Engadget News + Next SpaceX wants to launch a constellation of a million satellites to power AI needs
Feb 2, 2026
A rundown of Apple's new Mac web configurator and rumored timing for M5 Pro/Max chips. A shopping segment highlights top TV deals ahead of the Super Bowl. Deep dive into SpaceX's FCC filing to deploy up to a million solar-powered satellites as orbital data centers for AI compute needs.
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Apple's New Mac Configurator Signals Flexibility
- Apple updated its online Mac configurator so buyers select each spec sequentially instead of choosing pre-built options.
- The change hints at more customizable MacBook Pro choices and potential M5 Pro/M5 Max core configurations.
Buy A TV Before Super Bowl Deals End
- If you want a new TV before the Super Bowl, shop now because post-release discounts and CES announcements make current models cheaper.
- Visit Engadget.com for curated Super Bowl TV deals across affordable sets and discounted high-end OLEDs.
Massive Orbital Data Center Proposal
- SpaceX filed with the FCC to deploy up to 1,000,000 satellites as an "orbital data center" to serve AI computing needs.
- The company argues solar-powered satellites offer efficient, low-maintenance computing capacity for accelerating AI demand.