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Stock Market 20 August 2025 - 26 August 2025

Acer Nitro Blaze 11: The Giant Handheld Gaming Beast Redefining Portable Play

Acer Nitro Blaze 11: The Giant Handheld Gaming Beast Redefining Portable Play

Acer’s Nitro Blaze 11 handheld gaming PC features a 10.95-inch 2560×1600 touchscreen, the largest on any Windows 11 handheld. It runs an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS CPU with Radeon 780M graphics and 16 GB RAM, delivering around 70 FPS at 1080p (High). Battery life is limited, with tests suggesting about two hours per charge. Launch price is $1,099, positioning it above most competitors.
26 August 2025
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite: The Budget Tablet You Won’t Want to Ignore

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite: The Budget Tablet You Won’t Want to Ignore

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite in late August 2025, featuring a 10.9-inch 90Hz LCD display, bundled S Pen, and Exynos 1380 processor. The tablet launches in early September in three colors, with European pricing starting at €399 for the base Wi-Fi model. It runs Android 15 with seven years of updates promised. Battery capacity is 8,000 mAh with 25W charging; microSD expansion is supported.
26 August 2025
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AI Stock Frenzy: Nvidia’s ‘Robot Brain’, Cloud Mega-Deals & Tesla’s Autopilot Shock (Aug 25–26, 2025 Roundup)

AI Stock Frenzy: Nvidia’s ‘Robot Brain’, Cloud Mega-Deals & Tesla’s Autopilot Shock (Aug 25–26, 2025 Roundup)

Nvidia launched the $3,499 Jetson AGX Thor developer kit on August 25, 2025, offering 7.5 times the AI compute of its Orin chip. Nvidia shares rose 1.96% to $181.48, while Cambricon Technologies in China surged 11.4% after strong earnings. Google Cloud signed a $10 billion, six-year deal with Meta for AI infrastructure. Tesla faces a $243 million Autopilot verdict and began shipping robotaxi vehicles in Austin.
26 August 2025
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FDA Shockers, Breakthrough Trials & Outbreak Alerts – Biotech & Health News Roundup (Aug 24–25, 2025)

FDA Shockers, Breakthrough Trials & Outbreak Alerts – Biotech & Health News Roundup (Aug 24–25, 2025)

The FDA approved Ionis’ Dawnzera as the first RNA-targeted preventive treatment for hereditary angioedema, after trials showed an 81% drop in attack rates. Regulators rejected PTC Therapeutics’ vatiquinone for Friedreich’s ataxia, citing insufficient efficacy data and requesting another trial. Jazz Pharmaceuticals secured approval for dordaviprone to treat rare pediatric brain tumors.
25 August 2025
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AI Stock Whiplash: Nvidia’s $4 Trillion Test, Intel’s Shocking Deal & a Global Tech Rollercoaster

AI Stock Whiplash: Nvidia’s $4 Trillion Test, Intel’s Shocking Deal & a Global Tech Rollercoaster

Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 0.7% mid-week, with the S&P 500 tech sector down about 2.5% as investors rotated out of AI-driven stocks. Nvidia, now valued at $4 trillion, faces expectations of a 48% EPS jump on $45.9 billion revenue for fiscal Q2. Options markets anticipate a 6% post-earnings swing in Nvidia shares. The U.S. will buy a 9.9% Intel stake for $8.9 billion, funded by CHIPS Act grants.
25 August 2025
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Breakthrough Cures, Billion-Dollar Bets & Health Shockers – Global Biotech & Health News Roundup (Aug 23–24, 2025)

Breakthrough Cures, Billion-Dollar Bets & Health Shockers – Global Biotech & Health News Roundup (Aug 23–24, 2025)

The FDA cleared Rocket Pharma to resume its gene therapy trial for Danon disease after a patient death halted the study in May; the trial will restart with a lower dose and without the immune-suppressing drug linked to the fatal complication. Rocket shares jumped over 30% after the decision. Early data showed Dynavax’s shingles vaccine matched GSK’s Shingrix in immune response but caused fewer side effects, sending Dynavax shares up 7%.
24 August 2025
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AI Stock Shake-Up: Tech Selloff, $10B Cloud Deal & Intel’s $9B Lifeline (Aug 23–24, 2025)

