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iPhone 17 Leaks Reveal Ultra‑Thin ‘Air’ Model, Big Upgrades & Everything We Know (Mid‑2025)

iPhone 17 Pro: Rumored Features and Strategic Importance. Apple’s Latest Tech and Entertainment Highlights (August 2025).

Apple’s next flagship smartphone, the iPhone 17 Pro, is expected to launch in September 2025 and is shaping up to be one of the most significant iPhone upgrades in years. Rumored features point to a refreshed design, camera innovations, and display enhancements aimed at keeping Apple at the forefront of the premium phone market. Expected Launch Timeline: Apple traditionally unveils new iPhones in early September, and this year looks no different. Multiple reports point to a special event likely on September 9, 2025 (a Tuesday) for the iPhone 17 series launch tomsguide.com tomsguide.com. If that date holds, we can expect
23 August 2025
Real-Life Mechs Compared: Which Giant Robot Is Actually the Closest to Gundam?

Real-Life Mechs Compared: Which Giant Robot Is Actually the Closest to Gundam?

Archax is a 4.5 m tall, about 3.5-ton battery-powered rideable humanoid built by Tokyo-based Tsubame Industries, with Robot and Vehicle modes, 26 degrees of freedom, and a top speed of 10 km/h. Archax uses a 300 V lithium battery system and a torso cockpit with four displays and nine exterior cameras, controlled by dual joysticks, pedals, and touchscreens. Archax was unveiled in 2023 by Tsubame Industries, led by CEO Ryo Yoshida, with plans to produce five units priced at ¥400 million each. RX-78F00 Gundam in Yokohama stands 18 m (59 ft) tall and weighs about 25 tons, with 24 degrees
23 August 2025
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Montreal Drone Laws 2025: New Restrictions, No-Fly Zones & Shocking Fines

Montreal Drone Laws 2025: New Restrictions, No-Fly Zones & Shocking Fines

Montreal bans recreational drones in all city parks, with takeoff, landing, or flight in parks prohibited without special permission. The Old Port of Montreal prohibits drone use on its site unless authorized by the Corporation, so flying around Old Montreal/Old Port requires permission. Olympic Park bans drones on its grounds at all times unless you have written authorization from Parc Olympique administration. Montreal city property requires authorization for any drone takeoff or landing, making launches from sidewalks or public squares potentially unlawful without permission. Canada’s national parks are no‑fly zones, and drones cannot take off or land inside Parks Canada
23 August 2025
Popcorn-Serving Robots, Brain Chips & Billions in AI: Inside Elon Musk’s July 2025 Robotics Revolution

Humanoid Robot Showdown: Sophia vs Tesla’s Optimus vs Figure 02 – Who Leads the Future?

Sophia, unveiled in 2016 by Hanson Robotics, stands 167 cm tall, weighs about 20 kg, has 83 degrees of freedom (36 in the head) and is designed for social interaction rather than heavy labor. In 2017, Saudi Arabia granted Sophia honorary citizenship, a publicity stunt that sparked widespread debate over AI rights and public perception of humanoid robots. Optimus Gen 2 is a 173 cm tall, 57 kg humanoid with about 40 DoF (11 DoF in the hands), a 2.3 kWh chest battery, eight cameras, and the Tesla Autopilot computer onboard for perception and control. Optimus can deadlift about 150
23 August 2025
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Ultimate Superzoom Showdown: Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV vs Panasonic FZ3000 – Which One Dominates in 2025?

Ultimate Superzoom Showdown: Nikon P1000 vs Sony RX10 IV vs Panasonic FZ3000 – Which One Dominates in 2025?

Nikon Coolpix P1000 was discontinued in 2024, and its successor COOLPIX P1100 was announced in February 2025 at $1,099 and began shipping by late 2025. The Sony Cyber-shot RX10 IV launched in September 2017 at $1,699 and, by 2025, was officially discontinued with no RX10 V announced, making new units rare and used prices typically $1,200–$1,800. The Panasonic Lumix FZ3000, introduced in 2015, features a 24× zoom from 25–600mm with a constant f/2.8 and originally sold around $600, though new stock is spotty in 2025. The Nikon P1000 offers a 125× zoom reaching 3000mm equivalent with a 24–3000mm lens on
23 August 2025
Portable Satellite Internet: Starlink Mini vs. Starlink Standard vs. Amazon’s Kuiper Terminal

Portable Satellite Internet: Starlink Mini vs. Starlink Standard vs. Amazon’s Kuiper Terminal

