Corporate and Industry Announcements Academic Research Breakthroughs and Publications Government Policy and Regulatory Updates Expert Commentary and Analysis Sources: Official press releases, news articles and expert blogs from July 31 – August 1, 2025, including IonQ ionq.com ionq.com, Fujitsu global.fujitsu global.fujitsu, Ainvest ainvest.com, TS2 Space News ts2.tech, Science News/Science Magazine reports, The Quantum Insider thequantuminsider.com…
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Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of celestial shows! On the nights of August 1–2, 2025, skies around the world will be buzzing with cosmic activity. From shooting star displays and potential auroras dancing at high latitudes, to a rare lineup of planets and even a crewed rocket launch, there’s something for every skywatcher. Below…
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Crew-11 Astronaut Launch Scrubbed, Then Success on Second Try NASA’s highly anticipated Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station faced a last-minute scrub on July 31 due to an unexpected weather violation. Mission control called off the launch just over a minute before liftoff, when a bank of cumulus clouds drifted within a 10-mile safety…
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Consumer Electronics & Big Tech Highlights Cybersecurity & Data Breaches Biotechnology & Health Tech Breakthroughs Semiconductor Industry & Hardware Electric Vehicles & Transportation Tech Space Exploration & Aerospace Tech Antitrust & Legal Battles Digital Policy & Platform Governance Tech Industry Deals & Startup News Sources: Connected news reports from Reuters, TechCrunch, CleanTechnica, and other reputable…
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Major Research Breakthroughs in AI Corporate Announcements and AI Initiatives Government Policy and AI Governance Updates Noteworthy AI Applications & Business Impacts In sum, the last two days brought a flood of AI developments: breakthrough research in security (AI spotting code bugs and prison threats) and science (AI designing battery materials and health campaigns), major…
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Introduction to Drone Regulation in the Philippines Drones – officially termed Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in the Philippines – have surged in popularity for both fun and profit. With this rise in drone use, the Philippine government has put in place clear regulations to ensure safety in the skies caap.gov.ph caap.gov.ph. Flying a drone…
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Georgia – a name shared by both a country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and a state in the southeastern United States – presents two distinct stories of internet access. This report provides a comprehensive look at internet infrastructure, availability, providers, pricing, speeds, adoption, and government initiatives in each region. We also examine…
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OpenAI Revenue Surges to $12B as ChatGPT Booms and Investors Pile In OpenAI’s financial might was on full display this week, as The Information reported the ChatGPT creator doubled its revenue in the first seven months of 2025 – reaching a staggering $12 billion annualized run rate reuters.com business-standard.com. This implies OpenAI is now pulling in…
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YouTube Loosens Profanity Rules for Monetization YouTube implemented a significant policy relaxation around profanity on July 30, allowing creators to monetize videos that contain swearing under certain conditions techcrunch.com. Previously, even mild swearing in the first 8–15 seconds could fully demonetize a video, but the updated rule permits ads as long as strong language is…
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Vietnam has dramatically tightened its drone regulations in recent years, making it crucial for both hobbyists and commercial operators to understand the laws before taking to the skies. This comprehensive 2025 guide breaks down Vietnam’s drone laws – from permit requirements and airspace restrictions to privacy rules and penalties – so you can fly your…
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