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Global Events News 24 June 2025 - 27 September 2025

Global Space News Roundup (Sept 26–27, 2025)

Global Space News Roundup (Sept 26–27, 2025)

Summary: Record Launch Cadence for Starlink and Kuiper Constellations SpaceX’s launch blitz: SpaceX achieved an unprecedented launch cadence, flying three Falcon 9 missions in under 41 hours through Sept. 25–26 spaceflightnow.com. These included two Starlink batches (28 satellites from Florida and 24 from California) and NASA’s solar observatory mission (IMAP) to deep space. The Sept. 26 Vandenberg launch marked SpaceX’s 123rd Falcon 9 flight of 2025 and the 15th just in September, putting the company on pace to smash its previous annual launch record space.com. With these missions, SpaceX surpassed 8,400 Starlink satellites in orbit, with about 8,500 active Starlink craft now
27 September 2025
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AI’s 48-Hour Frenzy: Billion-Dollar Deals, Breakthroughs and Global Showdowns (Sept 10–11, 2025)

AI’s 48-Hour Frenzy: Billion-Dollar Deals, Breakthroughs and Global Showdowns (Sept 10–11, 2025)

Corporate & Tech Industry Updates OpenAI’s Historic Cloud Deal with Oracle: OpenAI and Oracle have reportedly inked a $300 billion cloud computing deal, securing massive computing power for OpenAI over the next five years techcrunch.com. If confirmed, it ranks among the largest cloud contracts ever. Oracle declined comment and OpenAI hasn’t confirmed it, but the sheer scale sent shockwaves through the industry. Oracle’s stock skyrocketed 36% in one day – its biggest jump since 1992 – lifting its valuation close to $1 trillion reuters.com. This Oracle mania” ignited an AI-fueled rally in Asian tech markets from Tokyo to Taipei reuters.com reuters.com, reflecting
11 September 2025
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Chip Crackdowns, Crypto Surprises, and Global Tech Shocks – Tech News Roundup (Aug 31–Sept 1, 2025)

Chip Crackdowns, Crypto Surprises, and Global Tech Shocks – Tech News Roundup (Aug 31–Sept 1, 2025)

Key Facts Consumer Technology (Hardware, Software & Gadgets) wired.com wired.comMeta’s latest bet on wearable tech is paying off unexpectedly. Smart Glasses Resurgence: The social media giant’s Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses – built with eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica – have become a surprise hit, selling over 2 million units since their late-2023 debut wired.com. Sales tripled in Q2 2025 alone, contributing to a 22% surge in Meta’s revenue wired.com. The device, which discreetly pairs a camera and audio in stylish frames, suggests growing consumer appetite for ambient” gadgets beyond the smartphone. The real interface of the future is what’s sitting on your nose,”
1 September 2025
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AI Breakthroughs, Backlash & Big Moves – Global Roundup (Aug 23–24, 2025)

AI Breakthroughs, Backlash & Big Moves – Global Roundup (Aug 23–24, 2025)

OpenAI used a specialized GPT-4 variant to design enhanced Yamanaka factor” proteins for cell rejuvenation, achieving a 50× increase in stem-cell marker expression in lab tests. Adobe launched Acrobat Studio, an AI-powered PDF platform with the new PDF Spaces feature that lets users upload up to 100 documents and chat with AI tutors who summarize content and generate insights. Nvidia announced a GeForce NOW upgrade to the Blackwell (RTX 5080) GPU architecture, enabling 5K streaming at 120 fps and up to 360 fps at 1080p with AI-powered DLSS 4 upscaling and sub-30 ms latency. NASA and IBM unveiled Surya, an
24 August 2025
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Techquake Weekend: Tariffs, Rocket Failures & a 1,000-Mile EV – Global Tech News Roundup (Aug 15–16, 2025)

Techquake Weekend: Tariffs, Rocket Failures & a 1,000-Mile EV – Global Tech News Roundup (Aug 15–16, 2025)

Consumer Technology Enterprise IT & Software Telecommunications Cybersecurity Automotive Technology Space Technology Semiconductors & Hardware Fintech & Crypto Biotechnology & Health Tech Robotics & Tech Culture Sources: Reuters, TechCrunch, FDA, FierceBiotech, company press releases, and other reputable outlets as cited above techcrunch.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com. This report covers major tech developments around the world from August 15–16, 2025, spanning consumer gadgets, enterprise IT, telecom, cybersecurity, automotive, space, semiconductor policy, fintech, biotech, and more – everything except AI.
16 August 2025
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Global Tech Shockwave: Weekend Roundup (August 9–10, 2025)

