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iOS 26’s “Liquid Glass” Look Is Dazzling – But Some iPhone Users Say It’s Making Them Sick

iOS 26’s “Liquid Glass” Look Is Dazzling – But Some iPhone Users Say It’s Making Them Sick

A Bold New Look: What Exactly Is “Liquid Glass”? Apple gave iOS a dramatic visual overhaul in version 26, its biggest design change in a decade. Liquid Glass is the company’s term for the new translucent, glass-like aesthetic applied system-wide. Think of the frosted glass panels of macOS or Windows Vista’s Aero Glass – but even more pronounced on a phone screen androidcentral.com. Virtually every UI element in iOS 26 got redesigned to fit this theme. Menus, buttons, notifications, and even app icons now have subtle transparency, glossy blurs, and dynamic lighting effects so that they “behave like glass in
21 September 2025
Rare ‘Equinox Eclipse’ on Sept. 21, 2025 – Partial Solar Eclipse Promises a Spectacular Sunrise Show

Rare ‘Equinox Eclipse’ on Sept. 21, 2025 – Partial Solar Eclipse Promises a Spectacular Sunrise Show

What is a Partial Solar Eclipse? A partial solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between Earth and the sun but doesn’t completely cover the sun, so only a portion of the sun’s disk is obscured space.com. To an observer, it appears as if the moon has taken a “bite” out of the sun – leaving the sun as a bright crescent shape in the sky. In a partial eclipse the alignment isn’t perfect; the moon’s central shadow (umbra) misses Earth, so we only experience the penumbra (partial shadow) en.wikipedia.org. Because part of the sun remains visible, a partial eclipse
21 September 2025
Norway’s Space Industry Is Skyrocketing – Inside the High North’s Satellite Boom

Norway’s Space Industry Is Skyrocketing – Inside the High North’s Satellite Boom

In conclusion, Norway’s space and satellite industry has quietly grown into a dynamic, multi-faceted sector that touches many aspects of modern life – from the TV we stream, to the ships monitored off the coast, to scientific discoveries in the aurora. Long overshadowed by bigger spacefaring nations, Norway is now stepping into the limelight with new infrastructure and bold projects. “Our commercial space activities will put Norway on the map as a strategic, European asset in the space sector,” says NOSA Director Christian Hauglie-Hanssen businessnorway.com. The recent flurry of activity – a new spaceport, new satellites, new partnerships – suggests
21 September 2025
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Weekend Science Bonanza: Breakthroughs From Space to Superbugs

Weekend Science Bonanza: Breakthroughs From Space to Superbugs

Space & Astronomy Humanity’s search for cosmic neighbors hit a celebratory peak. NASA announced it has confirmed over 6,000 exoplanets – planets orbiting other stars – just three decades after finding the very first such world entechonline.com. This tally reflects an explosion of discoveries by telescopes like Kepler and TESS. “Each of the different types of planets we discover gives us information about… how common planets like Earth might be,” explained Dr. Dawn Gelino, who leads NASA’s exoplanet program, noting that every discovery helps us inch closer to answering the ultimate question of whether we’re alone sciencealert.com. The 6,000-planet milestone
21 September 2025
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Skywatchers’ Delight: Solar Eclipse, Saturn’s Brightest Night & Equinox Auroras (Sept 21–22, 2025)

Skywatchers’ Delight: Solar Eclipse, Saturn’s Brightest Night & Equinox Auroras (Sept 21–22, 2025)

Key Facts: Partial Solar Eclipse at Dawn (Sept 21) An impressive partial solar eclipse will greet early-risers (and late-day viewers across the dateline) on Sunday, Sept 21, 2025. This eclipse is “deep” – at peak about 85% of the sun’s disk will be covered by the moon earthsky.org. The eclipse path spans the South Pacific, including much of New Zealand, a thin slice of eastern Australia’s coast, parts of Antarctica, and various Pacific islands space.com. In these regions the event happens around local sunrise on the 22nd (morning of Sept 22 in NZ/Aus, which corresponds to Sept 21 UTC) earthsky.org.
21 September 2025
Space Weekend Shockers: Starlink Blitz, Moon Rover Revival & Mars Life Clues (Sept 20–21, 2025)

Space Weekend Shockers: Starlink Blitz, Moon Rover Revival & Mars Life Clues (Sept 20–21, 2025)

