Ruimtevaart Nieuws: 3 september 2025 - 7 september 2025

October 20, 2025, 8:34 PM EDT. OpenAI investor and Greylock partner Reid Hoffman called Anthropic 'one of the good guys' after criticism from David Sacks, the Trump-era AI and crypto czar. Hoffman, who sits on Microsoft's board and remains an investor in OpenAI, disclosed that Greylock has also invested in Anthropic. In posts on X, he argued that, in AI especially, it's crucial to back the good guys and pursue development that is thoughtful, safe, and societally beneficial. He noted that major players like Microsoft and Google are part of a wider effort to deploy AI responsibly and said he supports Anthropic's approach. Hoffman generally avoids commenting publicly on specific firms, but his call reflects a broader, ongoing policy- and safety-focused AI conversation.

October 20, 2025, 8:32 PM EDT. US stocks jumped as Apple led a tech rally ahead of a busy earnings slate and key inflation data. The Dow rose over 500 points (about 1.1%), the S&P 500 gained roughly 1.1%, and the Nasdaq climbed about 1.4%. Investors focused on reports from Tesla, Intel, Netflix, and Coca-Cola while awaiting Zions Bancorp's results after the bell. The market also weighed trade-relations signals, with hopes for cooler tensions with Beijing. Traders watched the impact of an AWS outage on tech platforms and waited for the BLS CPI release ahead of the Fed's rate decision. As earnings week unfolds, risk-on sentiment kept equities higher despite political and policy headwinds.

October 20, 2025, 8:30 PM EDT. A major AWS outage disrupted services across the internet, with Downdetector reports showing outages for popular apps such as Snapchat and WhatsApp and large sites including Amazon beginning shortly after 3 a.m. ET. AWS said it was investigating increased error rates and latencies in the US-EAST-1 region and actively working to resolve them. By 6:35 a.m. ET, the company said the issue was "fully mitigated" and most services were back to normal, though some requests may be throttled or experience delays. Hours later, AWS noted lingering network connectivity issues. There was no indication of a cyberattack. Affected services cited by users included Amazon Alexa, Microsoft Teams, and The New York Times as outages continued.

October 20, 2025, 8:28 PM EDT. An antitrust complaint filed with China's State Administration for Market Regulation alleges that Apple abuses its dominant position by mandating that iOS app distribution and payments occur on its platform and by charging commissions up to 30%. The suit, brought by a group of 55 Chinese iPhone and iPad users, is led by lawyer Wang Qiongfei, who previously pursued a similar case in 2021 that was dismissed in 2024 and is appealing to the Supreme People's Court. Apple did not comment. The case adds to legal pressures after EU DMA criticism and fines - including a $580 million penalty - and a US DOJ monopoly case over app and device restrictions. Apple argues the suit misstates the facts.

October 20, 2025, 8:26 PM EDT. Global Drone Photography Market is expanding rapidly, with a projected CAGR of 15.6% from 2024 to 2033, rising from $9.7B in 2024 to $18.3B by 2033. Major players include DJI, Parrot, GoPro, and Yuneec, reflecting a competitive landscape across regions where North America currently dominates and Europe shows the fastest growth. Market segments cover types such as Aerial Photography Drones, 4K Video Drones, FPV Drones, Thermal Drones, and Real Estate drones, with applications in Entertainment, Real Estate, Agriculture, Construction, and Film & Media. Key drivers include advancements in drone imaging and AI-powered processing, plus growing demand for real estate visuals. Challenges involve regulatory barriers and high-end hardware costs, while opportunities lie in expanded services and AI-driven imaging.