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UPS Bets on RFID Tech to Sharpen Competitive Edge in Logistics Race

UPS is equipping all 5,500 of its retail stores with RFID tracking, a significant expansion of its automation drive aimed at improving package visibility and reducing errors. The move highlights the company's focus on operational efficiency as it vies for higher-margin commercial clients in a competitive landscape dominated by FedEx and Amazon.

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AST SpaceMobile Secures U.S. Defense Contract as Key Satellite Launch Approaches

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) has landed a contract with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, marking a strategic pivot into the defense sector. The development coincides with the imminent launch of its BlueBird 7 satellite, a critical component of its direct-to-phone broadband constellation, positioning the company at the intersection of commercial telecom and government space communications.

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Power Giants NextEra and Xcel Forge Alliance to Fuel AI Data Center Boom

NextEra Energy and Xcel Energy have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of power infrastructure—including renewables, storage, and grid tech—specifically to meet the surging electricity demands of AI data centers. The move underscores how utilities are scrambling to adapt to a new era of concentrated, power-hungry loads.