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OpenAI’s Explosive August 2025: GPT-5 Launch, $500B Frenzy & AI Controversies Rock Tech World

OpenAI’s Explosive August 2025: GPT-5 Launch, $500B Frenzy & AI Controversies Rock Tech World

On August 7, 2025, OpenAI unveiled GPT-5, featuring a unified architecture with a fast default responder, a deeper “GPT-5 thinking” module, and a smart router, plus multimodal abilities. GPT-5 rolled out to ChatGPT on launch day, with nearly 700 million weekly active users by August 2025 and more than 5 million paying business users. GPT-5 is offered in three sizes — full GPT-5, mini, and nano — with scaled pricing to balance cost and latency. OpenAI introduced a novel “safe-completions” training approach that aims to maximize helpfulness within safety constraints rather than issuing binary refusals for sensitive prompts. On August
21 August 2025
Why New Zealand’s Most Remote Farms Now Have Faster Internet Than Many City Homes

Why New Zealand’s Most Remote Farms Now Have Faster Internet Than Many City Homes

By 2025, about 69–70% of New Zealanders have fiber-optic internet at home. The Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) program had reached 87% of the population by the end of 2022. By mid-2023, fiber uptake reached 73% of premises passed, with fiber lines accounting for about 70% of fixed broadband connections. Spark, One NZ (formerly Vodafone NZ), and 2degrees collectively serve roughly 73% of the broadband market on the open-access UFB fiber network. Standard residential fiber plans offer 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps, Hyperfibre reaches 2–8 Gbps in some areas, and about 30% of new fiber subscribers choose gigabit speeds. 4G mobile coverage
21 August 2025
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Apple’s July 2025 Bombshells: Foldable iPhone, AI Secrets, Encryption Showdown & More

Apple’s Explosive August 2025: iPhone 17 “Air” Leaks, Record $94B Quarter, Leadership Shakeup & Epic Showdown

<li Rumors for the September 2025 iPhone lineup peg four models—iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and a new 6 mm thick iPhone 17 Air—featuring a 6.6-inch display, ProMotion 120Hz, an in-house 5G modem, and a triple‑sensor 48MP camera on the Pro Max. <li Apple restored Blood Oxygen monitoring on Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S. via an August 14, 2025 software update after a Masimo patent dispute. <li Apple reported Q3 2025 (fiscal 2025, April–June) revenue of $94.0 billion, diluted EPS of $1.57, and all-time-high Services revenue with over 1 billion
20 August 2025
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August 2025 Tech News Roundup: GPT-5 Rocks AI, Pixel 10 Debuts, SpaceX Sets Launch Record & More

August 2025 Tech News Roundup: GPT-5 Rocks AI, Pixel 10 Debuts, SpaceX Sets Launch Record & More

OpenAI released GPT-5 on August 7, 2025, with a 256,000-token context window and added GPT-5-mini and GPT-5-nano variants. OpenAI published open-weight models GPT-OSS 120B and GPT-OSS 20B under the Apache 2.0 license on August 5, 2025, to run and fine-tune locally and counter China’s open-source progress. Anthropic expanded its Claude model to a 1,000,000-token context window, enabling analysis of entire codebases (over 75,000 lines of code per prompt). SpaceX achieved its 100th launch of 2025 on August 18, sending 24 Starlink satellites to orbit with a Falcon 9 booster on its ninth flight; the company plans up to 95 annual
20 August 2025
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Canon’s APS-C Mirrorless Showdown: EOS R100 vs R50 vs R10 – Which Fits You Best?

Canon’s APS-C Mirrorless Showdown: EOS R100 vs R50 vs R10 – Which Fits You Best?

Canon EOS R100, R50, and R10 all use a 24 MP APS-C sensor family with the RF mount, with the R50 and R10 using newer 24.2 MP sensors and the R100 using a 24.1 MP sensor. The EOS R100 is Canon’s most affordable entry model, launched at $479 for the body, with current street prices around $429–$529 depending on kit. The EOS R50 sits above the R100 for content creators, adds a fully articulating touchscreen and the DIGIC X processor, and is commonly listed around $570–$700 body and about $750 with kit. The EOS R10, launched earlier, is the most
20 August 2025
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SpaceX Wins $81.6 Million U.S. Space Force Deal to Launch WSF-M2 Weather Satellite in 2027

SpaceX Rocket Showdown: Falcon 9 vs Falcon Heavy vs Starship – Which Rocket Rules 2025?

