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**The Hottest Tech News That’ll Make Your Head Spin!
**SpaceX’s Plan to Make Starlink 10X Faster
In a bold move, SpaceX has applied to the FCC to modify its Gen2 satellites, aiming to boost speeds from a sluggish 100Mbit/s to a scorching 1Gbit/s! The plan involves lowering satellite altitudes and tweaking orbital configurations to reduce latency, enhance bandwidth, and improve spectrum sharing. And, guess what? Larger satellites launched by Starship will be key to achieving this speed freak makeover. Get the juiciest details on Ars Technica.
**The Future of Space is Africa’s to Take
As spaceflight costs plummet, African nations are going all in on space tech for sustainable development. But, critics argue that resources should focus on basic needs, while proponents believe space programs can be a game-changer for the continent. Meanwhile, the US and China are vying for influence in Africa’s space sector, aligning investments with broader geopolitical goals. Read more on Semafor.
**The End of Pay-TV as We Know It
MultiChoice, once the king of pay-TV, is facing a subscriber decline as Capitec offers customers the option to pay only for specific content, disrupting the traditional model. To offset losses, MultiChoice is expanding into betting, streaming, and payments. A takeover by Canal+ seems inevitable. Get the inside scoop on Moneyweb.
**Sonos’ Soundbar Breakthrough
Sonos has unleashed the Arc Ultra soundbar and Sub 4, boasting a new Sound Motion technology that enhances audio clarity and immersion. Priced at a cool $999, the Arc Ultra features 14 drivers, delivering 9.1.4 output, and improved dialogue clarity. But will this new tech disrupt the soundbar market? Find out more on The Verge.
**The Dark Side of AI: Create a Chatbot in Someone’s Likeness Without Their Consent
Character.AI lets anyone create chatbots in anyone’s likeness, regardless of consent. The family of a Texas teen killed by her boyfriend in 2006 is fighting a losing battle to remove a chatbot created in their daughter’s likeness from the platform. Read more on Wired (soft paywall).
**Steam’s New Spin: You’re Buying a Licence, Not a Game
Steam is now clearly stating that purchases on its storefront are only for a licence and not a game. But what does this mean for gamers? Find out on Engadget.
**The Bane of Bethesda’s Games: Lack of Polish
Skyrim’s lead designer admitted that Bethesda’s games often lack polish, but sometimes you just have to release a game, even with a list of 700 known bugs. Is this a recipe for disaster or a necessary evil? Find out more on VideoGamer.**
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