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Last updated: August 5, 2026, 2:32 PM ET

Telecommunications & Connectivity

SpaceX has announced its intention to construct a mobile service network and penetrate the US telecommunications market. This strategic move will position SpaceX as a direct competitor to established carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. In a separate offer, AT&T is providing a free pair of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses (Gen to customers who subscribe to its 5 GIG internet plan. Additionally, these subscribers will receive a $200 reward card as part of the promotion.

Consumer Electronics & Storage

San Disk has introduced a new USB drive, the Extreme Fit, which boasts more storage capacity than the upcoming iPhone. This development is significant given the increasing value placed on storage space. In other consumer tech news, a battery life test was conducted on the Pixel, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro, with the results of this video-playback endurance test potentially being surprising. The testing was performed in anticipation of the Pixel 11 launch.

Emerging Technologies & Platforms

AI-powered calorie-tracking applications were tested over three consecutive days to monitor food intake and assist with fitness goals. The trial involved meticulously recording every item consumed to assess the accuracy of the AI in calorie counting. Meanwhile, Reddit is reportedly planning to discontinue its public API, a move that may lead to the obsolescence of the old Reddit interface. This action could be part of a broader strategy by the company concerning AI data scraping.