Defining Artificial Intelligence and Robotics – A “Brain” vs. “Body” Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics are closely related but fundamentally different fields. Artificial intelligence refers to software and algorithms designed to perform tasks that typically require human-like intelligence – such as learning, decision making, and problem-solving blog.robotiq.com bernardmarr.com. In contrast, robotics is the branch of…
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Comprehensive Overview of Frontier AI Models and Trends The year 2025 finds artificial intelligence at an inflection point. A handful of “frontier AI” models – ultra-advanced AI systems at the cutting edge of capability – are vying for supremacy, led by tech giants and well-funded startups. OpenAI’s GPT-4 (with GPT-5 on the horizon), Anthropic’s Claude…
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Rapid-Fire Launches Span US, Europe, and Australia SpaceX’s Starlink Doubleheader: SpaceX achieved two back-to-back Falcon 9 launches in under 24 hours, bolstering its Starlink internet constellation. Early Saturday morning (July 26) a Falcon 9 lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida at 5:01 a.m. EDT carrying 28 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit space.com. Less than a day…
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The past two days brought a flood of tech developments worldwide – from breakthrough space missions and big hardware launches to serious cybersecurity incidents and pivotal policy shifts. (Notably absent are any AI-related headlines, by design.) Here are the major tech stories from July 26–27, 2025, organized by sector: Consumer Electronics & Gadgets Semiconductors &…
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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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New Launches and Mission Milestones Russia and Europe – Science Satellites to Orbit: On July 25, Russia’s Roscosmos successfully launched a Soyuz-2.1b rocket from Vostochny Cosmodrome, carrying two Ionosfera-M research satellites into polar orbit nasaspaceflight.com. The mission, part of Russia’s “Ionozond” program, completed a constellation to monitor ionospheric space weather effects on Earth’s environment space.com…
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Over the past two days, cryptocurrency markets have surged to multi-year highs while regulators advanced landmark laws. Bitcoin flirted with record prices near $120,000 before a healthy pullback, and altcoins rallied in tandem. Major policy moves — including a new U.S. stablecoin law and Europe’s first MiCA license — promise clearer rules for crypto. Meanwhile,…
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The premium laptop market in 2025 is a battlefield of brilliant machines. HP’s Spectre x360 line is often pitted against the sleek Apple MacBooks, Dell’s iconic XPS series, Lenovo’s versatile Yoga convertibles, and Microsoft’s refined Surface laptops. Each of these flagships boasts cutting-edge specs and unique strengths. In this in-depth comparison, we break down how…
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Introduction: Premium Laptops Face Off in 2025 When it comes to high-end laptops, Dell’s XPS lineup has long been a gold standard – but rivals like Apple’s MacBook Pro, HP’s Spectre x360, Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 series, Microsoft’s Surface Laptop, Asus’s ZenBook, and Razer’s Blade are pulling out all the stops. In 2024–2025, each of these…
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Apple Watch Series 9 vs Top Smartwatch Competitors Which smartwatch reigns supreme in 2025? Apple’s latest Watch Series 9 faces stiff competition from Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6, Google’s Fitbit-powered Pixel Watch 2, Garmin’s fitness-centric Venu 3, and Fitbit’s own Sense 2. These wearables each excel in different areas – from advanced health sensors to marathon…
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