1. Current State of Internet Access in Oman Oman has made remarkable strides in expanding internet connectivity across the country. As of early 2024, an estimated 97.8% of Oman’s population were internet users, reflecting one of the highest penetration rates globally datareportal.com. Nearly every adult in Oman has access to the internet, primarily through widespread…
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Tech News Today: Foldable Phones, AI Video, Interstellar Visitors, and the End of Exclusivity The technology landscape is shifting rapidly, with breakthroughs in hardware, AI, astronomy, and the gaming industry. This week’s news cycle is dominated by Samsung’s next-gen foldables, Google’s global rollout of Veo 3 AI video generation, a historic interstellar comet discovery, and…
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The State of Artificial Intelligence: Global Impacts, Controversies, and the Road Ahead Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transitioned from a niche technological field to a force reshaping every sector of society. From business and education to healthcare, law, and the arts, AI’s influence is pervasive, sparking both optimism and anxiety. This article synthesizes the latest…
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Space News Roundup: Strategic Satellites, Interstellar Visitors, Quantum Networks, and More The first week of July 2025 has delivered a torrent of developments across the global space sector. From billion-dollar military satellite contracts and the discovery of a new interstellar comet, to the promise of quantum-secure communications and the heartbreak of a lost climate satellite,…
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2025 Highlights – New AI Models, Partnerships & Controversies OpenAI has continued its astonishing trajectory into 2025, marked by rapid product innovation, major partnerships, and high-profile challenges. In the first half of 2025 alone, the company rolled out advanced new AI models – including the GPT-4.1 series announced in April, which excels at coding and…
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The energy sector saw significant progress in smart grid technologies and energy management systems during June and early July 2025. This report highlights the period’s technical breakthroughs, major projects and investments, policy shifts, and insights from industry experts. Key themes include advances in grid digitization, AI and IoT integration, large-scale investments in grid infrastructure, evolving…
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June–July 2025 saw significant advances in battery technology and energy storage worldwide, spanning electric vehicles (EVs), grid-scale systems, and consumer electronics. This report compiles the latest news, industry forecasts, R&D breakthroughs, expert insights, and policy changes from this period, highlighting how batteries continue to transform transportation, power grids, and devices. Electric Vehicles: Battery Innovations and…
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Major Announcements and Product Launches June and July 2025 saw a surge of Industrial IoT (IIoT) innovations across sectors. In manufacturing and industrial safety, Samsara Inc. unveiled a new connected safety wearable for industrial workers at its June 24 conference ts2.tech. The rugged device boasts a >1-year battery and can detect falls or accidents in…
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Tech News Deep Dive: July 2025 Microsoft’s Massive Restructuring: Layoffs, AI Investments, and Gaming Turmoil Microsoft is making headlines with a sweeping round of layoffs, cutting approximately 9,000 jobs—about 4% of its global workforce. This move, the largest since 2023, is part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and offset soaring costs from massive…
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AI in July 2025: Disruption, Opportunity, and Uncertainty Across the Globe Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to dominate headlines, boardrooms, and policy debates worldwide. The first week of July 2025 saw an unprecedented convergence of breakthroughs, controversies, and existential questions about AI’s impact on jobs, creativity, regulation, and society. This article synthesizes the latest developments, drawing…
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The US Senate has approved a $10 billion boost for NASA’s Artemis lunar program, including more SLS rockets and Gateway funding, despite strong opposition from SpaceX and Jared Isaacman. Congress’s decision favors traditional contractors over reusable rockets, potentially altering the future of American space exploration for decades.
Economics professor Gonzalo Bernardos predicts Artificial Intelligence will be "la bomba" for investors, though he admits, "he arrived too late" to the sector and is seeking undervalued, lesser-known companies. He states, "Sé que la IA dará mucha rentabilidad" but warns, "no tengo una varita mágica" for picking winners.
Arkane Studios founder Raphaël Colantonio claims Xbox Game Pass is an unsustainable business model that has been damaging the gaming industry for a decade. He argues it cannibalizes sales and can only be viable as a catalog for older games, not new releases. Industry peers share similar concerns about its long-term impact.
This Week in Tech: Game Preservation, AI Breakthroughs, Next-Gen Devices, and the Industry’s Growing Pains / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 12:01 CETThis Week in Tech: Game Preservation, AI Breakthroughs, Next-Gen Devices, and the Industry’s Growing Pains The first week of July 2025 has been a microcosm of the tech world’s contradictions: dazzling innovation, consumer-friendly deals, existential industry debates, and the persistent tension be…
The State of AI in 2025: Regulation, Innovation, Risks, and Societal Impact / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 12:00 CETThe State of AI in 2025: Regulation, Innovation, Risks, and Societal Impact Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a transformative force reshaping economies, industries, and societies worldwide. As of mid-2025, the AI landscape is marked by rapid technological …
