Today: 7 February 2026
Subscribe
Browse Category

Technology News 20 August 2025 - 22 August 2025

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)

During Aug 21–22, 2025, the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 tech sector each fell roughly 2% by Wednesday. Ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole address, traders de-risked amid hopes of rate cuts. An MIT study found 95% of companies see no returns on AI spending, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman cautioned investors may be overexcited. Tech stocks traded at about 30× forward earnings, a one-year high, prompting profit-taking and rotation into defensive names. Palantir Technologies entered a six-day losing streak, erasing about 17% of its value and becoming the S&P 500’s worst performer for the week. Nvidia
22 August 2025
·
Sony A7C II vs A7C R vs A7 IV – The 2025 Sony Alpha Showdown

Sony A7C II vs A7C R vs A7 IV – The 2025 Sony Alpha Showdown

The Sony A7C II uses a 33MP BSI full-frame sensor and shares the BIONZ XR processor with a dedicated AI chip alongside the A7 IV. The Sony A7C R uses a 61MP BSI full-frame sensor and can generate 240MP maximum detail via Pixel Shift Multi-Shot. The A7C II and A7C R both feature 5-axis in-body stabilization rated up to 7.0 stops, while the A7 IV offers about 5.5 stops. All three cameras use 759-point phase-detect AF with Real-time Eye AF/Tracking, and the A7C II/R add enhanced Real-time Recognition AF with AI for additional subjects. Burst shooting tops at 10 fps
21 August 2025
·
Sony ZV-1 II vs ZV-1F vs ZV-E10: The Ultimate Vlogging Camera Showdown of 2025

Sony A6100 vs A6400 vs A6600 in 2025: Ultimate APS-C Camera Showdown

The Sony A6100, A6400, and A6600 were originally launched in 2019 as entry-level, mid-range, and flagship APS-C models in Sony’s Alpha 6000-series. The A6100 weighs 396 grams, the A6400 around 403 grams, and the A6600 about 503 grams, reflecting build differences like weather sealing on the A6400/A6600. The A6600 adds two extra top custom buttons, a total of 11 customizable function buttons, and a mode dial with memory recall positions, not present on the A6100 or A6400. The A6100’s EVF is 1.44 million dots, while the A6400 and A6600 use 2.36 million-dot EVFs with a 120 fps refresh mode; the
21 August 2025
·
Sony ZV-1 II vs ZV-1F vs ZV-E10: The Ultimate Vlogging Camera Showdown of 2025

Sony ZV-1 II vs ZV-1F vs ZV-E10: The Ultimate Vlogging Camera Showdown of 2025

Sony ZV-1 II uses a 1.0‑inch stacked CMOS sensor with 20.1MP and an 18–50mm equivalent lens, launched in mid‑2023 for about $900 to improve selfie framing compared with the original ZV‑1. Sony ZV-1F uses a fixed 20mm equivalent f/2.0 lens on a 1.0‑inch sensor, has no RAW photo capture, and launched around $499–$500. Sony ZV-E10 is an interchangeable-lens APS-C camera with a 24.2MP sensor, debuted in 2021 at about $700 body ($800 with the 16‑50mm kit), and the ZV-E10 Mark II arrived in mid‑2024 adding 4K/60p. RAW still images are supported on the ZV-1 II and ZV-E10, but the ZV-1F
21 August 2025
··
Drone Law in Doha: What You Must Know Before You Fly

Drone Law in Doha: What You Must Know Before You Fly

In Qatar, drone operations require prior authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA); unapproved flights are illegal. Only Qatari citizens and permanent residents may operate drones; foreign visitors are not permitted to fly. Every drone flight requires a QCAA permit, and owning a drone does not grant the right to fly. Recreational drone use is tightly restricted to Qatari nationals or residents who obtain a QCAA permit for each flight, typically within designated clubs such as the RC Sport Center, and must stay below 400 feet, in daylight, and within line of sight. Commercial drone use is allowed only
21 August 2025
·
From a Gene-Edited Baby to Uranus’ Hidden Moon: August 2025’s Biggest Science Breakthroughs

From a Gene-Edited Baby to Uranus’ Hidden Moon: August 2025’s Biggest Science Breakthroughs

August 2025 was packed with scientific advances across health, space, physics, AI, environment, energy, biology, chemistry, and technology. Below we round up the most significant global science news of the month, with each section highlighting key developments and expert insights. Health & Medicine Space & Astronomy Physics Artificial Intelligence (AI is also accelerating drug discovery: in August, one team used AI to scan genomes of Archaea and identified new antimicrobial molecules effective against superbugs sci.news sci.news. This approach could vastly expand our library of antibiotic candidates, demonstrating AI’s growing role in biology and medicine.) Climate Science Environment & Ecology (In
21 August 2025
Quantum Tech Leap: Breakthrough Discoveries, Big Bets & Security Moves (Aug 20–21, 2025)

Quantum Tech Leap: Breakthrough Discoveries, Big Bets & Security Moves (Aug 20–21, 2025)

Groundbreaking Quantum Research and Breakthroughs Quantum Computing Security and Cryptography Updates Major Industry Moves and Investments Technology Launches and Initiatives Each of these developments from August 20–21, 2025 highlights the rapid progress and multi-front momentum in quantum technology. From lab breakthroughs (novel qubits and control methods) and security preparedness (post-quantum encryption efforts) to industry consolidation, investments, and new research facilities, the quantum realm is accelerating toward practical impact. Experts emphasize that sustained collaboration – between startups and tech giants, academia and government – will be crucial in the coming years to turn these advances into real-world quantum solutions. thequantuminsider.com quantumcomputingreport.com
21 August 2025
··
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

