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Intel is back-stop talking about breaking it up: Craig Barrett
The modern era of low-flying satellites may begin this week
How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans
Google Play update makes it easier to find Android apps with widgets
Waymo autonomous vehicles launch on Uber network in Austin
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Intel is back-stop talking about breaking it up: Craig Barrett
By Craig Barrett via Fortune
Craig Barrett, former Intel CEO, argues against splitting Intel, countering former board members' proposals to divide the company into a design firm and a foundry.
He emphasizes Intel’s technological resurgence, citing parity with TSMC’s 2nm process, advancements in high NA EUV lithography, and backside power delivery as critical competitive advantages.
Barrett insists that Intel’s priority should be securing strong leadership, potentially rehiring Pat Gelsinger, rather than restructuring, which he believes would derail the company’s momentum.
𝕏: Ex $INTC CEO and chair Craig Barrett op-ed: “The board members are well meaning but off target. They are two academics and two former government bureaucrats, just the type of folks you want dictating strategy in the ruggedly competitive semiconductor industry.” - Patrick Moorhead (@PatrickMoorhead)
The modern era of low-flying satellites may begin this week
By Eric Berger via Ars Technica
Albedo, a startup founded by former Lockheed Martin and Facebook engineers, is pioneering very low-Earth orbit (VLEO) satellites to capture high-resolution imagery (10 cm), rivaling top spy satellites while offering commercial accessibility.
The company’s first satellite, Clarity-1, will launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 within the week, aiming to descend from 500-600 km to an operational altitude of 274 km (170 miles), testing its ability to withstand atmospheric drag and atomic oxygen hazards.
Albedo, backed by $100M+ in funding and a $12M US Air Force contract, plans a 24-satellite constellation to serve customers in infrastructure monitoring, security, and energy, but must first prove its technology in orbit.
𝕏: The modern era of low-flying satellites may begin this week. Flying closer to Earth delivers higher-resolution imagery, but there's a catch. - Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer (@EvanKirstel)
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Google Play update makes it easier to find Android apps with widgets
By Sarah Perez via TechCrunch
Google is enhancing Android widgets discovery by introducing a visual badge on app detail pages in Google Play, signaling when an app includes a widget.
A new search filter in the Play Store will allow users to find apps with widgets more easily, driving targeted downloads for developers.
Google is launching a curated Editorial Page to highlight well-designed widgets, educate users on their value, and help developers reach a broader audience.
How Elon Musk Uses Internet Slang to Marshal His Army of Online Fans
By Mike Isaac via The New York Times
Elon Musk's internet persona is built on outdated meme culture, frequently using terms like "DOGE," "420," "69," and "based", creating a nostalgic yet sometimes cringeworthy online presence.
Musk's use of gamer and internet subculture language resonates with his online followers, reinforcing his brand as a tech billionaire outsider, but also risks alienating broader audiences as cultural trends shift.
His increasing reliance on trolling, memes, and engagement-driven posts on X has solidified his influence within niche internet communities, yet his relevance and appeal appear to be fading as younger audiences perceive him as out of touch.
Waymo autonomous vehicles launch on Uber network in Austin
By Joann Muller via Axios
Waymo's autonomous vehicles are now available on the Uber network in Austin, marking the second city after Phoenix where riders can opt for a driverless electric Jaguar I-PACE via the Uber app.
Uber and Waymo, once legal adversaries over self-driving technology, have become partners, with Waymo leading in autonomous tech and Uber integrating robotaxis into its ride-hailing network through multiple AV partnerships.
The Waymo robotaxi fleet will initially be small but is set to expand to hundreds of vehicles in Austin and Atlanta, where Waymo robotaxis will launch on Uber later this year.
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