Starlink Standard Kit includes a 23.4″ x 15.1″ motorized dish (~6.4 lb) with IP67 weather sealing, a 49 ft cable to a Wi‑Fi 6 router, and delivers up to about 220 Mbps down with 20–50 ms latency on Roam plans, priced around $599 for the kit and $150/mo unlimited Roam or $50/mo Roam 50GB. Starlink Mini is an all‑in‑one unit about 11.75″ x 10.2″ x 1.45″, weighing ~2.5 lb, with 12–48V DC input, 110° field of view, manual pointing, built‑in Wi‑Fi 5, ~1,200 sq ft coverage, and speeds over 100 Mbps with ~20–30 ms latency, priced at $599 with Roam
23 August 2025
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Wi‑Fi Titans Clash: Starlink Gen3 vs TP‑Link Deco BE95 vs Netgear Orbi 970 – 2025 Mesh Router Showdown

Wi‑Fi Titans Clash: Starlink Gen3 vs TP‑Link Deco BE95 vs Netgear Orbi 970 – 2025 Mesh Router Showdown

Starlink Gen3 Router is a tri‑band Wi‑Fi 6 base station designed for SpaceX Starlink, priced at about $199, with 2× Gigabit LAN ports and support for up to 3 Starlink mesh nodes. The Gen3 router uses the Starlink dish uplink as its WAN and cannot input a non‑Starlink ISP, making it a Starlink‑specific solution. The maximum theoretical throughput is 3.2 Gbps, with real‑world tests showing about 864 Mbps near the router and 203 Mbps at 50 feet. TP‑Link Deco BE95 is a quad‑band Wi‑Fi 7 mesh system, nicknamed BE33000, featuring two 6 GHz bands and up to 33 Gbps theoretical
23 August 2025
Mach 2+ Monsters: Ranking the World’s Fastest Fighter Jets (U.S., Russia, China & More)

Mach 2+ Monsters: Ranking the World’s Fastest Fighter Jets (U.S., Russia, China & More)

MiG-25 “Foxbat”: Mach 2.83 (about 1,900 mph / 3,058 km/h), the fastest operational fighter; in 1976 a defector flew one to Japan and testing reached Mach 3.2, with only a handful remaining in service as recon aircraft. MiG-31 “Foxhound”: Mach 2.83 (≈1,900 mph / 3,058 km/h) long-range interceptor and one of the fastest jets still in active service with Russia. F-15 Eagle: Mach 2.5+ (about 1,650–1,875 mph), introduced in the 1970s, with the F-15EX reportedly clocking top speeds near Mach 3 in tests while the official operational limit remains about Mach 2.5. Sukhoi Su-27 “Flanker” family: Mach 2.35 (≈1,550–1,600 mph)
23 August 2025
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Battle of the Ultra-Rugged Watches: Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Tactix vs Luminox Navy SEAL (2025 Showdown)

Ultra Smartwatch Showdown: Apple Watch Ultra 2 vs Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025 Edition)

Apple Watch Ultra 2 uses a 49 mm aerospace-grade titanium case with a new black finish, EN13319 dive certification, WR100 water resistance, IP6X dust resistance, an orange Action Button, sapphire crystal, a 1.92-inch LTPO OLED display up to 3000 nits, and dual‑frequency GPS. Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED is a 51 mm model with a fiber-reinforced polymer body, DLC-coated titanium bezel, sapphire glass, MIL-STD-810, 10 ATM water resistance, a tactical nylon band, and modes like Night Vision and Stealth. Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (2024/2025) features a 47 mm titanium case with sapphire cover glass, 10 ATM water resistance, ISO 22810, MIL-STD-810H,
23 August 2025
Rugged Watch Showdown 2025: Citizen Promaster Tough vs Alpina AlpinerX Pro GPS vs Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster

Ultimate Rugged Watch Showdown 2025: Citizen Promaster Tough vs Alpina AlpinerX Pro GPS vs Luminox Navy SEAL Series

The Citizen Promaster Tough features a 41mm Super Titanium case with Duratect and a one-piece monocoque design, weighing about 108 grams on bracelet. It runs Eco-Drive caliber E168, is solar-powered from any light, requires no battery changes, and offers roughly ±15 seconds per month accuracy. It is rated to 200 meters water resistance and uses an anti-reflective sapphire crystal for durability and legibility. The AlpinerX Pro GPS (Alive) is a 45mm fiberglass-reinforced case with sapphire crystal and 100m WR, incorporating GPS, heart-rate monitoring, and five environmental sensors (altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer, UV). It uses Alpina’s AL-284 connected movement with a
23 August 2025
Seiko “Arnie” SNJ025 vs Timex Expedition Atlantis vs Casio Pro Trek PRW-3500: Comprehensive Outdoor Watch Comparison