Global Tech Shockwave: Weekend Roundup (August 9–10, 2025)

Apple’s Next iPhone May Come with a Higher Price Tag Trump Targets Intel’s CEO, Raising Chip Industry Jitters Trump Family’s Crypto Venture Seeks $1.5 Billion Windfall Google Hack Exposes Millions of Business Contacts in Salesforce Breach University Cyberattack Affects 870,000 People’s Data Space Triumph: Astronauts Splash Down off California Coast Drone Giant DJI Debuts Robot Vacuum with Drone-Level Smarts Sources: The information in this report is drawn from Reuters, Bloomberg, Associated Press, MacRumors, Security Boulevard, CyberSecurity News, and other reliable outlets as cited above reuters.com abcnews.go.com. All quotes and data points are referenced to their original reporting for verification. This comprehensive
10 August 2025
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Tech Turmoil: Courts Hacked, Space IPO Soars & Tech Titans Tussle – Global Roundup (Aug 7–8, 2025)

Tech Turmoil: Courts Hacked, Space IPO Soars & Tech Titans Tussle – Global Roundup (Aug 7–8, 2025)

Sony raised its full-year profit forecast to ¥1.33 trillion (~$9 billion) and cut tariff impact to ¥70 billion from ¥100 billion. Sony’s PlayStation division first-quarter PS5 sales rose to 2.5 million units, up 4%. SMIC’s Q2 revenue rose 16% to $2.2 billion, with net profit down 19% to $132.5 million, as contingency plans and strong domestic demand kept capacity near full through October. Trump demanded Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan resign over alleged ties to Chinese firms, sending Intel shares down about 3%; Intel is backed by roughly $8 billion in CHIPS Act subsidies. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
8 August 2025
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Starlink Doubleheader, NASA Upheaval & Space Race Showdowns – Global Space News Roundup (July 26–27, 2025)

Starlink Doubleheader, NASA Upheaval & Space Race Showdowns – Global Space News Roundup (July 26–27, 2025)

SpaceX launched back-to-back Falcon 9 missions for Starlink within 24 hours: on July 26 at 5:01 a.m. EDT from Cape Canaveral with 28 Starlink satellites and on July 27 at 12:31 a.m. EDT from Vandenberg with 24 Starlinks, with first-stage boosters landing on droneships on their 22nd and 19th flights respectively and the company pushing its 2025 launch total to 95 flights and the Starlink fleet above 8,000 satellites. Europe’s Vega-C VV27 launched July 25 at 10:03 p.m. ET from Kourou carrying five Earth-observation satellites including MicroCarb (180 kg, 1 ppm CO2 accuracy) and four CO3D satellites built by Airbus
27 July 2025
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AI Revolution Unleashed: GPT-5, Global Showdowns, and Tech Turmoil (July 24–25, 2025)

AI Revolution Unleashed: GPT-5, Global Showdowns, and Tech Turmoil (July 24–25, 2025)

OpenAI plans to release GPT-5 as early as August 2025, merging multiple specialized o-series” models into a single versatile AI that can utilize all available tools. Ash, Slingshot AI’s therapy-focused AI, launched publicly after 18 months in beta with $93 million in funding and clinical advisers including a former NIMH director. Unitree Robotics unveiled the bipedal humanoid robot R1 priced at ¥39,900 (~$5,600), weighing 25 kg, and equipped with a multimodal LLM for vision and speech. The Trump AI Action Plan, a 28-page blueprint with about 90 recommendations and three executive orders, aims to roll back environmental constraints and expand
25 July 2025
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Starlink Goes Dark-Busting in Iran: How Elon Musk’s Satellite Beams Shattered Tehran’s Internet Blackout and Triggered a Global Free-Speech Showdown

Starlink Goes Dark-Busting in Iran: How Elon Musk’s Satellite Beams Shattered Tehran’s Internet Blackout and Triggered a Global Free-Speech Showdown

On 13–14 June 2025 Israeli strikes hit Iranian nuclear and missile sites, driving Iran’s internet speeds below 15% of normal per NetBlocks, and within about 24 hours SpaceX activated Starlink in Iran with Elon Musk posting “The beams are on.” Starlink operates 6,300-plus satellites at roughly 550 km altitude, making Iran unable to sever fiber backhaul or submarine cables to block the service. An estimated 20,000 dishes were already scattered across Iran before the crisis due to underground smuggling networks. Recent direct-to-device tests let ordinary phones send SOS messages through Starlink even without a dish. Iranian state media warned citizens
24 June 2025
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