Key Facts Satellite Launches & Mission Updates SpaceX’s Starlink Surge: SpaceX capped a busy week with back-to-back Starlink launches. On Sept. 19, a Falcon 9 from foggy Vandenberg SFB deployed 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit space.com, using a veteran booster on its 10th flight space.com. This boosted the Starlink constellation to around 8,400 active satellites, the largest ever space.com. Just hours later, SpaceX rolled out another Falcon 9 in Florida for a near-sunrise launch on Sept. 21 carrying 28 more Starlink V2 Mini satellites spaceflightnow.com. Liftoff from Cape Canaveral at 6:53 a.m. EDT Sunday went off smoothly, with the booster landing at sea
21 September 2025
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Space Missions, Smartphone Frenzy & Cyber Chaos: Tech’s Wild Weekend (Sept 20–21, 2025)

Space Missions, Smartphone Frenzy & Cyber Chaos: Tech’s Wild Weekend (Sept 20–21, 2025)

Key Facts Apple iPhone 17 Demand Surges in Russia Russian tech retailers rolled out Apple’s iPhone 17 in Moscow on Saturday (ahead of the official sales launch), drawing surprisingly strong consumer demand. Major reseller Restore: reported a 66% jump in pre-orders compared to the last iPhone release reuters.com reuters.com. “This year we have 66% more preorders than last year,” confirmed Lyudmila Semushina, PR director for the retail group, who noted a “huge fan base that will never exchange iPhone for anything else” despite high prices reuters.com. Shoppers in Moscow cited the upgraded cameras and features as compelling reasons to upgrade.
21 September 2025
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Global Markets on Edge as Fed Rate Decision Nears: Asia Optimistic, West Cautious

Quantum Gold Rush: QUBT vs. D-Wave – Inside the High-Stakes 2025 Quantum Computing Showdown

In-Depth Report Company Overviews & Quantum Approaches Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) – Photonic Quantum Tech at Room Temperature: Quantum Computing Inc., branded as QCi, is a small-cap quantum technology company that has captured outsized attention due to its unconventional approach. Rather than using superconducting circuits or ion traps like many competitors, QCi focuses on photonic quantum computing – using particles of light (photons) passing through specialized optical chips to perform computations. The company’s core technology revolves around thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits nasdaq.com. This approach potentially offers a big advantage: QCi’s photonic qubits can operate at ambient room
20 September 2025
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Samsung’s Project Moohan XR Headset: A Bold “Vision Pro Killer” or Next Big Flop?

Samsung’s Project Moohan XR Headset: A Bold “Vision Pro Killer” or Next Big Flop?

Introduction Samsung is gearing up to make a splashy comeback in the immersive tech arena with its first XR (extended reality) headset, internally code-named Project Moohan. Unveiled in prototype form at 2025’s Galaxy Unpacked event, this device represents Samsung’s answer to the likes of Apple’s Vision Pro and Meta’s Quest series techradar.com techradar.com. Project Moohan (meaning “infinity” in Korean) embodies Samsung’s vision of “unparalleled, immersive experiences within an infinite space” news.samsung.com. Backed by a deep partnership with Google and Qualcomm, the headset is built on an entirely new Android XR platform – a collaborative effort Samsung calls one of its
20 September 2025
SpaceX: Comprehensive Overview of History, Technologies, Missions, and Future Plans

SpaceX Falcon 9 Starlink Launch Set for Sept. 21, 2025 – Mission Details, Viewing Tips & More

The sections below delve deeper into the mission details, rocket background, viewing opportunities, expert insights, recent developments, and how this launch fits into the broader spaceflight landscape. Mission Overview: Starlink Launch from Florida’s Space Coast SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket before dawn on Sunday from Florida’s Cape Canaveral, carrying another batch of Starlink internet satellites to orbit. Liftoff is scheduled for 5:20 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (0920 GMT) on Sept. 21 spaceflightnow.com, though the launch window remains open until 9:20 a.m. in case of minor delays mynews13.com. The mission, designated Starlink Group 10-27, will see the
20 September 2025
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SpaceX’s Next California Rocket Blast: Falcon 9 Spy-Sat Launch – When and How to Watch

SpaceX’s Next California Rocket Blast: Falcon 9 Spy-Sat Launch – When and How to Watch

SpaceX’s Busy Launch Month in California September 2025 has been especially busy for SpaceX in California. Earlier in the month, a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg successfully lofted 21 military satellites for the Space Development Agency (SDA) – part of a new Pentagon communications network in low orbit spaceflightnow.com spaceflightnow.com. Just days later, another Falcon 9 from Vandenberg carried a batch of Starlink internet satellites to orbit spaceflightnow.com. Now SpaceX is turning around for yet another mission from Vandenberg: the NROL-48 reconnaissance satellite launch for the NRO. For casual spectators, the rapid cadence might blur the differences between missions. Whether the
20 September 2025
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Cyprus Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide for Recreational, Commercial & Government Operators

