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SpaceX’s $1.75T IPO Dreams Face Reality Check
SpaceX has publicly filed for a massive IPO with a valuation reportedly at $1.75 trillion, despite reporting only $18 billion revenue alongside a $4.9 billion loss in 2025 and over $37 billion in total losses since its inception. While the business is currently dominated by its Starlink satellite internet segment, the company has heavily invested in its xAI division and is fundamentally reliant on the success of the Starship rocket to achieve ambitious future goals like Mars exploration, orbital AI data centers, and space tourism. Elon Musk maintains absolute control over the conglomerate, serving as CEO, CTO, and Chairman while holding over 85% of the voting power.
Read More: TechCrunch
Nvidia Concedes China AI Market to Huawei Amid Record Quarter
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the company has largely conceded the Chinese AI chip market to Huawei due to tightening U.S. export restrictions, even as Nvidia reported a blockbuster quarter with revenue surging 85% to $81.62 billion and announced an $80 billion share buyback program. Despite striking a cautious tone regarding the near-term reopening of the Chinese market, Huang highlighted Nvidia’s aggressive expansion and heavy investment across the AI industry’s “five-layer cake,” which includes energy, chips, infrastructure, models, and applications.
Read More: CNBC
Study Finds Data Centers Raising Nearby Temperatures by 4 Degrees
A study from Arizona State University reveals that waste heat from data centers can raise temperatures in downwind neighborhoods by up to 4 degrees Fahrenheit, impacting areas up to a third of a mile away. Lead researcher David Sailor notes that as data center capacity is projected to double by 2030, this overlooked heat hazard significantly increases local air conditioning use and public health risks. To mitigate these effects, researchers suggest implementing urban design solutions like microclimate modeling, greenbelts, and stricter city permitting requirements to reduce the thermal footprint of these essential facilities.
Read More: TechXplore
Anthropic Nears First Profitable Quarter as Revenue Surges
Anthropic is poised for its first profitable quarter with a projected $10.9 billion in revenue and $559 million in operating profit for Q2, driven by strong demand for its AI agent tools. Now a formidable rival to OpenAI, the company is seeking new funding at a valuation exceeding $900 billion, though it cautions that future profitability remains uncertain due to rising infrastructure costs.
Read More: Bloomberg
Anthropic Exploring Microsoft AI Chips to Reduce Nvidia Dependence
In other Anthropic news, The Information reports the company is negotiating with Microsoft Corp. to utilize its custom AI server chips to enhance computing capacity for Claude models. As major tech firms like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon develop internal hardware to decrease their dependence on Nvidia, Microsoft’s Maia chips could provide Anthropic with a vital alternative for scaling its services. While these discussions are currently in the early stages, they reflect a strategic effort by the startup to meet rising infrastructure demands.
Read More: Bloomberg
Flipper One Revealed as Open ARM Linux Pocket Computer
The Flipper One, announced by the creators of the Flipper Zero, is a new pocketable multi-tool designed as a fully open ARM Linux device emphasizing compute, modularity, and expandability. It uses a powerful coprocessor architecture featuring a Rockchip RK3576 SoC and an RP2350 MCU along with M.2 expansion, a full-size HDMI port, and USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode for video output. The device is not yet ready, and the Flipper Devices team is currently requesting community contribution through the Flipper One Developer Portal to complete foundational development tasks, such as integrating full Rockchip SoC support into the mainline Linux kernel.
Read More: Tom’s Hardware
Kansas City Schools Go All-Apple With 30,000 Device Upgrade
Kansas City Public Schools is transitioning to an “all-Apple district” by replacing more than 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with Apple hardware, including the acquisition of 4,500 MacBook Neos for students in 8th grade and above. The MacBook Neo, which is available to education users at a discounted price of $499, represents a significant move by Apple to aggressively court the education market. This large-scale deal suggests a shift in the competitive landscape, potentially challenging Microsoft’s standing in schools under the leadership of Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus.
Read More: Engadget
Grok’s Weak Adoption Raises Questions About SpaceX AI Valuation
SpaceX’s $1.75 trillion IPO valuation, supported by its xAI subsidiary, faces scrutiny due to the Grok chatbot’s minimal adoption. Federal AI inventory records list only three Grok instances out of over 400, while OpenAI had 234, Gemini 33, and Claude 26. A Pentagon source noted Grok is “just not the best model,” with agencies preferring Gemini for analysis and Claude for coding. Corporate interest is also fading; enterprise usage dropped to 2 per 1,000 users, who spend less than half the time on Grok compared to ChatGPT. Analysts suggest this lack of traction, especially in the government sector, undermines the company’s valuation.
Read More: Reuters
Truecaller Launches eSIM Service for International Travelers
Truecaller has launched an eSIM service for international travelers across 29 countries, partnering with Telna and Telness Tech to offer plans ranging from 1 GB to 20 GB. While major markets like India are excluded due to regulatory hurdles, Truecaller aims to leverage its massive existing base of 500 million active users as a primary competitive advantage over specialized rivals like Airalo and Holafly. This strategic expansion into the growing eSIM market represents a shift toward subscription-based utility features designed to bolster the company’s financial stability.
Read More: TechCrunch