Introduction and Background Fiber-optic guided drones – UAVs that communicate via a physical fiber-optic cable rather than radio – have emerged as a game-changing technology in the Ukraine–Russia war. Though the concept of wire-guided munitions is not new (wire-guided anti-tank missiles like the U.S. TOW and Israel’s Spike have been in service for decades), applying…
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Skywatchers in the U.S. and southern Canada can view the International Space Station (ISS) and China's Tiangong space station within minutes of each other in the predawn sky this week. On July 5, both may be visible simultaneously. The ISS remains the brightest, largest human-made object in orbit, according to NASA.
Google's AI Overviews feature has sharply increased 'zero click' searches, with 69% of news queries ending without a site visit—up from 56% last year. News publishers face steep traffic declines, as users consume AI-generated summaries directly. Google claims AI Overviews create "new opportunities," but experts warn solutions to the crisis are scarce.
Build a Rocket Boy faces layoffs after the Mindseye game's disastrous launch. Developers, including QA, producers, and artists, are seeking new jobs amid uncertainty. The game's poor reviews and community backlash led to changes in PlayStation's refund policy. Official statements are pending, but staff report widespread impact at the Edinburgh-based studio.
Tech News Today: Foldable Phones, AI Video, Interstellar Visitors, and the End of Exclusivity / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 12:01 CETTech News Today: Foldable Phones, AI Video, Interstellar Visitors, and the End of Exclusivity The technology landscape is shifting rapidly, with breakthroughs in hardware, AI, astronomy, and the gaming industry. This week’s news cycle is dominated by Samsung’s next-gen foldables, Google’s global …
The State of Artificial Intelligence: Global Impacts, Controversies, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 12:01 CETThe State of Artificial Intelligence: Global Impacts, Controversies, and the Road Ahead Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transitioned from a niche technological field to a force reshaping every sector of society. From business and education to healthcare, law, and the arts, AI’s influence…