Falcon 9’s first flight occurred in June 2010; the two‑stage rocket is 70 m tall, 3.7 m in diameter, uses nine Merlin 1D engines on the first stage and one Merlin Vacuum on the second, delivers about 7,600 kN of thrust at liftoff, carries ~22.8 t to LEO, and its first stage (Block 5) is reusable. Falcon Heavy’s maiden flight took place in February 2018; at 70 m tall with a total span of 12.2 m, it uses three Falcon 9 cores, produces about 22,819 kN of thrust, can deliver ~63.8 t to LEO (expendable), and its side boosters are
20 August 2025
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GPT-5 Launches Today: OpenAI’s ‘PhD-Level’ AI Ushers in a New Era of ChatGPT

You Won’t Believe What AI Did in August 2025. AI News Roundup for August 2025.

Major Research Breakthroughs in AI Major research breakthroughs in August underscored AI’s growing capabilities across reasoning, science, and biotechnology. Key advances this month included: Developments in Generative AI (Language, Image & Music) August brought a flurry of developments in generative AI, from powerful new language models to creative tools in image, video, and music generation: AI Adoption Across Industries AI’s integration into real-world industries accelerated in August, with notable examples across government, healthcare, finance, and more: Government Regulations and Policy Actions Governments worldwide took notable actions in August to regulate and guide the fast-growing AI sector, balancing innovation with oversight:
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Quantum Revolution Accelerates: August 2025 Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves Worldwide

Quantum Revolution Accelerates: August 2025 Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves Worldwide

<li Researchers from the University of Cambridge (UK) and Université Paris-Saclay (France) unveiled an organic diradical molecule whose fluorescence hue depends on spin alignment, orange for parallel (triplet) and near-infrared for antiparallel (singlet) spins, in Nature Chemistry with Rituparno Chowdhury as first author. <li A France-based team from C12 Quantum Electronics and École Normale Supérieure achieved a 1.3 microsecond qubit coherence time in a purified 12C nanotube electron-spin qubit, using a suspended carbon nanotube double quantum dot in a microwave cavity at 0.3 K and controlled by cavity photons. <li Pan Jianwei’s team at the University of Science and Technology
20 August 2025
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Zurich Drone Laws 2025 – 10 Things You Must Know Before You Fly

Zurich Drone Laws 2025 – 10 Things You Must Know Before You Fly

Zurich follows Swiss federal drone law under FOCA; there are no separate Zurich drone laws, though local rules may restrict use near parks, events, or sensitive sites such as the Kasernenareal. There is no distinction between recreational and commercial drone use in Switzerland; both follow the same rules, including registration, pilot testing, insurance, altitude limits, and no-fly zones. Drones with cameras or weighing 250 g or more must be registered in FOCA’s UAS operator database, yielding an operator ID such as CHEXXXXXXXX that must be visibly affixed to the drone. Drones 250 g or more require an online A1/A3 basic
20 August 2025
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Global Satellite Phone Showdown: Iridium 9555 vs. Extreme 9575 vs. Extreme PTT – Which One Reigns Supreme?

Global Satellite Phone Showdown: Iridium 9555 vs. Extreme 9575 vs. Extreme PTT – Which One Reigns Supreme?

The Iridium 9555 launched in 2008, the Iridium Extreme 9575 in 2011, and the Iridium Extreme PTT edition in 2015. The 9555 has no official IP rating, while the Extreme 9575 and Extreme PTT both have MIL-STD-810F and IP65 ratings. The 9575 adds built-in GPS and a one-touch SOS button, unlike the 9555 which lacks GPS. The Extreme PTT edition adds push-to-talk group communication with up to 15 talkgroups stored on a single device. On the Extreme PTT, Phone mode delivers up to 6.5 hours of talk and 54 hours standby, while PTT mode provides up to 5 hours of
20 August 2025
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The Ultimate Satellite Messenger Showdown: Garmin inReach Mini 2 vs ZOLEO vs SPOT X vs Somewear (2025 Edition)

The Ultimate Satellite Messenger Showdown: Garmin inReach Mini 2 vs ZOLEO vs SPOT X vs Somewear (2025 Edition)

All four devices include a dedicated SOS button that triggers a 24/7 emergency monitoring center, with Garmin inReach Mini 2, ZOLEO, and Somewear transmitting via Iridium and SPOT X via Globalstar. Two-way messaging varies: Garmin inReach Mini 2 supports two-way SMS and email with app typing, ZOLEO uses a dedicated SMS number and routes through its smartphone app, SPOT X has a built-in keyboard for on-device texting, and Somewear relies on a smartphone app. Battery life ranges from Garmin inReach Mini 2 up to 14 days (10-minute tracking) or 30 days in power-save mode, to ZOLEO’s about 200+ hours (8+
20 August 2025
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Thuraya Satellite Phone Face-Off 2025: XT‑LITE vs XT‑PRO vs X5‑Touch – Which Reigns Supreme Off-Grid?

