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Space Race Acquisition

Apr 14, 2026 · 20m

Summary

Amazon acquires GlobalStar for $10.8 billion to expand its Leo satellite network, partnering with Apple for device connectivity. Federal charges are filed against the man who attacked Sam Altman, while OpenAI acquihires fintech startup Hiro Finance. Google penalizes back-button hijacking, data labeling firms surge in revenue, and Missouri voters oust council members over a data center.

Topics discussed

Duracell commercial featuring Lionel Messi Intro: Amazon GlobalStar, Sam Altman attacker, and more Amazon acquires GlobalStar to boost Leo satellite network Federal charges filed against Sam Altman attacker OpenAI acquires fintech startup Hiro Finance Sponsors: Perfect Bistro, Google Health, and Pepsi Google declares war on back button hijacking Data labeling startups like Handshake and Mercore booming Missouri voters revolt over data center approval Call for AI Show and Tell bonus episode guests
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