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Beyond Smartphones: AR Glasses, Brain Chips & the Race to Replace Your Phone

Beyond Smartphones: AR Glasses, Brain Chips & the Race to Replace Your Phone

Global smartphone shipments fell to 1.17 billion in 2023 as replacement cycles stretched past three years. Apple launched the $3,499 Vision Pro headset in 2024, but sales lagged. Meta spent over $10 billion on AR glasses development, while Neuralink and Paradromics made first human brain-computer interface implants in 2024–2025. IDC expects AR glasses shipments to top 5 million by 2027.
22 July 2025
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Massive Microsoft Hack, Space Surprises & EV Shakeups – Non‑AI Tech Roundup (July 21–22, 2025)

Massive Microsoft Hack, Space Surprises & EV Shakeups – Non‑AI Tech Roundup (July 21–22, 2025)

A cyber-espionage campaign exploited a zero-day flaw in Microsoft SharePoint, breaching about 100 organizations, mostly in the U.S. and Germany, according to Eye Security. Microsoft warned of ongoing attacks on self-hosted servers; SharePoint Online was not affected. Thousands more servers may remain at risk until patches are released.
22 July 2025
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AI Revolution Unfolds: Big Tech Bets, Breakthroughs & Bold Policies (July 21–22, 2025)

AI Revolution Unfolds: Big Tech Bets, Breakthroughs & Bold Policies (July 21–22, 2025)

Google will invest over $25 billion in U.S. AI data centers and infrastructure and $3 billion to modernize Pennsylvania hydropower plants. Project Stargate has been reduced to a small Ohio data center after disputes between OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle. Apple delayed advanced Apple Intelligence features until 2026. The U.S. plans three AI-focused Executive Orders before the July 23 AI Action Plan.
22 July 2025
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2025 CPU Wars: Intel vs AMD vs Apple M‑Series – The Ultimate Processor Showdown

2025 CPU Wars: Intel vs AMD vs Apple M‑Series – The Ultimate Processor Showdown

AMD’s Ryzen 9 9800X3D, launching in early 2025, reportedly outperforms Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285K by about 35% in gaming. Intel’s Arrow Lake flagship features 24 cores and an on-chip NPU AI accelerator. Apple’s M3 iMac draws 30 W in use, while AMD’s Threadripper Pro 9995WX offers 96 cores for $11,699. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite targets sub-35 W laptops with 12 ARM cores.
22 July 2025
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GPU Wars 2025: NVIDIA vs AMD vs Intel – The Ultimate Graphics Showdown

GPU Wars 2025: NVIDIA vs AMD vs Intel – The Ultimate Graphics Showdown

NVIDIA’s RTX 4090 remains the fastest widely available gaming GPU in mid-2025, despite the RTX 5090’s limited supply. AMD’s RX 7900 XTX, priced at $999, competes closely with the RTX 4080 and sometimes outperforms it in rasterization. Intel’s Arc B580, launched in late 2024 at $350, reportedly beats the RTX 4070 in some tests. All three vendors now support AV1 encoding and frame generation technologies.
21 July 2025
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AI Accelerator Chip Gold Rush: Inside the Global Race for a $300B Market by 2030

AI Accelerator Chip Gold Rush: Inside the Global Race for a $300B Market by 2030

The AI accelerator chips market is projected to reach over $360 billion by 2032, up from $28.5 billion in 2024, with a 37.4% CAGR. In 2024, GPUs made up 35% of revenue, while custom AI ASICs grew fastest. Cloud data centers drove about 75% of demand. NVIDIA held over 80% of data-center AI accelerator hardware, and North America accounted for 44% of the market.
21 July 2025
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Google AI Studio Unleashed: Inside Google’s Gemini-Powered AI Playground Taking on ChatGPT

Google AI Studio Unleashed: Inside Google’s Gemini-Powered AI Playground Taking on ChatGPT

