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2025 Console Showdown: PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Nintendo Switch OLED – The Ultimate Comparison

2025 Console Showdown: PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Nintendo Switch OLED – The Ultimate Comparison

The PS5 Pro, released in November 2024, features 60 compute units at 2.35 GHz for about 16.7 TFLOPs and a +28% memory bandwidth boost. Both PS5 models use an AMD Zen 2 8-core CPU up to 3.5 GHz and 16 GB GDDR6 RAM, with a base 825 GB NVMe SSD on PS5 and a 2 TB SSD on PS5 Pro. The Xbox Series X uses an AMD Zen 2 8-core CPU at 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz SMT), a RDNA2 GPU with 52 CUs at 1.825 GHz (about 12.15 TFLOPs), and a 1 TB NVMe SSD. A 2024 refresh for Xbox
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Streaming Wars 2025: Apple TV+ vs Amazon Prime Video vs Max – Who Wins on Price, Content & Quality?

Streaming Wars 2025: Apple TV+ vs Amazon Prime Video vs Max – Who Wins on Price, Content & Quality?

Apple TV+ launched in 2019 at $4.99/month and, after price hikes, reached $12.99/month in August 2025 in the U.S., with no ad-supported tier and annual plans around $99. Prime Video is included with Amazon Prime for $14.99/month or $139/year, or available as a standalone $8.99/month, and from early 2024 ads began by default with a $2.99/month ad-free upgrade (about $17.98/month for Prime + ad-free). Max offers an Ad-supported plan at $9.99/month, Standard Ad-Free at $16.99/month, and Ultimate Ad-Free at $20.99/month with 4K HDR and Dolby Atmos, and in 2023 it rebranded to Max before returning to the HBO Max branding
22 August 2025
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Mid‑Range Showdown 2025: Redmi Note 15 vs Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus 13R – Which Budget Champion Prevails?

Mid‑Range Showdown 2025: Redmi Note 15 vs Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus 13R – Which Budget Champion Prevails?

OnePlus 13R uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 4.0 storage, launched January 7, 2025 with sales starting January 15, 2025 at $599. Google Pixel 9a runs the Tensor G4 on a 4nm process, paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1, features a 6.3-inch 2424×1080 120Hz OLED, and arrived April 10, 2025 with a 7-year update promise. Redmi Note 15 runs on Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, with 6GB/128GB base up to 12GB+256GB, a 6.77-inch 120Hz OLED, up to 3200 nits brightness, a 5800 mAh battery, and 45W fast charging, while
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Redmi Note 15 Series Showdown: Battery Beasts, Rugged Pros & a Budget Dark Horse Revealed

Redmi Note 15 Series Showdown: Battery Beasts, Rugged Pros & a Budget Dark Horse Revealed

The Redmi Note 15 family comprises three main models: the base Note 15, the Note 15 Pro, and a rumored Note 15R. The Note 15 base features a 5,800 mAh battery with 45W fast charging and 18W reverse wired charging. The Note 15 base has a 6.77-inch OLED display at 120 Hz with up to 3,200 nits peak brightness. The Note 15 Pro runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra (4 nm, up to 2.6 GHz) with 8/12 GB RAM and up to 512 GB storage, while the Pro+ adds up to 16 GB RAM and an advanced cooling system. The
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: Mid-Range Mirrorless Showdown (2025)

All three cameras—the Fujifilm X-T30 II, X-E4, and X-S10—share the 26.1 MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4. The X-S10 is the only one with 5‑axis in‑body stabilization (IBIS), while the X-T30 II and X-E4 rely on lens stabilization. In video, all three record DCI/UHD 4K up to 30p and 1080p up to 240p, with 10‑bit HDMI output and F‑Log profiles. Heat limits give the X-S10 a longer 4K recording window (around 30 minutes) than the X-T30 II and X-E4 (roughly 10–20 minutes). Autofocus uses on‑sensor phase detection with about 2.16 million phase pixels, up to 425 AF points,
22 August 2025
Sierra Leone’s Internet Revolution: Mobile Boom, Fiber Dreams & Starlink’s Arrival

Sierra Leone’s Internet Revolution: Mobile Boom, Fiber Dreams & Starlink’s Arrival

As of early 2025, about 1.8 million Sierra Leoneans used the internet, roughly 20% of the population. By 2024, 4G coverage reached about 79% of the population. The leading mobile operators are Africell, Orange (SL), and QCell, with the state-owned Sierratel in the process of privatization. Starlink arrived in Sierra Leone in 2023–2024, with hardware costing £150–£299 and a £75 monthly subscription, and it held about 2% of the ISP market by 2025. Cajutel Sarl has deployed fiber in Freetown and other cities, while One Broadband (formerly K3 Telecom) launched One Mobile and a limited 5G service. Orange SL reported
22 August 2025
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Quantum Boom: Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves (Aug 21–22, 2025 Roundup)

