It’s been a blockbuster week in the XR world, with major developments spanning consumer gadgets, industry moves, and new immersive experiences. Apple is already prepping an upgraded Vision Pro while eyeing smart glasses of its own, and TikTok-owner ByteDance is cooking up a lightweight headset to challenge Meta. Meanwhile, Amazon’s Prime Day delivered steep discounts…
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Google’s Android-ChromeOS Unification: A “Future-First” Strategy Google is officially confirming plans to merge Chrome OS into Android, aiming to consolidate its ecosystem across phones, tablets, and laptops hindustantimes.com hindustantimes.com. Android chief Sameer Samat hinted at this “ambitious move” in a recent interview, calling it “Google’s most ambitious move since Android itself” gizmodo.com. “We’re going to…
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China’s AI Ambitions and Open-Source Revolution Beijing’s Billion-Dollar AI Drive: China is pouring massive resources into AI as a matter of national strategy. A New York Times report notes that Beijing is taking an “industrial policy approach” to help its AI companies catch up to U.S. rivals intellinews.org. Indeed, China’s AI sector has grown explosively:…
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Generative AI Models and Technologies Major advances in generative AI continue to emerge. OpenAI has delayed the release of its first open-weight model – initially expected this summer – to allow for more extensive safety checks. CEO Sam Altman said they “need time to run additional safety tests and review high-risk areas,” noting that “once…
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Consumer Electronics: Foldables, Phones & Wearables Reinvented Software and Apps: Social Wars & Platform Shake-ups Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Threats, Breaches & Warnings Space and Aerospace: Launch Landmarks and Lunar Prep Renewable Energy and Green Tech: Clean Power Records & Climate Tech Internet Infrastructure and Telecommunications: Next-Gen Networks & Global Connectivity Sources: reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com…
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After a decade-long hiatus, Sony has revived its RX1R premium compact camera line with the newly announced RX1R III on July 15, 2025. This pocket-friendly camera packs a 61-megapixel full-frame sensor, advanced AI-powered autofocus, and a fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar T lens – all in a magnesium alloy body that weighs just about 1.1…
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Introduction: Pixel Watch 4 Hype and What to Expect The Google Pixel Watch 4 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated smartwatches of 2025. As Google’s fourth-generation wearable, it is expected to refine the Pixel Watch formula with subtle design tweaks, improved battery life, and the latest software innovations. While Google hasn’t…
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Introduction: The year 2025 has brought an intense battle of flagship smartphones, with Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra leading the charge against its smaller S25 siblings and fierce rivals like Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max, Google’s Pixel 9 Pro, and OnePlus 13. Each of these top-tier phones pushes the envelope in display tech, performance, battery endurance,…
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China’s navy has taken a dramatic leap in 2025, officially unveiling a stealth aircraft carrier program that could upend the balance of naval power in the Indo-Pacific. This bold initiative – combining cutting-edge carriers, stealth jets, drones, and electromagnetic catapults – is drawing both awe and anxiety across the globe. What exactly has China announced,…
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Introduction: Apple Watch Series 10 vs Other Models and Competitors Apple’s Watch Series 10 is the latest evolution of the world’s best-selling smartwatch, but how does it stack up against its predecessors (Series 8, Series 9, and SE) and the top competitors from Samsung, Google, Garmin, and Fitbit? In this comprehensive comparison, we break down…
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