What is Satellite Internet and Why It Matters Satellite internet (or satellite broadband) is a form of wireless internet connectivity delivered via communications satellites orbiting the Earth ey.com. Instead of relying on terrestrial fiber-optic cables or cell towers, users connect through a satellite dish (antenna) that beams data to satellites in space, which then relay…
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Executive Summary The global smartphone industry is undergoing a pivotal transformation in 2025. After rebounding from pandemic-era slumps, worldwide smartphone shipments grew to around 1.24 billion units in 2024 iconnect007.com, marking a 6.4% annual increase and a return to growth after two years of decline. Revenues have surged past $500 billion annually, fueled by a…
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Introduction: War Sparks a New Space Race in Ukraine Russia’s full-scale invasion has dramatically accelerated Ukraine’s drive into the satellite age. Once a quiet player in space, Ukraine in 2024-2025 is treating satellites as strategic necessities rather than luxuries mod.gov.ua. Under the pressures of war, the country has launched ambitious new programs, forged international partnerships,…
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Introduction: Innovation Under Fire Despite the ongoing war and economic turmoil, Ukraine’s technology sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and innovation in 2024 and 2025. From booming startups and record investments to cutting-edge AI-driven drones on the battlefield, Ukraine has accelerated its digital transformation even as it defends itself. Major developments span telecommunications, cybersecurity, infrastructure, military…
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Mobile & Broadband Services: 5G Takes Off and Connectivity Expands Ukraine’s mobile market is charging ahead with next-gen technology even as war rages. In late 2024, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced a 5G pilot project in three cities as a “key step towards the full launch of 5G in Ukraine” by 2030 kyivindependent.com. The…
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Introduction Since 2024, Ukraine has emerged as a proving ground for modern drone warfare, with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) playing a pivotal role in both military and civilian spheres. Many observers now call the Russia-Ukraine conflict the world’s first full-scale drone war, as inexpensive drones have transformed from niche tools into some of the most…
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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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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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Lithuania has a well-developed internet ecosystem with widespread high-speed access, especially in cities. As of 2023, about 88–89% of Lithuanian households use the internet rrt.lt. The country has invested heavily in fiber-optic broadband, and nearly four-fifths of homes can get Very High Capacity Network (VHCN) connections (mostly fiber) en.wikipedia.org. Mobile broadband is also ubiquitous –…
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Commercial Space & Satellite Industry Updates Government & Space Agency Highlights Military & National Security Space Developments Space Science & Exploration Breakthroughs Space Policy & International Developments Sources: Spaceflight Now spaceflightnow.com spaceflightnow.com nasaspaceflight.com nasaspaceflight.com nasaspaceflight.com; Reuters reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com; SpaceNews spacenews.com spacepolicyonline.com spacepolicyonline.com; NASASpaceflight nasaspaceflight.com nasaspaceflight.com; Reuters/AP reuters.com apnews.com; NASA/ESA releases science.nasa.govsciencedaily.com.
