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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: A Visitor from Beyond the Solar System

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: A Visitor from Beyond the Solar System

3I/ATLAS was first spotted on July 1, 2025 by the ATLAS telescope in Río Hurtado, Chile, and officially designated 3I/2025 A1 (ATLAS), the third confirmed interstellar object after 1I/‘Oumuamua (2017) and 2I/Borisov (2019). It is traveling through the inner solar system at about 60–61 kilometers per second relative to the Sun on a hyperbolic trajectory, with perihelion near the orbit of Mars in late October 2025 (about 1.4 AU). Its closest approach to Earth will be roughly 1.6–1.8 AU (240–270 million kilometers), and it will be behind the Sun from Earth’s perspective at that time, posing no threat. The Hubble
19 August 2025
Northern Lights Alert: Rare Aurora Could Dazzle Skies Over 15 States Tonight (Aug 19, 2025)

Northern Lights Alert: Rare Aurora Could Dazzle Skies Over 15 States Tonight (Aug 19, 2025)

A G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm is forecast for Aug 19, 2025 with Kp expected to reach 5, potentially making the aurora visible in at least 15 U.S. states. NOAA SWPC predicts auroras could be seen from Alaska across the Pacific Northwest to the Upper Midwest and New England, possibly including Iowa and northern Illinois. The peak viewing window is expected overnight Aug 19, roughly 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. EDT (0300–0900 UTC). The event is driven by a large coronal hole emitting a high-speed solar wind toward Earth, with a possible glancing-blow CME arriving around Aug 19–20. The Moon is
19 August 2025
Six Planets Will Align in the Sky This Month—Here’s When and How to Watch the Rare “Planet Parade”

Sky Spectacle Alert: Rare Planet Parade Converges with a Black Moon – Here’s What to Know

In late August 2025, a six-planet parade—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will be visible in the pre-dawn sky along with a rare Black Moon. The Black Moon moment occurs around 2:06 a.m. EDT on Saturday, August 23, 2025 (6:06 UTC), placing the new moon between Earth and Sun. The Black Moon itself is invisible, but its timing yields moonless, darker skies that reveal fainter stars and the Milky Way. The six-planet parade runs roughly August 17–20, 2025, peaks around August 18–19, and Mercury begins to drop from view by August 21. <li Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn will be
19 August 2025
2025 Ultraportable Laptop Showdown: MacBook Air 15 vs Dell XPS 14 vs HP Spectre x360 14

2025 Ultraportable Laptop Showdown: MacBook Air 15 vs Dell XPS 14 vs HP Spectre x360 14

The MacBook Air 15 (M3) is fanless, 11.5 mm thick, and weighs about 3.3 pounds. It features a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina IPS display with 2880×1864 resolution (~224 ppi), 500 nits brightness, wide P3 color, and True Tone. The Air M3 uses an 8-core CPU (4P/4E), a 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine, with 8 GB of RAM (configurable up to 24 GB) and 256 GB of storage (up to 2 TB). The base price is $1,299, with higher-end configurations reaching around $2,499 for max RAM and storage. Ports include 2× Thunderbolt 4 (USB‑C) ports, MagSafe 3 charging, and a
19 August 2025
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Battle of the Mouse Titans: Logitech MX Master 3S vs Razer Basilisk V3 Pro vs Microsoft Surface Precision – Which Reigns Supreme?

Battle of the Mouse Titans: Logitech MX Master 3S vs Razer Basilisk V3 Pro vs Microsoft Surface Precision – Which Reigns Supreme?

Logitech MX Master 3S was released in 2022 as an iterative upgrade to the MX Master 3. The MX Master 3S uses Logitech’s Darkfield optical sensor with up to 8000 DPI and can track on glass surfaces at least 4 mm thick. It features a 500 mAh rechargeable battery that lasts up to 70 days per charge and can deliver about 3 hours of use from a 1‑minute quick charge. The MX Master 3S weighs about 141 g and has a large, right‑handed ergonomic shape, making it less travel‑friendly. It can connect via Bluetooth or the Logi Bolt USB receiver
19 August 2025
Realme Narzo 70x vs Poco X6 Pro vs Infinix Note 40 Pro: Mid-Range Smartphone Battle Royale 2025

Realme Narzo 70x vs Poco X6 Pro vs Infinix Note 40 Pro: Mid-Range Smartphone Battle Royale 2025

