Technology News 15 August 2025

From Sand to Signal: The Shocking Reality of Internet Access in the Sahara

The Sahara spans about 9 million square kilometers (3.6 million square miles) across North Africa and covers ten countries: Algeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, Libya, Sudan, Egypt, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia. A Trans-Saharan Fiber Backbone is under development to connect Algeria,

18 August 2025

Digital Divide·Infrastructure·Internet·Technology

Tech Titans Face Off, Rockets Soar, and Biotech Breakthroughs – Tech News Roundup (Aug 17–18, 2025)

Smartphones & Gadgets: Pixel Teasers and iPhone Rumors Cybersecurity: Telecom Ransomware Shock Space & Aerospace: Record Launches and New Missions Biotech & Health Tech: New Cures and Big Deals Tech Policy & Regulation: Trade Tensions and Antitrust Fines Autos &

18 August 2025

Biotech·News·Space·Startups·Technology

AI Breakthroughs, Billion-Dollar Bids & Backlash – Inside the Explosive 48 Hours of Aug 17–18, 2025

OpenAI released GPT-5 during Aug 17–18, 2025 rollout, billed as a major upgrade with strong coding, math, and science capabilities, while Sam Altman acknowledged it still lacks self-learning. In China, Pan Jianwei’s team used AI to position over 2,000 neutral-atom

18 August 2025

AI·Business·News·Technology

Chicago Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Flying Legally in the Windy City

<li Drone registration is required for drones over 0.55 pounds (250 grams), with a $5 fee via the FAA DroneZone and a validity of three years. <li Since 2023, FAA Remote ID is required for most drones, with a compliance

17 August 2025

Drone Laws·Drones·Technology

Battle of the Hybrid Beasts: Olympus OM-1 Mark II vs Panasonic G9 II vs Fujifilm X-H2S – Which Mirrorless Flagship Reigns Supreme in 2025?

The OR System OM-1 Mark II uses a 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds stacked BSI CMOS sensor and can shoot up to 50 fps with C-AF (120 fps with AF locked) plus Pro Capture pre-buffering. The OM-1 Mark II adds handheld

17 August 2025

Cameras·Comparison·Mirrorless·Technology

Ultimate Flagship Showdown 2025: iPhone 16 Pro vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The trio of flagship phones in 2025 are the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, available as of August 15, 2025. The iPhone 16 Pro uses a titanium frame with a matte glass back,

17 August 2025

Comparison·Smartphones·Technology

Brazil’s Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide to Regulations, Rules & Penalties

ANAC is Brazil’s primary regulator for drones, issuing RBAC-E No. 94 and overseeing registrations, pilot licensing, and airworthiness certification. DECEA manages airspace and flight permissions through the SARPAS system, including required distances from airports of 5.4 km at low altitude

16 August 2025

Drones·Law·Regulations·Technology

Monaco’s 2025 Internet Revolution: 10 Gbps Fiber, 5G Everywhere – and Even SpaceX Starlink

Monaco reached 100% fiber-optic broadband coverage in 2023, with copper DSL retired at the end of 2023 under the Extended Monaco program. Monaco Telecom is the sole major fixed broadband provider, with the state owning 45% and NJJ Holding owning

16 August 2025

5G·Fiber Optics·Internet·Space·Technology

Hurricane Erin Intensifies as High-Tech Tools – from AI to Drones – Track Its Every Move

Erin formed in the Atlantic in mid-August 2025 and is the first hurricane of the season. As of August 15, 2025, Erin is a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds near 75 mph and a central pressure around 993 mb,

15 August 2025

AI·Drones·Technology·Weather

Putin–Trump Anchorage Summit: Secret Tech Deals, Cyber Power Plays, and the Arctic Icebreaker Gamble

The Anchorage talks occurred in mid-August 2025 in Alaska between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, aimed primarily at ending the war in Ukraine. No public cyber accords were announced at the summit, signaling tacit accommodation on cyber issues. In March

15 August 2025

Cybersecurity·Geopolitics·International Relations·Technology

Redmi Note 14 Pro+ vs Pro vs Note 14: Ultimate 2025 Showdown – Specs, Prices & Surprises

All Redmi Note 14 models use a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, with the Pro and Pro+ offering a 2712×1220 1.5K resolution and up to 3000 nits brightness, while the base Note 14 sticks to 2400×1080 with around

15 August 2025

Comparisons·Reviews·Smartphones·Technology

No-Fly Seoul? Breaking Down South Korea’s Strict 2025 Drone Laws

The drone regulatory framework in Seoul is led by MOLIT with KOCA as the aviation regulator, KOTSA handling the Drone One-Stop registration portal, and the Ministry of National Defense plus the Capital Defense Command overseeing security-sensitive airspace. Drones over 250

15 August 2025

Drones·Laws·Regulations·Technology

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