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Battle of the 2025 Flagship Phones: Google Pixel 9 vs. Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 – Specs, Leaks & Surprises Compared

Battle of the 2025 Flagship Phones: Google Pixel 9 vs. Apple iPhone 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 – Specs, Leaks & Surprises Compared

Pixel 9 features a 6.3-inch 1080p OLED display with 120Hz refresh and about 1,769 nits peak brightness, protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. Its cameras are a 50MP main sensor with OIS and a 48MP ultrawide with autofocus, with no telephoto lens on the base model and 4K60 video support. Pixel 9 uses Google Tensor G4 with 12GB of RAM on a 4nm process, a 2+2+4 core CPU layout, and a Mali GPU for AI-optimized performance. iPhone 16 base model adopts a 6.1-inch 2556×1179 OLED display with 60Hz, adds two new left-side buttons—the Action Button and Camera Control—and features a 48MP
13 August 2025
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Paraguay’s Internet Access in 2025: Shocking Facts about Connectivity, Providers, and the Starlink Effect

Paraguay’s Internet Access in 2025: Shocking Facts about Connectivity, Providers, and the Starlink Effect

Paraguay had about 78% of its population online in 2025, below the Latin American average of about 85%, with urban usage over 80% and rural usage around 64%. 4G LTE networks now cover about 97% of the population, while commercial 5G had not launched as of 2023, with a 2024–2025 auction planned to reach 50% coverage a year after launch. Fixed broadband penetration is about 13% of the population, with urban fiber delivering roughly 100–150 Mbps and a national fiber backbone of about 18,000 km as of 2021. The internet market is dominated by Tigo Paraguay at about 42% share,
13 August 2025
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Flip Phone Face-Off: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 vs Motorola Razr 50 Ultra vs Oppo Find N3 Flip – Specs, Cameras & Foldable Futures

Flip Phone Face-Off: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 vs Motorola Razr 50 Ultra vs Oppo Find N3 Flip – Specs, Cameras & Foldable Futures

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 has a 6.7-inch main Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at 2640×1080 with 1–120 Hz and up to 2,600 nits peak brightness, plus a 3.4-inch 720×748 cover display at 60 Hz. Motorola Razr 50 Ultra (2025) features a 6.9-inch main LTPO OLED at 2640×1080 with 165 Hz and up to 3,000 nits, plus a 4.0-inch 1066×1056 cover display at 165 Hz. Oppo Find N3 Flip includes a 6.8-inch main AMOLED LTPO display at 2520×1080, 1–120 Hz, up to 1,600 nits, and a 3.26-inch 720×382 cover display at 60 Hz. Chipsets and RAM: Flip6 uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
12 August 2025
Budget Phone Battle: Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Xiaomi Redmi 13C vs Realme Narzo 70x – Which Affordable Smartphone Reigns Supreme?

Budget Phone Battle: Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Xiaomi Redmi 13C vs Realme Narzo 70x – Which Affordable Smartphone Reigns Supreme?

The Narzo 70x leads display quality with a 6.72-inch IPS LCD, 1080×2400 resolution, 120Hz refresh, and up to 950 nits peak brightness. All three budget phones use a 5000mAh battery, but charging speeds differ: Galaxy A05 supports 25W fast charging, Redmi 13C supports 18W (with a 10W charger in the box), and Narzo 70x supports 45W fast charging with the charger included. Performance-wise, the Narzo 70x with Dimensity 6100+ is substantially faster than the Helio G85-powered Galaxy A05 and Redmi 13C, scoring about 393K vs 263K in AnTuTu v10 and delivering stronger Geekbench 6 results. All three have a 50MP
12 August 2025
Flagship Showdown 2025: iPhone 16 Plus vs Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Oppo Find X8 Pro

Flagship Showdown 2025: iPhone 16 Plus vs Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Oppo Find X8 Pro

The iPhone 16 Plus runs on Apple’s A18 chip built on a 3nm process, featuring a 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), a 5-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 8 GB of RAM. It uses a 6.7-inch 2796×1290 OLED display with a 60 Hz refresh rate, 460 ppi, and up to 2000 nits outdoor brightness. The iPhone 16 Plus camera system comprises a 48 MP main sensor with a 12 MP ultrawide and a 2× lossless telephoto crop for zoom. The iPhone 16 Plus carries a 4,674 mAh battery, is rated for up to about 72 hours of
12 August 2025
Cape Town Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide to Safe Flying, No-Fly Zones, and Avoiding Hefty Fines

