Transport Canada regulates drones under the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations, with Part IX of the CARs introduced in 2019 to set nationwide RPAS rules for drones from 250 g to 25 kg. Drones weighing under 250 g, often called microdrones, are largely exempt from licensing and registration, though pilots must still fly…
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By early 2025, about 93.5% of Canadian households have access to high‑speed internet (50 Mbps down/10 Mbps up), up from 79% in 2014. The Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) started in 2020 with a $3.225 billion budget and targets 98% of households with 50/10 by 2026 and 100% by 2030. Bell Canada had fiber passed to…
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Pixel 10a Overview: Google’s Next Budget Pixel Google’s Pixel A-series phones are beloved for delivering flagship-like experiences at a lower cost. The upcoming Pixel 10a aims to continue that legacy, but early leaks suggest it may lean heavily on old hardware to keep costs down notebookcheck.net notebookcheck.net. In fact, insiders say the Pixel 10a could…
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The Nikon Coolpix P1100 was announced February 5, 2025 and began shipping in late February 2025 with an MSRP around $1,099 in the US and about £1,049 in the UK. It preserves the 125× NIKKOR zoom lens, covering 24–3000mm equivalent, with digital extension to 250× (6000mm) via Dynamic Fine Zoom. It uses a 16 MP…
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Key Facts: Introduction India’s space and satellite industry is undergoing a transformative boom, turning the country into one of the hottest “new space” markets to watch. Long synonymous with ISRO’s thrifty but trailblazing missions – such as the Mars Orbiter Mission that reached the red planet in 2014 for just $74 M (cheaper than the Hollywood…
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Total “Blood Moon” Lunar Eclipse on Sept. 7 The headline event is undoubtedly Sunday’s total lunar eclipse, whimsically nicknamed a “Blood Moon” for the eerie red color the Moon takes on. On the night of September 7–8, Earth will slide directly between the Sun and the full Moon, casting our planet’s shadow across the Moon’s…
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Key Facts SpaceX Starlink Frenzy and Reusability Records SpaceX continued its high-tempo launch campaign over the weekend, achieving new records in the process. On Sept. 6, a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg SFB carried 24 Starlink internet satellites to orbit (Mission Starlink 17-9) spaceflightnow.com. Liftoff occurred at 11:06 a.m. local (1806 UTC), and about 8 minutes later the first-stage…
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Key Facts In-Depth Report Space & Telecom: Historic Reusability and the Satellite Internet Race SpaceX’s 500th Landing: SpaceX achieved a new reusability milestone on Sept. 5 by successfully landing an orbital booster for the 500th time space.com. A Falcon 9 rocket lifted 28 Starlink satellites from Kennedy Space Center, then its first-stage booster touched down ~8½ minutes later…
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Key Facts at a Glance <br> Design and Build Quality Google’s Design Language: Google has crafted a consistent design language for its Nest smart speakers – soft shapes, fabric exteriors, and neutral colors that blend into home decor. Both Nest Audio and Nest Mini embody this, each in a form suited to its purpose. Build…
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Sound Quality & Speaker Hardware When it comes to audio performance, Apple’s HomePod line has set a high bar for what a “smart speaker” can sound like. The HomePod 2nd generation inherited the original’s acoustic prowess: it features a single 4-inch high-excursion woofer for deep, authoritative bass and a ring of five horn-loaded tweeters for…
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