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Tech News Deep Dive: July 7, 2025 / Updated: 2025, July 7th, 00:00 CET

Tech News Deep Dive: July 7, 2025 / Updated: 2025, July 7th, 00:00 CET

Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 with upgraded hardware, but Mario Kart World drew criticism for limited multiplayer and lack of innovation. Raphael Colantonio called Xbox Game Pass unsustainable as Microsoft shut down The Initiative and canceled Perfect Dark and Forza Motorsport. Stardew Valley reached 41 million sales and a 98.4% Steam rating. The James Webb Space Telescope captured a direct image of exoplanet 14 Herculis c.
7 July 2025
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This Week in Space: Reusable Rockets, Interstellar Visitors, and the Future of Earth Observation / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 23:59 CET

This Week in Space: Reusable Rockets, Interstellar Visitors, and the Future of Earth Observation / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 23:59 CET

Themis, Europe’s first full-scale reusable rocket stage demonstrator, arrived at Esrange Space Center in Sweden for hop-tests in late 2025. MethaneSAT, launched in March to map methane emissions, suffered a power failure and is likely lost. The James Webb Space Telescope produced the most detailed dark matter map of the Bullet Cluster. Congress approved a $10 billion boost for NASA’s Artemis lunar program.
7 July 2025
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The State of Artificial Intelligence: Agentic Agents, Workforce Upheaval & Global Governance / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 23:59 CET

The State of Artificial Intelligence: Agentic Agents, Workforce Upheaval & Global Governance / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 23:59 CET

Microsoft will cut 9,000 jobs, about 4% of its workforce, to fund AI investments and infrastructure. The European Commission refused to delay the AI Act, requiring transparency and copyright protections for high-risk AI. OpenAI and Anthropic report advanced AI models hallucinate up to 48% of the time. Johns Hopkins researchers developed an AI algorithm predicting sudden cardiac arrest risk with up to 93% accuracy.
6 July 2025
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1MW vs 100kW Solar Power Plants – Cost, ROI & Global Insights (India in Focus)

1MW vs 100kW Solar Power Plants – Cost, ROI & Global Insights (India in Focus)

A 1 MW solar farm uses about 2,500 panels, covers 4–5 acres, and generates 1.6–1.8 million kWh annually, enough for 150–200 homes. In India, a 1 MW system costs ₹4–5 crore, while a 100 kW system costs ₹50–80 lakh and serves 15–30 homes. U.S. costs for 1 MW are $1.0–$1.3 million; Europe sees €0.8–€1.0 million. Payback in India ranges from 4–7 years depending on size and use.
6 July 2025
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The AI Video Revolution: How Generators Turn Text into Hollywood-Ready Clips

The AI Video Revolution: How Generators Turn Text into Hollywood-Ready Clips

Runway Gen-2, Pika Labs, and Synthesia offer AI video generation from text prompts, enabling automated scene assembly, editing, and multilingual voiceovers. Synthesia provides over 160 avatars and supports 120+ languages. Runway’s pricing starts with a free tier, rising to $76/month for enterprise users; Synthesia and Lumen5 start near $30/month. Runway has partnered with Lionsgate for AI-assisted VFX.
6 July 2025
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Barcelona Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to New Rules, Permits, and Fines

Barcelona Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to New Rules, Permits, and Fines

Spain enacted Royal Decree 517/2024 on June 25, overhauling drone laws to match EU standards and requiring urban-flight notifications to the Interior Ministry at least five days in advance. Operator registration now lasts three years and is mandatory for drones 250g or heavier or with a camera. Most of central Barcelona is off-limits for casual drone flights due to airspace restrictions and crowding. Local permits may be required for take-off and landing.
6 July 2025
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Lightning-Fast Internet Everywhere: Inside South Korea’s Blazing Broadband Empire and 6G Ambitions

Lightning-Fast Internet Everywhere: Inside South Korea’s Blazing Broadband Empire and 6G Ambitions