Cyprus Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide for Recreational, Commercial & Government Operators

Key Facts Licensing and Registration Requirements for Drone Operators Operator Registration: Cyprus requires virtually all drone operators (the person or entity responsible for a drone) to register with the Department of Civil Aviation’s online system. This is in line with EU Regulation 2019/947, which makes registration mandatory for UAS operators who own drones weighing ≥250 g, or drones under 250 g that are equipped to capture personal data (e.g. a camera), unless they are certified as toys drone-laws.com. In practical terms, anyone flying a drone heavier than a smartphone or with a camera must register. Registration is done via the official DCA
20 September 2025
The Netherlands’ Space Industry Is Booming: Inside the Dutch Satellite Sector and 2030 Outlook

The Netherlands’ Space Industry Is Booming: Inside the Dutch Satellite Sector and 2030 Outlook

Key Facts Brief History of the Dutch Space & Satellite Sector The Netherlands has a rich space heritage dating back to the dawn of the space age. It was an early participant in European space efforts – by 1968, ESA’s ESTEC technical center was established in Noordwijk, inaugurated by Dutch royalty to spearhead Europe’s space research esa.int. The country joined the newly formed European Space Agency in 1975 as a founding member, embedding itself in collaborative programs from the start. The Netherlands launched its first satellite in 1974: the Astronomical Netherlands Satellite (ANS) was built in partnership with NASA and
20 September 2025
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Science Shockers: AI-Created Viruses, “Water Worlds” Debunked & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Science Shockers: AI-Created Viruses, “Water Worlds” Debunked & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Key Facts Artificial Intelligence & Technology AI Designs New Viruses: In a stunning demonstration of AI’s creative power, scientists announced they have used artificial intelligence to design the first-ever viruses from scratch. The AI wrote complete viral genomes for bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) which were then synthesized in the lab nature.com. Several of these AI-generated phages successfully infected and killed E. coli bacteria that natural phages couldn’t attack nature.com. “This is the first time AI systems are able to write coherent genome-scale sequences,” said Stanford computational biologist Brian Hie, calling it a step toward “AI-generated life” nature.com. While still
20 September 2025
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Skywatchers’ Weekend Spectacle: Eclipse, Auroras & Saturn Dazzle Sept 20–21, 2025

Skywatchers’ Weekend Spectacle: Eclipse, Auroras & Saturn Dazzle Sept 20–21, 2025

Key Facts Meteor Showers & Fireballs Even without a major meteor shower peak, the night sky is still offering shooting stars this weekend. Several minor meteor showers are active, and combined with random “sporadic” meteors they can produce up to 10 meteors per hour under dark skies imo.net imo.net. The Moon is new on Sept 21 (invisible at night) imo.net, which means moonless dark skies ideal for meteor spotting in the predawn hours. Active meteor showers right now include: Most of the meteors this weekend will be sporadics, the random bits of dust and rock that hit Earth’s atmosphere every
20 September 2025
Space Race Heats Up: Major Launches, Moon Missions & Policy Showdowns (Sept. 19–20, 2025)

Space Race Heats Up: Major Launches, Moon Missions & Policy Showdowns (Sept. 19–20, 2025)

Key Facts Starlink Launch Extends SpaceX’s Record Year SpaceX continued its rapid launch cadence with yet another Starlink deployment on Sept. 19. After two days of bad weather delays, a Falcon 9 rocket roared off the pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base at 9:31 a.m. local time, carrying 24 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into polar orbit spaceflightnow.com. This mission – dubbed Starlink 17-12 – was SpaceX’s 84th Starlink launch of the year, underscoring the company’s breakneck pace in 2025 spaceflightnow.com. It also brings the total Starlink satellites launched in 2025 to over 2,000 as SpaceX builds out its massive internet constellation spaceflightnow.com. Notably, the
20 September 2025
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Tech Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Xbox Price Hike, Google Breakup Call & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Tech Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Xbox Price Hike, Google Breakup Call & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Apple’s iPhone 17 Frenzy and Record India Sales Apple’s latest iPhone 17 series officially hit stores worldwide on September 19, drawing long queues from New York to Mumbai apple.com. In India, crowds lined up outside Apple’s new flagship stores as the base iPhone 17, new “iPhone Air,” and high-end 17 Pro/Max models sold out instantly livemint.com. Pre-orders in India were about 10% higher than last year’s, and analysts say Apple is poised to surpass 5 million iPhones sold in Q3 2025, marking the 15th straight record quarter for iPhone sales in the country livemint.com livemint.com. “Apple, with its aspirational brand, is successfully riding
20 September 2025
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Trump’s Shock Attack on Offshore Wind – Permit Reversal Threatens Massive Massachusetts Wind Farm

