Technology News: 15 August 2025

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

16 August 2025

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

15 August 2025

AI · Drones · Hurricanes · 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,

15 August 2025

Arctic · 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

15 August 2025

2025 Trends · 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

15 August 2025

Drones · Laws · Regulations · South Korea · Technology

Ultimate Gaming Phone Showdown: Sony Xperia 1 VI vs Asus ROG Phone 9 vs RedMagic 9 Pro+

The Sony Xperia 1 VI uses a 6.5-inch OLED with 1080×2340 resolution and a 19.5:1 aspect ratio, offering 1 Hz to 120 Hz refresh and about 50% higher brightness than the Xperia

15 August 2025

Comparisons · Gaming · Reviews · Smartphones · Technology

The Ultimate 2025 iPhone Showdown: Every Current Model Compared (and What’s Next)

Comparison Report: iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus use an aluminum frame with color-infused glass backs in Black, White, Pink, Teal, and Ultramarine. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max use a Grade 5

15 August 2025

Comparison · iPhone · Reviews · Smartphones · Technology

Flagship Face-Off 2025: OnePlus 13 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Realme GT7 Pro

OnePlus 13 Pro offers dual IP ratings (IP68 and IP69) for dust and water resistance, with a weight of about 210 g and a thickness around 8.5 mm. The phone uses a

15 August 2025

Comparison · Flagship · Reviews · Smartphones · Technology

Liberia’s Internet Revolution: How 4G, Fiber and Starlink Are Connecting Every Corner of the Country

As of early 2025, Liberia has about 1.84 million internet users, representing 32.4% of the population, up from 19% in 2019. There were over 5.11 million active mobile connections in 2025, roughly

15 August 2025

Connectivity · Internet · Liberia · Technology · Telecommunications

Grok 4: Inside Elon Musk’s Most Powerful (and Controversial) AI Chatbot Yet

حالت «تند» هوش مصنوعی ایلان ماسک جنجال دیپ‌فیک غیراخلاقی به‌پا کرد – چرا زنان هدف بحران جدید پورن هوش مصنوعی هستند

شرکت جدید هوش مصنوعی ایلان ماسک به دلیل تولید دیپ‌فیک‌های برهنه بدون رضایت از افراد مشهور – و انجام این کار به شکلی نگران‌کننده و جنسیت‌زده – مورد انتقاد قرار گرفته است.

15 August 2025

AI · Innovation · Internet · Space · Technology

AI Stocks Frenzy: Billion-Dollar Deals, Big Tech Bets & Global Surprises (Aug 14–15, 2025)

Bridgewater Associates more than doubled its Nvidia stake and added to Alphabet and Microsoft holdings in Q2, underscoring conviction that AI mega-caps will drive market gains. On August 14, Oracle and Alphabet’s

15 August 2025

AI Stocks · Big Tech · Investments · Market Trends · Stock Market · Technology

Global Tech Roundup (Non‑AI): Record EV Feats, Cyber Sabotage, and High‑Stakes Chip Moves (Aug 14–15, 2025)

Consumer Electronics & Hardware Cybersecurity Semiconductors Telecom Space Tech Automotive Tech Sources: TechCrunch techcrunch.com techcrunch.com techcrunch.com techcrunch.com techcrunch.com techcrunch.com techcrunch.com techcrunch.com; Kodak techcrunch.com kodak.com; TechCrunch techcrunch.com theguardian.com; The Guardian theguardian.com theguardian.com; Reuters

15 August 2025

Cybersecurity · Electric Vehicles · Semiconductors · Tech Industry · Technology

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