France has made remarkable progress in expanding internet access nationwide through a diverse mix of technologies – from widespread fiber-optic broadband in cities to satellite links reaching remote hamlets. Today, the vast majority of French households can access high-speed internet. Fiber-optic (FTTH) networks have rapidly rolled out across urban and rural areas, replacing legacy DSL…
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A fireball meteor was recently seen exploding in daylight over Georgia—a rare event since sunlight usually outshines meteors. According to AMS expert Hankey, "Daytime fireballs are rarer to see because the sun outshines the meteor in most cases. Only the largest objects will be seen, and there are fewer of these."
AI agents are rapidly moving from hype to practical deployment in business workflows. These systems, powered by large language models like GPT-4o and Gemini 2.5 Pro, automate tasks such as meetings, emails, and data analysis. Major players include Google Gemini Agents, Amelia, and tools from OpenAI and IBM watsonx.ai. AI agents are not fully autonomous but excel at understanding context and integrating with enterprise tools. As one expert notes, "Agentic AI refers to the capability... an AI agent is how that capability shows up in practice." Despite some security concerns, agentic AI is becoming essential for operational efficiency across industries.
Taiwan’s Internet Access – Fiber Power, 5G Expansion, and Satellite HorizonsOverview of Taiwan’s Internet Infrastructure Taiwan boasts a highly developed internet infrastructure anchored by extensive fiber-optic networks and robust mobile coverage. Fixed broadband is ubiquitous in urban areas and well-penetrated in rural regions, with fiber (FTTx) as the dominant technol…
E-Commerce Marketplace & Infrastructure Report (June–July 2025)Global Marketplace Highlights (B2C & B2B) Innovations in E-Commerce Infrastructure & Technology Leading e-commerce companies made significant infrastructure and tech upgrades in mid-2025 to improve performance and scalability: Payments and Fintech Updates in E-Commerce The intersection of…
Nebula Awards 1965–2025: History, Winners, Categories, and Latest NewsIntroduction The Nebula Awards are among the most prestigious honors in science fiction and fantasy literature – often described as “the most important of the American science fiction awards” and the SFF equivalent of the Emmys en.wikipedia.org. Established in 1965 by the Science Fiction and Fant…