Nearly 89% of broadband connections in South Korea are fiber-optic, the highest global share as of 2023. SK Telecom reported over 15 million 5G subscribers by late 2023. The government targets commercial 6G by 2028, with a LEO satellite test planned for 2027. Starlink received regulatory clearance and is expected to launch service in June 2025.
6 July 2025
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This Week in Tech: Game Preservation, AI Breakthroughs, Next-Gen Devices, and the Industry’s Growing Pains / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 12:01 CET

This Week in Tech: Game Preservation, AI Breakthroughs, Next-Gen Devices, and the Industry’s Growing Pains / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 12:01 CET

The EU petition Stop Killing Games topped one million signatures after Ubisoft pulled The Crew and EA set Anthem’s shutdown for January 2026. Microsoft’s Xbox division laid off staff and closed Turn 10 Studios, moving employees to Forza Horizon. NASA confirmed interstellar object 3I/ATLAS will pass closest to the Sun in October 2025 with no threat to Earth. A new AI, MAI-DxO, showed diagnostic accuracy four times higher than human doctors.
6 July 2025
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The State of AI in 2025: Regulation, Innovation, Risks, and Societal Impact / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 12:00 CET

The State of AI in 2025: Regulation, Innovation, Risks, and Societal Impact / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 12:00 CET

The EU’s AI Act will take effect in mid-2026, imposing strict regulations on AI systems. A US bill dropped a proposed 10-year ban on state-level AI rules, highlighting regulatory disputes. The US invests about $700 billion annually in AI, China $500 billion. By 2025, 80% of judges and lawyers use AI tools, and Wimbledon replaced human line judges with automated systems.
6 July 2025
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Google AI Mode Unleashed: Inside the New AI Search Revolution

Google AI Mode Unleashed: Inside the New AI Search Revolution

Google rolled out AI Mode to all U.S. English-speaking users in May 2025 after unveiling it as an experiment in March. The feature, powered by Gemini 2.5, appears as a dedicated tab in Google Search and provides full-page AI-generated answers with citations. AI Mode supports text, voice, and image queries, maintains context, and can perform tasks like booking tickets on partner sites. Privacy controls and age restrictions apply.
6 July 2025
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Smart Homes Just Got Smarter: New Gadgets, Big Trends & Surprising Challenges in Summer 2025

Smart Homes Just Got Smarter: New Gadgets, Big Trends & Surprising Challenges in Summer 2025

Generac launched the ecobee by Generac Smart Thermostat Enhanced in June 2025, promising up to 26% heating and cooling savings and integration with its generators and solar batteries. Arlo introduced Advanced Audio Detection for Arlo Secure Plus, while Yale released the Assure Lock 2 Touch with fingerprint unlocking. Amazon began rolling out Alexa Plus, and Google integrated Google Home into over 40 million devices as Matter controllers.
6 July 2025
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XR Revolution Unleashed: June–July 2025’s Biggest Extended & Mixed Reality Breakthroughs

XR Revolution Unleashed: June–July 2025’s Biggest Extended & Mixed Reality Breakthroughs

Meta and EssilorLuxottica launched Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses on June 20, priced at $399–$499. Snap revealed Specs AR glasses at AWE 2025, with a 2026 release and $3 billion investment. Apple debuted visionOS 26 for Vision Pro at WWDC, shipping late 2025. Meta and Anduril announced a U.S. Army mixed reality project potentially worth $22 billion.
6 July 2025
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Summer Streaming Shake-Up: Global OTT Power Moves and Trends (June–July 2025)

Summer Streaming Shake-Up: Global OTT Power Moves and Trends (June–July 2025)

Warner Bros. Discovery will split into two companies by mid-2026 to address debt from its 2022 merger, CEO David Zaslav said. Netflix and TF1 struck a deal to stream TF1 live in France on Netflix from summer 2026. YouTube became the largest US streaming platform in 2025, surpassing 10% of total TV usage. India now hosts 58 OTT platforms and is Netflix’s second-largest growth market.
6 July 2025
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The State of Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Transformations, Risks, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 00:00 CET

The State of Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Transformations, Risks, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 00:00 CET

Microsoft laid off thousands in 2025 to redirect $80 billion to AI. Nvidia’s valuation hit $4 trillion as xAI announced data centers using 1 million Nvidia GPUs. Ford’s CEO warned AI could replace half of white-collar jobs. The EU’s AI Act takes effect August 2024; the US Senate voted to preserve state-level AI regulation.
6 July 2025
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Tech News Deep Dive: July 2025’s Biggest Stories and Trends / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 00:00 CET

