Today: 14 May 2026

Kwangmyong: Inside North Korea’s National Intranet Service

Kwangmyong: Inside North Korea’s National Intranet Service

North Korea’s Kwangmyong intranet, launched in the early 2000s, offers email and access to about 5,000 state-approved websites but is isolated from the global Internet. Public access began in 2002 with an “internet café” in Pyongyang. By 2018, 4–5 million people had mobile phones with intranet access, though home use remains rare. Censorship and surveillance are extensive, with harsh penalties for accessing foreign media.
18 June 2025
Insane Internet Speeds: The Fastest Connections on Earth and What’s Coming Next

Insane Internet Speeds: The Fastest Connections on Earth and What’s Coming Next

In April 2025, NICT and Sumitomo Electric transmitted 1.02 petabits per second over a 19-core fiber across 1,808 km. In June 2024, a Japan–UK team achieved 402 Tbps on a single standard fiber using six wavelength bands. AT&T offers dedicated internet up to 1 Tbps for enterprises. EPB in Chattanooga launched 25 Gbps service citywide in 2022.
Top 10 Tech Trends Exploding in 2025: Generative AI, Quantum Leaps, Biotech Breakthroughs & More

Top 10 Tech Trends Exploding in 2025: Generative AI, Quantum Leaps, Biotech Breakthroughs & More

Enterprise adoption of generative AI doubled to 65% in 2025, with 92% of Fortune 500 companies using OpenAI technology. IBM unveiled a 200-logical-qubit quantum machine, Starling, for 2029. Global cybersecurity spending is set to top $200 billion in 2025. About 1 billion wearable devices are in use worldwide by mid-2025.
From Atoms for Peace to the Nuclear Brink: The Shocking Timeline of Iran’s Nuclear Program (1950s–2025)

From Atoms for Peace to the Nuclear Brink: The Shocking Timeline of Iran’s Nuclear Program (1950s–2025)

Iran’s nuclear program began in 1957 with U.S. support and expanded under the Shah, then stalled after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Covert work resumed in the 1980s, with China and the A.Q. Khan network supplying technology. The 2015 JCPOA curbed enrichment, but U.S. withdrawal in 2018 led Iran to exceed limits, amassing 408.6 kg of 60% enriched uranium by May 2025. Mediation talks continue.
17 June 2025
Internet Access in Macedonia: From Fiber to the Final Frontier

Internet Access in Macedonia: From Fiber to the Final Frontier

MakTel’s fiber network passes over 270,000 households and offers up to 1 Gbps, while DSL remains available nationwide at lower speeds. By late 2024, fixed broadband subscribers in North Macedonia reached about 545,000, up 4% year on year. MakTel’s 5G covered 82% of the population by late 2023; A1 Macedonia’s 5G reached 56.6% by end-2022. Starlink launched in 2022, with its Mini kit priced at MKD 18,399.
17 June 2025
The Ultimate 2025 Satellite Phone Guide – Best Models Compared for Off-Grid Communication

The Ultimate 2025 Satellite Phone Guide – Best Models Compared for Off-Grid Communication

Iridium Extreme 9575, priced at $1,349 in January 2025, offers global coverage, GPS, and SOS via a 66-satellite LEO network. IsatPhone 2, using Inmarsat’s geostationary satellites, costs $700–$1,000 and covers 99% of the world except the poles. Thuraya and Globalstar phones serve regional markets, with the Globalstar GSP-1700 priced around $500–$600 and lacking polar or full global reach.
Jam-Proof & Unstoppable: How Fiber-Optic Drones Are Rewiring the Future of UAVs

Jam-Proof & Unstoppable: How Fiber-Optic Drones Are Rewiring the Future of UAVs

Russia used fiber-tethered kamikaze FPV drones in Ukraine in spring 2024, reaching 20–30 km ranges with jam-proof 1 Gbps links. By late 2024, Ukraine’s 3DTech Khyzhak REBOFF and Russia’s Ushkuynik Knyaz Vandal were among the first operational models. Ukraine allocated Brave1 funding to fiber drones in early 2025. The global tethered-drone market was $300 million in 2024, projected to exceed $460 million by 2033.
17 June 2025
China’s EV Revolution: From $5,000 Minis to 1,000-km Supercars – How China Is Shocking the Global Car Market

China’s EV Revolution: From $5,000 Minis to 1,000-km Supercars – How China Is Shocking the Global Car Market

China produced over 11–13 million electric cars in 2024, accounting for about 58–70% of global EV output. BYD Auto became the world’s largest EV maker, surpassing Tesla and representing a third of China’s EV sales. NIO’s ET7 sedan reached a 1,000 km range, while NIO operates more than 3,000 battery-swap stations in China and Europe. China exported nearly 5 million vehicles in 2024, leading all countries.
From Jammers to Laser Cannons: Inside the Cutting-Edge Anti-Drone Tech Defending the Skies

From Jammers to Laser Cannons: Inside the Cutting-Edge Anti-Drone Tech Defending the Skies

The NFL recorded a 20,000% surge in drone incursions at games from 2017 to 2023. Counter-drone systems now use radar, RF analyzers, optical/infrared cameras, and acoustic sensors with AI to detect and identify drones and pilots. U.S. federal agencies hold authority for drone mitigation, while state and local agencies face restrictions on jamming. The global anti-drone market is projected to grow 27.8% annually this decade.
F-22 Raptor: America’s Unmatched Stealth Air Superiority Fighter

F-22 Raptor: America’s Unmatched Stealth Air Superiority Fighter

The F-22 Raptor, a U.S. stealth fighter, entered service in 2005 with 187 built by 2012. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney F119 engines, it can supercruise above Mach 1.5 and operate above 50,000 feet. The jet carries eight internal air-to-air missiles and a 20mm cannon. In 2023, an F-22 shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon, marking its first air-to-air kill.
17 June 2025
Japan Drone Laws 2025: 10 Critical Facts You Must Know Before Flying

