SpaceX is pulling its Starlink satellites closer to Earth
SpaceX plans to lower the orbital altitude of its entire Starlink constellation in 2026. The move is a direct safety play, aiming to reduce the risk of space debris and collisions.
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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Price Freeze Means Bigger Batteries, Better Zoom
Samsung is reportedly planning to keep Galaxy S26 prices flat even as component costs rise. To make it work, they’ll likely boost specs like battery capacity and camera zoom while tweaking the chipset mix between Snapdragon and Exynos.
VPNs in 2026: More Scrutiny, Smarter Tech, and a Big Fight
The VPN industry is heading into a critical 2026. According to TechRadar, it will be defined by a three-pronged challenge: navigating potential government restrictions, rolling out post-quantum encryption, and improving extra security features. It’s a year of high-stakes evolution, not revolution.
Starlink is lowering thousands of satellites for safety
SpaceX is planning a major reconfiguration of its Starlink satellite network. The company will lower all satellites from their current 550 km orbit down to 480 km throughout 2026, aiming to significantly increase space safety.
Vodafone Idea Hit With $71 Million Tax Penalty After Moratorium
Vodafone Idea, India’s third-largest telecom operator, has been slapped with a $71 million tax penalty. This comes just one day after the government granted it a partial moratorium on nearly $10 billion in other dues, a move that disappointed investors.
Your next phone might get more expensive, and AI is to blame
The AI boom is creating a surprising problem for regular tech buyers. Data centers are gobbling up DDR5 memory, driving up prices and creating a shortage that could hit consumer devices next.
Microsoft is already blocking an AI browser that doesn’t exist yet
Microsoft is updating Edge with code designed to intercept downloads of OpenAI’s upcoming Atlas browser. The wild part? The AI-powered browser isn’t even available for Windows yet. This preemptive move shows how scared the company is of new competition.
Instagram’s Boss Says Authenticity Is Now a Weapon
Instagram’s leader says the era of trusting your eyes is over. As AI makes flawless fakes trivial, the platform’s future hinges on verifying realness, not just detecting fakes. The entire concept of what makes a creator valuable is being rewritten.