Ken Paxton’s Senate bid as Texas ties deepen
Elon Musk’s $158M donation to Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign and $5M to Governor Greg Abbott’s reelection highlight deepening political ties in Texas.
xAI offers to buy 418 homes near Mississippi plant to settle noise lawsuits
xAI is offering to purchase 418 homes in Southaven, Mississippi, near its power plant, on the condition that sellers drop noise-related lawsuits.
Anthropic becomes SpaceX’s largest customer with $120.5B AI computing deal
Anthropic accounts for 34.5% of SpaceX’s Q3 revenue under a $120.5B contract for AI computing through 2029, surpassing the US government.
Putin praises Elon Musk as "real genius" amid satellite coordination with Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly praised Elon Musk while revealing close coordination between Russia and SpaceX on satellite operations, despite…
Starlink disruption in Ukraine sparks debate over tech’s role in warfare
Elon Musk’s accusation that Ukraine violated Starlink’s terms of service for drone strikes sparks debate over commercial tech’s role in warfare.
Israeli ad tech firm Discover-Tech accused of tracking Starlink users via ads
Researchers say Discover-Tech targeted Starlink users in over 100 countries with ads, likely for surveillance. Google and ad platforms have severed ties.
NASA safety panel flags 22-refueling-launch estimate for SpaceX Starship on Artemis 4
NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel estimates SpaceX’s Starship HLS may need 22 refueling launches for Artemis 4, while Elon Musk disputes the number.
Elon Musk spends $366 million to back Republicans in 2026 US midterms as Starlink restrictions lift in Ukraine
Elon Musk has spent $366M supporting Republican candidates in the 2026 US midterms, while Starlink's military service in Ukraine returns to normal after…
SpaceX restores Starshield satellite service in Ukraine after restrictions
SpaceX has reportedly lifted restrictions on Ukraine's military use of Starshield, the military-grade Starlink system, following reported pressure from US…
ASML CEO ties executive pay to employee happiness after morale drops
ASML introduces a Workplace Experience Index to tie executive bonuses to employee morale after engagement scores drop to 73.5%.
WIRED podcast discusses Nathan Fielder’s secret documentary, AI pledges, and election harassment
WIRED’s Uncanny Valley podcast covers Nathan Fielder’s secretive documentary on Elizabeth Holmes, Anthropic’s AI labor fund pledge, Elon Musk’s SpaceX share…
The Download: Computing’s next leap, AI-designed viruses, and climate threats redefined
MIT Technology Review’s roundup highlights stalled computing progress, AI-designed viruses, permafrost’s climate threat, and AI-driven cybersecurity risks.
Elon Musk explores merger between Tesla and SpaceX, valuing combined entity at $3.5 trillion
Elon Musk is actively considering a merger between Tesla and SpaceX, with special committees evaluating the deal.
Tesla Roadster 2 Unveiled: Flying Hypercar with 2028 Launch
Tesla unveiled its second-generation Roadster, featuring SpaceX thrusters, flying capabilities, and 0-60 mph in 0.81s.
Elon Musk accuses Reliance of monopoly in India as Starlink disrupts Ukraine drone operations
Elon Musk accused Reliance Industries of monopolizing India’s internet sector, while SpaceX’s Starlink restrictions disrupted Ukraine’s military drone…
AI safety risks, visa fraud crackdown, and Windows 11 driver overhaul dominate tech news
AI refusal mechanisms face safety scrutiny, the US freezes green cards for IT firms over visa fraud, and Microsoft’s Driver Quality Initiative targets Windows…
Xona’s Pulsar begins beta-testing as a commercial GPS alternative
Xona Space Systems begins beta-testing Pulsar, a commercial GPS alternative offering centimeter-level precision, jamming resistance, and compatibility…
Elon Musk loses $21 billion in a day as SpaceX stock slips
Elon Musk’s net worth plunged by $21 billion in a single day after SpaceX shares fell 2%.
SpaceX explores $40 billion debt raise to buy Nvidia chips for AI and space
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is in early-stage talks to raise $40 billion in debt financing to secure Nvidia chips for AI, satellite, and rocket operations.
Reflection AI Launches Beam, a Cost-Efficient Open-Weight AI Model Rivaling Chinese Competitors
Reflection AI unveils Beam, a 501B-parameter open-weight model claiming 3-4x compute efficiency over rivals like Z.ai’s GLM-5.2.
Former AI Researcher Testifies as Pentagon Cuts Ties With Anthropic Over Safety Dispute
Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher, testifies at a New York City AI hearing as the Pentagon halts use of Anthropic’s tools over safety guardrails.
People hate AI—but can’t stop using it
A MIT Technology Review analysis reveals a growing divide: public sentiment toward AI is souring, yet adoption is surging.
Elon Musk rebrands SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI following Trump’s executive order
Elon Musk announces the rebranding of SpaceX’s AI division to SpaceXSI, aligning with a US executive order replacing "Artificial Intelligence" with "Super…
Trump Rebrands AI as "Super Intelligence" as Musk Renames Company to SpaceXSI
President Trump rebrands artificial intelligence as "Super Intelligence" via executive order.
Trump’s Super Intelligence rebrand divides AI leaders
Former President Trump announces a task force to rebrand AI as "Super Intelligence," winning endorsement from Elon Musk but skepticism from other tech leaders.
Anthropic’s IPO filing warns of US government risks despite $42bn Broadcom deal
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus highlights risks from US government actions, legal disputes, and export controls, despite government deals making up less than 1% of revenue.
Alex Stamos Joins Cognition as First Chief Information Security Officer
Alex Stamos has joined Cognition as its first CISO to strengthen AI security, develop affordable tools for secure software development, and modernize legacy code.
Charter Space raises $5M to expand insurance for the commercial space economy
California-based Charter Space secures $5 million in seed funding to grow its nationally-licensed insurance brokerage for the commercial space and defense sectors.
Trump convenes tech leaders for AI self-regulation deal, rebrands AI as 'Super Intelligence'
US President Donald Trump convenes tech leaders to sign a 'morally binding' AI self-regulation pact, replaces 'AI' with 'Super Intelligence,' and advocates for data center growth.
Flow Engineering raises $50M to bring AI to hardware design
Flow Engineering secures $50M in Series B funding at a $750M valuation to accelerate AI-driven hardware development for aerospace, automotive, and defense industries.
Silicon Valley’s transhumanist vision: AI, risks, and the battle for the future
Silicon Valley’s tech leaders advocate for AI replacing humanity, while Anthropic warns of existential risks in its IPO. SNL mocks the industry’s contradictions.
Marlan Space and Loft Orbital Secure $1B for AI-Powered Satellite Expansion
Marlan Space and Loft Orbital announce a $1B program to expand the Altair AI Earth observation constellation, leveraging Mistral AI for onboard data processing.
SpaceX’s Starship Set for First Orbital Flight: What’s at Stake
SpaceX’s Starship is set for its first orbital flight on September 28, aiming to deploy Starlink satellites and test orbital refueling. Here’s why it matters.
Star Catcher Tests Space Lasers to Power Satellites
Star Catcher is launching a prototype aboard a SpaceX rocket to test laser-based energy transmission in space, aiming to provide 10x more power to satellites.
SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for First Time in Milestone Flight
SpaceX’s Starship achieved orbital flight during its 14th test, deploying 26 Starlink satellites and testing reusability despite an early engine shutdown.