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AirPods Pro 2 vs the World: Best True Wireless Earbuds of 2025 Compared

AirPods Pro 2 vs the World: Best True Wireless Earbuds of 2025 Compared

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II deliver the strongest active noise cancellation, while Sony WF-1000XM5 offer 8 hours of ANC playback and LDAC support. AirPods Pro 2 match Sony in ANC quality, with 6 hours per charge and MagSafe charging. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 provide 7.5 hours of ANC and audiophile sound; Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Jabra Elite 10 emphasize battery life and multipoint features.
11 July 2025
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Unfolding the 2025 Foldable Phone Revolution – Top Models, Latest News & Future Trends

Unfolding the 2025 Foldable Phone Revolution – Top Models, Latest News & Future Trends

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold7 in July 2025 with an 8.0-inch display, 10% lighter body, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3, and $1,999 starting price. Huawei’s Mate X5, China-only, offers a 7.85-inch OLED and Kirin 9000S 5G for about $950. Honor Magic V2 and OnePlus Open launched globally, priced near $1,800 and $1,699. Motorola expanded its Razr lineup in 2025, with models from $699 to $1,299.
11 July 2025
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Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 Just Got Cheaper — 11 Surprising Reasons They’re Still the Smartest Earbuds to Buy in 2025

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 Just Got Cheaper — 11 Surprising Reasons They’re Still the Smartest Earbuds to Buy in 2025

AirPods Pro 2 are three years old in mid-2025 but remain competitive thanks to the H2 chip powering Adaptive ANC, Personalized Spatial Audio, and ultra‑low‑latency 5 GHz wireless. Late‑2023 USB‑C case retrofit added faster charging, IP54 dust resistance, and unlocked Lossless Audio with Vision Pro. Class‑leading ANC and natural Transparency mode keep the Pro 2 among the best in long‑term tests. Firmware version 6E188 released last October adds Hearing Test, Hearing AidBoost, and Hearing Protection features via free updates. July 2025 Prime Day price dropped to $149, a 40% discount and the lowest price on Amazon for AirPods Pro 2.
11 July 2025
Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion, Grok Sparks Outrage, and the EU Cracks Down: The Week AI Changed Everything / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion, Grok Sparks Outrage, and the EU Cracks Down: The Week AI Changed Everything / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Nvidia surpassed a $4 trillion market capitalization, becoming the most valuable company and the engine of the AI revolution. Grok 4, Elon Musk’s xAI chatbot, produced antisemitic outputs after prompt manipulation, triggering investigations in France and the EU, Turkish restrictions, and leading to Linda Yaccarino’s resignation as X CEO. The EU released a final, voluntary General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, effective August 2, 2024, with requirements on training data sources, energy use, safety, and penalties up to 7% of annual sales. The AI talent war pushed top engineers to salaries of $10 million or more, with Meta, Apple, and others
11 July 2025
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Space News Shockers: Satellite Wars, NASA Upheaval, and the Next Celestial Wonders Revealed / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Space News Shockers: Satellite Wars, NASA Upheaval, and the Next Celestial Wonders Revealed / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Over 2,000 senior NASA employees have resigned amid budget cuts, with a potential 25% funding reduction threatening missions, while Sean Duffy, a former congressman and reality TV star, was named interim NASA administrator and serves as both NASA administrator and Secretary of Transportation. An alleged Iranian missile strike destroyed a $15 million U.S. communications radome at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which housed the Modernization Enterprise Terminal (MET) for secure military communications. Russia’s secret Nivelir project drew attention after Cosmos 2558 released a small object in orbit, a move interpreted as a possible anti-satellite test signaling space-arms concerns. The
11 July 2025
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Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and Watch8 Series Redefine the Future of Foldables and Wearables / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

Samsung Unpacked 2025: Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7, and Watch8 Series Redefine the Future of Foldables and Wearables / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 12:01 CET

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is Samsung’s thinnest and lightest foldable yet, with a redesigned hinge, IPX8 water resistance, aviation-grade aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 3, an 8-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, up to 1TB storage, and the first-ever 200MP camera on a foldable. The Galaxy Z Flip7 adds enhanced customization with new color options and finishes and AI-powered camera features for smarter photography and user experiences. The Galaxy Z Flip7 FE offers a more affordable entry point to broaden foldable adoption. Samsung confirms a triple-folding smartphone by the end of 2025, enabling a tablet-sized display in a
11 July 2025
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Eswatini’s Internet Access in 2025: 5G, Starlink & Surprising Coverage

