El Salvador has dramatically expanded internet access over the past decade, with roughly 4.88 million people online as of early 2025 (76.9% of the population) datareportal.com. The telecom sector was privatized in 1997 to encourage competition trade.gov, resulting in robust mobile growth. Today mobile networks cover ~93% of the territory, and 92% of Salvadorans have…
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Ecuador’s internet infrastructure is a mix of fixed broadband networks, expanding mobile coverage, and a growing number of public Wi-Fi access points. Fixed broadband penetration remains relatively low – around 15% of the population had a fixed-line internet subscription as of late 2022 freedomhouse.org. This equated to roughly 2.75–2.9 million fixed broadband accounts in a…
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Introduction Internet connectivity in Brazil has grown tremendously over the past decade, transforming how Brazilians communicate, learn, and do business. Yet, beneath impressive national statistics lies a nuanced digital divide – gaps between rich and poor, urban and rural, and between well-connected regions and those still struggling for basic access. This report provides a comprehensive overview of…
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A Chinese team led by Wu Jian and Liu Chao achieved 1 Gbps data transmission from a geostationary satellite 36,000 km above Earth using a 2-watt laser, outpacing Starlink. Their AO-MDR technology ensures stable signals despite atmospheric turbulence. Wu described it as "a revolution," enabling high-speed, efficient satellite communications with minimal power.
AI models like GPT-4 can analyze text, recognize emotions, and provide basic psychological support, especially where access to specialists is limited. However, as psychiatrist Yana Ukrainska notes, "AI does not create deep emotional connections. It does not feel." AI offers unbiased, tireless assistance but lacks genuine emotional understanding.
Astronomers unveiled the MESOM mission, a satellite that will create artificial solar eclipses in space for up to 48 minutes, enabling unprecedented study of the Sun’s corona. MESOM’s proximity and advanced instruments promise breakthroughs in understanding solar dynamics, magnetic fields, and space weather—crucial for protecting Earth’s technology infrastructure.
Conversational AI and Voice Assistants – Key Developments (June–July 2025)Major Product Launches and Updates Amazon Alexa+ Rollout and Features: Amazon’s generative AI upgrade for Alexa – dubbed Alexa+ – entered broad early access by mid-2025. After a February launch event, Alexa+ was initially available to a limited group and reached over 1 million users by June theve…
EdTech Sector Developments – June & July 2025June and July 2025 have been pivotal months for educational technology (EdTech), marked by major platform launches, global partnerships, and a continued evolution in how digital tools support learning. Across K–12 schools, universities, and corporate training programs, AI-driven learning systems …
