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Amazon launched its first Project Kuiper satellites, kicking off the tech giant's plans to build a massive internet network.

The global internet space race just got a whole lot hotter. Let’s break it down.

In today’s tech rundown:

• 🛰️ Amazon launches first two internet satellites

• 🛒 Wingcopter launches grocery delivery drones in Germany

• 🛠️ 8 New products

• 📰 7 quick stories

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TODAY’S HEADLINES

AMAZON

🛰️ Amazon launches first two internet satellites

The Rundown: Amazon just launched its first two Project Kuiper internet satellites, a key milestone for the tech giant's internet plans and competition with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

The details:

• An Atlas V rocket carried prototypes Kuipersat-1 and Kuipersat-2 to orbit, with Amazon testing connectivity from the pair.

• Project Kuiper aims to build a network of over 3,000 satellites to provide high-speed internet globally.

• Amazon is playing catch up to SpaceX's 2 million subscriber Starlink network. But Kuiper launches are ramping up.

• 77 launches are booked over 5 years — with ULA, Arianespace and Blue Origin to deploy the full Kuiper constellation.

Why it matters: The space race for global satellite broadband is heating up, with Amazon preparing to go toe-to-toe with SpaceX. The competitors will push each other to expand internet access worldwide — which is likely a win for consumers with more options for accessible, high-speed internet.

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WINGCOPTER

 🛒 Wingcopter launches grocery delivery drones in Germany

The Rundown: German drone startup Wingcopter just kicked off a pilot project for drone delivery of groceries and household items in rural villages in Germany, emphasizing efficient and eco-friendly drop-offs.

The details:

• Customers order via a website with a Wingcopter 198 drone, then flying the goods to a village drop-off point.

• Electric cargo bikes complete the last mile of delivery from the drop-off to the customer's door.

• The goal is to provide efficient, zero-emission delivery options for remote areas.

• The 6-month pilot is funded by the German government as part of a €430k investment into innovative mobility.

The relevance: Rapid grocery delivery could be a lifeline for rural towns lacking transit access — and Wingcopter’s eco-friendly drone-plus-bike solution seems promising.

Despite some minor hiccups in the past— maybe this time, the tech gods have finally figured it out.

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SNIPPETS

RISC-V technology becomes a new frontier in the U.S.-China tech war, with lawmakers urging restrictions on its use by American companies.

Elon Musk's X platform shed traditional news headlines from shared articles, challenging legacy media norms but angering users in the process.

Electric aviation startup Regent secured $60 million in Series A funding to build and test a proof-of-concept for its electric seaglider.

Web browser Brave laid off 9% of its staff (around 100 employees), citing the current challenging economic environment.

Meta is planning a cheaper follow-up to the Quest 3 without bundled controllers, aiming to expand VR adoption by lowering costs to compete with Apple’s Vision Pro.

Hackers are advertising the sale of millions of 23andMe user profiles on forums, escalating concerns around genetic data security​.

South Korea warned Apple and Google they could face fines of up to $50 million for allegedly violating fair competition laws.

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