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Technology News 2 August 2025 - 5 August 2025

Solar Tech Showdown 2025: N-Type TOPCon vs HJT vs Perovskite Tandem – Which Will Power the Future?

Solar Tech Showdown 2025: N-Type TOPCon vs HJT vs Perovskite Tandem – Which Will Power the Future?

As of mid-2025, commercial N-type TOPCon cells reach about 23–24% efficiency, with best mass-produced TOPCon modules at 23.8% and JinkoSolar reporting 26.4% cell efficiency in tests. Heterojunction (HJT) solar cells regularly reach 25%+ efficiency in production, with Longi reporting a 27.3% lab cell efficiency. Perovskite–silicon tandem cells have surpassed 33% efficiency in labs (Longi 33.9%, KAUST 33.7%), and Oxford PV has a 72-cell tandem module at 24.5%. TOPCon modules typically retain about 87–90% of their power after 25–30 years, with a 3-year desert test showing just 0.14% degradation. HJT modules are generally stable, but a desert field study found HJT
5 August 2025
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AI Titans Clash: Snapdragon X Elite vs Apple M4 vs Exynos 2500 – Which Chip Leads the AI Revolution?

AI Titans Clash: Snapdragon X Elite vs Apple M4 vs Exynos 2500 – Which Chip Leads the AI Revolution?

Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (Oryon) is built on a 4 nm process, houses 12 high‑performance Oryon cores up to 4.3 GHz, an Adreno GPU around 4.6 TFLOPs, and a Hexagon NPU up to 45 TOPS with dual micro NPUs in an always‑on sensing hub. The X Elite includes dual micro NPUs in an always‑on Sensing Hub to handle ambient AI tasks alongside the main NPU. Apple M4 uses a 3 nm (second‑gen TSMC N3E) process, with 10 CPU cores (4 performance + 6 efficiency) up to about 4.4 GHz and a 10‑core GPU featuring hardware ray tracing and mesh shading.
5 August 2025
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Fitbit Charge 6 vs Garmin Vivoactive 6 vs Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro – 2025’s Ultimate Fitness Wearable Showdown

Fitbit Charge 6 vs Garmin Vivoactive 6 vs Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro – 2025’s Ultimate Fitness Wearable Showdown

The Fitbit Charge 6 includes on-wrist ECG and EDA sensors for stress, plus SpO₂ sleep tracking and a 50m water resistance aluminum body. The Garmin Vivoactive 6 is a round 42mm smartwatch with an aluminum bezel, 10.9mm thickness, two side buttons, 5 ATM water resistance, and 80+ sports modes. The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro weighs about 22–30 g and uses a large 1.74-inch AMOLED screen with a 60 Hz refresh rate and up to 1500 nits peak brightness for the display. Display specs include the Charge 6’s 1.04-inch AMOLED, the Vivoactive 6’s 1.2-inch round AMOLED, and the Band 10
5 August 2025
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Global Tech Roundup: Musk’s $29 B Windfall, Security Scares & Satellite Shakeups (Aug 4–5, 2025)

Global Tech Roundup: Musk’s $29 B Windfall, Security Scares & Satellite Shakeups (Aug 4–5, 2025)

Spotify raised its Premium Individual plan price to €11.99 from €10.99 across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, effective September, and shares jumped almost 8% on the news. Nintendo offered a late-July Switch 2 showcase, signaling more simultaneous third-party launches and no official release date yet. Figma debuted on July 31 with a $68 billion valuation, but by August 4 its stock was about 23% below the post-IPO peak and its market cap hovered near $60 billion, roughly three times Adobe’s 2023 offer. Microsoft briefly crossed a $4 trillion market capitalization on August 1, 2025, up nearly
5 August 2025
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Drone Laws in the Maldives (2025 Update)

Drone Laws in the Maldives (2025 Update)

Drone use in the Maldives is allowed only on a case-by-case basis under strict regulations, with no casual recreational flights. The maximum permitted altitude is 120 meters (about 400 feet) and drones must yield to manned aircraft, with night flying prohibited. There is no mandatory local drone pilot license for hobbyists, and no mandatory insurance, though foreign visitors may be asked to show proof of competency. Tourists must obtain MNDF security clearance via the oneGov portal (using the eFaas system) before applying for an MCAA flight permit, providing drone specs, exact flight coordinates, dates, and passport copies; processing can take
4 August 2025
Ultimate Showdown: Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 vs Razer Viper V4 Pro vs Finalmouse Ultralight X – Which Gaming Mouse Reigns Supreme in 2025?

Ultimate Showdown: Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 vs Razer Viper V4 Pro vs Finalmouse Ultralight X – Which Gaming Mouse Reigns Supreme in 2025?

