Broadband Infrastructure: DSL, Cable, and Fiber High Nationwide Coverage: The Netherlands enjoys nearly universal fixed broadband availability, with 99.3% of households able to get a fixed internet connection as of 2022 point-topic.com. Historically, Dutch broadband has relied on two main infrastructures – telephone lines (DSL) and cable TV networks – and in recent years a…
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The MTG-S1 satellite was launched by ESA and partners to provide early warnings of storms and air pollution over Europe and North Africa. Equipped with hyperspectral instruments, it delivers detailed 3D atmospheric data. ESA’s Simonetta Cheli states: “These two groundbreaking missions will change how we forecast severe weather and air quality over Europe.”
Microsoft laid off 9,000 employees, mainly from Xbox. Executive Matt Turnbull controversially advised affected staff to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot for job hunting, resume analysis, and LinkedIn posts. He stated, "Je m'en voudrais de ne pas essayer d'offrir le meilleur conseil compte tenu des circonstances." The advice drew criticism and was deleted.
Earth’s unexpectedly faster rotation could soon result in the shortest day ever recorded, shortening by up to 1.51 milliseconds. This subtle change can disrupt technology reliant on precise timekeeping, including GPS and communication networks, as scientists investigate the causes behind Earth’s accelerating spin and monitor its impact using atomic clocks.
Tech News Today: Foldable Phones, AI Video, Interstellar Visitors, and the End of Exclusivity / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 12:01 CETTech News Today: Foldable Phones, AI Video, Interstellar Visitors, and the End of Exclusivity The technology landscape is shifting rapidly, with breakthroughs in hardware, AI, astronomy, and the gaming industry. This week’s news cycle is dominated by Samsung’s next-gen foldables, Google’s global …
The State of Artificial Intelligence: Global Impacts, Controversies, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 12:01 CETThe State of Artificial Intelligence: Global Impacts, Controversies, and the Road Ahead Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transitioned from a niche technological field to a force reshaping every sector of society. From business and education to healthcare, law, and the arts, AI’s influence…