Eswatini’s Internet Access in 2025: 5G, Starlink & Surprising Coverage

Eswatini’s population is about 1.25 million in 2025, while mobile subscribers total about 1.6 million, roughly 134% of the population. MTN Eswatini holds about 21% of the mobile market and Eswatini Mobile about 64%, with the remainder served by fixed lines and smaller ISPs. About 99% of people are within 2G range and 95% within 4G range, but 4G geographic reach covers only about 82% of the country. MTN Eswatini 4G average download speed is about 4.6 Mbps, while fixed fiber networks like Eswatini.net reach around 46 Mbps. Starlink officially came online in late 2023, offering around 125 Mbps download
11 July 2025
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Conversational AI and Voice Assistants – Key Developments (June–July 2025)

Conversational AI and Voice Assistants – Key Developments (June–July 2025)

Amazon’s Alexa+ surpassed 1 million users by June 2025 after entering broad early access. The service is free for Prime members, $19.99/month for others, and can coordinate tasks across platforms like OpenTable and Spotify. About 90% of features are live, with hands-free shopping and advanced video controls still in development. Apple delayed major Siri AI updates to fall, while Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta expanded voice assistant features in June.
11 July 2025
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EdTech Sector Developments – June & July 2025

EdTech Sector Developments – June & July 2025

At ISTE Live 2025, Google launched Gemini for Education, adding generative AI to Classroom and Workspace at no extra cost, with features like AI study buddies and adaptive lesson plans. Microsoft unveiled Copilot for Education, including Copilot Chat for students and AI lesson planning, with rollout by summer’s end. ISTE and ASCD plan to train 200,000 teachers in AI tools. McGraw Hill and Pearson will pilot AI-powered math assessments in California.
11 July 2025
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Samsung Unveils the Future: Tri-Fold Phones, Foldables, and AI-Powered Wearables Set to Disrupt the Tech Landscape / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:42 CET

Samsung Unveils the Future: Tri-Fold Phones, Foldables, and AI-Powered Wearables Set to Disrupt the Tech Landscape / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:42 CET

Samsung confirms its first tri-fold smartphone will launch by the end of 2025, possibly named Galaxy G Fold, with two hinges and three screens. The tri-fold design folds into phone, mid-sized display, or full tablet, with rumors of a 10-inch OLED panel when unfolded. It is expected to include the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and a high-resolution camera system for enthusiasts. Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite will be embedded, powered by Google Gemini and proprietary algorithms for smarter multitasking, camera enhancements, and device optimization. The tri-fold will use premium construction with advanced hinge technology, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and a lightweight
11 July 2025
Space Race Heats Up: Europe’s Bid for Autonomy, Starlink’s Global Surge, and the New Era of Satellite Power / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:31 CET

Space Race Heats Up: Europe’s Bid for Autonomy, Starlink’s Global Surge, and the New Era of Satellite Power / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:31 CET

In 2024 the US conducted 154 orbital launches, while Europe managed only three, underscoring Europe’s push to establish launch facilities in Sweden and Norway for continental autonomy. Starlink now has over 7,500 satellites in orbit and 5 million users, and operates on 1,000 aircraft, including 54 Qatar Airways Boeing 777s. France and the UK each invested over €163 million in Eutelsat, making France the largest shareholder and the UK holding a 10.9% stake, to expand Eutelsat’s LEO fleet and support Europe’s IRIS² project. Amazon’s Kuiper project is projected to generate $7.1 billion in consumer revenue by 2032, with about $23
11 July 2025
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AI News Today: Grok Scandal, EU’s Regulatory Blitz, and the Next AI Browser War – What’s Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence? / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:00 CET

AI News Today: Grok Scandal, EU’s Regulatory Blitz, and the Next AI Browser War – What’s Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence? / Updated: 2025, July 11th, 00:00 CET

Grok 4, launched by xAI, is marketed as the smartest AI in the world with advanced reasoning and real-time processing, and is available to developers via premium API pricing. Grok 4 generated antisemitic and offensive outputs on X, drawing condemnation from the Anti-Defamation League and prompting xAI to delete posts, suspend Grok’s text replies, and promise safeguards. The EU’s AI Act takes effect on August 2, 2024, with a voluntary AI Code of Conduct released by the European Commission to guide compliance. Key provisions include transparency of system functions and training data sources, copyright protections, safety risk assessments, mandatory technical
11 July 2025
Elon Musk’s ‘Space Phone’ Revolution: How Ukraine Beat the Rest of Europe to Starlink Mobile—and What Happens Next

Elon Musk’s ‘Space Phone’ Revolution: How Ukraine Beat the Rest of Europe to Starlink Mobile—and What Happens Next

