Key take‑aways In the early hours of 5 July 2025 (09:07 UT), amateur astronomer Mario Rana recorded a brief, white flare on Saturn’s western limb. Within hours, the Planetary Virtual Observatory & Laboratory (PVOL) issued an international “all‑points bulletin,” asking observers to scour their own images for corroboration. So far, no second detection has surfaced, but a growing body of data and expert…
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Apple is weighing a dramatic shift away from its “build-everything-in-house” doctrine by licensing large-language models (LLMs) from Anthropic and OpenAI to power a rebuilt Siri—an about-face that underscores both the urgency of Apple’s AI catch-up plan and the scale of its recent missteps. Bloomberg first broke the story, and follow-on reports reveal protracted delays to…
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A surprisingly busy 24 hours of seismic activity saw a M 5.7–5.8 quake off the Dominican Republic that rattled Puerto Rico, a M 6.3–6.5 event east of the Philippine archipelago that was felt as far as Thailand and Myanmar, and a widely‑felt but harmless M 2.7 jolt under Los Angeles. Dozens of smaller shocks—most notably in Chile, Papua New Guinea and Nevada—rounded…
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A shallow, 2.7‑magnitude earthquake jolted Sherman Oaks at lunchtime on 24 June 2025, startling thousands of Angelenos and instantly reigniting the perennial question: Are we ready for the Big One? Drawing on U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) data, real‑time local reporting, and commentary from leading seismologists, this deep dive unpacks what actually happened beneath the Valley floor, what scientists know (and…
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SummaryMultiple independent leaks now converge on an early‑September 2025 unveiling for Apple’s four‑device iPhone 17 line‑up, with retail availability likely beginning 10–12 days later. Forbes, MacRumors, TechRadar, Bloomberg and 9to5Mac reporting paint a picture of an aggressive redesign cycle: a brand‑new “iPhone 17 Air” replacing the Plus model, ProMotion displays and Wi‑Fi 7 across the range, 12 GB RAM in every high‑end…
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Russia introduced the 'Breeze' maritime drone with the RS-30M satellite terminal as a national alternative to Starlink. However, it relies on outdated geostationary satellite tech, resulting in high latency and low bandwidth. Experts note: "RS-30M reflects a technological regression," making it less suitable for modern military applications compared to Starlink-equipped systems.
Artificial intelligence now outperforms many software developers, with large language models achieving over 80% on SWE-bench, up from 1-2% in early 2024, according to AI expert Petar Petrov. Petrov describes AI as "like a living organism" and highlights its rapid evolution and transformative impact on software creation and industry speed.
Rockstar Games may be preparing remasters of Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA 4 for PS5 and Xbox Series X. Clues on Rockstar’s support site, such as options for online migration and new platform listings, have sparked speculation, though nothing is officially confirmed yet.
Everything Coming in 2025–2026: The Future of Tech Is Finally HereUpcoming Tech Products in 2025 and 2026 Tech enthusiasts, buckle up – 2025 and 2026 are poised to deliver a wave of cutting-edge products and breakthroughs across every sector. From next-gen consumer gadgets and smarter homes to AI-powered enterprise hardware, electric vehicles reshaping transpor…
Space Race 2.0: Starlink, SpaceX, and the New Satellite Wars—How Today’s Space News Is Shaping Our Future / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 12:02 CETThe New Golden Age of Space: Streaming, Satellites, and Superpowers The 2020s are rapidly becoming a new golden age for space exploration and technology. From the democratization of space access through streaming platforms to the militarization of orbits and the rise of eco-friendly satellites, t…
