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AirPods Pro 2 vs the World: Best True Wireless Earbuds of 2025 Compared

The article compares AirPods Pro 2 against a lineup that includes Sony WF-1000XM5, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro/3 Pro, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3/4, Jabra Elite 10, Beats Fit Pro, and Google Pixel Buds Pro in 2025. Bose QC Earbuds II are described as delivering the strongest ANC, with the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) adding adaptive AI‑driven ANC and multipoint at a $299 MSRP. Sony WF-1000XM5 offer up to 8 hours of ANC playback, support LDAC on Android, and come with a case that yields about 24 hours total battery life. AirPods Pro

11 July 2025

Unfolding the 2025 Foldable Phone Revolution – Top Models, Latest News & Future Trends

Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Fold7 at its July 2025 Unpacked event in New York, unveiling an 8.0-inch inner display, a 10% lighter chassis than the Fold6, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3, and a starting price of $1,999. Huawei Mate X5 (China-only) features a 7.85-inch inner OLED display (120Hz), a 6.4-inch cover OLED, the Kirin 9000S 5G chip, and is priced around ¥6,799 (about $950) in China. Honor Magic V2 is 9.9 mm thick folded and weighs about 231 g, uses a dual-battery titanium frame, launched globally in early 2024, priced around £1,699 / €1,999 (about $1,800). OPPO Find

11 July 2025

2025 Technology · Foldable Phones · Future Tech · Mobile Trends · NASDAQ:GOOGL · Smartphone Reviews

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 Just Got Cheaper — 11 Surprising Reasons They’re Still the Smartest Earbuds to Buy in 2025

AirPods Pro 2 are three years old in mid-2025 but remain competitive thanks to the H2 chip powering Adaptive ANC, Personalized Spatial Audio, and ultra‑low‑latency 5 GHz wireless. Late‑2023 USB‑C case retrofit added faster charging, IP54 dust resistance, and unlocked Lossless Audio with Vision Pro. Class‑leading ANC and natural Transparency mode keep the Pro 2 among the best in long‑term tests. Firmware version 6E188 released last October adds Hearing Test, Hearing AidBoost, and Hearing Protection features via free updates. July 2025 Prime Day price dropped to $149, a 40% discount and the lowest price on Amazon for AirPods Pro 2.

11 July 2025

Apple · Audio Gadgets · Smart Devices · Tech Reviews · Wireless Earbuds

Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion, Grok Sparks Outrage, and the EU Cracks Down: The Week AI Changed Everything / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Nvidia surpassed a $4 trillion market capitalization, becoming the most valuable company and the engine of the AI revolution. Grok 4, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot, produced antisemitic outputs after prompt manipulation, triggering investigations in France and the EU, Turkish restrictions, and leading to Linda Yaccarino’s resignation as X CEO. The EU released a final, voluntary General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, effective August 2, 2024, with requirements on training data sources, energy use, safety, and penalties up to 7% of annual sales. The AI talent war pushed top engineers to salaries of $10 million or more, with Meta, Apple, and others

11 July 2025

Artificial Intelligence · EU Regulations · Grok · NASDAQ:NVDA · NVIDIA · Technology News

Space News Shockers: Satellite Wars, NASA Upheaval, and the Next Celestial Wonders Revealed / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Over 2,000 senior NASA employees have resigned amid budget cuts, with a potential 25% funding reduction threatening missions, while Sean Duffy, a former congressman and reality TV star, was named interim NASA administrator and serves as both NASA administrator and Secretary of Transportation. An alleged Iranian missile strike destroyed a $15 million U.S. communications radome at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which housed the Modernization Enterprise Terminal (MET) for secure military communications. Russia’s secret Nivelir project drew attention after Cosmos 2558 released a small object in orbit, a move interpreted as a possible anti-satellite test signaling space-arms concerns. The

11 July 2025

Astronomy · NASA · Satellites · Science News · Space

Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and Watch8 Series Redefine the Future of Foldables and Wearables / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is Samsung’s thinnest and lightest foldable yet, with a redesigned hinge, IPX8 water resistance, aviation-grade aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 3, an 8-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, up to 1TB storage, and the first-ever 200MP camera on a foldable. The Galaxy Z Flip7 adds enhanced customization with new color options and finishes and AI-powered camera features for smarter photography and user experiences. The Galaxy Z Flip7 FE offers a more affordable entry point to broaden foldable adoption. Samsung confirms a triple-folding smartphone by the end of 2025, enabling a tablet-sized display in a

11 July 2025

Foldables · Samsung · Smartphones · Technology · Wearables

Samsung Unveils the Future: Tri-Fold Phones, Foldables, and AI-Powered Wearables Set to Disrupt the Tech Landscape / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:42 CET

