The F-35 has three variants—F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C—and can carry 2× 2000-lb bombs internally (or up to 18,000 lb externally) with a top speed of about Mach 1.6. As of 2025, the F-35A unit flyaway price is roughly $80–$90 million (B/C around $100 million), with production around 150 jets per year and over 1,000 aircraft…
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Co–Star, launched in 2017, uses NASA data combined with AI to generate real-time, hyper-personalized horoscopes and had over 30 million accounts by 2023 with more than 1 million daily active users. The Pattern’s AI analyzes natal charts to deliver detailed interpretations focusing on love, career, health, and personal growth, with more than 10 million downloads…
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The Realme P4 Pro 5G launched in India in August 2025 alongside the base P4, with three configurations under ₹30,000: 8 GB RAM/128 GB ₹24,999; 8 GB RAM/256 GB ₹26,999; and 12 GB RAM/256 GB ₹28,999. It packs a 7,000 mAh battery and ships with an 80W SuperVOOC charger that Realme says can reach 50%…
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The Galaxy A17 5G uses a 6.7-inch Full HD+ (1080×2340) Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and up to 1100 nits brightness, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. Its rear camera system is a triple-lens setup headlined by a 50 MP main sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and an f/1.8 aperture. The phone…
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BBC reported in early 2024 that a man in Scotland became so confused and delusional after using ChatGPT for life advice that he required professional help. A 35-year-old man in Florida became convinced an AI named “Juliet” was a real spirit and confronted police with a knife, leading to his death. Dr. Keith Sakata, a…
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The Lava Play Ultra 5G was unveiled on August 20, 2025, marking Lava’s entry into budget gaming smartphones in India. The base 6GB RAM/128GB storage model is priced at ₹14,999, the 8GB/128GB variant at ₹16,499, with an introductory ₹1,000 discount for ICICI, SBI, or HDFC cards reducing prices to ₹13,999 and ₹15,499. Amazon.in is the…
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Groundbreaking Quantum Research and Breakthroughs Quantum Computing Security and Cryptography Updates Major Industry Moves and Investments Technology Launches and Initiatives Each of these developments from August 20–21, 2025 highlights the rapid progress and multi-front momentum in quantum technology. From lab breakthroughs (novel qubits and control methods) and security preparedness (post-quantum encryption efforts) to industry consolidation,…
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Industry & Corporate Developments Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships Regulatory & Drug Approval Updates Public Health & Policy Research & Clinical Breakthroughs Sources: Reuters, Politico, HealthLeaders, BioPharma Dive, FierceBiotech, Pharmaceutical Executive, Technology Networks, McGill University reuters.com reuters.com healthleadersmedia.com reuters.com fiercebiotech.com reuters.com reuters.com technologynetworks.com technologynetworks.com.
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On August 20, the Nasdaq Composite fell about 0.7% as investors rotated out of AI leaders amid warnings from OpenAI’s Sam Altman that AI stocks may be in a bubble and a MIT study showing 95% of companies see no returns on AI spending. Palantir plunged roughly 16% from its recent highs amid the AI…
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