The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 weighs around 60 grams and keeps the original ambidextrous shape, while adding USB-C charging and a refined PTFE foot design. Razer’s Viper V4 Pro is expected to maintain the V3 Pro’s ~54-gram weight and right-handed symmetric shape with minor refinements. Finalmouse Ultralight X uses a carbon fiber composite chassis with honeycomb cutouts and can weigh as low as 31 grams in the Small size, though the shell can feel flexible under pressure. The G Pro X Superlight 2 uses the HERO 2 sensor, officially up to 25,000 DPI and up to around 44,000
4 August 2025
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Apple TV 8K vs. NVIDIA Shield Pro vs. Fire TV Cube Gen 4: 2025’s Ultimate Streaming Box Showdown

Apple TV 8K vs. NVIDIA Shield Pro vs. Fire TV Cube Gen 4: 2025’s Ultimate Streaming Box Showdown

<li Apple plans to launch a 2025 Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen), potentially marketed as Apple TV 8K, powered by an A17 Pro or A18 with a 6-core GPU and hardware AV1 decoding, 64GB+ storage, at least 8GB RAM, HDMI 2.1, and possible 8K output. <li The NVIDIA Shield TV Pro (2019) remains a strong performer in 2025 with 3 GB RAM, 16 GB storage, a Tegra X1+ CPU, ongoing updates (Shield Experience 9.2 in February 2025), and no confirmed new model as of August 2025. <li The Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen, 2022) features HDMI 2.1 in/out with ARC
4 August 2025
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Don’t Fly Your Drone in Oslo Until You Read This: 2025 Guide to Norway’s Drone Laws

Don’t Fly Your Drone in Oslo Until You Read This: 2025 Guide to Norway’s Drone Laws

Norway adopted EASA’s unified drone rules in 2021, aligning Oslo’s laws with the EU Open, Specific, and Certified framework. Drone operators must register to obtain a unique operator ID; EU/EEA citizens register in their home country and do not need a separate Norwegian registration, while non-EU travelers must register in Norway or another EASA country via Flydrone.no. Third-party liability insurance is mandatory for drones heavier than a toy, with coverage of at least 0.75 million Special Drawing Rights (about €1 million). If your drone carries a camera or sensor, you must register its use with the Norwegian National Security Authority
4 August 2025
Quantum Computing’s Weekend Bombshells (Aug 3–4, 2025): Breakthroughs, Big Bets & New Rules

Quantum Computing’s Weekend Bombshells (Aug 3–4, 2025): Breakthroughs, Big Bets & New Rules

Fujitsu announced it has begun developing a superconducting quantum computer with over 10,000 physical qubits, aiming for completion in fiscal 2030, and a STAR fault-tolerant architecture to reach 250 logical qubits by 2030 and 1,000 by 2035. IonQ and Oak Ridge National Laboratory demonstrated a hybrid quantum-classical approach to a Unit Commitment power-grid optimization using IonQ’s 36-qubit Forte system in the DOE GRID-Q program. Rigetti Computing announced 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity on its 36-qubit modular processor built from four 9-qubit chiplets, with a launch on August 15 and a plan to exceed 100 qubits by year-end 2025. Quantinuum opened a
4 August 2025
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The Ultimate 2025 Drone Showdown: DJI Mini 4 Pro vs Mavic 4 Pro vs Autel EVO Nano 3

The Ultimate 2025 Drone Showdown: DJI Mini 4 Pro vs Mavic 4 Pro vs Autel EVO Nano 3

DJI Mini 4 Pro uses a 1/1.3-inch 48 MP sensor, records 4K/60 HDR video with 10-bit color (D-Log M and HLG), and its gimbal can rotate 90° for true vertical shooting. DJI Mavic 4 Pro features a triple-camera Hasselblad system with a 4/3-inch main sensor delivering 100 MP stills and up to 6K/60 HDR video, plus 70 mm and 168 mm tele lenses with 4K/60 and Hasselblad Natural Color Solution. Autel EVO Nano 3 packs a 1/1.28-inch CMOS sensor (approx. 0.8″), 50 MP stills with an RYYB filter, and records up to 4K/30 at 100 Mbps, but video is 8-bit
3 August 2025
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Nintendo Switch 2 vs PlayStation Portal vs Steam Deck OLED – 2025’s Ultimate Handheld Showdown

Nintendo Switch 2 vs PlayStation Portal vs Steam Deck OLED – 2025’s Ultimate Handheld Showdown

Nintendo Switch 2 is a true next-gen hybrid with a tablet-like body and detachable Joy-Con 2 controllers that attach magnetically and feature Hall-effect joysticks, a rumored ~8-inch display, and DLSS upscaling enabling 4K output in TV mode and up to 120fps in handheld mode. PlayStation Portal (2025 revision) is an 8-inch 1080p LCD Remote Player that streams PS5 games, supports cloud streaming via PlayStation Plus Premium since late 2024, and weighs about 530 grams. The Portal is not a standalone console and cannot run games locally, and it has no Bluetooth audio support, relying on wired headphones or Sony’s Link
3 August 2025
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Epic Handheld Gaming Showdown: Lenovo Legion Go S vs Steam Deck OLED vs MSI Claw 8 AI+

