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Is Starlink really making a phone? Elon Musk says no, but hints at a ‘different device’ with AI powers


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  • Elon Musk has denied a report that SpaceX is building a phone
  • However, Musk outlined his ideas of what a Starlink device could look like
  • He added that future phones will be AI-first devices

Elon Musk's rocket firm SpaceX already has a fleet of Starlink satellites in orbit that provide internet connectivity around the world. Could the next logical step be for the company to sell a satellite phone? Musk has now denied fresh rumors from Reuters sources claiming it is, but there are hints that SpaceX could still be considering an satellite-connected AI device.

Citing “sources familiar with the matter,” Reuters reports that SpaceX has plans for “a Starlink phone, direct-to-device internet and a space-tracking service.” The phone could help SpaceX “expand its reach into new markets” and be part of the company’s plans to “build data ...


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