Tech News Deep Dive: July 2025’s Biggest Stories and Trends / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 00:00 CET

Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 globally on July 9, 2025, featuring IP48 durability and user-replaceable batteries. Microsoft cut about 9,000 jobs amid an $80 billion AI push, closing Romero Games. The James Webb Space Telescope’s COSMOS-Web mapped nearly 800,000 galaxies, the largest universe map to date. Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS was observed with a 25,000km tail, only the third confirmed interstellar visitor.
6 July 2025
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Starlink Satellite Internet FAQ

Space-Age WiFi: How Starlink, HughesNet, and Viasat Are Beaming Broadband from Space

Starlink operates about 7,600 LEO satellites as of mid-2025, serving over 4 million users in 130 countries with 50–250 Mbps speeds and 20–50 ms latency. HughesNet and Viasat use GEO satellites, offering up to 100–150 Mbps but with 600 ms latency and data caps. OneWeb, now merged with Eutelsat, has 618 LEO satellites focused on enterprise. Amazon Kuiper plans beta service by 2025–2026 with 3,236 satellites.
5 July 2025
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AI Revolution: 21 Game-Changing Tools Transforming Small Businesses in 2025

AI Revolution: 21 Game-Changing Tools Transforming Small Businesses in 2025

Ninety-three percent of small business owners in 2025 report AI tools save money and increase profitability. Jasper, Canva, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Google Analytics 4, QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, and Notion AI offer AI-driven features for marketing, design, CRM, analytics, finance, and productivity, with plans ranging from free tiers to paid subscriptions starting at $10–$49 per month.
5 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Top TSX Dividend Stocks To Watch In May 2026
    May 14, 2026, 9:12 AM EDT. Canadian investors eye top TSX dividend stocks in May 2026 amid geopolitical shifts and economic changes. Notable names include Great-West Lifeco (TSX:GWO) with a 3.5% yield, backed by stable earnings and a CA$68.28 billion market cap, and Lundin Gold (TSX:LUG) with a 5.6% yield, supported by strong revenue growth from its Ecuador mining operations. High dividend coverage and consistent payouts mark these stocks as potential buffers against market volatility. Other significant dividend payers are Rogers Sugar, Power Corporation, and Firm Capital Mortgage Investment, exhibiting yields from 3.09% to 8.61%. These selections reflect investor preference for income stability amid improving labor markets and heightened geopolitical caution.

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Apple Backs Google in EU AI Fight as iPhone Rules Loom

Apple Backs Google in EU AI Fight as iPhone Rules Loom

14 May 2026
Apple warned the European Commission that proposed EU rules forcing Google’s Android to open core features to rival AI assistants could endanger privacy, security, and device performance. The Commission’s feedback period closed Wednesday, with a final decision expected by July 27. Apple argued the measures could set a precedent for its own platforms. Google also opposes the plan, calling it an “unwarranted intervention.”
Precigen Stock Jumps as Papzimeos Sales Change the Story for PGEN Investors

Precigen Stock Jumps as Papzimeos Sales Change the Story for PGEN Investors

14 May 2026
Precigen shares jumped 14.1% in early trading after first-quarter revenue reached $23.3 million, beating estimates, and net loss narrowed to $7.9 million from $54.2 million a year earlier. Papzimeos, its new RRP therapy, generated $21.6 million in net product revenue. The company ended March with $56.7 million in cash and expects current funds and Papzimeos sales to last through 2026.
POET Stock Jumps After $50 Million Lumilens AI Optics Order — The Bigger Test Comes Later

POET Stock Jumps After $50 Million Lumilens AI Optics Order — The Bigger Test Comes Later

14 May 2026
POET Technologies signed a supply and joint-development agreement with Lumilens, including a $50 million initial order for optical engines used in AI data-center networks. The companies said cumulative purchases could exceed $500 million over five years. POET shares rose 16% after the news. First engineering samples are expected in late 2026, with production targeted for 2027.
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