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June 05, 2026

 

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Google will pay SpaceX $920M per month for compute

Google will pay SpaceX $920M per month for compute: In a statement, a Google representative described the deal as a result of unexpected demand for its recently launched AI products. Read More

GM’s electric future depends on a new battery — and this facility: GM wants to slash EV prices by deploying new battery tech up to a year earlier than planned. This building is key to making that happen. Read More

As VC-backed e-bike startups went bankrupt, bootstrapped Lectric grew: Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months. Read More

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