SummaryOn the night of 27 June 2025, Earth will slice through the tenuous dust trail of comet 7P/Pons‑Winnecke, producing the unpredictable June Bootids meteor shower. Although the shower usually sputters along at only one or two meteors an hour, past eruptions (1916, 1921, 1927 and 1998) have surprised observers with dazzling outbursts exceeding 100 meteors an hour. This year’s peak arrives just two days…
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Earth reaches aphelion, its farthest point from the Sun, every July—about 3 million miles farther than at perihelion. Despite this, summer heat peaks in the Northern Hemisphere due to Earth's 23.5-degree axial tilt, not distance. This tilt causes longer days and more direct sunlight, making the distance's effect on temperature minor compared to seasonal sunlight angles.
Google's AI technology breathes new life into the Harley-Davidson museum archive. Using the Veo video model, historical photos are animated, while Gemini provides audio narration and commentary, enhancing cultural discovery. The project, Moving Archives × Harley Davidson, is accessible via the Google Arts & Culture website and app.
A controversial Ubisoft EULA clause requiring users to delete games after license termination sparked backlash. However, similar terms exist in other studios’ agreements, like Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3. While common, enforcement is rare, and EU regulators may soon ban such requirements. Ubisoft faces extra criticism due to its recent reputation issues.
Tech News Weekly: Interstellar Visitors, AI Booms, Gaming Upheaval, and the Future of Devices / Updated: 2025, July 5th, 12:00 CETTech News Weekly: Interstellar Visitors, AI Booms, Gaming Upheaval, and the Future of Devices The first week of July 2025 has delivered a whirlwind of technological breakthroughs, cosmic discoveries, and seismic shifts in the gaming and consumer electronics industries. From the arrival of a rare …
The State of Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Opportunities, Challenges, and Global Shifts / Updated: 2025, July 5th, 12:00 CETThe State of Artificial Intelligence in 2025: Opportunities, Challenges, and Global Shifts Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s the defining force of our era, reshaping industries, economies, and societies worldwide. From the boardrooms of Silicon Valley to cl…
