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  1. SIGNIFICANT · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) ·

    Krypton Evening News | The first blue bond-linked contract-based credit derivative transaction in China lands in Shandong; by the end of 2030, the national urban domestic waste resource utilization rate will strive to reach over 76%; Singapore seeks to shorten the account opening time for the rich to one month

    Elon Musk announced that Grok's V9-Medium (1.5T) foundational model has completed training, incorporating significant Cursor data and preparing for reinforcement learning. The model is expected to be released in two to three weeks. In parallel, several companies announced funding rounds: Tianji Intelligence secured 1 billion yuan for its B and B+ rounds, valuing it near 10 billion yuan; Blue Dot Touch completed a multi-hundred million yuan C++ round; and Hige Technology raised over 300 million yuan in its C round. AI

    IMPACT Grok's new model release, incorporating significant data and nearing public availability, could enhance AI capabilities and competition.

  2. RESEARCH · Forbes — Innovation English(EN) ·

    Why Is SpaceX Launching History’s Biggest Rocket During A Fuel Crisis?

    SpaceX successfully launched its Starship V3 rocket for the twelfth time, amidst a global fuel crisis, though the rocket's methane-based propellant is distinct from gasoline and thus unaffected by oil prices. While methane combustion is cleaner than kerosene, a single Starship launch still produces significant carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. A larger environmental concern stems from the increasing number of kerosene-burning rockets used for satellite megaconstellations, which inject pollutants directly into the upper atmosphere, potentially warming the stratosphere and depleting the ozone layer. AI

    Why Is SpaceX Launching History’s Biggest Rocket During A Fuel Crisis?

    IMPACT While not directly about AI, the article touches on the environmental impact of rocket launches, which are increasingly used for deploying AI-related infrastructure like satellite constellations.

  3. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org Polski(PL) ·

    A new, cosmic episode of my podcast "What the Fox says" is now available! Today's edition was dominated by extraterrestrial topics, but there was also hard...

    The latest episode of the "What the Fox says" podcast covers a range of topics, from recent discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope concerning supermassive black holes to advancements in NASA's advanced plasma propulsion system and Blue Origin's cryogenic technologies aimed at facilitating space travel. The episode also delves into geopolitical and technological issues, including Russia's Razvet satellite constellation as a Starlink competitor and Mistral AI's call for European AI sovereignty. Additionally, it explores the potential for technological "deskilling" due to over-reliance on AI and automation, and discusses innovations like the European Digital Identity Wallet, zero-knowledge proofs, a large vanadium energy storage facility, and a new non-hormonal male contraceptive. AI

    IMPACT Explores the potential for technological 'deskilling' due to over-reliance on AI and automation.

  4. TOOL · Forbes — Innovation English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    Apple iPhone 18 Pro To Debut ‘Game-Changer’ Satellite Upgrade, Report Says

    Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models are rumored to feature a new in-house modem, the C2, which will integrate satellite connectivity with 5G cellular services. This upgrade aims to move satellite communication from a niche emergency feature to a more commonplace asset for users. The new technology, 5G NR-NTN, could allow for automatic fallback to satellite when cellular coverage is poor, potentially eliminating the need to manually point the phone at a satellite. AI

    Apple iPhone 18 Pro To Debut ‘Game-Changer’ Satellite Upgrade, Report Says

    IMPACT Potential for more seamless connectivity could indirectly benefit AI-powered mobile features.

  5. SIGNIFICANT · Fortune English(EN) · · [6 sources]

    SpaceX’s next-gen rocket is the key to its sky-high valuation, early investor says: ‘Starship also enables all kinds of frontier markets’

    SpaceX successfully conducted the first test flight of its upgraded Starship V3, which experienced some engine failures but achieved most of its objectives. The V3, taller and more powerful than previous versions, deployed mock Starlink satellites and gathered crucial data on its heat shield and maneuvering capabilities. This test flight is a significant step towards SpaceX's goals of lunar missions, Mars colonization, and its potential IPO. AI

    SpaceX’s next-gen rocket is the key to its sky-high valuation, early investor says: ‘Starship also enables all kinds of frontier markets’

    IMPACT Enables new orbital infrastructure and deep space missions, potentially unlocking new markets and accelerating space exploration.

  6. RESEARCH · 36氪 (36Kr) 中文(ZH) · · [3 sources]

    AliExpress Brand+ Brand Going Global Plan Officially Opens Korean Station

    AliExpress's Brand+ initiative has officially launched in South Korea, marking the market as a strategic focus for 2026. The company plans to triple its investment in South Korea this year, allocating significant funds for promotions and offering substantial seller incentives. To enhance customer experience, AliExpress has achieved a 50% three-day delivery rate for orders in South Korea and aims to further reduce logistics costs. AI

    IMPACT Accelerates cross-border e-commerce competition and logistics innovation.

  8. TOOL · X — xAI English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    Grok's Speech to Text API is now available.

    xAI has launched new APIs for its Grok model, offering both Speech to Text (STT) and Text to Speech (TTS) capabilities. These APIs provide instant, multi-speaker transcription in over 25 languages, with features like word-level timestamps and speaker diarization. The STT service is priced at $0.10 per hour for batch processing and $0.20 for streaming, while the TTS service costs $4.20 per million characters. AI

    Grok's Speech to Text API is now available.