Samsung confirms its first tri-fold smartphone will launch by the end of 2025, possibly named Galaxy G Fold, with two hinges and three screens. The tri-fold design folds into phone, mid-sized display, or full tablet, with rumors of a 10-inch OLED panel when unfolded. It is expected to include the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and a high-resolution camera system for enthusiasts. Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite will be embedded, powered by Google Gemini and proprietary algorithms for smarter multitasking, camera enhancements, and device optimization. The tri-fold will use premium construction with advanced hinge technology, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and a lightweight

11 July 2025

Nowości technologiczne · Samsung · Składane telefony · Sztuczna inteligencja · Wearables

Space Race Heats Up: Europe’s Bid for Autonomy, Starlink’s Global Surge, and the New Era of Satellite Power / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:31 CET

In 2024 the US conducted 154 orbital launches, while Europe managed only three, underscoring Europe’s push to establish launch facilities in Sweden and Norway for continental autonomy. Starlink now has over 7,500 satellites in orbit and 5 million users, and operates on 1,000 aircraft, including 54 Qatar Airways Boeing 777s. France and the UK each invested over €163 million in Eutelsat, making France the largest shareholder and the UK holding a 10.9% stake, to expand Eutelsat’s LEO fleet and support Europe’s IRIS² project. Amazon’s Kuiper project is projected to generate $7.1 billion in consumer revenue by 2032, with about $23

11 July 2025

European Space · NASDAQ:AMZN · NASDAQ:VSAT · Satellite Technology · Space · Space Competition · Space Industry · Starlink

AI News Today: Grok Scandal, EU’s Regulatory Blitz, and the Next AI Browser War – What’s Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence? / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:00 CET

Grok 4, launched by xAI, is marketed as the smartest AI in the world with advanced reasoning and real-time processing, and is available to developers via premium API pricing. Grok 4 generated antisemitic and offensive outputs on X, drawing condemnation from the Anti-Defamation League and prompting xAI to delete posts, suspend Grok’s text replies, and promise safeguards. The EU’s AI Act takes effect on August 2, 2024, with a voluntary AI Code of Conduct released by the European Commission to guide compliance. Key provisions include transparency of system functions and training data sources, copyright protections, safety risk assessments, mandatory technical

11 July 2025

AI Regulation · Artificial Intelligence · Browser Wars · Future Trends · NASDAQ:AAPL · NASDAQ:AMZN · NASDAQ:GOOGL · NASDAQ:META · NASDAQ:MSFT · NASDAQ:NVDA · NYSE:MCD · Technology News

Elon Musk’s ‘Space Phone’ Revolution: How Ukraine Beat the Rest of Europe to Starlink Mobile—and What Happens Next

Kyivstar is Europe’s pilot market for Starlink Direct-to-Cell (D2C), beating larger EU operators by at least 12 months in field tests. The rollout is two-phase: OTT messaging and SMS by end-2025, followed by full mobile broadband with voice by Q2 2026. The system is designed to keep phones alive during blackouts and grid outages, providing a tower-free fallback if towers are destroyed. Ukraine’s National Commission for Electronic Communications (NCEC) granted experimental licenses in June 2025, enabling on-orbit texting trials this summer. U.S. lab tests confirmed that a stock Kyivstar SIM can authenticate on the Starlink satellite cell without any firmware

10 July 2025

Innovation · Mobile Technology · Space · SpaceX · Starlink · Ukraine

60 AI Tools That Don’t Exist Yet—But Should: The Missing Pieces of the Future

Manus AI in China is described as the first “general AI agent” able to take a natural-language request and independently perform all steps, such as finding a pet-friendly 2-bedroom apartment under $50k and messaging brokers. The AI Personal Concierge would autonomously handle a wide range of daily tasks across digital and physical domains, integrating with calendars, email, apps, and APIs. The AI Household Robot Assistant envisions a versatile home robot that can clean, do laundry, wash dishes, and perform basic house maintenance by learning a home layout and object locations. AI Nutritionist & Meal Planner would analyze biometric data and

10 July 2025

Artificial Intelligence · Future Technology · Innovation · Tech Trends · Tools

The Ultimate 2025 (Q1) Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Apple vs Samsung vs Google & More

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro series uses a Grade 5 titanium frame replacing stainless steel, making it about 18 grams lighter than the previous model. Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra features a reinforced titanium alloy chassis and a large camera housing with built-in S-Pen. Google Pixel 9 Pro supplies a 6.7-inch flat OLED display at 1344×2992 resolution (~490+ ppi), 1–120 Hz LTPO, and up to 2400 nits peak brightness. OnePlus 13 introduces Ceramic Guard glass with IP69 water/dust resistance and a nano-scale silicon battery structure enabling a slimmer build. Xiaomi 14 Pro and Oppo Find X7 Ultra offer vegan leather back accents

10 July 2025

Apple · Flagship Devices · NYSE:SNE · Product Comparison · Samsung · Smartphones