Google AI Studio gave developers browser-based access to Gemini multimodal models, including Gemini 1.5 and 2.5 Pro, with context windows up to 2 million tokens by mid-2025. In May 2025, Google added a Build tab for instant web app deployment from natural-language prompts. The platform supports text, image, and audio inputs, with plans for multimodal outputs. Use is free in-browser, with paid options and deployment to Vertex AI or Cloud Run.
21 July 2025
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Popcorn-Serving Robots, Brain Chips & Billions in AI: Inside Elon Musk’s July 2025 Robotics Revolution

Popcorn-Serving Robots, Brain Chips & Billions in AI: Inside Elon Musk’s July 2025 Robotics Revolution

Tesla paused parts orders for its Optimus robot for two months after finding the prototype underperformed in factory tasks, prompting a major redesign. Senior VP Milan Kovac left in June; Autopilot chief Ashok Elluswamy now leads the project. Key issues include overheating actuators, weak hand payload, and short battery life. Musk’s 2025 production target is delayed by at least two months.
21 July 2025
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Apple’s July 2025 Bombshells: Foldable iPhone, AI Secrets, Encryption Showdown & More

Apple’s July 2025 Bombshells: Foldable iPhone, AI Secrets, Encryption Showdown & More

Apple plans to launch a foldable iPhone in late 2026 with a 7.8-inch inner display, 5.5-inch outer screen, titanium-steel hinge from Samsung Display, and Touch ID on the side button, priced around $2,000. India iPhone production jumped 53% year-over-year to 23.9 million units in H1 2025, reaching 17% of global output. Apple TV+ secured 81 Emmy nominations, led by Severance with 27.
21 July 2025
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Meta’s AI Revolution Unleashed: July 2025 Breakthroughs, Billion‑Dollar Bets & Backlash

Meta’s AI Revolution Unleashed: July 2025 Breakthroughs, Billion‑Dollar Bets & Backlash

Meta AI added generative video editing with MovieGen in July 2025, enabling one-click changes to outfits, backgrounds, and lighting. WhatsApp launched an AI concierge for business chats, with tests in Mexico and new cloud-based calling features. Meta announced Meta Superintelligence Labs after a $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI. A security bug in the Meta AI chat app, patched in January, could have exposed private conversations.
21 July 2025
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Drone Laws in Qatar: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

Drone Laws in Qatar: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

Qatar requires all drones to be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority, with flights allowed only by citizens and residents holding permits. Tourists cannot fly drones, and commercial use demands registration, a permit, and insurance. Maximum altitude is 400 feet, with strict no-fly zones and privacy laws enforced. A draft national Drone Law was approved in January 2025 but had not been enacted by mid-year.
21 July 2025
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2025 Console & Handheld Gaming Showdown: PS5 vs Xbox vs Switch 2 vs Steam Deck & More

2025 Console & Handheld Gaming Showdown: PS5 vs Xbox vs Switch 2 vs Steam Deck & More

Nintendo Switch 2 launched June 5, 2025, at $449.99, with a 7.9-inch 1080p display, 12 GB RAM, and backward compatibility. PlayStation 5 Pro released November 7, 2024, with a 16.7 TFLOP GPU and 2 TB SSD. Valve Steam Deck OLED arrives late 2024, while Lenovo Legion Go 2 and ASUS ROG Ally X expand Windows handhelds by late 2025. Xbox Series X|S mid-gen refreshes and Game Pass continue in 2025.
21 July 2025
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Everything We Know About the PlayStation 6: Leaks, Specs, Release Date & Expert Predictions

Everything We Know About the PlayStation 6: Leaks, Specs, Release Date & Expert Predictions

Sony CEO Hideaki Nishino confirmed in June 2025 that PS6 development is a main priority. Analysts and regulators expect a release in 2027 or 2028. The PS6 is anticipated to feature a custom AMD Zen CPU, RDNA 5-class GPU, 24–32GB unified RAM, and 2TB+ NVMe SSD storage. Backward compatibility and AI-powered upscaling are major focuses.
21 July 2025
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2025–2026 Camera Wars: Mirrorless Titans, Action Heroes & 360° Innovations Unveiled