Quantum Boom: Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves (Aug 21–22, 2025 Roundup)

Scientific Breakthroughs 🚀 Industry Updates 🏭 Policy & Government Initiatives 🏛️ Major Conference Highlights 🎙️ Expert Insights & Outlook 🔭 Leading experts emphasize that the quantum field’s rapid progress comes with both excitement and caution. IBM’s venture chief Emily Fontaine stresses the immense opportunity, arguing that quantum is “the next frontier for computation” with “enormous financial benefits” on the horizon, comparable to the impact of AI ts2.tech. At the same time, academic innovators like David Awschalom highlight new cross-disciplinary directions – for instance, integrating quantum tech with living systems. “Harnessing nature to create powerful families of quantum sensors — that’s
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Global Biotech & Health Roundup: Breakthrough Drugs, Big Deals & Policy Shifts (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Global Biotech & Health Roundup: Breakthrough Drugs, Big Deals & Policy Shifts (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Pharmaceutical Industry News (Approvals, Trials & Deals) Biotech Startups & Funding Highlights Medical Research Breakthroughs & Publications Healthcare Policy & Public Health Developments Regulatory Updates from Agencies (FDA, EMA, etc.) Sources: Scientific press releases, company announcements, major news outlets (Reuters, AP, HealthDay, FierceBiotech, etc.), and health agency briefs were used to compile this report reuters.com reuters.com ts2.tech interiusbio.com. Each item includes a citation link to the original source for further reading. This concludes the comprehensive roundup of biotech, pharma, medical, and health news from August 21–22, 2025.
22 August 2025
Fed Jitters, Mega-Deals & Oil Rebound: Global Business Shockwaves (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Fed Jitters, Mega-Deals & Oil Rebound: Global Business Shockwaves (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Investors braced for Powell’s Jackson Hole speech as the S&P 500 fell 0.4% and the Dow and Nasdaq were down about 0.34%. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said there is ‘no case for reducing interest rates’ now, while Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic still penciled in a 2025 rate cut. Futures indicated a 70–75% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut in September. Meta Platforms and Google announced a six-year cloud deal worth over $10 billion to expand Meta’s AI workloads on Google Cloud. OpenAI announced plans to open its first India office in New Delhi to tap into India’s developer
22 August 2025
AI Stock Frenzy Hits Turbulence: Tech Titans Tumble, Chip Wars Heat Up (Aug 21–22, 2025 Roundup)

AI Stock Frenzy Hits Turbulence: Tech Titans Tumble, Chip Wars Heat Up (Aug 21–22, 2025 Roundup)

During Aug 21–22, 2025, the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 tech sector each fell roughly 2% by Wednesday. Ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole address, traders de-risked amid hopes of rate cuts. An MIT study found 95% of companies see no returns on AI spending, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman cautioned investors may be overexcited. Tech stocks traded at about 30× forward earnings, a one-year high, prompting profit-taking and rotation into defensive names. Palantir Technologies entered a six-day losing streak, erasing about 17% of its value and becoming the S&P 500’s worst performer for the week. Nvidia
22 August 2025
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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
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Stock Market Today

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

Rolls-Royce share price ends week higher on buyback update as RR.L eyes turn to results

8 February 2026
Rolls-Royce Holdings shares closed at 1,229p on Friday, up 1.78%, as the FTSE 100 gained 0.59%. The company reported buying 742,570 shares on Feb. 5 as part of its £200 million buyback, bringing total repurchases to 12.66 million shares. Rolls-Royce will attend the World Defense Show in Riyadh, noting over 80% of its Saudi workforce are nationals.
Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

Vodafone share price: Buyback kicks off, but Germany recovery is the next test for VOD.L

8 February 2026
Vodafone (VOD.L) bought 27.1 million shares this week as its new buyback began, with the stock closing Friday up 1.47% at 110.6p after a sharp drop the day before. Investors remain focused on Germany’s service-revenue growth and the pace of buybacks ahead of Monday’s open. The company maintained full-year guidance after reporting 5.4% group service revenue growth in Q3, with Germany up 0.7%.
Experian stock price: Why EXPN slid on Friday and what investors watch next week

Experian stock price: Why EXPN slid on Friday and what investors watch next week

8 February 2026
Experian shares fell 4.65% to 2,499 pence at Friday’s close, near a 52-week low, after the company disclosed further purchases under its new $1 billion buyback. About 5.8 million shares traded. The drop followed a volatile week for European data firms amid AI disruption concerns. Investors await U.S. inflation data and peer results ahead of Monday’s open.
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