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Hidden Moon, Rejuvenation Protein, and an Antarctic Tipping Point – Science Breakthroughs (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Hidden Moon, Rejuvenation Protein, and an Antarctic Tipping Point – Science Breakthroughs (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Astronomers observed SN 2021yfj, a stripped-down supernova whose progenitor shed hydrogen, helium, and carbon to reveal an exposed silicon/sulfur core, with the Nature report published on August 20, 2025. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope spotted a previously unknown inner moon orbiting Uranus, about 6 miles (10 km) across, bringing the planet’s known moons to 29. NASA and IBM unveiled Surya, an AI foundation model trained on Solar Dynamics Observatory data, capable of predicting solar flares up to two hours in advance and beating benchmarks by about 16%. A Nature study led by Nerilie Abram warns Antarctic sea ice loss could
22 August 2025
Cosmic Show on Aug 22–23, 2025: Meteors, Planet Parade, Auroras & More

Cosmic Show on Aug 22–23, 2025: Meteors, Planet Parade, Auroras & More

Perseid meteors continue through August 23, 2025, with the peak on Aug 12–13 under a Moon about 84% full, and by Aug 23 the Moon is new, giving dark skies for meteor watching; the meteors originate from Comet Swift–Tuttle. The minor Kappa Cygnids shower peaks around Aug 16–18, producing about 3 meteors per hour and occasionally slow, dramatic fireballs. Venus and Jupiter form a bright dawn pair in the east around Aug 22, separated by only a few degrees, with Venus at magnitude about −4 and Jupiter around −2. Mercury reached greatest western elongation on Aug 19, 2025, shining near
22 August 2025
Space Race Revs Up: Secret Spaceplane, “Noah’s Ark” Satellite & Hidden Moon – All the Space News (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Space Race Revs Up: Secret Spaceplane, “Noah’s Ark” Satellite & Hidden Moon – All the Space News (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Commercial Space Sector: Launches, Satellites & Space Tourism Government Space Agencies: Programs, Missions & Collaboration Military & Defense Space: Secret Launches and Surveillance Science & Exploration: New Discoveries and ISS Experiments Sources: Space.com space.com space.com; KEYT News keyt.com keyt.com; NASA (news releases & blogs) nasa.gov nasa.gov ts2.tech; India Today indiatoday.in indiatoday.in; TS² Space News ts2.tech ts2.tech ts2.tech ts2.tech; NASA Science (Lonnie Shekhtman) science.nasa.gov; NASA Science (DART findings) science.nasa.gov; etc.
22 August 2025
Space Force’s Secret Launch, Pixel 10’s Big Debut & EV Upheaval – Tech Roundup (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Space Force’s Secret Launch, Pixel 10’s Big Debut & EV Upheaval – Tech Roundup (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Consumer Electronics: Pixel 10 Shines, Apple Feels the Heat Cybersecurity: Breaches, Patches and a Hacker Behind Bars Space Exploration: Secret Spaceplane Soars, Mice in Orbit, and a New Moon Semiconductors: Chip Alliances and Expansions Span the Globe Telecommunications: 5G Choices Diverge – Huawei in Spain, Security Scrutiny Elsewhere (The Nuro story illustrates convergence of telecom/tech and transport, but for more on self-driving and EVs, see the Transportation section.) Transportation Tech: EV Price War Winners & Robotaxis Rise Quantum Computing & Emerging Tech: Preparing for the Quantum Leap Sources: Google/Alphabet apnews.com apnews.com apnews.com apnews.com; Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com timesofindia.indiatimes.com timesofindia.indiatimes.com; TechCrunch
22 August 2025
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AI News Blast: Generative AI Surges, Chip Wars Intensify, and Robots Rise (21–22 August 2025)

AI News Blast: Generative AI Surges, Chip Wars Intensify, and Robots Rise (21–22 August 2025)

OpenAI announced it will open its first India office in New Delhi and launched a ₹380/month ChatGPT plan in India. OpenAI Chief People Officer Julia Villagra departed on August 22, 2025, amid an unprecedented AI talent war. Nvidia paused production of its H20 AI chip for China on August 21, 2025, instructing Amkor Technology, Samsung, and Foxconn to halt related work. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Taiwan on August 22, 2025, meeting with TSMC leadership in Taipei. South Korea announced a 2026 R&D budget boost to ₩35.3 trillion (about $25.2 billion), a nearly 20% increase targeting AI. Google expanded its
22 August 2025
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs X-E4 vs X-S10: Which APS-C Mirrorless Camera Reigns Supreme in 2025?

