With Starlink, you can now work from a beach in Bali, or a mountain in the Alps

Elon Musk's Starlink is taking over the internet game with its speedy satellite service, launching thousands of satellites and providing reliable connections all over the world. But with great success comes great responsibility, and some users are concerned that Musk's "move-fast-and-break-things" approach could be a potential downfall for Starlink.

One thing is for sure though, Starlink is dominating the competition with internet speeds up to 150 megabits per second for just $90 a month. It's available almost everywhere, except for a few banned countries (sorry China and Russia). And soon, you'll even be able to access it while flying through the air.

But while the service is great and consistent, it's not without its flaws. Customer service is a bit sparse, and if you're a stargazer, the multitude of satellites in the sky might cramp your style. Plus, relying on a Musk-run company can be a bit nerve-wracking for some. Overall, Starlink is a solid option for those in need of reliable internet, even in the middle of nowhere.

OpenAI's GPT-4 to Bring Exciting New Features, Including Text-to-Video, This Week

OpenAI is levelling up with the release of its GPT-4 upgrade, which will allow users to turn text into video. Microsoft Germany's CTO Andreas Braun spilled the beans, causing excitement to grow in Silicon Valley. However, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns that people are "begging to be disappointed, and they will be." OpenAI CTO Mira Murati also advised that less hype would be good.

While Google and Meta have already introduced text-to-video capabilities in their AI, OpenAI's upgrade marks a step forward for ChatGPT, which has previously been limited to verbal outputs. Microsoft has invested over $10 billion in OpenAI, making it a leading investor in the company and powering its own Bing chatbot. So, get ready to turn your text into video, but don't get your hopes up too high.

Regulatory and Technical Hurdles Keep Electric Planes Grounded

Electric planes may be the future, but it seems like we're still stuck in the present for a little while longer. Beta Technologies, a startup focused on electric aviation, has announced that it will debut a more conventional version of its electric plane before rolling out its eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft. While eVTOLs could change the game for short-distance air travel, regulatory and technical barriers mean we might see conventional options hitting the skies first.

Beta's CEO, Kyle Clark, is taking a practical approach, saying, "We’re trying to create a sustainable aviation future, and that’s a big, lofty goal." The company is already making progress with its CX300, a more traditional electric plane that requires a runway, and has flown for over 22,000 miles in test flights. Beta plans to certify its eVTOL aircraft for service in 2026, which means it's still a long runway ahead for futuristic electric planes.

While eVTOLs may have the flexibility to be used for last-mile delivery of freight, travel in dense urban spaces, or military applications, it's the smaller conventional electric planes that may have a bigger impact on the aviation industry. After all, they can still reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but don't require "three or four miracles to happen at once" to get off the ground.