Seiko “Arnie” SNJ025 vs Timex Expedition Atlantis vs Casio Pro Trek PRW-3500: Comprehensive Outdoor Watch Comparison

The Seiko Prospex SNJ025 “Arnie” is a solar-powered analog-digital dive watch (Caliber H851) that runs ~6 months on a full charge, up to 21 months in power-save, with ±15 seconds per month accuracy. The Timex Expedition Atlantis T5K463 is a 100-meter water-resistant digital watch with ~5–7 years battery life on CR2016 and a weight of about 30 grams. The Casio Pro Trek PRW-3500-1 uses Tough Solar with Multi-Band 6 atomic timekeeping, and after a full charge its battery lasts about 23 months in power-save mode with automatic radio time synchronization. The Seiko SNJ025 is an analog-digital hybrid with a 12
23 August 2025
Battle of the Ultra-Rugged Watches: Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Tactix vs Luminox Navy SEAL (2025 Showdown)

Battle of the Ultra-Rugged Watches: Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Tactix vs Luminox Navy SEAL (2025 Showdown)

Apple Watch Ultra features a 49mm aerospace-grade titanium case, a flat sapphire crystal, and weighs about 61g. Garmin’s Tactix 7 AMOLED Edition and the Tactix 8 come in about 47mm and 51mm sizes with a fiber-reinforced polymer core, a black DLC-coated titanium bezel, and a sapphire crystal. Luminox Navy SEAL watches use CARBONOX cases (44–45mm Navy SEAL 3500) with a unidirectional bezel, hardened mineral glass, 25-year tritium glow, and carry a 2-year warranty. Apple Watch Ultra provides roughly 36 hours of typical use, up to about 60 hours in Low Power Mode, with about 80% charge in an hour. Garmin
23 August 2025
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Ultimate Adventure Watch Showdown: Coros Nomad vs Garmin Fenix 8 vs Polar Grit X Pro (2025 Edition)

Ultimate Adventure Watch Showdown: Coros Nomad vs Garmin Fenix 8 vs Polar Grit X Pro (2025 Edition)

Coros Nomad uses a dual-frequency GNSS chipset for multi-band tracking and offers 32 GB offline color maps plus the Adventure Journal with voice-tag pins and fishing modes. The Nomad measures 47.8 × 47.8 mm, is 14.8 mm thick, weighs 61 g with a silicone strap (49 g with nylon), and uses mineral glass. Garmin Fenix 8 Sapphire Solar delivers up to 92 hours of GPS with sun on the 47 mm model and up to 149 hours on the 51 mm model, thanks to the solar edge ring. Garmin Fenix 8 Sapphire Solar features preloaded topographic maps with routable navigation,
23 August 2025
Garmin Instinct 3 Solar vs Amazfit T-Rex 3 vs Suunto Core – Ultimate Rugged Watch Showdown

Garmin Instinct 3 Solar vs Amazfit T-Rex 3 vs Suunto Core – Ultimate Rugged Watch Showdown

Garmin Instinct 3 Solar features a 45 mm fiber-reinforced polymer case with a 0.9-inch monochrome MIP LCD and a small secondary display, plus MIL-STD-810 certified protection to 10 ATM (100 m). The Instinct 3 Solar adds a built-in LED flashlight and claims “unlimited battery life” in smartwatch mode with about 3 hours of 50,000 lux sunlight per day. Garmin lists up to 260 hours of GPS-only battery life for the Instinct 3 Solar, with an expedition GPS mode that can run indefinitely with solar under the right conditions. It uses multiband dual-frequency GNSS with SatIQ, along with altimeter, barometer, compass,
23 August 2025
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Rugged Watch Showdown 2025: Citizen Promaster Tough vs Alpina AlpinerX Pro GPS vs Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster

Rugged Watch Showdown 2025: Citizen Promaster Tough vs Alpina AlpinerX Pro GPS vs Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster

Citizen Promaster Tough uses a one-piece monocoque case with Duratect hardening, making the case five times harder than standard steel, and is offered with a 5-year warranty. The 2023 Ray Mears edition in Super Titanium (BN0118/BN0241) measures 41mm x ~12mm and weighs about 50g. The Promaster Tough runs on Citizen Eco-Drive Caliber E168, a solar quartz movement that yields up to six months of run time in darkness on a full charge. It is rated to 200m water resistance with a screw-down crown and sapphire crystal, and it has no smart sensors or digital displays. AlpinerX Pro GPS Alive uses
23 August 2025
Everything You Need to Know About the COROS Nomad: The Game-Changing Adventure Watch

