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Claude 4 Storms into VS Code: Anthropic’s AI Challenges GitHub Copilot

Claude 4 Storms into VS Code: Anthropic’s AI Challenges GitHub Copilot

Anthropic Claude 4: What It Is and How It Works in VS Code Claude 4 is the latest large language model (LLM) from Anthropic, designed with especially strong coding abilities. In particular, “Claude 4” comes in two modes: Claude Opus 4 (a max-power mode) and Claude Sonnet 4 (an optimized mode for faster responses), both introduced in mid-2025 Anthropic Anthropic. Anthropic touts Claude 4 as extremely capable at programming tasks – it topped key coding benchmarks (72% on a software engineering test suite) and can handle very lengthy code contexts without losing track Anthropic. Claude’s design emphasizes following instructions closely
16 September 2025
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Apple’s 2nm Chip Revolution in 2026: Four New Chips, Game-Changing Packaging & the Race to Catch Up

Apple’s 2nm Chip Revolution in 2026: Four New Chips, Game-Changing Packaging & the Race to Catch Up

Apple’s 2nm Chip Lineup for 2026 Apple is gearing up for a significant leap in its silicon roadmap in 2026, with four new chips based on TSMC’s 2-nanometer process technology. This represents the next step in Apple’s aggressive “tick-tock” chip evolution, coming on the heels of its 3nm-based A17 and M3 series. According to supply-chain reports, Apple has locked in roughly 50% of TSMC’s initial 2nm output to produce these chips wccftech.com, underscoring how crucial they are to Apple’s future products. Below is an overview of the expected 2nm Apple chips and their target devices: It’s clear Apple isn’t limiting
16 September 2025
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Samsung One UI’s Epic Evolution: From TouchWiz Woes to Android’s Feature King

Samsung One UI’s Epic Evolution: From TouchWiz Woes to Android’s Feature King

Key Facts From TouchWiz to One UI: A Fresh Start for Samsung Software Samsung’s One UI represents a radical reboot of the company’s software experience, shedding the infamous legacy of TouchWiz. Prior to One UI, Samsung’s custom Android skin (TouchWiz, later rebranded Samsung Experience) had a reputation for heavy, cluttered design and sluggish performance, often bloated with features that slowed devices technastic.com. In November 2018, Samsung officially unveiled One UI at its Developer Conference as the solution – a cleaner, more minimalist interface focused on usability on large screens en.wikipedia.org. The design philosophy behind One UI was to make using
16 September 2025
Xiaomi 17 Pro Unleashed: Dual Screens, Leica Cameras & Monster Battery – Can It Topple Apple & Samsung?

Xiaomi 17 Pro Unleashed: Dual Screens, Leica Cameras & Monster Battery – Can It Topple Apple & Samsung?

Key Facts Below, we dive into all the known and rumored details of the Xiaomi 17 Pro, from its cutting-edge design and specs to how it measures up against current flagships and its own predecessors. We’ll also include expert quotes and early impressions from industry analysts and leakers to paint the full picture of this much-anticipated device. Xiaomi 17 Pro at a Glance The Xiaomi 17 Pro is shaping up to be one of the most feature-packed and forward-thinking smartphones of late 2025. It represents Xiaomi’s aggressive play to leapfrog the competition. As the company’s founder Lei Jun put it,
16 September 2025
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macOS Tahoe 26: Apple’s Game-Changing Mac Update Raises the Bar for Desktop OSground.newsground.news

macOS Tahoe 26: Apple’s Game-Changing Mac Update Raises the Bar for Desktop OSground.newsground.news

Key Facts about macOS 14.6 “Tahoe” Update New Features and Improvements in macOS Tahoe Visual Redesign – Liquid Glass: The most immediately striking change in macOS 14.6 Tahoe is its dramatic UI overhaul. Apple has infused macOS with the same Liquid Glass design language introduced in iOS 26, giving the interface a translucent, layered look throughout macrumors.com apple.com. Windows, sidebars, and menus now appear frosted and semi-transparent, subtly reflecting content beneath them – akin to a modern take on OS X’s early “Aqua” glass aesthetic eclecticlight.co. Even the Dock and app switcher have a glossy, depth-effect sheen 9to5mac.com 9to5mac.com. Apple touts
16 September 2025
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Brazil’s Space Industry Is Taking Off: New Players, Big Plans, and a Sky-High 2040 Outlook

Brazil’s Space Industry Is Taking Off: New Players, Big Plans, and a Sky-High 2040 Outlook

