Major Product Launches and Updates Amazon Alexa+ Rollout and Features: Amazon’s generative AI upgrade for Alexa – dubbed Alexa+ – entered broad early access by mid-2025. After a February launch event, Alexa+ was initially available to a limited group and reached over 1 million users by June theverge.com. Alexa+ is a next-gen voice assistant that…
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Amazon and AWS Unveil Next-Gen AI Servers with Advanced Cooling for Nvidia Blackwell GPUs Amazon and AWS introduced P6e-GB200 UltraServers to meet rising AI compute demands, supporting trillion-parameter models and advanced AI applications. AWS developed a custom In-Row Heat Exchanger (IRHX) cooling solution for new Nvidia Blackwell GPUs. VP Dave Brown stated, “off-the-shelf cooling options…
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Market Overview: Growth Across Regions and Segments (June–July 2025) The Human Capital Management (HCM) software market continued to expand robustly through mid-2025, driven by cloud adoption, AI innovation, and rising demand from businesses of all sizes. A recent industry report projected the global HR/HCM and payroll software market to grow from about $35.3 billion in…
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Design and Build Quality The design of 2025’s flagship phones leans heavily into premium materials and refined aesthetics. Apple set the tone by introducing a Grade 5 titanium frame on the iPhone 15 Pro series, replacing stainless steel. This change made the iPhone noticeably lighter – about 18 grams lighter than its predecessor macrumors.com –…
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South Africa has established a comprehensive regulatory framework for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, commonly called drones), balancing innovation with safety and privacy. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is the primary regulator for drones and introduced dedicated drone regulations in July 2015 under Part 101: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems of the…
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From ultra-efficient solar panels to turbines floating on the ocean, a wave of renewable energy breakthroughs is transforming how the world generates power. In 2025, these innovations – across solar, wind, geothermal, bioenergy, and hydropower – are moving from labs and pilot projects into real-world use, marking a pivotal shift in the global energy landscape.…
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Israel has one of the most connected populations globally. According to Digital 2024 data, 92.1% of Israelis (~8.51 million people) were online in early 2024 datareportal.com, far above the global average (~67%). Mobile subscriptions (~10.40 million) exceed the population (112.5% penetration) due to multi-SIM usage datareportal.com. Roughly 92.9% of Israelis live in urban areas (only…
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Data privacy saw significant global activity in mid-2025. New laws took effect, regulators handed down record fines, companies launched cutting-edge privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), and experts weighed in on future trends. Below is a comprehensive report of key developments during June and July 2025, organized by theme and region. Major Privacy Legislation & Policy Updates (June–July…
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June and July 2025 saw a flurry of activity in digital identity and authentication worldwide. New products and platforms were launched – from innovative digital ID wallets to advanced biometric and blockchain-based tools. Governments introduced or updated policies and initiatives spanning national digital IDs, online age verification, and regulatory frameworks. At the same time, cybersecurity…
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Introduction: Global Satellite Internet Services Comparison Satellite internet is entering a new era in 2025. Once seen as a last resort for rural connectivity, it’s now a hotbed of innovation thanks to low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellations and next-gen satellites. Companies like SpaceX’s Starlink, traditional providers Viasat and HughesNet, new LEO networks like OneWeb, and upcoming…
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