Trump’s Shock Attack on Offshore Wind – Permit Reversal Threatens Massive Massachusetts Wind Farm

President Donald Trump’s administration has moved to block a fully permitted offshore wind farm off the Massachusetts coast by seeking to revoke its key federal permit abcnews.go.com. The project – known as SouthCoast Wind – calls for 141 turbines about 23 miles south of Nantucket to power roughly 840,000 homes across New England abcnews.go.com. Approved in January 2025 after years of review, its construction was poised to begin – until Trump’s team abruptly intervened. This unprecedented attempt to “take back” the wind farm’s permit marks the latest salvo in a broader campaign by Trump to hobble offshore wind development abcnews.go.com.
20 September 2025
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Trump’s Shocking $100,000 H‑1B Visa Fee Plan Sparks Tech Industry Uproar and Talent Exodus Fears

Trump’s Shocking $100,000 H‑1B Visa Fee Plan Sparks Tech Industry Uproar and Talent Exodus Fears

Trump’s $100K H‑1B Visa Fee: What Is Being Proposed? In September 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation overhauling the H‑1B visa program by imposing an unprecedented $100,000 fee for each H‑1B visa bloomberg.com whitehouse.gov. Under the new directive, any employer petitioning for an H‑1B work visa must pay $100,000 per year of the visa’s duration – effectively up to $300,000 for a typical 3-year H-1B term reuters.com. This enormous fee would be on top of existing application costs, which until now were only a few thousand dollars in total reuters.com. According to the proclamation, H-1B petitions will be denied if
20 September 2025
Brazen Baltic Sky Showdown: Estonia Accuses Russia of Reckless Airspace Violation, Triggers NATO Alarm

Brazen Baltic Sky Showdown: Estonia Accuses Russia of Reckless Airspace Violation, Triggers NATO Alarm

Estonia Confronts a “Brazen” Airspace Violation Estonia is accusing Russia of a deliberate and unprecedented breach of its sovereign airspace in a flare-up that has heightened tensions in the Baltics. On September 19, Estonian radars detected three Russian MiG-31 Foxhound interceptor jets crossing into Estonian territory near Vaindloo Island, a small islet in the Gulf of Finland near the Russian border. According to Estonia’s military, the high-speed jets penetrated about 5 nautical miles (9 km) into Estonian airspace and remained inside for around 12 minutes before turning back reuters.com reuters.com. During the incursion, the Russian planes had no flight plans filed,
20 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

Oil stocks jump on Iran risk lift for crude — what to watch before Monday

7 February 2026
U.S. oil stocks surged Friday as crude prices rose on renewed Middle East tensions. Exxon Mobil gained 2.0%, ConocoPhillips 2.5%, and Occidental Petroleum 2.7%. Refiners rallied after a national union deal eased strike risk, though BP’s Whiting plant faces a local dispute. Brent settled at $68.05 a barrel, up 0.74%.
Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

Silver price rebound masks fresh stress after CME lifts margins again

7 February 2026
Spot silver surged 8.6% to $77.33 an ounce Friday after dropping below $65, but still lost over 8.7% for the week. CME Group raised margin requirements for COMEX silver futures to 18% from 15%, effective after Feb. 6. China’s UBS SDIC Silver Futures Fund hit its 10% down limit for a fifth session. Traders await key U.S. jobs and inflation data next week.
Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

Gold price near $5,000: China keeps buying as CME margin hikes raise the stakes

7 February 2026
China’s central bank raised gold reserves for a 15th month in January, reaching 74.19 million ounces worth $369.58 billion. Gold prices swung sharply, hitting a record near $5,600 before dropping to $4,403.24. CME Group hiked COMEX gold futures margins to 9% after recent volatility. U.S. jobs and inflation data are due next week after a delay.
Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

Amazon stock (AMZN) slides on $200 billion AI capex plan — what Wall Street watches next week

7 February 2026
Amazon shares fell 5.6% to $210.32 on Friday after the company forecast 2026 capital spending would jump to $200 billion, up more than 50% from 2025. The drop came as the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. Amazon reported fourth-quarter net sales up 14% to $213.4 billion and operating income at $25 billion. Trading in Amazon was volatile, with 179 million shares changing hands.
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