Key Facts Historical Development of Brazil’s Space & Satellite Industry Brazil’s space journey began in the early 1960s amid the space race era. In 1961, the government formed its first space research group (GOCNAE) and by 1964 started launching home-grown Sonda sounding rockets for high-atmosphere research en.wikipedia.org. Over the next two decades, Brazil methodically built up expertise in rocketry and satellite technology, albeit under military oversight during the Cold War. A milestone plan, the Missão Espacial Completa Brasileira (MECB) launched in 1980, aimed to make Brazil self-sufficient in space tech – including developing launch vehicles, a launch site, and a
16 September 2025
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Possible Life on Mars, ‘Black Hole Stars’ and a Global Diabetes Bombshell – Science News Roundup (Sept 15–16, 2025)

Possible Life on Mars, ‘Black Hole Stars’ and a Global Diabetes Bombshell – Science News Roundup (Sept 15–16, 2025)

NASA Rover Finds Possible Biosignature – Closest Hint Yet of Life on Mars In a sensational development for astrobiology, NASA announced that Perseverance has collected a Mars rock sample that “could preserve evidence of ancient microbial life” nasa.gov. The rover drilled the sample, nicknamed “Sapphire Canyon,” from an ancient riverbed formation rich in clay – exactly the kind of environment that on Earth traps and preserves organic remains nasa.gov nasa.gov. Inside the rock, scientists detected certain organic molecules and chemical patterns that are considered potential biosignatures, meaning they might be remnants of past life (though not yet proof of it)
16 September 2025
Skywatch Alert: Rare Meteor Shower, Auroras, and Planetary Spectacles on Sept 16–17, 2025

Skywatch Alert: Rare Meteor Shower, Auroras, and Planetary Spectacles on Sept 16–17, 2025

Key Sky Events (Sept 16–17, 2025) – At a Glance 1. Rare Chi Cygnid Meteor Shower Peaks (Sept 14–16) One of the most intriguing sky events this week is the Chi Cygnid meteor shower, an unusual, recently discovered meteor display. First noticed in 2015 by NASA astronomer Peter Jenniskens and colleagues, the Chi Cygnids have shown a pattern of increased activity every 5 years (with upticks observed around 2010, 2015, 2020, and now 2025) earthsky.org earthsky.org. This year’s return was expected to climax around September 13–15, 2025 earthsky.org earthsky.org, and indeed low-light cameras detected a flurry of slow-moving meteors from
16 September 2025
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Space Race Showdown, Mars Surprises & a New ‘Mini-Moon’ – Global Space News (Sept 15–16, 2025)

Space Race Showdown, Mars Surprises & a New ‘Mini-Moon’ – Global Space News (Sept 15–16, 2025)

Key Highlights Launches and Mission Updates China’s latest launch: On Sept. 16, China launched a test satellite for its planned satellite-internet network, using a Long March 2C rocket with a Yuanzheng-1S upper stage english.news.cn. Liftoff from Jiuquan at 9:06 a.m. Beijing time was successful, inserting the tech demo satellite into orbit to advance China’s broadband megaconstellation plans. This marked the 595th flight of China’s Long March rocket family english.news.cn, underscoring China’s rapid launch cadence. The mission highlights Beijing’s push into satellite internet – an area of growing strategic importance as China races to build its own Starlink-like network. SpaceX boosts ISS resupply: Over the weekend,
16 September 2025
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Space Races, Chip Wars & Cyber Shocks: Global Tech Roundup (Sept 15–16, 2025)

Space Races, Chip Wars & Cyber Shocks: Global Tech Roundup (Sept 15–16, 2025)

Key Facts Consumer Electronics: Big Bets and New Launches Meta’s $800 Smart Glasses: Meta Platforms is doubling down on augmented reality hardware. At its upcoming Connect event, CEO Mark Zuckerberg will debut Meta’s first consumer smart glasses with an integrated display reuters.com. Codenamed “Hypernova” (to be marketed as Celeste), the high-tech specs feature a mini display in the right lens for basic notifications reuters.com. Analysts expect a steep ~$800 price tag, reflecting Meta’s push to stay relevant in AR even as it lags rivals in AI software reuters.com. The glasses underscore Meta’s strategy to fuse AI and AR – offering
16 September 2025
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Google’s New 4K TV Streamer Reinvents the Chromecast – Is It the Ultimate Streaming Device?