Japan Drone Laws 2025: 10 Critical Facts You Must Know Before Flying

Japan requires drones 100 g or heavier to be registered, display a registration ID, and use a Remote ID transmitter. MLIT/JCAB regulates registration, safety, and flight permissions, while police enforce bans near sensitive sites and can intervene for security. Flights over people or in restricted airspace need special permission. Violations can result in up to 12 months in prison or ¥500,000 fines.
17 June 2025
Space-Based 5G Backhaul: The Billion-Dollar Race to Orbit 5G (2024–2031)

Space-Based 5G Backhaul: The Billion-Dollar Race to Orbit 5G (2024–2031)

SpaceX launched over 8,000 Starlink satellites, with 4,000 active and more than 5 million subscribers by April 2025, after investing up to $30 billion. Amazon’s Project Kuiper, a $10 billion venture, had 27 satellites in orbit and must reach 1,618 by July 2026. LEO backhaul costs about $260,000 per Gbps, far less than GEO’s $2–9 million. Market demand could reach $25 billion in annual satellite backhaul revenue by 2030.
Unveiling the F-16 Fighting Falcon: The Legendary Jet’s History, Secrets, and Showdown with Modern Fighters

Unveiling the F-16 Fighting Falcon: The Legendary Jet’s History, Secrets, and Showdown with Modern Fighters

More than 4,600 F-16s have been built since 1976; about 2,084 remain in service across 25 countries as of 2025. The jet debuted in combat in 1981 with Israel and scored 44 air-to-air kills in the 1982 Bekaa Valley with no losses. Notable variants include the UAE’s Block 60 and the Block 70/72 “Viper.” Current F-16Vs cost $70–$85 million per jet, with operating costs near $26,000 per flight hour.
17 June 2025
Sukhoi Su-57: Russia’s Stealth Superfighter Unmasked – Full Specs, Costs, and Rival Showdown

Sukhoi Su-57: Russia’s Stealth Superfighter Unmasked – Full Specs, Costs, and Rival Showdown

The Sukhoi Su-57, Russia’s first fifth-generation stealth fighter, entered service in December 2020, with only a few dozen in Russian inventory as of 2024. Powered by twin AL-41F1 engines, it reaches near Mach 2.0 and carries up to 10,000 kg of weapons. The Su-57 features advanced avionics, 3D thrust-vectoring, and a single-seat cockpit. Algeria was reported as an initial export buyer in 2024.
16 June 2025
ChatGPT vs the World: Inside Today’s Top AI Language Models

ChatGPT vs the World: Inside Today’s Top AI Language Models

ChatGPT reached 100 million users in January 2023, the fastest growth for a consumer app. GPT-4 is rumored to use 1.76 trillion parameters in eight Mixture-of-Experts models. Gemini Ultra reportedly surpassed 90% on the MMLU benchmark, while LLaMA 3.1 introduced a 405-billion-parameter vision-enabled model. Mixtral 8×7B runs about six times faster than a 70B dense model with 32k token context.

Stock Market Today

  • NVIDIA Stock Rises 2.29% with Strong Technical Indicators but Volume Divergence Signals Caution
    May 13, 2026, 10:42 PM EDT. NVIDIA's stock price increased 2.29% on May 13, 2026, continuing a six-day winning streak and rising 7.92% over two weeks. Notably, the stock broke a strong short-term trend line at $223.03, suggesting further gains toward the $264.30 resistance level. Moving averages signal a buy, with the short-term trend above the long-term. However, declining volume despite rising prices may indicate a potential reversal. Support levels are identified at $213.87, $195.72, and $184.89, with sell signals triggered if these break. Technical caution is advised due to a sell signal from the 3-month MACD indicator and volume-price divergence. Market watchers should monitor NVIDIA closely for short-term shifts amid medium risk trading conditions.

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Enovix Stock Drops After Q1 Beat as Smartphone Battery Tests Stay Unfinished

Enovix Stock Drops After Q1 Beat as Smartphone Battery Tests Stay Unfinished

14 May 2026
Enovix shares dropped 12.9% to $6.35 after hours Wednesday despite beating first-quarter revenue and adjusted-loss estimates. The decline followed news that smartphone battery qualification remains unfinished, with the company passing 72 of 75 customer tests. Revenue rose 49% to $7.6 million. Enovix cited progress in defense, industrial, and smart-eyewear sales.
Lightwave Logic Stock Jumps as AI-Photonics Bet Heads for a 2027 Production Test

Lightwave Logic Stock Jumps as AI-Photonics Bet Heads for a 2027 Production Test

14 May 2026
Lightwave Logic reported Q1 revenue up 27% to $29,000 and a net loss widening to $6.3 million. Shares rose 14% after the company said it is negotiating a supply and licensing deal for high-volume production in 2027. Four Fortune 500 customers are now in Stage 3 prototyping. Cash and equivalents totaled about $100 million as of May 11.
USA Rare Earth Stock Watch: Q1 Revenue, $1.75 Billion Cash and the China Supply Crunch

USA Rare Earth Stock Watch: Q1 Revenue, $1.75 Billion Cash and the China Supply Crunch

14 May 2026
USA Rare Earth reported Q1 revenue of $5.7 million and a net loss of $67 million, ending March with $1.75 billion in cash after a $1.5 billion PIPE. The company expects to sign documents this month for $1.6 billion in U.S. Commerce Department funding. Texas awarded a $14.18 million grant for the Round Top project. USA Rare Earth agreed in April to acquire Brazil’s Serra Verde for $2.8 billion.
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