Michael Kan / PCMag: SpaceX plans to offer its Starlink Direct to Cell service to LTE phones, starting with texting in 2024, and adding voice, data, and IoT device support in 2025  —  The site reveals SpaceX is targeting next year to launch the service to power satellite-based text messaging. Lees verder op Tech Meme

Justin Ling / Wired: The UN’s top internet governance body plans to hold its 2024 conference in Riyadh, despite Saudi Arabia engaging in digital surveillance and censorship  —  The United Nations’ top internet governance body will allegedly host its next two annual meetings in countries known for repressive internet policies and human rights abuses. Lees verder op Tech Meme

Annie Palmer / CNBC: Flexport plans to cut ~20% of its global workforce as part of a new round of layoffs set to begin on October 13, and return to profitability by the end of 2024  —  – Supply chain software startup Flexport is laying off about 20% of its workforce, CNBC has learned. Lees verder op Tech Meme

Michael Kan / PCMag: Starlink plans to offer its satellite-based Direct to Cell service to LTE phones first for texting in 2024, and voice and data and IoT support in 2025  —  The site reveals SpaceX is targeting next year to launch the service to power satellite-based text messaging.  The company then plans on supporting voice and text in 2025. Lees verder op Tech Meme