Thuraya Satellite Phone Face-Off 2025: XT‑LITE vs XT‑PRO vs X5‑Touch – Which Reigns Supreme Off-Grid?

The XT-LITE is Thuraya’s entry-level satphone, measuring 5.0 × 2.1 × 1.1 inches and weighing about 186 g. The XT-LITE supports only voice calls and SMS, with no built-in GPS or SOS emergency button. The XT-LITE delivers up to 6 hours of talk time and around 80 hours of standby on a full charge. The XT-LITE typically sells for about $600–$700, making it one of the cheapest Thuraya handsets in 2025. The XT-PRO is a rugged premium model at roughly 5.4 × 2.2 × 1.1 inches, 222 g, with IP55 dust and water spray resistance and Gorilla Glass. The XT-PRO
20 August 2025
Nikon Z30 vs Z50 vs Z fc: The Ultimate APS-C Mirrorless Showdown in 2025

Nikon Z30 vs Z50 vs Z fc: The Ultimate APS-C Mirrorless Showdown in 2025

All three Nikon Z30, Z50, and Z fc share a 20.9MP DX sensor and Expeed 6 processor, with no in-body stabilization and a single UHS-I SD card slot. Each model offers 11 fps continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking and records 4K UHD at 30p and 1080p at 120p. The Z30 omits an EVF, uses a fully articulating rear touchscreen, supports USB-C power for long shoots, and can record continuously up to 125 minutes with no 30-minute limit. The Z50 includes an EVF and a 3.2-inch, 1.04M-dot tilting LCD, contributing to the strongest ergonomic handling among the three. The Z fc
20 August 2025
Nikon D780 vs D850 vs D500: The Ultimate 2025 DSLR Showdown of Nikon’s Legends

Nikon D780 vs D850 vs D500: The Ultimate 2025 DSLR Showdown of Nikon’s Legends

Nikon D780 (2020) features a 24.5MP FX BSI sensor with native ISO 100–51,200 (expandable to 204,800) and a 273-point on-sensor hybrid AF in Live View. Nikon D850 (2017) uses a 45.7MP FX BSI sensor (no AA filter) with native ISO 64–25,600 (expandable to 102,400) and a 153-point Multi-CAM 20K AF system. Nikon D500 (2016) employs a 20.9MP DX sensor, 153-point AF, 10 fps burst, and dual card slots: XQD/CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II. D780 combines DSLR and mirrorless DNA with a 51-point OVF AF and a 273-point Live View hybrid AF featuring Eye-Detect AF. D780 offers 7 fps with
20 August 2025
Canon EOS R7 vs R8 vs R6: The Ultimate 2025 Mirrorless Showdown

Canon EOS R7 vs R8 vs R6: The Ultimate 2025 Mirrorless Showdown

Canon EOS R7 uses a 32.5MP APS-C sensor with 5-axis in-body stabilization up to 7 stops and can burst at 15 fps with mechanical shutter or 30 fps with electronic shutter, featuring Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with People/Animal/Vehicle detect. Canon EOS R8 uses a 24.2MP full-frame sensor, has no in-body stabilization, offers 6 fps mechanical or 40 fps electronic RAW bursts, and can record 4K60p oversampled from 6K with 10-bit Canon Log 3 or HDR PQ. Canon EOS R6 features a 20.1MP full-frame sensor, up to 8 stops of IBIS, 12 fps mechanical or 20 fps electronic shooting, Dual
20 August 2025
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The Ultimate Premium Compact Camera Showdown: Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GR IIIx vs Leica Q3

The Ultimate Premium Compact Camera Showdown: Fujifilm X100VI vs Ricoh GR IIIx vs Leica Q3