On August 20, the Nasdaq Composite fell about 0.7% as investors rotated out of AI leaders amid warnings from OpenAI’s Sam Altman that AI stocks may be in a bubble and a MIT study showing 95% of companies see no returns on AI spending. Palantir plunged roughly 16% from its recent highs amid the AI stock pullback. The White House confirmed it is working on a deal for the government to acquire a 10% equity stake in Intel. Nvidia is developing a new B30A AI chip for China based on its Blackwell architecture, with sample units expected as early as
21 August 2025
········
Why New Zealand’s Most Remote Farms Now Have Faster Internet Than Many City Homes

Why New Zealand’s Most Remote Farms Now Have Faster Internet Than Many City Homes

By 2025, about 69–70% of New Zealanders have fiber-optic internet at home. The Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) program had reached 87% of the population by the end of 2022. By mid-2023, fiber uptake reached 73% of premises passed, with fiber lines accounting for about 70% of fixed broadband connections. Spark, One NZ (formerly Vodafone NZ), and 2degrees collectively serve roughly 73% of the broadband market on the open-access UFB fiber network. Standard residential fiber plans offer 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps, Hyperfibre reaches 2–8 Gbps in some areas, and about 30% of new fiber subscribers choose gigabit speeds. 4G mobile coverage
21 August 2025
···
Apple’s July 2025 Bombshells: Foldable iPhone, AI Secrets, Encryption Showdown & More

Apple’s Explosive August 2025: iPhone 17 “Air” Leaks, Record $94B Quarter, Leadership Shakeup & Epic Showdown

<li Rumors for the September 2025 iPhone lineup peg four models—iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and a new 6 mm thick iPhone 17 Air—featuring a 6.6-inch display, ProMotion 120Hz, an in-house 5G modem, and a triple‑sensor 48MP camera on the Pro Max. <li Apple restored Blood Oxygen monitoring on Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S. via an August 14, 2025 software update after a Masimo patent dispute. <li Apple reported Q3 2025 (fiscal 2025, April–June) revenue of $94.0 billion, diluted EPS of $1.57, and all-time-high Services revenue with over 1 billion
20 August 2025
·
SpaceX Wins $81.6 Million U.S. Space Force Deal to Launch WSF-M2 Weather Satellite in 2027

SpaceX Rocket Showdown: Falcon 9 vs Falcon Heavy vs Starship – Which Rocket Rules 2025?

Falcon 9’s first flight occurred in June 2010; the two‑stage rocket is 70 m tall, 3.7 m in diameter, uses nine Merlin 1D engines on the first stage and one Merlin Vacuum on the second, delivers about 7,600 kN of thrust at liftoff, carries ~22.8 t to LEO, and its first stage (Block 5) is reusable. Falcon Heavy’s maiden flight took place in February 2018; at 70 m tall with a total span of 12.2 m, it uses three Falcon 9 cores, produces about 22,819 kN of thrust, can deliver ~63.8 t to LEO (expendable), and its side boosters are
20 August 2025
····
GPT-5 Launches Today: OpenAI’s ‘PhD-Level’ AI Ushers in a New Era of ChatGPT

You Won’t Believe What AI Did in August 2025. AI News Roundup for August 2025.

Major Research Breakthroughs in AI Major research breakthroughs in August underscored AI’s growing capabilities across reasoning, science, and biotechnology. Key advances this month included: Developments in Generative AI (Language, Image & Music) August brought a flurry of developments in generative AI, from powerful new language models to creative tools in image, video, and music generation: AI Adoption Across Industries AI’s integration into real-world industries accelerated in August, with notable examples across government, healthcare, finance, and more: Government Regulations and Policy Actions Governments worldwide took notable actions in August to regulate and guide the fast-growing AI sector, balancing innovation with oversight:
20 August 2025
··
1 … 247 248 249 250 251 … 290

Stock Market Today

IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

IREN stock heads into Monday after 5% rebound as Microsoft AI financing stays in focus

7 February 2026
IREN shares closed up 5.1% at $41.83 Friday after reporting a $155.4 million quarterly loss and $184.7 million in revenue. The company announced $3.6 billion in GPU financing for its Microsoft contract, with $2.8 billion in cash as of Jan. 31. Bitcoin mining revenue fell, while AI cloud services rose. Traders await bitcoin’s weekend move and Monday’s market reaction.
Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

Cadence Bank stock is stuck at $42.11 after Huntington deal — what CADE holders watch next week

7 February 2026
Cadence Bank shares have been delisted following Huntington Bancshares’ takeover, with each Cadence share converted into 2.475 Huntington shares. Huntington closed Friday at $19.27 and named Senthil Kumar as chief risk officer ahead of new regulatory requirements. The merger leaves Cadence as a brand under Huntington, with customer account conversions planned for mid-2026. Huntington executives will address investors at a UBS conference on Tuesday.
NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

NIO stock jumps on profit alert, with Monday’s open in focus

7 February 2026
NIO shares jumped 7.23% to $5.04 Friday after the company forecast a swing to adjusted operating profit of up to 1.2 billion yuan for the fourth quarter. Trading volume reached 90.8 million shares, far above average. Nio’s deliveries rose 72% to 124,807 vehicles in the quarter. The company said results are preliminary and unaudited, with final figures due in March.
Go toTop