Epic Handheld Gaming Showdown: Lenovo Legion Go S vs Steam Deck OLED vs MSI Claw 8 AI+

MSI Claw 8 AI+ uses Intel Core Ultra 7 285V with 8 cores/12 threads and Arc 140V GPU, 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD, priced around $899–$999. Lenovo Legion Go S uses AMD Ryzen Z2 Go (4-core/8-thread up to 4.3 GHz) with 16 GB LPDDR5X and 512 GB NVMe, with Windows version launched at $730 and a SteamOS edition planned around $499. Valve Steam Deck OLED features a 7.4-inch OLED touchscreen at 1280×800, 90 Hz, up to 1,000 nits brightness, 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM, and 512 GB or 1 TB NVMe storage. OLED Deck battery uses a 50
3 August 2025
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The Ultimate Tablet Showdown of 2025: iPad Pro M4 vs Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs OnePlus Pad 3

The Ultimate Tablet Showdown of 2025: iPad Pro M4 vs Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra vs OnePlus Pad 3

The iPad Pro M4 (13-inch) uses a Tandem OLED display with 2752×2064 resolution at 264 ppi, ProMotion 120Hz, 1000 nits typical / 1600 nits HDR, is 5.1 mm thick and weighs 1.28 lb, and packs the M4 with a 10‑core CPU, up to 20‑core GPU, and a 16‑core Neural Engine. The Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra features a 14.6-inch 2960×1848 Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at 120Hz, with ~600 nits brightness (800 nits HDR), an IP68 rating, and includes the S Pen; it also offers microSD expansion up to 1.5TB, 12–16 GB RAM, and weighs 1.58 lb. The OnePlus Pad 3 uses
3 August 2025
Battle of the Buds 2025: Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs AirPods Pro 2 – Which Premium Earbuds Reign Supreme?

Battle of the Buds 2025: Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs AirPods Pro 2 – Which Premium Earbuds Reign Supreme?

Sony WF-1000XM5 provide up to 8 hours of playback with ANC on and about 9 hours 32 minutes in independent tests, with roughly 16 additional hours in the charging case for a total of around 24 hours. Each XM5 earbud weighs about 6 g and they’re ~25% smaller than the XM4, with memory-foam tips available in XS, S, M, and L. The XM5 support SBC, AAC, and LDAC codecs, plus Bluetooth LE Audio (LC3), and offer multipoint, though enabling LDAC may disable multipoint. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) deliver about 6 hours per charge with ANC on and 18–20
3 August 2025
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Ultimate XR Headset Showdown: PlayStation VR2 vs Meta Quest 3/3S vs Apple Vision Pro (2025)

Ultimate XR Headset Showdown: PlayStation VR2 vs Meta Quest 3/3S vs Apple Vision Pro (2025)

PlayStation VR2 released on February 22, 2023, at a launch price of $549.99 and was reduced to $399.99 in March 2025, with a new PS VR2 PC Adapter enabling SteamVR. Meta Quest 3 launched on October 10, 2023, and Quest 3S followed on October 15, 2024; the 128GB Quest 3 is $499 and the 512GB model is $649, while Quest 3S is $299. Apple Vision Pro arrived in the US on February 2, 2024, priced at $3,499 for 256GB, weighs 600–650 g for the visor, and uses an external battery pack. Displays include: PS VR2 OLED at 2000×2040 per eye
3 August 2025
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Smartwatch Wars 2025: Apple Watch Series 10 vs Galaxy Watch 7 vs Pixel Watch 3 – Which Reigns Supreme?

Smartwatch Wars 2025: Apple Watch Series 10 vs Galaxy Watch 7 vs Pixel Watch 3 – Which Reigns Supreme?

Apple Watch Series 10, released September 2024, is thinner and lighter with 42mm and 46mm sizes and a 9% larger display, using a wide-angle LTPO OLED panel that reaches 2,000 nits. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, launched in 2024, sticks with a round design in 40mm and 44mm sizes, features a 1.3-inch/1.5-inch AMOLED display up to 2,000 nits, sapphire crystal, 5 ATM + IP68, MIL-STD-810H, and drops the physical rotating bezel on the standard model. Google Pixel Watch 3 adds 41mm and 45mm options with Actua AMOLED displays up to 2,000 nits, 3D Gorilla Glass 5, and weighs about 31g (41mm)
3 August 2025
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Battle of the ANC Titans: Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs AirPods Max 2 – Which Headphones Reign Supreme?

Battle of the ANC Titans: Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra vs AirPods Max 2 – Which Headphones Reign Supreme?

