Trump Taps Murdoch, Oracle for TikTok Ownership; Estonia's Defense Boom
FRANCE 24 EnglishOctober 5, 20256 min2,007 views
21 connectionsΒ·27 entities in this videoβPotential TikTok US Ownership
- π― Donald Trump has named Rupert Murdoch, his son Lachlan, Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, and Michael Dell as potential stakeholders in a US-controlled TikTok.
- π‘ Fox Corp, the company of Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, is reportedly set to invest in this new US entity.
- β οΈ The US government's push for TikTok's US operations stems from national security concerns regarding data and privacy.
Estonian Defense Sector Growth
- π Estonia's defense sector is experiencing a surge in demand, partly due to increased Russian incursions into NATO airspace.
- πͺπͺ The country is set to spend 5.4% of GDP on defense next year, exceeding NATO requirements.
- π°οΈ Estonian startup Marduk has developed a drone spotting system capable of detecting, classifying, and providing coordinates for flying objects within a 2.5-3 km radius.
Hyperloop Transport System Revival
- π A Dutch company, Hard Hyperloop, has announced the successful completion of a test run for a hyperloop system.
- π¨ The system utilizes magnetic levitation in vacuum tubes to reduce drag, theoretically allowing for speeds up to 700 km/h.
- β³ Hard Hyperloop aims to conduct a passenger test by 2030, with China also developing its own Hyperloop project.
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