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Technology News 22 August 2025 - 25 August 2025

Flying a Drone in Dubai Marina? 7 Must-Know Laws and Regulations (2025 Update)

Flying a Drone in Dubai Marina? 7 Must-Know Laws and Regulations (2025 Update)

Dubai Marina falls under UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) rules, with no Marina-only drone laws. Recreational drones must be registered with the GCAA, weigh 5 kg (11 lbs) or less, and may only fly in approved green zones shown on the UAE Drone Map app. Drones must not be flown within 5 kilometers of airports, airfields, or heliports, and Dubai Marina’s proximity to Skydive Dubai makes the area effectively restricted without permission. Maximum altitude is 120 meters (400 feet) above ground level, and drones must be flown in visual line of sight during
25 August 2025
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Mauritania’s Internet Revolution: What You Need to Know About Satellite, Speed, and Access in 2025

Mauritania’s Internet Revolution: What You Need to Know About Satellite, Speed, and Access in 2025

As of early 2025, about 1.96 million Mauritanians were internet users, roughly 37% of the population. Under the National Digital Transformation Agenda 2022–2025, Mauritania planned to add 4,000 km of fiber backbone by 2025, and by mid-2024 had deployed about 5,500 km with another 2,300 km planned. ACE, landing in Nouakchott since 2012, was the country’s sole international link until 2025, when Mauritania contracted with EllaLink in July 2025 to extend a transatlantic cable with a 500 km Nouadhibou branch, with service due by early 2027. May 2025 marked the launch of Mauritania’s first national Internet Exchange Point (IXP) and
25 August 2025
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Quantum Leaps and Big Bets: Global Quantum Breakthroughs & Deals (Aug 24–25, 2025)

Quantum Leaps and Big Bets: Global Quantum Breakthroughs & Deals (Aug 24–25, 2025)

USC researchers demonstrated that a neglected quasiparticle dubbed ‘neglecton’ added to Ising anyons enables universal topological quantum computing, published in Nature Communications. University of Sydney researchers realized a universal logical gate set for GKP qubits encoded in a single trapped ytterbium ion, effectively encoding two logical qubits. Chalmers University (Sweden) and Aalto University (Finland) unveiled a magnetism-based quantum material that protects qubits from noise using ordinary magnetic interactions, reported in Physical Review Letters. Ben-Gurion University researchers used levitated nanodiamonds in a matter-wave interferometer to place million-atom diamonds in quantum superposition separated by nanometers. A Berlin team led by Jens Eisert
25 August 2025
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AI Stock Whiplash: Nvidia’s $4 Trillion Test, Intel’s Shocking Deal & a Global Tech Rollercoaster

AI Stock Whiplash: Nvidia’s $4 Trillion Test, Intel’s Shocking Deal & a Global Tech Rollercoaster

Nasdaq Composite slid nearly 0.7% mid-week while the S&P 500 tech sector fell about 2.5% as investors rotated out of AI-fueled gains. Nvidia became the first-ever $4 trillion U.S. company last month, underscoring its central role in the AI rally. Analysts forecast Nvidia’s fiscal Q2 EPS rising 48% on revenue of $45.9 billion. Options markets were bracing for roughly a 6% post-earnings swing in Nvidia’s stock due to its outsized index impact. Nvidia’s revenue-sharing deal with Washington directs 15% of its China sales to the U.S. Treasury as part of export controls. The U.S. government announced a deal to buy
25 August 2025
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Electric Truck Showdown: Mack’s Heavy Hauler vs. Tesla’s Futuristic Cybertruck vs. Ford’s F-150 Lightning

Electric Truck Showdown: Mack’s Heavy Hauler vs. Tesla’s Futuristic Cybertruck vs. Ford’s F-150 Lightning

Mack LR Electric uses a 376 kWh battery (NMC), 42% larger than Mack’s earlier models, enabling full-day urban refuse duty with up to a 72,000 lb GVW. Tesla Cybertruck dual-motor AWD delivers about 600 hp and 1,000 lb-ft of torque, with a tri-motor version producing ~845 hp and 0–60 mph in roughly 2.6 seconds. Ford F-150 Lightning Extended Range uses a 131 kWh pack, offering up to 320 miles EPA range, 580 hp and 775 lb-ft, with 0–60 mph around 4 seconds. Mack LR Electric is designed for heavy refuse work (Class 8) and does not advertise traditional towing, focusing
24 August 2025
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AI Stock Shake-Up: Tech Selloff, $10B Cloud Deal & Intel’s $9B Lifeline (Aug 23–24, 2025)

AI Stock Shake-Up: Tech Selloff, $10B Cloud Deal & Intel’s $9B Lifeline (Aug 23–24, 2025)

