Verizon is a leading US telecom operator expanding 5G, fiber, and wireless services as it reshapes its network and consumer offerings.
Google has launched Pixel Tag, a first-party Bluetooth tracker using Ultra-Wideband for precise locating. It connects via Google Find Hub, supports sharing location with up to 10 people, and offers about a year of battery life. Pixel Tag competes with AirTag and Samsung’s trackers and requires Android 9+ with Bluetooth 6.0 for full features.
Verizon is rolling out early Black Friday offers across smartphones, including free smartwatches and earbuds with select devices when paired with a Simplicity and Watch Plan. Discounts on flagship phones are applied as monthly credits, with free accessories shipping after activation.
SpaceX plans to build a terrestrial cellular layer using EchoStar spectrum alongside its Starlink satellite network, aiming to challenge AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. The move follows a wave of satellites and small base stations, promising better coverage and higher bandwidth.
Kyle Kirkwood has won the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in downtown Washington, D.C., finishing 3.09 seconds ahead of Christian Lundgaard after leading 128 of 147 laps. President Donald Trump has waved the green flag and taken a ceremonial lap; the race routed 25 drivers past the National Mall as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations.
President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. geographic names database to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America.” Google has updated Google Maps to show “Lake America” to U.S. users while Canadian users still see Lake Ontario; Apple has not yet changed its maps and MapQuest has refused, triggering a surge in downloads and political backlash.
Labor Day deals remain available across tech, home, mattresses and fashion, but savings have cooled since the peak. Shoppers should act quickly as many offers expire tonight or soon, with some brands already returning to regular pricing.
Isar Aerospace has reached orbit on its second Spectrum flight and has deployed small satellites, making it the first purely commercial European launcher to do so. The success has prompted company plans to scale production and expand launch capacity as European governments and private firms ramp up investment in sovereign space capability.
Apple has announced updates to its Watch Series 12, expanding Audio Intelligence with sound-recognition, Live Rewind, and Siri Recap. The features, designed to assist hard-of-hearing users and improve everyday productivity, are encrypted and will roll out in coming months.
A roundup of Prime Day-style discounts on portable power stations, smart plugs, screen protectors and chargers shows evolving offers from Jackery, EcoFlow and Amazon, with updated prices and new model highlights.
The Federal Reserve has raised rates by a quarter-point to 3.75%-4% in a unanimous decision. CPI data show a 5.9% monthly jump in wireless bills, contributing to higher core inflation. Analysts say the move is aimed at cooling inflation, while households face higher borrowing costs.
A fiber-optic break and a failed primary circuit at a Philadelphia air-traffic facility have disrupted flights across Newark, LaGuardia, JFK and Philadelphia, causing hundreds of cancellations and delays. Authorities are restoring services while AI tools are tested to improve routing; travel advisories urge passengers to check status."
Ground stops and delays have disrupted flights across Newark, JFK, LaGuardia and Philadelphia after a backup TRACON fiber line was cut during construction. Officials say the primary system failed and a damaged backup fiber worsened the outage. Airlines are rescheduling, while passengers face cancellations and delays citywide.
SpaceX has acquired up to 14 MHz of low-band 800 MHz spectrum, paving the way for Starlink Mobile to become a major US carrier. The deal, awaiting FCC approval, would merge satellite and terrestrial networks to boost indoor and dead-zone coverage. Shares in rival telecoms have fallen as investors reassess the landscape.
Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo faces ongoing shipping delays as demand remains robust and supply constraints persist. Bloomberg reports strong early demand, with delivery dates pushed into next year, while TechCrunch notes rising memory-chip costs fueling the bottleneck across hardware makers.
SpaceX has posted a strong third quarter, reporting revenue and earnings above expectations and marking a rare profit. Wall Street is weighing aggressive capex and a potential SpaceX–Tesla merger as the company expands Starlink, AI, and data-center initiatives amid a global push into artificial intelligence.
Developers and executives have faced scrutiny after public statements about AI in daily life. The discourse spans dystopian fears and optimistic GDP gains, with critics urging tighter safeguards. The conversation is unfolding as policymakers weigh how to regulate AI risk.
Apple has disclosed ongoing supply constraints for its new iPhone Duo, which launched on Oct. 23. While demand has been strong, shipments will remain limited as components such as memory chips are in short supply. The company has reported record quarterly iPhone sales but warns that memory costs and production bottlenecks could press margins.
SpaceX plans to build a terrestrial wireless network to complement Starlink, using Qualcomm Dragonwing tech and tens of thousands of cell sites in a bid to rival the big carriers. The move includes spectrum acquisitions and talks to acquire Boost Mobile, with deployment expected from 2027.