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs X-E4 vs X-S10: Which APS-C Mirrorless Camera Reigns Supreme in 2025?

All three models—the X-T30 II, X-E4, and X-S10—use the same 26.1 MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4, yielding identical base image quality. The X-S10 is the only one with 5‑axis in‑body stabilization (IBIS), offering up to about 6 stops of stabilization, while the X-T30 II and X-E4 rely on lens-based stabilization or have none. Each camera uses a 425-point hybrid AF with Face/Eye detect for humans, but none incorporate newer animal/vehicle detection, and continuous tracking lags behind Sony and Canon on fast subjects. Video capabilities include 4K/30p (DCI/UHD) at 8-bit internally with 10-bit output via HDMI and
22 August 2025
Tesla Model 3 vs BYD Seal vs Hyundai Ioniq 6: The Ultimate 2025 EV Showdown—Which One Should You Buy?

Tesla Model 3 vs BYD Seal vs Hyundai Ioniq 6: The Ultimate 2025 EV Showdown—Which One Should You Buy?

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 refresh, codenamed Highland, introduced a sleeker exterior, upgraded interior, and efficiency tweaks. Tesla Model 3 Highland offers about 60 kWh in the base RWD with ~318 miles WLTP, while the Long Range reaches up to ~436 miles WLTP and the Performance model does 0–60 mph in about 3 seconds. BYD launched the Seal in 2022 in China, uses an 82.5 kWh Blade LFP battery, and comes in Design (RWD) and Excellence AWD trims delivering ~308 hp (RWD) and ~523 hp (AWD) with up to 570 km WLTP (RWD) or 520 km WLTP (AWD) and 0–100
22 August 2025
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Slack vs Discord vs Telegram in 2025: Which One Is Really Best for You?

Slack vs Discord vs Telegram in 2025: Which One Is Really Best for You?

Slack (launched in 2013) is primarily a workplace collaboration tool with structured channels and threads, and in 2024–25 reported roughly 65–79 million monthly active users and 42–47 million daily active users. Discord (launched in 2015) focuses on real-time voice and video for online communities, with a default server member limit of 250,000 (raiseable) and around 200 million monthly users in 2024, including servers that reach millions. Telegram (launched in 2013) blends private messaging with large broadcast channels and groups up to 200,000 members, plus unlimited channels and Topics in Groups introduced in 2023. Slack’s ecosystem is an integration powerhouse with
22 August 2025
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Netflix vs Disney+ vs Prime Video: The 2025 Streaming Showdown Unveils Surprising Winners

Netflix vs Disney+ vs Prime Video: The 2025 Streaming Showdown Unveils Surprising Winners

Netflix reached about 302 million paid memberships worldwide by late 2024, aided by a crackdown on password sharing and the launch of an ad-supported tier. Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2 drew 126 million views in the first 11 days after its release, illustrating the franchise’s global appeal. Disney+ had about 164 million global subscribers by late 2022 and roughly 158 million by the end of 2024, reflecting a shift toward profitability under Bob Iger. Disney+ began integrating Hulu and ESPN into a single US app in 2023, forming a broader one-app strategy for the platform. Prime Video has over 200
22 August 2025
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Spotify vs Apple Music vs YouTube Music – The 2025 Streaming Showdown (Pricing, Quality, AI & More)

Spotify vs Apple Music vs YouTube Music – The 2025 Streaming Showdown (Pricing, Quality, AI & More)

Spotify Premium Individual costs around $11.99/month in the US in 2025, with Student ($5.99), Duo ($16.99) and Family ($19.99 for up to six) plans plus a one-month new-user trial. Apple Music has no free tier, with Individual $10.99/month, Family $16.99, Student $5.99, and Voice plan $4.99, plus Apple One bundles starting ~ $19.95, and Lossless/Spatial Audio included by default. YouTube Music offers a free ad-supported tier with no background play on mobile; Premium is $10.99/month, YouTube Premium bundles at ~ $13.99/month, Family ~ $22.99, and Student ~ $7.99, with a 1-month trial for new subscribers. Apple Music leads in audio
22 August 2025
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Cloud Storage Showdown 2025: Google Drive vs Dropbox vs OneDrive – Which Reigns Supreme?