Nvidia’s stock has climbed 30%+ in 2025, a 1,400% rally since late 2022, and became the first-ever $4 trillion company last month. Nvidia’s Q2 results are due on Aug. 27, with expectations of 48% EPS growth on about $46 billion in revenue. Palantir Technologies fell nearly 10% this week after being dubbed the AI darling of 2025. Analog Devices rose 4% this week after reporting a 25% revenue surge and raising its outlook thanks to booming AI-chip demand in factory automation and autos. Meta Platforms agreed to spend more than $10 billion on Google Cloud services over six years to
24 August 2025
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How Guinea Is Quietly Getting Online: The Untold Story of Internet Access and Satellite Expansion

How Guinea Is Quietly Getting Online: The Untold Story of Internet Access and Satellite Expansion

As of early 2023, Guinea had 13.46 million active cellular connections, about 96% of the population. The National Fiber Optic Backbone was completed in 2020, spanning 4,352 km, built by Huawei with a China Eximbank loan, connecting 33 prefectures and 62 cities and providing backhaul for mobile operators. Fixed broadband is extremely limited, with fewer than 900 fixed broadband subscribers in 2022. GFO, a newly licensed wholesale fiber provider, began offering open-access fiber interconnection in 2023 to lower costs and expand fiber links. Orange Guinée dominated the mobile market in 2024 with about 75% of subscribers; MTN Guinea held about
24 August 2025
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Satellite Launch Frenzy, Laser Spaceplane & Cosmic Surprises: 48-Hour Space News Roundup (Aug 22–23, 2025)

Satellite Launch Frenzy, Laser Spaceplane & Cosmic Surprises: 48-Hour Space News Roundup (Aug 22–23, 2025)

Major Satellite Launches and Deployments (Aug 22–23, 2025) New Space Technologies and Innovations in Orbit Government Policy and Funding Developments Space Science and Astronomy Highlights International Collaboration and Space Industry Trends Sources: SpaceX/Space Force launch updates space.com space.com; Spaceflight Now spaceflightnow.com spaceflightnow.com; Space.com News space.com space.com; Keeptrack.space briefs keeptrack.space keeptrack.space; SatNews (Aug 19, 2025) news.satnews.com news.satnews.com; Business Insider Africa africa.businessinsider.com africa.businessinsider.com; DefenseScoop defensescoop.com defensescoop.com; Wired wired.com wired.com; PwC Space Report pwc.com; Space.com Astronomy reports space.com space.com; Roscosmos biosatellite release space.com.
23 August 2025
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Global Tech Shake-Up: Space Force’s Secret Spaceplane, Telecom Megahack, and Chip Industry Bombshells (Aug 22–23, 2025)

Global Tech Shake-Up: Space Force’s Secret Spaceplane, Telecom Megahack, and Chip Industry Bombshells (Aug 22–23, 2025)

Semiconductors & Hardware Cybersecurity Consumer Electronics & Media Space Technology Telecom & Connectivity Automotive Tech Biotechnology & Health Tech Sources: Key information and quotes in this report are drawn from Reuters, Spaceflight Now, SC Media, Vice, and official company releases reuters.com reuters.com spaceflightnow.com scworld.com reuters.com reuters.com reuters.com spaceflightnow.com reuters.com reuters.com ts2.tech, among others. All developments are current as of August 23, 2025.
23 August 2025
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Internet Access in Laos: The 2025 Guide to Coverage, Costs, and Satellite Connectivity

Internet Access in Laos: The 2025 Guide to Coverage, Costs, and Satellite Connectivity

By 2023 Laos had laid over 98,500 kilometers of fiber-optic cable and operates 18 international transmission lines interconnecting with Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and China. Mobile signal reaches 97% of villages nationwide, covering 8,245 villages across 18 provinces. As of late 2024, 2G coverage reached 97% of the population, 3G covered 85%, and 4G/LTE about 78%. 5G networks have been introduced on a limited scale, initially launched in Vientiane and a handful of major provinces. Unitel has over 5 million subscribers and roughly 50% of Laos’s mobile market share. LaoTel (Lao Telecom) has around one-third market share and over 3
23 August 2025
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Quantum Boom: Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves (Aug 21–22, 2025 Roundup)

Quantum Boom: Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves (Aug 21–22, 2025 Roundup)

Scientific Breakthroughs 🚀 Industry Updates 🏭 Policy & Government Initiatives 🏛️ Major Conference Highlights 🎙️ Expert Insights & Outlook 🔭 Leading experts emphasize that the quantum field’s rapid progress comes with both excitement and caution. IBM’s venture chief Emily Fontaine stresses the immense opportunity, arguing that quantum is “the next frontier for computation” with “enormous financial benefits” on the horizon, comparable to the impact of AI ts2.tech. At the same time, academic innovators like David Awschalom highlight new cross-disciplinary directions – for instance, integrating quantum tech with living systems. “Harnessing nature to create powerful families of quantum sensors — that’s
22 August 2025
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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
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