Poco X6 Pro uses MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra (4nm) with about 1,300,000 AnTuTu score and features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display at 1220×2712, 120Hz, and Dolby Vision. Realme Narzo 70x 5G uses MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm) with around 404,000 AnTuTu score, and a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display at 1080×2400 with 120Hz and up to 950 nits brightness. Infinix Note 40 Pro uses MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) with around 462,000 AnTuTu score, and a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display at 120Hz with about 1300 nits brightness. The Narzo 70x carries a dual rear camera with a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor,
19 August 2025
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Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 vs Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless – Ultimate Gaming Mouse Comparison

Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 vs Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless – Ultimate Gaming Mouse Comparison

Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 weighs about 60 g and uses the HERO 2 sensor with 44,000 DPI and 888 IPS. Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro weighs about 63 g (black) or 64 g (white) and uses the Focus Pro 30K sensor (30,000 DPI, 750 IPS, 70 G) with native 1000 Hz polling and a HyperPolling dongle enabling up to 4000 Hz (potentially 8000 Hz). SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless weighs ~74 g and uses the TrueMove Air sensor (18,000 DPI, 400 IPS, 40 G) with a honeycomb shell and IP54 AquaBarrier protection, plus 9 programmable buttons. The Logitech G Pro
19 August 2025
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2025 Drone Showdown – DJI Mini 4 Pro vs Autel Evo Lite+ vs Skydio 2+ (Specs, Performance & Reviews)

2025 Drone Showdown – DJI Mini 4 Pro vs Autel Evo Lite+ vs Skydio 2+ (Specs, Performance & Reviews)

DJI Mini 4 Pro is sub-249 g, uses a 1/1.3-inch Quad-Bayer 48 MP camera, can shoot 4K at 100 fps, has a 24 mm equivalent f/1.7 lens, and delivers about 34 minutes of flight time with the standard Intelligent Flight Battery. An optional Intelligent Flight Battery Plus for the Mini 4 Pro extends flight time to about 45 minutes but increases weight above 249 g and may affect availability in some regions. The Mini 4 Pro ships with two controllers: the DJI RC-N2 for smartphone screen (~$759) and the DJI RC2 with built-in display (~$1,259). Autel Evo Lite+ features a
19 August 2025
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs S9+ vs S9: The Ultimate Tablet Showdown and What’s Next

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs S9+ vs S9: The Ultimate Tablet Showdown and What’s Next

The Galaxy Tab S9 family comprises the Tab S9 (11″), Tab S9+ (12.4″), and Tab S9 Ultra (14.6″), launched in mid-2023, with S Pen included and IP68 water and dust resistance on all models. All three run the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, with the S9 offering 8GB or 12GB RAM, the S9+ fixed at 12GB, and the S9 Ultra up to 16GB RAM, plus microSD expansion up to 1TB. Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays run at 120Hz on all models, with the S9 at 11″ 2560×1600 (~274 ppi), the S9+ at 12.4″ 2800×1752 (~266 ppi), and the S9 Ultra
19 August 2025
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Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a vs Pixel 5a – The Ultimate 2025 Google Pixel Showdown

Pixel 9 Pro vs Pixel 9 vs Pixel 9a – Google’s 2025 Pixel Phones Face Off in Ultimate Comparison

Pixel 9 launched August 22, 2024, Pixel 9 Pro on September 4, 2024, and Pixel 9a announced March 19, 2025 with launch on April 10, 2025, priced at $799 for the Pixel 9, $999 for the Pixel 9 Pro, $1099 for the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and $499 for the Pixel 9a. Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro both use 6.3-inch displays, Pixel 9 Pro XL is 6.8 inches, and Pixel 9a also uses a 6.3-inch panel, with LTPO 1–120 Hz on the Pro models and 60–120 Hz on the base 9 and 9a. Brightness peaks are up to 3000
19 August 2025
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Battle of the Android Giants: Lenovo Tab Extreme vs OnePlus Pad Pro vs Xiaomi Pad 6 Max (2025)

Battle of the Android Giants: Lenovo Tab Extreme vs OnePlus Pad Pro vs Xiaomi Pad 6 Max (2025)

Lenovo Tab Extreme features a 14.5-inch OLED display at 3000×1876 with 120Hz, a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage (plus microSD), a 12,300 mAh battery with 68W charging, and includes the Precision Pen 3 and a keyboard dock, launching in the US at $949. OnePlus Pad Pro (Pad 3) uses a 13.2-inch LCD with 3392×2400 resolution at 144Hz, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12–16GB RAM, 256–512GB storage, OxygenOS 15 (Android 15), a 12,140 mAh battery, and 67–80W fast charging, with base US pricing around $649–$699. Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14 sports a 14.0-inch IPS LCD at 2880×1800 with 120Hz,
19 August 2025
Sony ZV-E1 vs ZV-E10 II vs A6700: The Ultimate Creator Camera Showdown