Sony WH-1000XM6 uses the Integrated Processor QN3 with 12 microphones to deliver best-in-class ANC, with tests reporting about 87% external noise reduction and a RTings isolation score of 9.9/10. Bose QuietComfort Ultra features CustomTune ANC calibration and Immersive Audio with head-tracking in Still and Motion modes, offering up to 24 hours in Quiet/Aware and 18 hours with Immersive on. Apple AirPods Max use eight ANC microphones and computational audio, delivering strong noise cancellation but generally behind Sony and Bose for pure ANC power. Comfort is strongest with Bose QC Ultra (~253 g), with Sony XM6 at ~254 g and AirPods
3 August 2025
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AI Unmasked: How Artificial Intelligence Really Works and Is Changing Our World

AI Unmasked: How Artificial Intelligence Really Works and Is Changing Our World

OpenAI expects GPT-5 by summer 2025 with transformative improvements in understanding, memory, reasoning, and multimodal capabilities. The ImageNet dataset contains 14 million labeled images hand-tagged by thousands of workers, fueling modern vision AI. DeepMind’s AlphaFold solved a 50-year grand challenge by predicting protein three‑dimensional structures from genetic sequences. About 67% of firms report using AI in 2025, reflecting rapid adoption across industries. JPMorgan Chase reported a 20% reduction in certain fraud‑related losses and rejections after deploying AI for payment screening. In 2023, an AI‑generated song titled “Heart on My Sleeve” used vocals mimicking Drake and The Weeknd, prompting copyright concerns.
3 August 2025
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Quantum Computing Breakthroughs and Bombshells: Everything That Happened on August 2–3, 2025

Quantum Computing Breakthroughs and Bombshells: Everything That Happened on August 2–3, 2025

Fujitsu announced it has begun developing a superconducting quantum computer exceeding 10,000 qubits, targeted for completion in 2030, using a new STAR early fault-tolerant architecture with 250 logical qubits as part of a Japanese government-backed project to industrialize quantum technology. IonQ and Oak Ridge National Laboratory demonstrated a quantum-classical solution for power grid optimization by using IonQ’s 36-qubit Forte system to solve a Unit Commitment problem as part of the DOE GRID-Q program. Rigetti Computing reported 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity on its 36-qubit superconducting processor built from four 9-qubit chiplets, announcing an August 15 launch and a plan to exceed
3 August 2025
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Internet Access in the Micronesian Region: Status, Challenges, and Outlook (2025)

Internet Access in the Micronesian Region: Status, Challenges, and Outlook (2025)

The Micronesian region comprises the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Palau, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, and Kiribati. In 2010 the HANTRU-1 fiber cable reached Majuro and Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands, branching from Pohnpei to FSM, marking the region’s first international fiber backbone. Palau connected to the SEA-US cable in 2017 and is slated to receive a second Echo cable spur by 2025 to boost redundancy. The East Micronesia Cable (EMC) project began in 2022 and is on track for completion by late 2025, linking Nauru, Tarawa, and Kosrae via FSM’s Pohnpei hub. SpaceX Starlink became available in 2022–23, with
2 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

Home Depot stock price: jobs, inflation and a Feb. 24 earnings test loom

7 February 2026
Home Depot shares rose 0.7% to $385.15 Friday, trading between $379.10 and $386.37. Investors await a delayed U.S. jobs report Wednesday and CPI data Friday, both postponed by a brief government shutdown. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24. The Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time.
JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

JPMorgan stock price jumps 4% into weekend as Wall Street braces for a busy data week

7 February 2026
JPMorgan shares rose 3.95% to $322.40 Friday, outpacing other major banks as U.S. stocks rallied and the Dow closed above 50,000 for the first time. The bank recently completed a $3 billion subordinated notes offering. Investors are watching for delayed U.S. jobs data and inflation figures next week, ahead of JPMorgan’s Feb. 23 company update.
AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

AbbVie stock price: ABBV ends week near $223 after earnings swing — what to watch next

7 February 2026
AbbVie shares rose 2% to $223.43 Friday, capping a volatile week marked by earnings and drug sales scrutiny. Moody’s upgraded AbbVie’s credit rating to A2, citing strong performance in immunology and neuroscience. Investors remain focused on Skyrizi and Rinvoq growth amid rising competition and recent regulatory filings. Trading volume stayed below average, with the stock still 9% off its 52-week high.
SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

SK hynix stock price slips into Monday after S&P upgrade, tech selloff

7 February 2026
SK hynix shares closed at 839,000 won, down 0.36% Friday and 8% for the week, as tech stocks retreated across Asia. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the chipmaker to “BBB+” with a positive outlook, citing strong HBM sales. The KOSPI fell 1.4% Friday, ending a six-week winning streak. Traders await Monday’s Seoul open for signs of further tech weakness.
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