Drones have gone from futuristic gadgets to everyday tools – and governments worldwide are scrambling to keep up. In 2025, drone pilots face a patchwork of laws and regulations that can vary dramatically from one country (or even city) to another. Fly a drone in the wrong place without the right paperwork, and you could…
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A simulation by Zack D Films demonstrates the disastrous consequences if Earth stopped spinning: "If the Earth suddenly stopped spinning, you’d instantly be thrown east at over a thousand miles an hour." The event would cause massive winds, tsunamis, and collapse of the magnetic field, leading to total extinction.
Researchers at the University of Cádiz developed 'Redibagg', a method that accelerates AI model training by up to 70% using fewer data without losing accuracy. Coauthor Juan Francisco Cabrera notes its "versatility and robustness" across diverse data types. The tool is easy to implement with Python and Scikit-learn, aiding adoption in AI workflows.
Modern graphics cards remain difficult to find at MSRP, with most selling at a 12–57% markup—notably the GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080. A Gamers Nexus analysis of US retailers found only 56 out of 420 listings at MSRP. The average markup is 28%, and this trend is seen globally, making GPU purchases costlier than expected.
Global Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV) Developments – June & July 2025Major Industry Announcements (June–July 2025) Waymo’s Expansion and Tesla’s Trials: Alphabet’s Waymo continued to scale up its robotaxi operations. In mid-June, Waymo applied for a New York City permit to begin autonomous car tests (with safety drivers initially) – marking NYC’s first AV pilot if…
Global Drone and UAS Industry Roundup (June – July 2025)The early summer of 2025 saw rapid developments in the drone and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) sector. Global military demand for drones surged with record contracts and new production partnerships, while commercial drone services expanded into food delivery, agriculture, and logistics. Regulator…
