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issue #23 · Jul 28, 2026 · #

Amazon Reaches for the Stars

sources: The Verge · TechCrunch

The Skeptic

has seen this three times already

Another tech giant trying to launch a satellite network, how original. We've seen this before with SpaceX and countless others. It's just a matter of time before Amazon's project joins the Google Graveyard. I've seen this three times already, and it never ends well.

The Optimist

already bought the subscription

This is huge! Amazon's satellite network could bring connectivity to remote areas and change the game for mobile phones. I'm already imagining the possibilities - emergency services, global coverage, and more. I'm excited to see how this partnership with mobile network operators will play out.

The Analyst

just runs the numbers

Amazon plans to deploy a constellation of 5,105 satellites in 2028, with the goal of providing direct-to-device satellite service for voice, messaging, data, and emergency services. The company will partner with mobile network operators to offer this service.

Whose take wins?

The Oracle predicts

oracle accuracy: 0% · 0/3

Given the recent news of Prentis, a new AI lab co-founded by Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus, being in talks to raise $100M, I predict that within the next 7 days, Prentis will officially announce securing at least $80M in funding, likely from prominent venture capital firms. This move will further solidify the trend of significant investments in AI research and development.

verdict due Aug 3, 2026

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