Battle of the 4K Streamers: Chromecast vs Fire Stick vs Roku vs Apple TV (2025 Ultimate Showdown)

Key Facts & Feature Highlights User Interface & Experience Google/Chromecast (Google TV): Google’s interface emphasizes personalized discovery. The Google TV home screen aggregates recommendations from across apps (Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, etc.) into a unified “For You” hub. It feels content-rich and smart – Google’s AI learns your preferences to suggest what to watch next across subscriptions. There’s a useful “Continue Watching” row (with some Netflix limitations) and a Live TV menu that can integrate services like YouTube TV. The downside is that the interface can become heavy; it’s essentially an Android TV underlayer with Google’s curation on top, so
16 September 2025
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Nikon Z7 II vs Sony, Canon, Panasonic: High-Res Mirrorless Showdown 💥

Nikon Z7 II vs Sony, Canon, Panasonic: High-Res Mirrorless Showdown 💥

Key Facts – Nikon Z7 II vs Major Competitors Camera Sensor & Resolution Continuous Shooting Max Video Autofocus System Stabilization (IBIS) Card Slots Battery Life (CIPA) Launch Price (USD) Nikon Z7 II (2020) 45.7 MP BSI CMOS, full-frame (base ISO 64) imaging-resource.com dpreview.com Up to 10 fps (RAW burst ~77 frames) imaging-resource.com 4K up to 60p (1.08× crop) imaging-resource.com; 1080p 120p 493-point on-sensor PDAF; Human/animal Eye-Detect imaging-resource.com 5-axis in-body (≈5 stops; ISO 64 improves IQ) dpreview.com dpreview.com 1× CFexpress/XQD + 1× SD UHS-II imaging-resource.com ~440 shots (LCD) / 380 (EVF) imaging-resource.com $2,999 (body) imaging-resource.com Sony A7R V (2022) 61.0 MP BSI CMOS, full-frame (ISO
16 September 2025
Full-Frame Face-Off: Nikon Z5II vs Sony, Canon, Panasonic – Does Nikon’s $1,700 Powerhouse Beat Them All?

Full-Frame Face-Off: Nikon Z5II vs Sony, Canon, Panasonic – Does Nikon’s $1,700 Powerhouse Beat Them All?

Key Facts Nikon Z5II Overview: High-End DNA at an Intermediate Price The Nikon Z5II is Nikon’s 2025 update to its “entry” full-frame line, but in practice it feels anything but basic. It inherits the sensor and many internals from higher models (sharing its 24.5MP BSI CMOS with the Z6 II/Zf) Dpreview. This backside-illuminated sensor paired with the latest EXPEED 7 processor (same engine as the Z9 flagship) gives the Z5II faster readout and improved low-light performance over the original Z5 Dpreview Nikon. Nikon claims it focuses 3× faster than the Z5 in dim conditions Nikon Nikon and can lock on
16 September 2025
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Google Nest Hub vs Nest Hub Max: The Ultimate Smart Display Showdown (2025 Edition)

Smart Home Showdown 2025: Google Nest vs Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit & More

(Today’s smart home battlefield is fiercer than ever, with Google’s Nest lineup facing off against Amazon’s Alexa/Ring empire, Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem, and a host of specialized rivals. Who’s winning in thermostats, speakers, cameras, and beyond? Read on for the ultimate 2025 smart home showdown.) Key Facts Thermostats: Nest vs Ecobee (and the Rest) Google Nest Thermostats: Google’s flagship thermostat is the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen), launched in 2024 as the first major update in nearly a decade tomsguide.com tomsguide.com. The 4th-gen Nest Learning Thermostat features a premium bezel-free glass display and built-in AI smarts that make it more context-aware
16 September 2025
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DJI Osmo Action 4 & Pocket 3 vs GoPro, Insta360 & More: 2025’s Ultimate Action & Vlogging Camera Showdown

DJI Osmo Action 4 & Pocket 3 vs GoPro, Insta360 & More: 2025’s Ultimate Action & Vlogging Camera Showdown

Sources: DJI & GoPro official specs and press releases; hands-on reviews by Tom’s Guide, DPReview, TechRadar, Wired, Digital Camera World; industry news from PetaPixel, DroneXL, PhotoRumors, and others Dpreview Provideocoalition Petapixel Techradar Digitalcameraworld. The information is up-to-date as of September 2025, reflecting the latest camera launches, firmware updates, and market trends.
16 September 2025
DJI Mini 5 Pro vs. DJI Mini 4 Pro: The Ultimate Mini Drone Showdown in 2025

DJI Mini 5 Pro vs DJI Mini 4 Pro: Ultra-Light Drone Showdown with 1-Inch Camera & LiDAR Upgrades

In-Depth Comparison: DJI Mini 5 Pro vs Mini 4 Pro Design and Build Both the Mini 4 Pro and the expected Mini 5 Pro adhere to the same design philosophy: ultra-light, folding drones that weigh under 249 g. The Mini 4 Pro’s body is extremely compact – 148×94×64 mm folded – yet unfolds to a stable quadcopter with a 298 mm diagonal span dji.com dji.com. Its construction closely resembles the earlier Mini 3 Pro, with a stubby nose housing the camera gimbal, four small brushless motors on fold-out arms, and a sleek aerodynamic shell. DJI kept the Mini 4 Pro’s weight below the
16 September 2025
Mirrorless Cameras Unveiled: 10 Key Facts and Trends Shaping Photography in 2025

