Introduction Drones have rapidly evolved from niche gadgets into essential tools across military, commercial, industrial, and consumer realms. The global drones and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) market is entering a phase of explosive growth, projected to roughly double in size over the next five years mordorintelligence.com. Widespread adoption in industries from agriculture to logistics, coupled…
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Introduction and Market Overview The global satellite and space industry is experiencing skyrocketing growth, evolving into a cornerstone of the world economy. In 2024, the space economy – encompassing everything from satellite manufacturing and launches to services like communications and navigation – is valued at roughly $550–600 billion, nearly double its size a decade ago…
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Executive Summary The global smartphone industry is undergoing a pivotal transformation in 2025. After rebounding from pandemic-era slumps, worldwide smartphone shipments grew to around 1.24 billion units in 2024 iconnect007.com, marking a 6.4% annual increase and a return to growth after two years of decline. Revenues have surged past $500 billion annually, fueled by a…
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Introduction: Innovation Under Fire Despite the ongoing war and economic turmoil, Ukraine’s technology sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and innovation in 2024 and 2025. From booming startups and record investments to cutting-edge AI-driven drones on the battlefield, Ukraine has accelerated its digital transformation even as it defends itself. Major developments span telecommunications, cybersecurity, infrastructure, military…
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Mobile & Broadband Services: 5G Takes Off and Connectivity Expands Ukraine’s mobile market is charging ahead with next-gen technology even as war rages. In late 2024, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced a 5G pilot project in three cities as a “key step towards the full launch of 5G in Ukraine” by 2030 kyivindependent.com. The…
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Introduction Since 2024, Ukraine has emerged as a proving ground for modern drone warfare, with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) playing a pivotal role in both military and civilian spheres. Many observers now call the Russia-Ukraine conflict the world’s first full-scale drone war, as inexpensive drones have transformed from niche tools into some of the most…
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Introduction: A New Era of Drone Technology In the forests of eastern Ukraine, thin glinting strands now drape from treetops – the telltale webs of fiber-optic drone cables scattered across the battlefield businessinsider.com. These fiber-optic drones represent a breakthrough in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, enabling operators to pilot drones via a wired fiber-optic tether…
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It’s been a blockbuster week in the XR world, with major developments spanning consumer gadgets, industry moves, and new immersive experiences. Apple is already prepping an upgraded Vision Pro while eyeing smart glasses of its own, and TikTok-owner ByteDance is cooking up a lightweight headset to challenge Meta. Meanwhile, Amazon’s Prime Day delivered steep discounts…
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Generative AI Models and Technologies Major advances in generative AI continue to emerge. OpenAI has delayed the release of its first open-weight model – initially expected this summer – to allow for more extensive safety checks. CEO Sam Altman said they “need time to run additional safety tests and review high-risk areas,” noting that “once…
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Consumer Electronics: Foldables, Phones & Wearables Reinvented Software and Apps: Social Wars & Platform Shake-ups Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Threats, Breaches & Warnings Space and Aerospace: Launch Landmarks and Lunar Prep Renewable Energy and Green Tech: Clean Power Records & Climate Tech Internet Infrastructure and Telecommunications: Next-Gen Networks & Global Connectivity Sources: reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com…
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