Cloud Storage Showdown 2025: Google Drive vs Dropbox vs OneDrive – Which Reigns Supreme?

Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage shared with Gmail and Google Photos, while OneDrive provides 5 GB and Dropbox 2 GB. Paid 2 TB plans typically run about $8.33 per month for Google Drive and OneDrive when billed annually, while Dropbox charges around $11.99 per month for 2 TB. Dropbox and OneDrive use block-level syncing to speed updates, while Google Drive does not use block-level diffing. Dropbox is the only one among the three with an official Linux desktop client, whereas Google Drive and OneDrive do not. OneDrive supports files up to 250 GB, Google Drive up to
22 August 2025
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VR/AR Boom: August 2025’s Biggest Launches, Partnerships & a Premier League First

VR/AR Boom: August 2025’s Biggest Launches, Partnerships & a Premier League First

HTC unveiled the VIVE Eagle AI Glasses, a lightweight under-50g device priced around $520 with 4.5-hour battery life, launching first in Taiwan with local carrier partnerships. Vuzix announced the LX1 Smart Glasses for warehouse and logistics use, featuring a hot-swappable 7,000mAh battery for 10-hour shifts, a Sony OLED HD display, voice controls, and an integrated scanner powered by a Qualcomm XR chipset. DPVR launched the P1 Max enterprise VR headset, built on the P1 Pro 4K with an active ventilation system delivering 50% better thermal efficiency, a 24/7 top-mounted power interface, and Snapdragon XR2 for 8K decoding, with global shipments
21 August 2025
August 2025 Tech Tsunami: AI Breakthroughs, Hardware Surprises & Security Shocks

August 2025 Tech Tsunami: AI Breakthroughs, Hardware Surprises & Security Shocks

OpenAI released GPT-5 on August 7 with a 256,000-token context window. OpenAI released open-weight GPT-OSS models GPT-OSS 120B and GPT-OSS 20B under the Apache 2.0 license on August 5. Anthropic expanded Claude’s context window to 1,000,000 tokens in August. NVIDIA announced the GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip, a CPU+GPU combo designed for AI workloads and set to ship soon. NVIDIA allowed sales of its H20 AI chips to China only if the U.S. government takes a 15% cut of those sales. Apple pledged $600 billion in U.S. investment over five years to boost domestic manufacturing, including TSMC’s Arizona chip fab for
21 August 2025
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Google Gemini’s August 2025 Revolution: AI Mode Goes Global, Cars Talk Back, and More

Google Gemini’s August 2025 Revolution: AI Mode Goes Global, Cars Talk Back, and More

AI Mode in Search expanded to 180 countries in August 2025, powered by Gemini 2.5 with AI Overviews and sign-in free for teens. Volvo EX90 demo at Google I/O 2025 showed Gemini handling in-car voice tasks, with Gemini Live enabling free-form conversations and real-time translation across 40+ languages. Wear OS 6 introduced the Gemini assistant, and Chrome began a preview of Gemini AI for Pro and Ultra subscribers. Gemini CLI was open-sourced in late June 2025, giving free access to Gemini 2.5 Pro via CLI with a 1-million-token context window and up to 60 requests per minute (1,000 per day).
21 August 2025
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Sony A7C II vs A7C R vs A7 IV – The 2025 Sony Alpha Showdown

Sony A7C II vs A7C R vs A7 IV – The 2025 Sony Alpha Showdown

The Sony A7C II uses a 33MP BSI full-frame sensor and shares the BIONZ XR processor with a dedicated AI chip alongside the A7 IV. The Sony A7C R uses a 61MP BSI full-frame sensor and can generate 240MP maximum detail via Pixel Shift Multi-Shot. The A7C II and A7C R both feature 5-axis in-body stabilization rated up to 7.0 stops, while the A7 IV offers about 5.5 stops. All three cameras use 759-point phase-detect AF with Real-time Eye AF/Tracking, and the A7C II/R add enhanced Real-time Recognition AF with AI for additional subjects. Burst shooting tops at 10 fps
21 August 2025
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Sony ZV-1 II vs ZV-1F vs ZV-E10: The Ultimate Vlogging Camera Showdown of 2025

