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Sukhoi Su-57: Russia’s Stealth Superfighter Unmasked – Full Specs, Costs, and Rival Showdown

Overview and Development History Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighters in flight during a demonstration. The Sukhoi Su-57, known by its NATO codename “Felon,” is Russia’s first fifth-generation stealth fighter jet. Developed under the PAK FA program (Perspektivnyy Aviatsionnyy Kompleks Frontovoy Aviatsii – “Prospective Airborne Complex of Frontline Aviation”), the Su-57 was designed to replace aging Soviet-era…
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Zimbabwe’s Internet Revolution: From Lagging Signals to Sky-High Satellites

Zimbabwe connected to the internet relatively early, but access was very limited for many years. The first internet service providers (ISPs) emerged in the mid-1990s – Data Control & Systems was established in 1994 and MWEB in 1995 paynow.co.zw chatsports.com. At that time the internet was expensive and largely confined to corporations and elite users.…
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ChatGPT vs the World: Inside Today’s Top AI Language Models

Introduction: Can an AI write your term paper, debug code, and plan dinner better than you? Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have exploded into the mainstream, wowing the world with human-like conversations and supercharged knowledge. In just two months after launch, ChatGPT reached 100 million users – the fastest-growing app ever reuters.com. These AI…
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Rocketing into the New Space Race: Inside the Global Boom of Private Spaceflight and Payload Companies

Global Rise of Private Spaceflight Companies The once government-only arena of spaceflight is now a thriving global industry fueled by private companies. In 2023, the global space economy reached $570 billion, nearly double its size a decade earlier spacefoundation.org. Commercial ventures account for ~78% of this economy spacefoundation.org, reflecting how companies worldwide are taking the…
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Inside the Billionaire Space Tourist Boom: History, Players, Prices, and the Future of Commercial Spaceflight

History of Commercial Space Travel for Private Citizens Commercial space travel for private individuals – often dubbed space tourism – has evolved from a sci-fi dream into a nascent industry over the past few decades. The first landmark came in April 2001, when American businessman Dennis Tito paid ~$20 million for a seat on a…
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2025 Satellite Internet Showdown: Starlink vs Viasat vs HughesNet vs OneWeb & More

Satellite internet is entering a new era in mid-2025. From SpaceX’s Starlink LEO constellation grabbing headlines to established GEO providers like Viasat and HughesNet rolling out faster plans, consumers and businesses now have more options than ever. This report compares the most popular satellite internet services worldwide – covering both home/consumer plans and enterprise solutions…
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Don’t Fly Blind: The Ultimate 2025 Guide to France’s Drone Laws for Hobbyists & Pros

France’s drone regulations have evolved significantly in recent years, especially with the adoption of unified European Union (EU) rules. As of 2025, flying a drone—whether for fun or for business—means navigating a comprehensive legal framework designed to ensure safety, privacy, and airspace security rcteam.com rcteam.com. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about…
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Beyond Lithium-Ion: How Solid-State, Lithium-Sulfur, Sodium-Ion & Graphene Batteries Will Revolutionize EVs, Gadgets and Grid Storage

The global surge in electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy has sparked a battery revolution. Traditional lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have powered everything from smartphones to solar farms, but they face limits in energy density, safety, and lifespan ossila.com monolithai.com. This has fueled intense research into next-generation batteries – from solid-state designs to novel chemistries like…
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Drone Domination: The 20 Most Popular Drones in the World Right Now

Drones have revolutionized photography, filmmaking, agriculture, and many other industries, growing from niche gadgets into essential tools worldwide. In this comprehensive report, we profile the 20 most popular drones as of 2025 across consumer, commercial/professional, and industrial categories. These models were chosen based on global sales, user reviews, professional rankings, and market analysis. For each…
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Inside Poland’s Internet Boom: From Urban Speeds to Satellite Signals

Poland is experiencing a rapid transformation in its internet landscape, marked by surging broadband speeds and expanding access even in remote villages. Once lagging behind its Western European peers in connectivity, the country is now closing the gap through aggressive fiber-optic rollout, near-ubiquitous mobile broadband, and even the adoption of cutting-edge satellite internet services. This…
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