The Fujifilm X100VI uses a 40MP APS-C X-Trans 5 BSI sensor, the same as the X-H2 and X-T5. The Ricoh GR IIIx uses a 24.2MP APS-C sensor with a 26.1mm f/2.8 lens (40mm-equivalent) and a 3-axis shake-reduction system delivering roughly 4 stops. The Leica Q3 uses a 60.3MP full-frame BSI sensor with a fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux ASPH lens, plus IP52 weather sealing and built-in optical image stabilization. The X100VI autofocus uses on-sensor phase-detect pixels with contrast-detect and AI subject detection, offering 8 fps mechanical or 20 fps electronic shutter. For video, the X100VI records 6.2K/30p, oversampled 4K up to
20 August 2025
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Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Z Flip 6 vs Z Fold 5: Shocking Differences, Hidden Flaws & Must-Know Upgrades Before You Buy

Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs Z Flip 6 vs Z Fold 5: Shocking Differences, Hidden Flaws & Must-Know Upgrades Before You Buy

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, paired with 12 GB RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, delivering about 18% faster CPU, 19% faster GPU, and 42% better NPU versus the Fold 5. Its inner display is a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with QXGA+ (~2176×1856) resolution and 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh, while the cover display is 6.3 inches at 2376×968 and 120 Hz. The Fold 6 uses Armor Aluminum with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, a refined dual-rail hinge rated for 200,000 folds, and is IPX8 water resistant with a noticeably shallower crease. Battery容量
20 August 2025
Apple iPad Mini 6 vs Xiaomi Pad SE vs Amazon Fire HD 10 – Ultimate Tablet Showdown 2025

Apple iPad Mini 6 vs Xiaomi Pad SE vs Amazon Fire HD 10 – Ultimate Tablet Showdown 2025

The iPad Mini 6 runs on Apple’s A15 Bionic with a 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, paired with 4GB RAM, delivering Geekbench 5 multi-core around 4450 and about 61 FPS in 3DMark Wildlife. The Xiaomi Pad SE uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 with 4GB RAM, supports microSD expansion up to 1TB, and can run lighter games like Genshin Impact on low settings. The Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) relies on a MediaTek MT8186A octa-core chip with 3GB RAM and is described as sluggish, the slowest of the three. Storage options differ: iPad Mini 6 offers 64GB or 256GB with no
20 August 2025
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Canon EOS R50 V vs Nikon Z30 – The Ultimate 2025 Mirrorless Camera Showdown

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Canon EOS R50 V vs Nikon Z30 – The Ultimate 2025 Mirrorless Camera Showdown

The Fujifilm X-S20, released in mid-2023, is a 26MP APS-C camera with IBIS up to 7 stops and 8 fps mechanical burst (up to 20 fps with electronic shutter). The X-S20 is the only camera among the trio with a built-in 2.36-million-dot EVF. The X-S20 can record 4K at 60p full-width, offers 6.2K open-gate at 30p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal, and HDMI output for RAW (ProRes RAW or BRAW) with F-Log2. Canon EOS R50 V, launched in early 2025, uses a 24.2MP APS-C sensor and DIGIC X, but omits an EVF to keep the body compact and affordable at about $649
20 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

Montage Technology Class A stock slides — traders now fixate on its Hong Kong debut

Montage Technology Class A stock slides — traders now fixate on its Hong Kong debut

8 February 2026
Montage Technology’s Shanghai-listed shares fell 2.74% to 163.54 yuan Friday, extending losses before its Hong Kong debut. The company priced its H-share sale at HK$106.89, raising about HK$6.90 billion. Hong Kong’s public tranche was 707 times subscribed. In grey market trading, shares traded around HK$152.5, 43% above the offer price.
Suzhou TFC Optical (300394.SZ) stock: 3 signals to watch before China’s short, pre-holiday week

Suzhou TFC Optical (300394.SZ) stock: 3 signals to watch before China’s short, pre-holiday week

8 February 2026
Suzhou TFC Optical closed up 0.4% at 252.97 yuan Friday after heavy trading and sharp swings, ranking as the No. 2 most-traded Shenzhen stock via Stock Connect. Margin financing and securities lending fell, with net margin selling of 419 million yuan. Shanghai and Shenzhen markets will close Feb. 16–23 for the Spring Festival. The company expects 2025 net profit to rise 40–60% year-on-year.
GigaDevice Semiconductor stock price: What to watch for 603986 A-shares as memory crunch bites

GigaDevice Semiconductor stock price: What to watch for 603986 A-shares as memory crunch bites

8 February 2026
GigaDevice Semiconductor’s Class A shares closed at 276.17 yuan in Shanghai, down 0.6% Friday. The company faces a Feb. 11 shareholder vote on related-party transaction limits and an overseas auditor. Investors are watching for fallout from the global memory-chip shortage, which has pushed prices higher across the supply chain. GigaDevice’s shares have nearly doubled over the past year.
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