Technology News 2 August 2025

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

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

Comparisons · Gaming · Handheld Consoles · Reviews · Technology

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

Comparisons · Gadgets · Reviews · Tablets · Technology

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

Audio · Comparisons · Earbuds · NASDAQ:AAPL · NYSE:SNE · Reviews · Technology

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

Comparisons · NASDAQ:AAPL · NASDAQ:META · NYSE:SNE · Reviews · Technology · Virtual Reality · XR Headsets

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

Comparisons · Reviews · Smartwatches · Technology · Wearables

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

Audio · Comparisons · Headphones · NASDAQ:AAPL · NYSE:SNE · Reviews · Technology

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

Artificial Intelligence · Innovation · Machine Learning · NASDAQ:GOOGL · NYSE:JPM · Society · Technology

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

August 2025 · Breakthroughs · NASDAQ:IONQ · Quantum Computing · Research · Technology

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

Connectivity · Internet · Micronesia · Regional Issues · Technology

New Zealand Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Safe & Legal Flying

New Zealand regards drones as aircraft, requiring compliance with Civil Aviation Rules Part 101 (up to 25 kg) and Part 102 (advanced operations). The Civil Aviation Act 2023 came into force on 5 April 2025, reaffirming drone pilots’ duties and enabling new rules like registration and Remote ID. Part 101 requires drones to weigh 25 kg or less, with 15–25 kg models needing inspection and approval by an authorized organization before use. Daylight-only flying is required under Part 101, with night operations allowed only under Part 102 with a special permit. Visual line of sight must be maintained at all

2 August 2025

Drones · Law · New Zealand · Safety · Technology

Quantum Race Heats Up: 10,000+ Qubit Leap, Grid Breakthrough & Big Tech Bets (Aug 1–2, 2025)

Fujitsu unveiled plans to build a superconducting quantum computer with over 10,000 qubits by fiscal 2030 in Japan, including a target of 250 logical qubits by 2030 and 1,000 logical qubits by 2035 under the STAR architecture. IonQ and Oak Ridge National Laboratory demonstrated a hybrid quantum-classical grid-optimization solution using IonQ’s 36-qubit Forte system to schedule 26 generators over 24 hours under the DOE GRID-Q program, with IonQ aiming for 100–200 high-fidelity qubits by 2026. Rigetti Computing announced 99.5% two-qubit gate fidelity on its 36-qubit superconducting processor made of four 9-qubit chiplets, with an August 15 launch and a plan

2 August 2025

Big Tech · Breakthroughs · Innovation · Quantum Computing · Technology

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