Cape Town Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide to Safe Flying, No-Fly Zones, and Avoiding Hefty Fines

On 1 July 2015, SACAA implemented Part 101, introducing licensing, drone registration, operating certificates, and safety restrictions for drones nationwide. Drones are illegal to fly within 10 kilometers of airports, helipads, or airfields without written SACAA authorization and ATC coordination. The general altitude limit is 120 meters (400 feet) above ground level, with hobby drones often advised to stay around 45 meters unless otherwise approved. Pilots must maintain visual line of sight at all times, typically within about 500 meters of the operator. A 50-meter separation from people, buildings, and roads applies; flights over crowds or private property without consent
12 August 2025
Battle of the Budget Titans: Moto G Power 2025 vs Nokia G400 5G vs Infinix Zero Ultra – Specs, Price & Surprises

Battle of the Budget Titans: Moto G Power 2025 vs Nokia G400 5G vs Infinix Zero Ultra – Specs, Price & Surprises

Moto G Power (2025) features a 6.8-inch Full HD+ LCD with 120Hz, IP68/IP69K water resistance, MIL-STD-810H durability, a 208g body, a 3.5mm jack, and Dolby Atmos stereo speakers. Nokia G400 5G has a 6.6-inch 120Hz IPS LCD at 2408×1080, Gorilla Glass 3, an aluminum frame, about 198g, a 3.5mm jack, microSD expansion, and includes the charger in the box but carries no official IP rating. Infinix Zero Ultra sports a 6.8-inch 3D curved AMOLED Full HD+ display with 120Hz, around 1000 nits brightness, a dual-cell 4500 mAh battery with 180W Thunder Charge, weighs 213g, and omits a 3.5mm jack while
12 August 2025
Pixel 8a vs Galaxy A55 vs OnePlus Nord 4: Mid-Range Smartphone Showdown

Pixel 8a vs Galaxy A55 vs OnePlus Nord 4: Mid-Range Smartphone Showdown

Pixel 8a launched in May 2024 with a $499 starting price for the 128GB model. The Pixel 8a uses a plastic back with Gorilla Glass 3 front, measures 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm, weighs 187 g, and is IP67 rated. The Pixel 8a features a 6.1-inch 2400×1080 OLED display with 120 Hz refresh, 60 Hz by default, and up to ~2000 nits peak brightness. Pixel 8a camera setup includes a 64 MP main (OIS) and a 13 MP ultrawide, plus AI tools like Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Long Exposure, Action Pan, and Magic Editor. The Pixel 8a packs a 4,575 mAh
12 August 2025
Inside Lesotho’s Digital Divide: The Truth About Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity

Inside Lesotho’s Digital Divide: The Truth About Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity

Lesotho’s internet use shows a stark urban–rural divide: about 77% of urban residents use the internet compared with 43% of rural residents, while roughly 31% of the population lives in urban areas and 69% in rural areas. Mobile broadband is the backbone of connectivity, with Vodacom Lesotho and Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL) delivering 3G coverage to about 95–100% of the population and 4G coverage to about 85% (land 66.6%), while 2G covers about 98%. As of early 2025, Lesotho had 2.07 million active mobile subscriptions (roughly 88% of the population) and about 1.13 million internet users (48% penetration). Starlink arrived
12 August 2025
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2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13

2025 Flagship Smartphone Showdown: iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 vs OnePlus 13

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will use a titanium frame and offer 6.3″ (Pro) and 6.9″ (Pro Max) displays, with a rumored side Capture camera shutter button on the Pro models. The iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max main sensor is 48MP with a 48MP ultra-wide, and the Pro Max reportedly gets a 12% larger main sensor (~1/1.14″ vs ~1/1.28″). Both iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to include a 5x optical periscope telephoto, enabling up to 25x digital zoom. Galaxy S25 Ultra is said to feature a revised design with slightly rounded corners, larger camera housings, a double-layer
12 August 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 iPhone Showdown: Every Current Model Compared (and What’s Next)

