Launch Activities & Milestones The summer of 2025 saw rocket launch activity reach unprecedented levels, marked by record-breaking cadence and new milestones across the globe. SpaceX continued to push the envelope of rapid, reusable launch operations, achieving its 500th Falcon 9 mission in early July. This overnight Starlink launch not only marked Falcon 9’s 500th…
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The Space Force awarded Boeing a $2.8 billion contract for up to four Evolved Strategic SATCOM satellites, enhancing nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3). The first two satellites are due by 2031, supporting a Pentagon modernization push. Col A.J. Ashby stated, “Today’s award culminates nearly five years of industry competition and Government partnership.”
Meta is developing AI chatbots under "Project Omni" that can proactively initiate conversations with users to boost engagement. The bots, trained by Alignerr, will reference past chats and stick to safe topics. Meta says chatbots will only follow up after significant prior interaction, aiming to balance engagement with user comfort.
Apple has dialed back the Liquid Glass design in iOS 26 beta 3, reducing transparency in areas like Notifications and Apple Music. The update addresses usability and legibility concerns raised by users, but some now feel the changes go too far. Apple may continue tweaking the look before iOS 26’s public release.
AI Gets a Human Touch: How ‘Humanize AI’ Tools Are Revolutionizing InteractionComprehensive Overview of Humanize AI Tools In a world where chatbots can console us and digital avatars greet customers with a smile, artificial intelligence is rapidly gaining a human touch. So-called “Humanize AI” tools are designed to make AI behave less like cold machines and more like empat…
Global Wearable Health Tech News – June and July 2025The months of June and July 2025 have been packed with developments in wearable devices and health-sensing technology. This report compiles global news from this period, including major product launches, breakthroughs in wearable health sensors (for glucose, ECG, blood pressure, hydration, and mo…
