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OpenAI released GPT-5 on August 7, 2025, with a 256,000-token context window and added GPT-5-mini and GPT-5-nano variants. OpenAI published open-weight models GPT-OSS 120B and GPT-OSS 20B under the Apache 2.0 license on August 5, 2025, to run and fine-tune locally and counter China’s open-source progress. Anthropic expanded its Claude model to a 1,000,000-token context…
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The Fujifilm X100VI uses a 40MP APS-C X-Trans 5 BSI sensor, the same as the X-H2 and X-T5. The Ricoh GR IIIx uses a 24.2MP APS-C sensor with a 26.1mm f/2.8 lens (40mm-equivalent) and a 3-axis shake-reduction system delivering roughly 4 stops. The Leica Q3 uses a 60.3MP full-frame BSI sensor with a fixed 28mm…
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The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, paired with 12 GB RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, delivering about 18% faster CPU, 19% faster GPU, and 42% better NPU versus the Fold 5. Its inner display is a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with QXGA+ (~2176×1856) resolution and 1–120…
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The iPad Mini 6 runs on Apple’s A15 Bionic with a 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, paired with 4GB RAM, delivering Geekbench 5 multi-core around 4450 and about 61 FPS in 3DMark Wildlife. The Xiaomi Pad SE uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 with 4GB RAM, supports microSD expansion up to 1TB, and can run lighter…
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Major Corporate & Industry Announcements Clinical Trials & Drug Regulatory Updates Scientific & Medical Research Breakthroughs (Note: The above research highlights were reported in peer-reviewed journals and scientific news outlets around this time, underlining the broader scientific context during the news cycle.) Public Health & Policy Highlights Sources: Key information in this report is drawn…
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Xiaomi reported a 30.5% surge in Q2 2025 revenue driven by smartphone shipments, especially in Southeast Asia, and trimmed its annual shipment forecast to 175 million units from 180 million. Google unveiled the Pixel 10 smartphone lineup on August 20, 2025, with four models—Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold—pre-orders…
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iPhone 16 Pro Max features a Desert Titanium color, a titanium frame, weighs around 240g, and uses slimmer bezels with IP68 protection and MagSafe compatibility. Galaxy S25 Ultra uses a titanium alloy frame with the thinnest bezels yet, is 218g, adds Gorilla Glass Armor 2, and includes a built-in S Pen. Pixel 9 Pro and…
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The White House is reportedly weighing a plan to take a 10% ownership stake in Intel by converting up to $10 billion of CHIPS Act grants into equity. The proposed 10% stake would be worth roughly $10-11 billion at current valuations. Intel was awarded about $10.9 billion under the CHIPS and Science Act for new…
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Roborock released the Saros 10, Saros 10R, and Saros 10 Evo in January 2025 in the US and EU, with prices of $1,599.99 for the 10 and 10R and $1,699.99 for the Evo. Suction power is 22,000 Pa for the Saros 10 and Evo, and about 19,000–20,000 Pa for the Saros 10R. All three models…
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