The Ultimate 2025 iPhone Showdown: Every Current Model Compared (and What’s Next)

As of August 2025, Apple’s lineup includes iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, and iPhone 16e, with iPhone 14 and iPhone SE (3rd gen) discontinued. The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max use a Grade 5 Titanium frame, making them lighter and stronger than previous stainless-steel Pro models, with the iPhone 15 Pro shedding about 19 grams versus its predecessor. The iPhone 16e is the new entry-level model at 599 USD with 128 GB, powered by the A18 Bionic with 8 GB RAM, features a 48 MP main
12 August 2025
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Blockbuster Breakthroughs, Setbacks & Surges: Biotech and Health News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Blockbuster Breakthroughs, Setbacks & Surges: Biotech and Health News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

IO Biotech’s Phase 3 melanoma vaccine Cylembia added to Merck’s Keytruda narrowly missed statistical significance, with median progression-free survival of 19.4 months versus 11 months for Keytruda alone. Fosun Pharma’s deal with Expedition Therapeutics grants rights outside Greater China to XH-S004, a first-in-class oral DPP-1 inhibitor for chronic respiratory diseases, in a pact potentially worth up to $645 million including $120 million upfront and up to $525 million in milestones. NextRNA Therapeutics announced on August 11 it is winding down operations after cash constraints, leaving about 27 employees. FDA approved ketamine (brand name KETARx) from PharmaTher Holdings for surgical anesthesia
12 August 2025
Trade Truce, Tech Triumphs & Oil Drama: Global Business Bombshells (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Trade Truce, Tech Triumphs & Oil Drama: Global Business Bombshells (Aug 11–12, 2025)

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.6% on Tuesday, its third cut this year, with Governor Michele Bullock signaling further easing may be needed. China’s factory-gate prices fell 3.6% year on year in July while consumer prices were flat, underscoring deflationary pressures. U.S. markets were about 90% priced for a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, with expectations of at least two quarter-point reductions by year end and core inflation near 3%. The U.S. extended a tariff truce with China by 90 days, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 2.2% to 42,718 as
12 August 2025
AI Stock Market Shake-Up: Surging Winners, Brutal Misses, and Big Bets (Aug 11–12, 2025)

AI Stock Market Shake-Up: Surging Winners, Brutal Misses, and Big Bets (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Micron Technology raised its current-quarter revenue outlook to $11.2 billion from $10.7 billion, and its stock jumped about 3%. Nvidia and AMD won export licenses to resume selling advanced AI chips to China with a 15% revenue-share tariff. Intel rose about 5% on Aug 11, 2025 after White House diplomacy aimed at easing U.S.–China chip tensions. Wedbush Securities reaffirmed Microsoft and Alphabet as AI front-runners with durable moats and maintained outperform ratings. SoundHound AI surged 43% over Aug 8–11 after posting record Q2 revenue of $42.7 million (up 217% year over year) and lifting full-year guidance to $160–$178 million, while
12 August 2025
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Space Marvels, Climate Alarms & Medical Milestones: Major Science News (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Space Marvels, Climate Alarms & Medical Milestones: Major Science News (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Space & Astronomy Climate & Environment Medicine & Health Physics & Materials Science Technology & Innovation Sources: This report is based on science news and press releases from Aug. 11–12, 2025 (and surrounding dates) by reputable outlets and institutions, including Nature nature.com unr.edu, Scientific American scientificamerican.com, ScienceDaily sciencedaily.com sciencedaily.com, NASA science.nasa.gov, Reuters reuters.com, Euronews/AP euronews.com, university press releases unr.edu psu.edu, and others. Each story’s details and expert quotes are drawn from the primary sources cited above. All facts are verified and presented as reported in those sources, covering major scientific developments announced on the given dates.
12 August 2025
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Spectacular Sky Show on Aug 12–13, 2025: Perseid Meteors, Planetary “Kiss” & More

Spectacular Sky Show on Aug 12–13, 2025: Perseid Meteors, Planetary “Kiss” & More

The Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of August 12 into the early hours of August 13, 2025, with an expected rate of 10–20 meteors per hour under an 84% full moon. Even with the bright Moon, the brightest Perseid fireballs and colorful streaks are expected to punch through the moonlight. The best viewing window is after midnight, with the peak around 2–3 AM local time as the Perseus radiant climbs higher. Venus and Jupiter will appear about 1° apart in the pre-dawn sky on August 12, 2025, with their closest approach on August 11–12. A planetary parade will
12 August 2025
Historic Vulcan Launch, Artemis Moon Hardware & Perseid Meteor Spectacle – Space News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Historic Vulcan Launch, Artemis Moon Hardware & Perseid Meteor Spectacle – Space News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

The Orion Stage Adapter for Artemis II was completed at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center and will ship to Kennedy Space Center, with Artemis II planned as a 10-day crewed lunar trip around the Moon by April 2026. NASA announced Phase 2 of its LunaRecycle challenge offering up to $2 million in prizes to prototype recycling systems for a lunar base, with finalists demonstrating their tech in August 2026. NASA awarded a $3.6 billion contract to KBR Wyle Services LLC to support astronaut health and performance research through 2035, covering programs at Johnson Space Center from the ISS to Artemis.
12 August 2025
Beyond AI: 8 Must-Read Tech News Highlights from August 11–12, 2025

Beyond AI: 8 Must-Read Tech News Highlights from August 11–12, 2025

Google sets August 20 for the Pixel 10 launch, unveiling the Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold with IP68 water and dust resistance that outclasses Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7. GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke will resign to found a new startup, with Microsoft having acquired GitHub for $7.5 billion in 2018 and Julia Liuson named interim to oversee engineering, revenue, and support. Marks & Spencer restored Click & Collect on August 11 after almost four months offline due to a cyberattack that cost about £300 million in lost profit for the 141-year-old retailer. Paramount agreed
12 August 2025
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AI Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Bets & Backlash – The Global AI News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

AI Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Bets & Backlash – The Global AI News Roundup (Aug 11–12, 2025)

OpenAI released GPT-5 on August 7, 2025, but by August 11 users reported sluggish responses and a less personal feel, prompting Sam Altman to admit the rollout was bumpy and to keep GPT-4 available for paying users while fixes are rolled out. OpenAI released GPT-OSS models with 20 billion and 120 billion parameters, the first freely downloadable large language models since 2019, available via AWS and excelling at coding, science, and math. Caltech researchers used reinforcement learning with a two-agent system called “player” and “observer” to crack the 60-year Andrews–Curtis Conjecture, showing AI can find solutions to long-standing group-theory problems.
12 August 2025
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Mid-Range Phone Showdown: Galaxy A16 5G vs Redmi Note 14 Pro vs Realme 13 Pro+ – Which Offers the Best Value?

Mid-Range Phone Showdown: Galaxy A16 5G vs Redmi Note 14 Pro vs Realme 13 Pro+ – Which Offers the Best Value?

The Galaxy A16 5G uses a 6.7-inch 1080×2340 AMOLED display with 90Hz, a plastic frame, IP54 dust/splash resistance, a slim 7.9mm profile, and ~200g weight. It ships with Android 14 and One UI 6 and Samsung promises six OS upgrades plus six years of security updates. Redmi Note 14 Pro/Pro+ feature a 6.7-inch OLED display with 2712×1220 resolution at 120Hz, HDR10+ (Dolby Vision on Pro+), and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front; Pro+ adds curved edges and IP68 protection. The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G has a 5,000 mAh battery with 120W HyperCharge (charger included) and can reach 0–100% in under
12 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

Energy stocks set for a geopolitical week after Iran warning and oil rebound

7 February 2026
U.S. energy stocks rose Friday, with the S&P 500 energy sector up 1.88% and Exxon Mobil gaining 2.03%. Brent crude settled at $68.05 a barrel after Iran threatened U.S. bases if attacked. Saudi Aramco cut March Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low for Asia. Kazakhstan’s CPC Blend exports may drop 35% this month due to Tengiz oilfield disruptions.
Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

Financial services stocks rally as XLF jumps, Dow hits 50,000 — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
U.S. financial stocks rose Friday, with the XLF fund up 1.8% and the Dow closing above 50,000 for the first time, gaining 2.47%. Goldman Sachs jumped 4.3%, JPMorgan 3.9%, and Citigroup 6.0%. The Federal Reserve held rates steady, and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly signaled possible cuts this year. Investors await January jobs and inflation data next week.
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