Battle of the Adventure Watches: Garmin Instinct 3 vs COROS Nomad vs Suunto Vertical Titanium

Garmin Instinct 3 offers two display options—transflective MIP with Solar and a bright 1.2–1.3-inch AMOLED—available in 45mm and 50mm, with the AMOLED version not featuring a touchscreen and controlled solely by five physical buttons. The COROS Nomad provides full-color offline maps with turn-by-turn navigation plus 32 GB of storage and dual-frequency GNSS on L1+L5 (GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS) at a $349 price. Suunto Vertical Titanium Solar uses a 49mm Grade 5 titanium case (about 74 g with strap), 100 m water resistance, and onboard offline topo maps with a solar charging ring enabling extended GPS life. All three watches support dual-frequency GNSS, with
23 August 2025
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Casio G-Shock “CasiOak” Showdown: GA-2100 vs. GA-B2100 vs. GM-B2100 – The Ultimate 2025 Guide

Casio G-Shock “CasiOak” Showdown: GA-2100 vs. GA-B2100 vs. GM-B2100 – The Ultimate 2025 Guide

The GA-2100 debuted in 2019 as the original “CasiOak,” with an octagonal bezel and Carbon Core Guard resin, and at 11.8 mm thick became the slimmest G-Shock ever. The GA-B2100, released in 2022, adds Tough Solar and Bluetooth while preserving a 48.5 × 45.4 mm case and an 11.9 mm thickness, weighing about 52 g. The GA-B2100’s 9 o’clock sub-dial now indicates the mode and battery level, reflecting its solar-powered design, unlike the GA-2100’s day-of-week indicator. The GA-B2100 includes solar charging and Bluetooth smartphone linking, enabling auto time sync to the phone up to four times per day and a
23 August 2025
G-Shock Square Showdown: DW-5600UE-1 vs DW-5600BB-1 vs GMW-B5000TB – Which Iconic “Square” Reigns Supreme?

G-Shock Square Showdown: DW-5600UE-1 vs DW-5600BB-1 vs GMW-B5000TB – Which Iconic “Square” Reigns Supreme?

The three models in this comparison are the DW-5600UE-1 (2023 Updated Edition), the DW-5600BB-1 (Blackout, 2012), and the GMW-B5000TB (Full-Metal Titanium, 2019 35th Anniversary edition). The DW-5600UE-1 weighs about 52 g, the DW-5600BB-1 around 53–60 g, and the GMW-B5000TB about 110 g. The DW-5600UE-1 uses a resin case and band with a stainless steel back, the DW-5600BB-1 uses the same resin construction with a stainless back plate, and the GMW-B5000TB uses a titanium case, bezel, back, and bracelet with a DLC coating. The crystal materials are mineral glass for the DW-5600UE-1 and DW-5600BB-1, and sapphire crystal with AR coating for
23 August 2025
Everything You Need to Know About the COROS Nomad: The Game-Changing Adventure Watch

Garmin Instinct 3 vs COROS Nomad vs Luminox Navy SEAL Series (2025 Comparison)

Garmin’s Instinct 3 released in early 2025 with an AMOLED display option alongside the existing transflective MIP panel. Instinct 3 is offered in 40mm (Instinct 3 E), 45mm, and 50mm sizes, with the 45mm and 50mm variants rated to 10 ATM and featuring a bolted metal bezel. The Luminox Navy SEAL Series uses a CARBONOX case, is water resistant to 200 m, and employs Tritium illumination for always-on visibility. The COROS Nomad, launched in August 2025, has a 45mm case (~61 g with silicone band) and 50 m water resistance. Nomad includes 32 GB of on-watch storage and full-color topographic
23 August 2025
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Comparison of Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400, Rangeman GPR-B1000 (GPS), and Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000

Comparison of Casio G-Shock Rangeman GW-9400, Rangeman GPR-B1000 (GPS), and Gulfmaster GWN-Q1000

GW-9400 Rangeman (2013) introduced Casio Triple Sensor Ver.3 with Altimeter, Barometer, Compass and Thermometer in a 55 × 53.5 × 18.2 mm digital G-Shock, weighing about 93 g, with 200 m water resistance and Multi-Band 6 radio timekeeping. GPR-B1000 Rangeman (GPS) (2018) added standalone GPS navigation with up to 20 tracks and 60 points, Bluetooth to the Casio Watches app, and wireless charging, in a 60.3 × 57.7 × 20.2 mm case weighing about 142 g with sapphire crystal and 200 m water resistance. GWN-Q1000 Gulfmaster (2016) is an analog-digital hybrid with Quad Sensor including a depth gauge, in a
23 August 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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