Sony ZV-E1 vs ZV-E10 II vs A6700: The Ultimate Creator Camera Showdown

Sony ZV-E1 uses a 12.1 MP full-frame Exmor R sensor and is marketed as the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame camera with in-body stabilization, weighing about 483 g with battery. Its AF system uses 759 phase-detect points covering about 93% of the frame, with Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking, and AI subject recognition. Dynamic Active 5-axis IBIS provides stabilized footage close to gimbal-like performance for handheld video. Video specs include oversampled 4K up to 60 fps, plus 4K120p via a firmware update, and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording. Battery life is about 570 shots (CIPA) with the NP-FZ100 and roughly 95
19 August 2025
Battle of the Bots: Roborock Q8 Max vs Eufy X9 Pro vs Dreame L10s Ultra – 2025’s Ultimate Robot Vacuum Showdown

Battle of the Bots: Roborock Q8 Max vs Eufy X9 Pro vs Dreame L10s Ultra – 2025’s Ultimate Robot Vacuum Showdown

The Roborock Q8 Max and Eufy RoboVac X9 Pro both offer 5,500 Pa suction, while the Dreame L10s Ultra reaches 5,300 Pa. The Roborock Q8 Max uses a DuoRoller dual-brush system and, in tests, removed 100% of embedded pet hair from carpet, though its edge cleaning is not perfect. The Eufy RoboVac X9 Pro’s mopping uses Twin Turbo MopMaster with dual rotating pads at 180 RPM and 1 kg of downward pressure, and it can lift its mops by 12 mm when crossing carpets. The Dreame L10s Ultra features dual spinning mop pads at ~180 RPM, with a docking station
19 August 2025
Soundbar Showdown: Sony HT-A7000 vs Sonos Arc vs Samsung HW-Q990D – Which Dolby Atmos Champ Reigns Supreme?

Soundbar Showdown: Sony HT-A7000 vs Sonos Arc vs Samsung HW-Q990D – Which Dolby Atmos Champ Reigns Supreme?

The Samsung HW-Q990D is an 11.1.4-channel soundbar system that includes a wireless subwoofer and two wireless rear speakers for true surround sound and DTS:X support. The Sony HT-A7000 is a 7.1.2-channel bar that uses Vertical Surround Engine and S-Force Pro Front Surround, and can expand to up to 9.1.4 with the SA-SW5 sub and SA-RS5 rear speakers. The Sonos Arc is a 5.0.2-channel standalone soundbar with no built‑in sub or rear speakers by default, but can form a 7.1.4 system when paired with a Sub and Era 300 surrounds. HDMI and inputs: the Arc has one HDMI eARC port and
19 August 2025
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 9 Pro: Which Superphone Will Dominate 2025?

The Ultimate 2025 Flagship Showdown: iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Pixel 9 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro Max features a Desert Titanium color, a titanium frame, weighs around 240g, and uses slimmer bezels with IP68 protection and MagSafe compatibility. Galaxy S25 Ultra uses a titanium alloy frame with the thinnest bezels yet, is 218g, adds Gorilla Glass Armor 2, and includes a built-in S Pen. Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL sport rounded aluminum frames with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, are IP68-rated, and measure 6.7 inches (9 Pro) and 6.8 inches (9 Pro XL) with weights near 220g. Display specs vary: iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch LTPO 120Hz ProMotion, 2868×1320 resolution,
19 August 2025
Biotech Breakthroughs, Pharma Power Moves & Health Shocks: News Roundup (Aug 18–19, 2025)

Biotech Breakthroughs, Pharma Power Moves & Health Shocks: News Roundup (Aug 18–19, 2025)

Biotech Sector – Big Deals, Funding, and FDA Drama Pharma & Drug Development – Approvals, Showdowns, and Safety Signals Medical & Clinical Updates – Guidelines and Safety Notices Public Health & Policy – Vaccine Rift, Medicare Cuts, and Wellness Initiatives Sources: Key news and expert quotes were gathered from Fierce Biotech fiercebiotech.com fiercebiotech.com, Fierce Pharma fiercepharma.com fiercepharma.com, Fierce Healthcare fiercehealthcare.com fiercehealthcare.com, STAT News statnews.com statnews.com, the Florida Phoenix floridaphoenix.com floridaphoenix.com, CIDRAP cidrap.umn.edu cidrap.umn.edu, and other authoritative sources as cited above. Each development is linked to its original reporting for further reading. The roundup covers events and announcements from August 18–19,
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Global Business Roundup: Oil Rally, SoftBank’s $2B Intel Lifeline & China’s Big Debt Deal (Aug 18–19, 2025)

