Portugal has undergone a rapid digital transformation over the past two decades, achieving near-universal internet availability and embracing cutting-edge technologies. Today, Portuguese residents enjoy a range of internet access options – from ultra-fast fiber connections in Lisbon and Porto to mobile broadband reaching remote villages in the Azores. Government initiatives and private investments have expanded…
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Lebanon’s internet landscape sits at a crossroads between promise and struggle. Once a regional pioneer in early internet adoption, the country now contends with aging infrastructure, economic turmoil, and slow reforms. Despite ambitious plans to roll out fiber-optics and the allure of new satellite services like Starlink, everyday connectivity for Lebanese citizens is often defined…
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Meta Supercharges AI Ambitions with OpenAI Talent Meta’s High-Profile Hire: In a bold talent grab, Meta Platforms announced it has hired Shengjia Zhao, a co-creator of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and GPT-4, as chief scientist of its new “Superintelligence Lab.” CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed the move on July 25, calling Zhao a “co-founder” of the lab who…
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The Dassault Mirage family of fighter jets – from the early Mirage III through the Mirage F1, Mirage 2000, and the ambitious Mirage 4000 – represents one of the most storied lineages in aviation. These French delta-wing warriors carved out a legendary reputation for speed, versatility, and global impact. Born in the Cold War, the Mirage jets combined elegant…
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China’s New Drone “Iron Curtain” on Drones In 2025, Beijing imposed sweeping new limits on drone exports, sending shockwaves through battlefields and markets worldwide. Chinese authorities have halted or sharply reduced drone sales to Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe, even as flows to Russia appear to continue unabated kyivindependent.com dronexl.co. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has…
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Climate Policy & Diplomacy In a landmark climate ruling, the United Nations’ International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared that climate change poses an “urgent and existential threat” and warned that countries must “cooperate to achieve concrete emission reduction targets” or risk breaching international law reuters.com reuters.com. The ICJ’s July 23 advisory opinion – hailed by…
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The past 48 hours have delivered a whirlwind of extended reality (XR) and spatial computing developments. From tech giants doubling down on AR/VR hardware and AI-powered headsets, to new partnerships bringing immersive experiences to life, the XR industry is buzzing. Below is a comprehensive roundup of the biggest XR news and insights from July 23–24, 2025 – including product…
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Product Announcements & Innovations AI Chips and Memory Leap Forward: The semiconductor news cycle was dominated by advancements in artificial intelligence hardware. SK Hynix – a key memory supplier to Nvidia – revealed it is on track to double its sales of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips this year to meet surging AI demand reuters.com reuters.com.…
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AWS: Doubling Down on Generative AI and Big-Name Partnerships AWS Invests in AI Innovation Center: Amazon Web Services announced an additional $100 million investment into its Generative AI Innovation Center, a consulting unit that helps enterprises build cloud-based machine learning solutions boardroominsight.com. The center has already completed thousands of customer engagements and will use the new…
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Thinking of flying a drone in Egypt? Think again. Egypt imposes some of the world’s strictest drone regulations, effectively a near-total ban on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) without special authorization. Both recreational hobbyists and commercial operators face heavy restrictions – including a requirement for military approval to even possess a drone – and violators risk…
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