Overview: Apple’s 2025 iPhone 17 Lineup Apple’s next iPhone lineup is shaping up to be one of its most significant in years. Four models are expected in late 2025: the iPhone 17 (standard), a new ultra-thin iPhone 17 “Air”, the iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max macrumors.com macrumors.com. Notably, Apple is reportedly dropping…
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Microsoft Halts China-Based Support Amid Pentagon Cloud Uproar Microsoft is restructuring its U.S. military cloud support after revelations it had been using engineers in China on Pentagon projects reuters.com. A ProPublica report prompted U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to order a review of all cloud contracts. Microsoft’s Frank Shaw said the company changed its processes…
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Major Corporate AI Announcements and Product Releases AI Agents Go Mainstream: OpenAI and Amazon set the tone with new autonomous AI “agent” offerings. OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT “Agent”, a mode that lets its chatbot take actions on the user’s behalf – from finding restaurant reservations to compiling documents or shopping online ts2.tech. Unlike a passive…
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A Smarter, Healthier Wearable Landscape Smartwatches and fitness trackers have never been more advanced or popular. In 2025, wearables from Apple, Samsung, Google, Fitbit, Garmin, Huawei, Amazfit, Xiaomi and others are packed with sleek designs, vibrant displays, and an array of health sensors (heart rate, ECG, SpO₂, sleep, even skin temperature). These devices double as…
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Introduction The next generation of televisions and streaming devices is here – and it’s a bonanza of new display tech, smarter platforms, and powerful streaming boxes. If you’re shopping for a TV or media player in 2025 or 2026, you’ll encounter cutting-edge OLED and Mini-LED screens, the first “consumer” MicroLED behemoths, and revamped smart TV…
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Smartphone and Feature Phone Comparison for 2025 and 2026 Smartphones in 2025 span an incredible spectrum – from ultra-premium flagships costing over $1,000 to basic feature phones under $50 that still sell by the millions in emerging markets. Never has the competition been stiffer or more diverse. Top-of-the-line devices from Apple, Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, OnePlus…
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Latest and Upcoming Laptops, Ultrabooks, and 2-in-1 Devices (2025–2026) The laptop market in 2025 is brimming with innovation. From ultraportable ultrabooks to powerful creative workstations and versatile 2-in-1 convertibles, there’s a device for every need and budget. New models in 2025 have pushed performance and efficiency to new heights thanks to Apple’s M-series chips and…
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The Vatican City State, though the world’s smallest country, boasts a modern telecommunications system. It controls its own top-level internet domain .va and nearly all of its roughly 800 residents have internet access, with cellular phones widely used in daily life mesacc.edu. Over the past few decades, the Vatican has steadily embraced digital connectivity –…
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Major Corporate AI Announcements and Product Releases OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent was unveiled, introducing a personal AI assistant mode within ChatGPT. OpenAI launched ChatGPT “Agent” on July 17, adding powerful new “agentic” capabilities to its popular chatbot reuters.com inkl.com. Unlike a traditional chatbot that only generates text, the agent can take actions on behalf of users…
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Tech news on July 17 and 18, 2025 saw breakthroughs and surprises across consumer gadgets, industry deals, financial results, regulatory moves, and even outer space. Below we break down the major developments in consumer technology, enterprise & industry, markets, regulation, and infrastructure/space tech – complete with expert quotes and sources. Consumer Tech: Gadgets, Apps &…
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