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ISS spacewalk installs the final mount for its next solar-array upgrade
Jessica Meir and Anil Menon installed the ISS’s final iROSA mounting kit on August 6, 2026, preparing power channel 3B for a future roll-out solar array.
EU AI labels are live—high-risk delays did not pause Article 50
Article 50 transparency duties became applicable across the EU on August 2, covering AI-interaction notices, synthetic-content marking and disclosures despite high-risk delays.
Texas pauses data-center grid approvals as requests hit 474 GW
On August 3, Texas paused approvals for data centers advancing through ERCOT’s grid process pending an audit of roughly 474 GW in requests; it did not halt construction statewide.
Virginia makes data centers pay for dedicated grid upgrades
On August 5, Virginia regulators directed Dominion Energy Virginia to develop a tariff assigning exclusive transmission-infrastructure costs to the large customers that require them.
Is AI a Bubble? Five Indicators Matter More Than the Headline
AI investment shows real earnings and productive infrastructure alongside rising financial risk. Five measurable indicators offer a better assessment than a market-wide bubble verdict.
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Neuraspace Raises €15.6M as Orbital Traffic Becomes Critical Infrastructure
On August 5, Neuraspace secured €15.6 million from Lince Capital, Explorer Investments, Armilar Venture Partners and Portugal’s PRR to expand orbital-monitoring services.

Convex Raises $57M to Turn a Developer Backend Into Enterprise Infrastructure
Convex’s $57 million Series B, reported on August 4, comes as the reactive-backend company adds dedicated deployments, governance controls and contractual support for larger customers.

LLC vs Sole Proprietorship: Choose by Liability, Taxes and State-Level Costs
For a one-owner U.S. business, choose a sole proprietorship for low-risk simplicity or an LLC for stronger liability separation. Evaluate federal tax treatment and state costs separately.

How to Split Startup Equity Without Creating a Founder Deadlock
A defensible founder equity split separates ownership, voting control and vesting. Use a weighted contribution review, test departure scenarios and have counsel document the result.

Venture Debt vs. Equity: Choose by Runway, Repayment Risk and Dilution
Choose equity when uncertain cash flow makes repayment dangerous; use venture debt when downside runway supports it and a defined milestone justifies the risk. A limited combination can fund a measurable bridge.

Pre-Money vs Post-Money Valuation: Calculate Ownership and Option-Pool Dilution
Pre-money is the company value before new financing; post-money adds the investment. Use the full cap table to calculate investor ownership, founder dilution, and option-pool effects.

Stripe Atlas vs Clerky: Compare Formation Scope, Documents and Ongoing Costs
Choose Stripe Atlas for a bundled Delaware C-corporation or LLC launch. Choose Clerky when a Delaware C corporation needs a deeper, continuing legal-document workflow.

Sapiom Raises $35M to Give AI Agents Budgets, Rules and Buying Power
On August 5, Sapiom raised a $35 million Series A led by Dragonfly to expand infrastructure for building and operating agents that use paid services under organizational controls.

Aug. 12 skywatching: see the eclipse safely, then catch the Perseids
On Aug. 12, 2026, plan the eclipse around your exact location, use proper solar filters, then switch to an overnight Perseid session timed for local darkness.

Mobile Number Tracker Accuracy: What Really Finds a Phone
How accurate is a mobile number tracker? See what a phone number can and can't reveal, the tech behind location, and the fastest way to a precise fix.
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