Sony A6100 vs A6400 vs A6600 in 2025: Ultimate APS-C Camera Showdown

The Sony A6100, A6400, and A6600 were originally launched in 2019 as entry-level, mid-range, and flagship APS-C models in Sony’s Alpha 6000-series. The A6100 weighs 396 grams, the A6400 around 403 grams, and the A6600 about 503 grams, reflecting build differences like weather sealing on the A6400/A6600. The A6600 adds two extra top custom buttons, a total of 11 customizable function buttons, and a mode dial with memory recall positions, not present on the A6100 or A6400. The A6100’s EVF is 1.44 million dots, while the A6400 and A6600 use 2.36 million-dot EVFs with a 120 fps refresh mode; the
21 August 2025
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Sony ZV-1 II vs ZV-1F vs ZV-E10: The Ultimate Vlogging Camera Showdown of 2025

Sony ZV-1 II vs ZV-1F vs ZV-E10: The Ultimate Vlogging Camera Showdown of 2025

Sony ZV-1 II uses a 1.0‑inch stacked CMOS sensor with 20.1MP and an 18–50mm equivalent lens, launched in mid‑2023 for about $900 to improve selfie framing compared with the original ZV‑1. Sony ZV-1F uses a fixed 20mm equivalent f/2.0 lens on a 1.0‑inch sensor, has no RAW photo capture, and launched around $499–$500. Sony ZV-E10 is an interchangeable-lens APS-C camera with a 24.2MP sensor, debuted in 2021 at about $700 body ($800 with the 16‑50mm kit), and the ZV-E10 Mark II arrived in mid‑2024 adding 4K/60p. RAW still images are supported on the ZV-1 II and ZV-E10, but the ZV-1F
21 August 2025
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Drone Law in Doha: What You Must Know Before You Fly

Drone Law in Doha: What You Must Know Before You Fly

In Qatar, drone operations require prior authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA); unapproved flights are illegal. Only Qatari citizens and permanent residents may operate drones; foreign visitors are not permitted to fly. Every drone flight requires a QCAA permit, and owning a drone does not grant the right to fly. Recreational drone use is tightly restricted to Qatari nationals or residents who obtain a QCAA permit for each flight, typically within designated clubs such as the RC Sport Center, and must stay below 400 feet, in daylight, and within line of sight. Commercial drone use is allowed only
21 August 2025
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From a Gene-Edited Baby to Uranus’ Hidden Moon: August 2025’s Biggest Science Breakthroughs

From a Gene-Edited Baby to Uranus’ Hidden Moon: August 2025’s Biggest Science Breakthroughs

August 2025 was packed with scientific advances across health, space, physics, AI, environment, energy, biology, chemistry, and technology. Below we round up the most significant global science news of the month, with each section highlighting key developments and expert insights. Health & Medicine Space & Astronomy Physics Artificial Intelligence (AI is also accelerating drug discovery: in August, one team used AI to scan genomes of Archaea and identified new antimicrobial molecules effective against superbugs sci.news sci.news. This approach could vastly expand our library of antibiotic candidates, demonstrating AI’s growing role in biology and medicine.) Climate Science Environment & Ecology (In
21 August 2025
NVIDIA 2025: Dominating the AI Boom – Company Overview, Key Segments, Competition, and Future Outlook

Nvidia’s Epic August 2025: Record AI Earnings, Next-Gen Chips & Game-Changing Deals

Nvidia reported Q2 FY2026 revenue around $45 billion, up about 50% year over year, with data-center revenue at a record pace and $26.3 billion in the year-ago quarter. Nvidia’s market capitalization briefly surpassed $4 trillion in mid-2025, underscoring investor enthusiasm for AI leadership. The Blackwell architecture, led by the flagship H200/B100 GPUs, is up to 30× faster than prior generations in some AI workloads, and Nvidia booked about $11 billion in Q4 2024 revenue from Blackwell-based processors. Nvidia unveiled GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs based on Blackwell and DLSS 4 at Gamescom 2025, with over 175 games supporting DLSS 4 and
21 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

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.
Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

Bitcoin price wobbles below $69,000 on weekend — what matters before Monday’s reopen

7 February 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.1% to $68,917 Saturday after volatile trading, while Ether held near $2,036. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $330.7 million in net inflows on Feb. 6, reversing outflows the previous day. Strategy shares rebounded after hitting a low of $111.27 Thursday. Traders are watching Monday’s U.S. market open and the upcoming inflation report for direction.
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