2025–2026 Camera Wars: Mirrorless Titans, Action Heroes & 360° Innovations Unveiled

Sony Alpha 1 II launches late 2024 with a 50 MP stacked sensor, 30 fps bursts, AI autofocus, and 8K video at $6,500. Sony Alpha 9 III debuts global shutter tech, 120 fps bursts, and 4K/120 video for $5,999. Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, OM System, Insta360, and GoPro announce new high-speed, high-res models for 2024–2025, with prices ranging from $399 to $7,500.
21 July 2025
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Sky-High Tech Showdown: The Top Drones of 2025–2026 Unveiled

Sky-High Tech Showdown: The Top Drones of 2025–2026 Unveiled

DJI’s Mavic 4 Pro debuts with a 100 MP Hasselblad camera, 6K video, and 51-minute flight time, priced at €2,099 in Europe, with US launch delayed by tariffs. Autel’s Dragonfish Pro offers 179 minutes of endurance and a $100,000 price tag. Amazon’s MK30 and Zipline’s P2 expand drone delivery trials in the U.S. Enterprise and mapping drones from DJI, Wingtra, and senseFly push flight times up to 90 minutes.
21 July 2025
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China Tech’s July 2025 Shockwave: AI Triumphs, Chip War Truce, and EV Frenzy

China Tech’s July 2025 Shockwave: AI Triumphs, Chip War Truce, and EV Frenzy

Huawei shipped 12.5 million smartphones in Q2 2025, reclaiming China’s top spot after four years. Over 100 AI-native devices launched in 2025, while JD.com saw AR glasses sales jump sevenfold during the 618 festival. Xiaomi’s SU7 EV delivered 258,000 units since launch, outselling Tesla’s Model 3 monthly. The US lifted its EDA tool export ban to China on July 3, with NVIDIA and AMD chip licenses set to resume.
21 July 2025
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You Won’t Believe What Google Did This Month: July 2025’s Biggest Stories

You Won’t Believe What Google Did This Month: July 2025’s Biggest Stories

Google launched Gemini Code Assist with agent mode in July 2025, enabling autonomous multi-file code changes. DeepMind introduced Mixture-of-Recursions, doubling inference speed and halving memory use. Google globally released Veo 3 for AI video generation, and Pixel 9 Pro owners received a free year of Google AI Pro. U.S. antitrust proceedings against Google neared a remedies phase, with a final ruling expected by August.
21 July 2025
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Secret Missions, 6 Million Users, and SpaceX’s Rocket Records – Inside Starlink’s Epic July 2025

Secret Missions, 6 Million Users, and SpaceX’s Rocket Records – Inside Starlink’s Epic July 2025

Starlink added 42 countries and topped 6 million users in the past year, while launching Direct-to-Cell beta on July 23 with 1.8 million testers and 657 equipped satellites. India granted Starlink a five-year license on July 9. SpaceX marked its 500th Falcon 9 flight on July 1 and launched Amazon’s first Project Kuiper batch on July 15. Europe, Japan, and China announced new satellite internet initiatives in July.
21 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Smallcap Stocks Rally Up to 72% Despite Nifty Drop in March
    April 4, 2026, 2:49 AM EDT. In March, while the Nifty index fell approximately 11%, certain smallcap stocks surged as much as 72%. One notable stock in this group rose 24.3%. It operates in manufacturing sugar, industrial alcohol (ethanol), and power co-generation. The company strategically focuses on ethanol production, aligning with biofuel mandates aimed at reducing fossil fuel use. These gains underscore the divergent performance within Indian equities amid broader market volatility. Investors might consider reviewing their portfolios for such resilient smallcap opportunities.
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