Mirrorless Camera Wars 2025: The Ultimate Guide from Entry-Level to Pro Across All Brands

Introduction Mirrorless cameras have revolutionized photography in the past decade, reaching a point in 2025 where they outcompete not only their DSLR predecessors but also offer compelling advantages over other imaging devices. In this report, we compare the top mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras across all major brands – from entry-level models for beginners to enthusiast workhorses and flagship professional tools. We evaluate their performance for both still photography and video, delve into technical specs and unique features, consider pricing and user experience, and examine the lens ecosystems that support each system. We’ll highlight leading models in each category and explain what
16 September 2025
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Samsung’s OLED Showdown: How Samsung’s 4K OLED TVs Stack Up Against 2025’s Best

OLED TV Showdown 2025: Samsung vs LG vs Sony – Which 4K OLED Reigns Supreme?

Introduction: OLED TV Market in 2025 The battle for OLED TV supremacy has never been more intense. Samsung’s return to OLED in recent years with QD-OLED panels has ignited fierce competition with LG, long the dominant OLED maker techradar.com. Sony, Panasonic, and Philips also offer flagship OLEDs that cater to home theater enthusiasts. In 2025, consumers face a wealth of options: Samsung’s S90C and S95C QD-OLEDs, LG’s OLED Evo line (C3, G3, and newer G4/G5), Sony’s BRAVIA OLEDs (A80L, A95L), plus high-end models from Panasonic (MZ/Z series) and Philips (OLED+ series) in select markets. All promise the prized qualities of
16 September 2025
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Sony’s Ultimate 2025 Camera Lineup: Mirrorless Monsters, Compact Kings & Vlogging Heroes

2025 Mirrorless Camera Showdown: Sony Alpha vs Canon EOS R, Nikon Z, Fujifilm & More

Sony Alpha Mirrorless Lineup in 2025 Sony’s Alpha series covers everything from beginner APS-C vlog cams to the highest-end full-frame bodies. Sony leads among hybrid photo/video shooters, with speedy autofocus and a vast E-mount lens library (over 70 native lenses). In 2021 Sony even nabbed “Camera of the Year” with the flagship Alpha 1, which stunned reviewers by shooting 50.1MP images at 30fps in pure silence with no rolling shutter petapixel.com – “there have been many high-res bodies before, but none can shoot in silence like the Alpha 1 can,” as one wedding photographer marveled petapixel.com. The $6,500 Alpha 1
16 September 2025
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Smart Pucks, AI Refs and VR Fans: All the Cutting-Edge Tech Powering the NHL in 2025

Smart Pucks, AI Refs and VR Fans: All the Cutting-Edge Tech Powering the NHL in 2025

Player and Puck Tracking: Real-Time Data Becomes Reality Not long ago, hockey’s real-time stats were limited to what a human could scribble down. In 2025, every movement of the puck and players is digitally tracked and recorded. The NHL’s EDGE Puck and Player Tracking system uses a combination of sensor and camera technologies to capture the game in unprecedented detail. Each game puck is embedded with a microchip, and players wear radio-frequency tags tucked into their shoulder pads – these emit signals that antennas around the arena pick up 100 times per second aws.amazon.com. Meanwhile, an array of 14–20 high-speed
15 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

Applied Digital stock jumps 25% as AI data-center names rebound — what’s next for APLD

7 February 2026
Applied Digital Corporation shares jumped 25.52% Friday to $34.95, then slipped to $34.60 after hours. The company reported fiscal Q2 revenue up 250% to $126.6 million and signed leases for 600 MW of data center capacity in North Dakota. Applied Digital broke ground on a new 430‑MW campus in the southern U.S. in January. Financing includes a $100 million promissory note with 8% interest, paid in kind.
Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

Eli Lilly stock pops as FDA targets cheap weight-loss copycats — what to know before Monday

7 February 2026
Eli Lilly shares rose 3.7% to $1,058.18 Friday after the FDA said it would act against telehealth firm Hims & Hers for marketing a $49 compounded weight-loss pill. The move followed a sharp selloff Thursday when Hims announced plans to sell a version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors remain uncertain how aggressively regulators will police copycat drugs and pricing in the obesity drug market.
Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

Saudi Aramco share price set for Sunday test after Tadawul ends market-making deal

7 February 2026
Saudi Exchange approved Merrill Lynch KSA’s exit as market maker for Saudi Aramco, effective Feb. 8. Aramco shares closed at 25.60 riyals Thursday, down 0.06, with 22.1 million traded. The Tadawul index fell 1.3% as Brent crude dropped to $67.93. Aramco set March official selling prices at $2.10 above Argus for North America and $0.65 above ICE Brent for Western Europe.
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