AI Stock Shake-Up: Tech Selloff, $10B Cloud Deal & Intel’s $9B Lifeline (Aug 23–24, 2025)

Nvidia became the first $4 trillion company last month after a 1,400% rally since late 2022, but shares fell over 3% this week as the Nasdaq slid more than 2%. Palantir dropped nearly 10% after recent gains, while Analog Devices rose 4% on strong AI-chip demand. Meta committed over $10 billion to Google Cloud for AI. The U.S. will invest $8.9 billion in Intel, taking a 9.9% stake at a discount.
24 August 2025
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Global Science Breakthroughs You Missed This Weekend (August 23–24, 2025)

Global Science Breakthroughs You Missed This Weekend (August 23–24, 2025)

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope identified over 300 unusually bright infrared objects that may be among the universe’s earliest galaxies; one has been spectroscopically confirmed. Researchers used a dropout technique to find high-redshift candidates. If verified, these galaxies formed earlier and are more massive than current models predict.
24 August 2025
Rugged Watch Showdown 2025: Citizen Promaster Tough vs Alpina AlpinerX Pro GPS vs Seiko Prospex Fieldmaster

Ultimate Rugged Watch Showdown 2025: Citizen Promaster Tough vs Alpina AlpinerX Pro GPS vs Luminox Navy SEAL Series

Citizen Promaster Tough uses a 41mm Super Titanium monocoque case, solar-powered Eco-Drive movement, and is rated to 200m water resistance. AlpinerX Pro GPS features a 45mm fiberglass-reinforced case, GPS, five sensors, and a rechargeable battery with about 7 days’ use. Luminox Navy SEAL Series has a 45mm Carbonox case, 200m water resistance, and tritium illumination. Prices range from $300 to $1,030.
23 August 2025
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AI Stocks Whipsaw as Tech Titans Unleash Big Moves – Aug 22–23, 2025 Roundup

AI Stocks Whipsaw as Tech Titans Unleash Big Moves – Aug 22–23, 2025 Roundup

Apple is in early talks to use Google’s Gemini AI for Siri, sending Alphabet shares up 3.7% and Apple up 1.6%. Meta signed a deal to license Midjourney’s image-generation tech for its AI products. Waymo received its first permit to test self-driving robotaxis in New York City. OpenAI is raising about $40 billion at a $500 billion valuation, with ChatGPT at 700 million weekly users.
23 August 2025
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs X-E4 vs X-S10: Which APS-C Mirrorless Camera Reigns Supreme in 2025?

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs X-E4 vs X-S10: Mid-Range Mirrorless Showdown (2025)

The Fujifilm X-S10 is the only model of the X-T30 II, X-E4, and X-S10 with 5-axis in-body stabilization and a fully articulating LCD. All three use the 26.1 MP X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor and X-Processor 4, record 4K video up to 30p, and offer similar autofocus. As of August 2025, the X-T30 II and X-E4 are largely unavailable new; the X-S10 is discontinued but common used.
22 August 2025
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AI Stock Frenzy Hits Turbulence: Tech Titans Tumble, Chip Wars Heat Up (Aug 21–22, 2025 Roundup)

AI Stock Frenzy Hits Turbulence: Tech Titans Tumble, Chip Wars Heat Up (Aug 21–22, 2025 Roundup)

Palantir Technologies dropped 17% over six days, marking the S&P 500’s steepest weekly loss. The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 tech sector each fell about 2% by Wednesday as investors trimmed tech holdings ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. Nvidia shares slipped 5% for the week. The White House confirmed talks to take a 10% government stake in Intel.
22 August 2025
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VR/AR Boom: August 2025’s Biggest Launches, Partnerships & a Premier League First

VR/AR Boom: August 2025’s Biggest Launches, Partnerships & a Premier League First

HTC launched the VIVE Eagle AI Glasses in Taiwan, weighing under 50g and priced at $520. Vuzix introduced LX1 Smart Glasses for logistics, offering a 10-hour battery and integrated scanner. DPVR announced the P1 Max enterprise VR headset with 8K decoding, shipping globally in August 2025. Samsung previewed its “Moohan” XR headset, marking a return to VR/AR with Google and Qualcomm.
21 August 2025
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Realme P4 Pro 5G Review: A 7,000mAh Battery Monster Shaking Up the Mid-Range Market

