June–July 2025 saw a surge of transformative developments in extended reality (XR) and mixed reality (MR), signaling that immersive tech is rapidly moving into the mainstream. From major product unveilings and strategic partnerships to insightful market forecasts, government initiatives, and novel applications across gaming, enterprise, healthcare, education and more, the XR landscape is evolving at…
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Radar satellite data confirms that six Iranian missiles struck Israeli bases, including intelligence and logistics centers, despite Israeli censorship. The Telegraph reports that analysis shows more Iranian missiles penetrated air defenses than previously disclosed. A senior Iranian official stated: “The main goal of firing drones is to keep their systems busy... they still cause confusion.”
A new study in Science Advances finds that 13.5–40% of biomedical article abstracts may be AI-generated, suggesting up to 200,000 papers yearly involve large language models (LLMs). Researchers warn this could have an "unprecedented impact on scientific writing in biomedical research, surpassing the effect of major world events such as the COVID pandemic."
Microsoft announces massive layoffs affecting its gaming division, leading to the closure of studios like The Initiative and projects such as the Perfect Dark reboot, Forza Motorsport, and Everwild. Even successful franchises like Call of Duty face staff cuts, highlighting significant restructuring in the company's gaming operations.
Lightning-Fast Internet Everywhere: Inside South Korea’s Blazing Broadband Empire and 6G AmbitionsSouth Korea is often hailed as a broadband utopia – and for good reason. Nearly 100% of Korean households have internet access, connecting some 97% of the population online blog.apnic.net en.wikipedia.org. Users enjoy lightning-fast speeds on both fixed fiber networks and mobile 5G, making South …
This Week in Tech: Game Preservation, AI Breakthroughs, Next-Gen Devices, and the Industry’s Growing Pains / Updated: 2025, July 6th, 12:01 CETThis Week in Tech: Game Preservation, AI Breakthroughs, Next-Gen Devices, and the Industry’s Growing Pains The first week of July 2025 has been a microcosm of the tech world’s contradictions: dazzling innovation, consumer-friendly deals, existential industry debates, and the persistent tension be…