Global Business Roundup: Oil Rally, SoftBank’s $2B Intel Lifeline & China’s Big Debt Deal (Aug 18–19, 2025)

Finance & Markets Technology & Telecom Energy & Commodities Retail & Consumer Real Estate & Property Automotive & Transportation Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Sources: Key stories were drawn from Reuters unless otherwise noted. Reuters provided detailed reporting on financial markets reuters.com reuters.com, corporate deals reuters.com reuters.com, energy prices reuters.com reuters.com, retail shifts reuters.com reuters.com, property sector turmoil reuters.com reuters.com, automotive developments reuters.com reuters.com, and healthcare breakthroughs reuters.com reuters.com between August 18 and 19, 2025. Additional context was incorporated from reputable financial news outlets (e.g. Bloomberg, FT) and industry analysts to provide background and implications for each development.
19 August 2025
AI Stock Frenzy: Nvidia’s $300B Vision, Google’s Big Bet, and Palantir’s Setback – August 18–19, 2025 Roundup

AI Stock Frenzy: Nvidia’s $300B Vision, Google’s Big Bet, and Palantir’s Setback – August 18–19, 2025 Roundup

On Aug. 18, 2025, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst C.J. Muse raised Nvidia’s price target from $200 to $240, forecasting Q2 revenue of $48 billion and 2025 data-center revenue of $200 billion, with 2026 at $300 billion. Nvidia stock rose nearly 1% on Aug. 18, 2025, as investors bet on continued AI hardware leadership. The bullish Nvidia forecast rests on the upcoming “Blackwell” GPU launch cited by Muse as part of the roadmap. Palantir Technologies faced valuation scrutiny on Aug. 18, 2025, with Andrew Left calling it “grossly overvalued” at about 588x forward earnings and the stock down about 1.8% that day
19 August 2025
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Interstellar Comet, ‘Trojan Horse’ Cancer Cure & AI’s Hidden Carbon Cost – Science Highlights (Aug 18–19, 2025)

Interstellar Comet, ‘Trojan Horse’ Cancer Cure & AI’s Hidden Carbon Cost – Science Highlights (Aug 18–19, 2025)

Space & Astronomy Health & Medicine Biology & Ecology Physics Chemistry Climate Science Technology & AI Environmental Science Sources: The above summaries are based on reporting and press releases from sources including ScienceDaily, SciTechDaily, NASA, Space.com, Nature journals, and other outlets scitechdaily.com scitechdaily.com scitechdaily.com space.com scitechdaily.com discovermagazine.com sciencedaily.com scitechdaily.com sciencedaily.com sciencedaily.com sciencedaily.com scitechdaily.com sciencedaily.com sciencedaily.com scitechdaily.com scitechdaily.com news.mongabay.com news.mongabay.com. Each news item is linked to its original source for further reading.
19 August 2025
Skywatch Alert: 6-Planet Parade, Meteor Fireballs & Auroras Dazzle the Night (Aug 19–20, 2025)

Skywatch Alert: 6-Planet Parade, Meteor Fireballs & Auroras Dazzle the Night (Aug 19–20, 2025)

From Aug 18 to 20, a rare six-planet lineup (Mercury through Neptune) may be visible above the horizon before sunrise, with Mercury mag 0, Venus mag −4, Jupiter mag −2, Saturn mag ~0.5, Uranus mag 5.7 and Neptune mag 7.8. On the mornings of Aug 19 and 20, Venus and Jupiter form a bright dawn triangle with a slender Moon, with the Moon about 7° above Jupiter on Aug 19 and a few degrees from Venus on Aug 20. Titan’s shadow will cross Saturn on Aug 19 around 1:26 a.m. EDT, lasting about 2.5–3 hours, observable with a telescope of
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Stock Market Today

Netflix stock price ends higher as DOJ widens review of Warner deal — what to watch next week

Netflix stock price ends higher as DOJ widens review of Warner deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Netflix shares rose 1.6% to $82.20 Friday as the Justice Department expanded its antitrust review of the company’s planned $82.7 billion Warner Bros Discovery acquisition. A Wall Street Journal report said investigators are probing possible anti-competitive tactics. Director Reed Hastings reported a transfer of 241,944 shares via a family trust, according to an SEC filing.
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