Realme P4 Pro 5G Review: A 7,000mAh Battery Monster Shaking Up the Mid-Range Market

Realme launched the P4 Pro 5G in India in August 2025, pricing it under ₹30,000 with three RAM/storage options. The phone features a 7,000 mAh battery, 80W fast charging, a 6.8-inch 144 Hz AMOLED display, and Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. It includes IP68/IP69K water resistance and a 50 MP Sony main camera with OIS. Early reviews highlight strong battery life, display brightness, and fast charging, but mention bloatware.
21 August 2025
Tech Stocks Lose $1T, Oil Spikes as Global Markets Brace for Fed – Aug 20–21, 2025 Roundup

Tech Stocks Lose $1T, Oil Spikes as Global Markets Brace for Fed – Aug 20–21, 2025 Roundup

U.S. tech stocks lost about $1 trillion in market value as the Nasdaq fell 0.7% on August 20, led by declines in Apple and Amazon. The selloff followed profit-taking after AI-driven gains and new concerns over government intervention, with the Trump administration confirming plans for a 10% federal stake in Intel. Chip and tech shares dropped further as investors feared broader state involvement.
21 August 2025
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AI Stocks Shaken by Selloff, Bold Chip Gambits & New Launches – Aug 20-21, 2025 Roundup

AI Stocks Shaken by Selloff, Bold Chip Gambits & New Launches – Aug 20-21, 2025 Roundup

The Nasdaq Composite fell 0.7% on August 20 as investors sold AI stocks following warnings from OpenAI’s Sam Altman and an MIT study showing 95% of firms see no AI returns. Palantir dropped 16% from recent highs. The White House said it is negotiating to buy a 10% stake in Intel. Nvidia is preparing a new B30A AI chip for China, with samples expected next month.
21 August 2025
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Star ‘Stripped to the Bone’, Antarctic Sea Ice Alarm, and Brain Aging Reversed – Science News Roundup (Aug 20–21, 2025)

Star ‘Stripped to the Bone’, Antarctic Sea Ice Alarm, and Brain Aging Reversed – Science News Roundup (Aug 20–21, 2025)

Astronomers reported a rare supernova, SN 2021yfj, that exposed a star’s silicon and sulfur core after shedding its outer layers, according to a study in Nature. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope discovered a new, faint inner moon at Uranus, raising the planet’s moon count to 29. NASA and IBM launched an AI model, Surya, that predicts solar flares up to two hours ahead, outperforming previous methods by 16%.
21 August 2025
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Apple iPad Mini 6 vs Xiaomi Pad SE vs Amazon Fire HD 10 – Ultimate Tablet Showdown 2025

Apple iPad Mini 6 vs Xiaomi Pad SE vs Amazon Fire HD 10 – Ultimate Tablet Showdown 2025

Apple’s iPad Mini 6, powered by the A15 Bionic chip and 4GB RAM, posts a Geekbench 5 multi-core score near 4450 and 61 FPS in 3DMark Wildlife. Xiaomi’s Pad SE uses a Snapdragon 680 with 4GB RAM and supports microSD up to 1TB, while Amazon’s Fire HD 10 (2023) runs slower on a MediaTek MT8186A with 3GB RAM. The iPad Mini 6 offers 64GB or 256GB storage, with no microSD support.
20 August 2025
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Canon EOS R50 V vs Nikon Z30 – The Ultimate 2025 Mirrorless Camera Showdown

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Canon EOS R50 V vs Nikon Z30 – The Ultimate 2025 Mirrorless Camera Showdown

Fujifilm’s X-S20 is the only model with in-body stabilization and an EVF, offering 26MP, 4K60p video, and up to 750 shots per charge. Canon’s EOS R50 V, priced around $649, omits an EVF but shoots uncropped 4K60p in 10-bit and oversamples 6K to 4K. Nikon’s Z30, launched in 2022, lacks IBIS and EVF, tops out at 4K30, and has the shortest battery life. All support USB-C charging.
20 August 2025
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