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Aug 8, 2025
Hubble Network is set to upgrade its satellite-enabled Bluetooth network, partnering with Muon to enhance signal detection and bolster defense capabilities. Truth Social is launching Truth Search AI, backed by Perplexity, allowing AI-powered searches with source limitations. In corporate news, Upwork is expanding its reach by acquiring Bubty and Ascen to better serve enterprise staffing needs. The blend of satellite tech and AI innovations highlights exciting advancements shaping the future of connectivity and employment.
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Global Bluetooth Layer From Space
- Hubble's new phased-array payload plus Muon's Musat XL aims to create a global Bluetooth Low Energy layer for enterprises.
- The upgrade promises 12-hour global revisit and 30x lower BLE detection power, extending tag battery life.
Mass Production Enables Rapid Constellation Growth
- Muon plans to scale San Jose manufacturing to support over 500 spacecraft per year by 2027.
- Its Musat XL platform offers multi-kilowatt power, optical crosslinks and near-real communications for time-sensitive missions.
Platform Controls Which Sources AI Can Use
- Truth Social uses Perplexity's Sonar API but retains control over which web sources the search accesses.
- That control lets the platform narrow citations, shaping answers and perceived accuracy.