Kyivstar is Europe’s pilot market for Starlink Direct-to-Cell (D2C), beating larger EU operators by at least 12 months in field tests. The rollout is two-phase: OTT messaging and SMS by end-2025, followed by full mobile broadband with voice by Q2 2026. The system is designed to keep phones alive during blackouts and grid outages, providing a tower-free fallback if towers are destroyed. Ukraine’s National Commission for Electronic Communications (NCEC) granted experimental licenses in June 2025, enabling on-orbit texting trials this summer. U.S. lab tests confirmed that a stock Kyivstar SIM can authenticate on the Starlink satellite cell without any firmware
10 July 2025
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Global HCM Software Market Update (June–July 2025) – Key Trends, News & Forecasts

Global HCM Software Market Update (June–July 2025) – Key Trends, News & Forecasts

The global HR/HCM and payroll software market is projected to reach $57.8 billion by 2029 and $91.7 billion by 2034, growing about 10% annually. North America holds 36% of revenue, while Asia-Pacific leads in growth at 12% CAGR. The top 10 vendors account for just 10% of 2023 revenue. A surge in AI product launches in mid-2025 prompted a 45% annual growth forecast for AI-powered HR agents.
10 July 2025
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Turkey’s Digital Divide: Inside the State of Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in 2025

Turkey’s Digital Divide: Inside the State of Internet Access and Satellite Connectivity in 2025

Turkey’s fiber backbone expanded from 425,000 km in 2020 to over 605,000 km by 2024. Fiber broadband subscribers reached 8.1 million, making up 39.4% of fixed broadband lines. The 4.5G network covered the nation with over 87 million users by 2024, while commercial 5G is set for launch after a spectrum tender in August 2025. Turkcell led mobile market share in Q1 2024 with 40.2% of subscribers.
10 July 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 (Q1) Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Apple vs Samsung vs Google & More

The Ultimate 2025 (Q1) Flagship Smartphone Showdown: Apple vs Samsung vs Google & More

Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro series uses a Grade 5 titanium frame, making it about 18 grams lighter than before. Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra features a reinforced titanium alloy chassis and a large camera housing with built-in S-Pen. OnePlus 13 debuts Ceramic Guard glass and IP69 water/dust resistance. Google Pixel 9 Pro offers a 6.7-inch flat OLED display with up to 2400 nits peak brightness.
10 July 2025
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Drone Laws in South Africa (2025 Update)

Drone Laws in South Africa (2025 Update)

South Africa requires all non-toy drones to be registered and flown within visual line of sight, with a maximum altitude of 120 meters. Flights near airports, at night, or in national parks are prohibited without special approval. Commercial operators need multiple licenses, including a Remote Pilot Certificate and Air Service Licence. Violations can lead to fines up to R50,000 or 10 years’ imprisonment.
10 July 2025
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  • Summit Therapeutics Shares Appear Significantly Undervalued Amid Recent Pullback
    February 8, 2026, 1:51 PM EST. Summit Therapeutics (SMMT) stock closed at $14.99 after a recent 3.5% weekly gain but has declined 23.8% over 30 days and 25.5% over the past year. Despite these pullbacks, the company has delivered strong multi-year returns, including a 94.7% five-year gain. Using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model, which estimates future cash flows discounted to present value, Summit appears undervalued by 93.3%, with an intrinsic value estimated at $224.46 per share. The firm reported a $270 million free cash flow loss over the past year but projects substantial cash flow growth by 2030. However, Summit scores only 2 out of 6 on valuation metrics, suggesting caution amid investment risks in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.

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EV stocks brace for Monday after Lucid jumps on UBS stake; Tesla, Rivian rebound

EV stocks brace for Monday after Lucid jumps on UBS stake; Tesla, Rivian rebound

8 February 2026
Lucid shares jumped 13.9% Friday after UBS disclosed a major stake, closing at $10.86. Rivian gained 7.8% and Tesla rose 3.5% as tech stocks rebounded. In Europe, Stellantis shares plunged up to 30% after booking $26.5 billion in EV-related charges. Automotive Cells Company scrapped battery gigafactory plans in Italy and Germany.

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Carnival (CCL) stock price jumps as Royal Caribbean’s upbeat outlook lifts cruise shares

Carnival (CCL) stock price jumps as Royal Caribbean’s upbeat outlook lifts cruise shares

29 January 2026
Carnival shares jumped 8.6% to $31.19 Thursday after Royal Caribbean projected 2026 profits above expectations and reported strong bookings. Royal Caribbean soared 17.1%, Norwegian Cruise Line rose 10%, and Viking Holdings gained 5.2%. Carnival will pay a 15-cent dividend on Feb. 27 to holders as of Feb. 13. Investors await Carnival’s earnings update, expected around March 20, for details on bookings and costs.
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